Bowmore 1974 The Costumes - Moon Import
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Distillery
Bowmore -
Country
Scotland -
Region
Islay -
Distillery Status
Operational -
Whisky Type
Single Malt Whisky -
Cask No.
5508 -
Bottle No.
255 -
Bottles Produced
324 -
Strength
46% -
Size
70cl -
Vintage
1974 -
Bottler Name
Moon Imports
Please note slight wear to paper seal due to age. It is currently intact but we will not accept liability for any further wear during transit.
Bowmore 1974 The Costumes - Moon Import
Lot ID:160153
Bottle Description
Moon Import was founded by Pepi Mongiardino in 1980 and their famous Birds, Animals, Costumes and Sea series were all labelled using pictures he discovered in an 18th century German encyclopaedia.
This Bowmore was distilled in 1974, matured in hogshead #5508 and bottled in 1988.
One of only 324 bottles produced.
Distillery Information
Founded in 1779 by David Simpson, Bowmore is the oldest Islay distillery. In addition to this, it has the oldest existing warehouse in Scotland which is located below sea level. Recent collectable releases include their Vintner's Trilogy and a colloraboration with luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin.
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