Black Bowmore 1964 - 1995 Final Edition

Black Bowmore 1964 Final Edition is the third of three extraordinary Oloroso cask 1964 Bowmore releases from the mid-1990s — an Islay single malt of near-mythic collector status, limited to 1,812 bottles, with an almost unfathomable concentration and intensity of flavour and the perfect balance of fruit, peat, and power that has made this series arguably the most legendary in Scotch whisky history.

The three Black Bowmore releases from the 1964 vintage represent the pinnacle of Bowmore Distillery’s most extraordinary maturation. While the First Edition Black Bowmore is generally considered the most magnificent, the differences between the Second and Third editions are differences only of emphasis and nuance — detectable only when tasted side by side. The Final Edition’s 1,812-bottle outturn from the Oloroso cask programme has assumed almost mythic status among whisky collectors and aficionados worldwide. Browse the full Scotch whisky collection at Wooden Cork.

Specs

• Distillery: Bowmore, Bowmore, Islay (est. 1779)
• Vintage: 1964
• Series: Black Bowmore (Third and Final Edition)
• Cask Type: Oloroso sherry casks
• Release: 1995
• Bottles: 1,812

Frequently Asked Questions

How do the three Black Bowmore editions compare?

The First Edition Black Bowmore is generally considered the most magnificent. The Second and Third editions are, in the words of experts, ‘first among equals’ — the differences only of emphasis and nuance, really only detectable when tasted side by side. All three share the same unfathomable concentration and perfect balance of fruit, peat, and power.