1997 BB&R Exceptional Casks, Bowmore, Cask Ref. 89, Islay, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (53%) Unit of Measure:1 X 700ML Overlooking the famed Black Isle

Overlooking the famed Black Isle

Good old Bollinger pioneered giving useful information on the back label

The 2007 vintage was one of the best of the decade

Thibault has made a fine and elegant range of 2014s

and as such will require a few more years before its brooding power is clear for all to see

1997 BB&R Exceptional Casks, Bowmore, Cask Ref. 89, Islay, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (53%) Unit of Measure:1 X 700ML Overlooking the famed Black IsleDue to limited quantities, this spirit has been restricted to 1 bottle per customer. From this iconic Islay distillery comes a whisky of contemplative complexity, fitting for its venerable age. The nose greets you with soft charcoal embers, interwoven with the freshness of a gentle sea breeze. As the aroma evolves, a subtle minerality and a whisper of chalk come to the fore, beautifully underpinned by hints of juicy tropical fruits. The palate reveals