Every Bowmore cask the Society has released that we have a record of, newest first, each marked with the Outturn it appeared in. These are past releases and are no longer on sale. For the current Outturn and the distillery's story, see code 3.
Sold outMay 2026In short · Bowmore (Islay), 21 years.
“This had such an unbelievably seductive, sweet smoke that we all fell under a kind of spell.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outDec 2025In short · Bowmore (Islay), 21 years.
“Our Whisky Wonders are a selection of member-favourite distilleries, rare drops and legacy sips.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outNov 2025In short · Bowmore (Islay), 20 years.
“We all agreed this was yet another totally stunning example of this famous Islay distillery.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outOct 2025In short · Bowmore (Islay), 21 years.
“Wild and unruly – like a Hebridean punishment turned flavour bomb.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJan 2025In short · Bowmore (Islay), 20 years.
“The Creators Collection brings liquid storytelling to life with rare, aged whiskies curated to create the ultimate whisky flights.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJun 2024In short · Bowmore (Islay), 20 years.
“In the shade of the pier a heather honey-glazed lobster sizzled on the barbecue.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outDec 2023In short · Bowmore (Islay), 19 years.
“The primary impression upon initial nosing was of outdoor swimming pools by the sea, perhaps ones full of star anise, with a tang of camphor and menthol ointment and…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJan 2023In short · Bowmore (Islay), 18 years.
“A fragrant filigree fumée, as one can find in perfumes as a top note: the burning scent from the Bursera graveolens tree that grows in South America and nicknamed palo…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outOct 2022In short · Bowmore (Islay), 18 years.
“Limited to 1 bottle per member We jived all night among sweet perfumes on a polished jazz joint dancefloor; then gratefully enjoyed lavender-scented foot rubs and rose…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outApr 2022In short · Bowmore (Islay), 17 years.
“Limited to 1 bottle per member We imagined walking upstairs to the bar of this distillery overlooking Lochindaal and the exotic, fruity, sweet and slightly smoky scent…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outMar 2022In short · Bowmore (Islay), 17 years.
“Limited to 1 bottle per member Imagine roasting butterfly Tiger prawns in a garlic ginger soy sauce on the beach enjoying the mirror like reflections of white fluffy…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJan 2022In short · Bowmore (Islay), 17 years.
“Limited to 1 bottle per member We paddled a day on the Demerara which cuts a silvery path across the lush green landscape as we sat by the riverside in late evening…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outDec 2021In short · Bowmore (Islay), 17 years.
“Limited to 1 bottle per member We imagined sitting on a newly varnished wooden bench in a blooming rose garden overlooking a lake and smoking our own rolled peaches and…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outDec 2021In short · Bowmore (Islay), 17 years.
“Limited to 1 bottle per member Our senses were taken out to sea with tarry ropes, seaweed and oyster shells before a complex amalgamation of black olives, dried rosemary…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outNov 2021In short · Bowmore (Islay), 17 years.
“This bottle is limited to 1 per member A joyous concoction of harbour-side aromas delivered rock pools, barnacles and seaweed alongside black olive tapenade and sawdust…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outNov 2021In short · Bowmore (Islay), 17 years.
“A steady cavalcade of aromas gently introduced salty sea air and rock pools with distant wood smoke that brought with it kedgeree, coal dust and lavender.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outOct 2021In short · Bowmore (Islay), 17 years.
“The aroma burst form the glass with that familiar sweet, scented peat smoke.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outSep 2021In short · Bowmore (Islay), 16 years.
“Limited to 1 per member Time for a rest – you have painted the veranda, potted the plants and cut the grass now you relax in your rocking chair overlooking the harbour…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outAug 2021In short · Bowmore (Islay), 17 years.
“Limited to 1 per member We found this one to be typically elegant, initially revealing soft, herbal-accented, wispy peat smoke.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJul 2021In short · Bowmore (Islay), 17 years.
“This bottle is limited to 1 per member A sublime olfactory experience which took us all to different places.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJun 2021In short · Bowmore (Islay), 17 years.
“Limited to 1 per member All the panellists muttered “floral, feisty, funky, fruity?” The chairperson started to fume, but we all thought it was fabulous!…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outMay 2021In short · Bowmore (Islay), 16 years.
“We imagined sitting in an infinity hot tub with an endless view across Loch Indaal towards the North Atlantic Ocean.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJan 2021In short · Bowmore (Islay), 16 years.
“This bottle is limited to 1 per member A seaweed salad sushi style: pineapple wakame with smoked heather honey, toasted sesame seeds dressed with Ponzu, a citrus sauce…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS