Product Description

Bowmore 15 Year Old is matured for 12 years in ex-bourbon casks and finished for 3 years in first-fill Oloroso Sherry casks. Bottled at 43% ABV, it offers a richer and darker flavor than the 12-year-old expression.

Category

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bottler

Bowmore Distillery (Beam Suntory)

Stated Age

15 Years

Strength

43% ABV

Size

700 / 750 ml, 1000 ml

Label

Bowmore 15 Years Old (Dark red and white labeling reflecting the sherry influence)

Bottled for

Global Market

Market

Primarily Kolkata, India, UK, East Asia

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Dark chocolate, sun-dried fruits, Islay smoke, cedarwood

• Palate: Rich and spicy; treacle toffee, roasted coffee, silky peat smoke

• Finish: Long, robust, with lingering sherry sweetness and touch of tannin

• Balance & Complexity: Medium-peated; sherry sweetness softens smoke, creating a harmonious dark-fruit and chocolate profile

Available Sizes

700 / 750 ml, 1000 ml

ABV

43%

Style/Type

Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Company/Producer

Bowmore Distillery / Beam Suntory

Distillery Location

Islay, Scotland

Awards

N/A

Expression/Variant

15 Year Old

Aged Period / Cask Type / Release Year

12 years in ex-bourbon casks, 3 years in Oloroso Sherry casks

Bowmore 15 Year Old Price in Kolkata

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• How is it different from the 12-Year-Old?

• Darker, richer, and sweeter; 12YO is more citrus-forward, 15YO highlights dark fruits and chocolate.

• Is it very smoky?

• Medium-peated; sherry sweetness tempers the smoke for a balanced profile.

• Should I add water?

• A splash of water can open up toffee and coffee notes.

Signature Serving Ideas & Recipes

• Sherried Islay Old Fashioned: 60ml Bowmore 15, 10ml brown sugar syrup, 2 dashes chocolate bitters, orange peel; stir with large ice block 30 sec, garnish with zest.

• Dark & Smoky Manhattan: 50ml Bowmore 15, 20ml Antica Formula sweet vermouth, dash orange bitters; stir with ice, strain into chilled coupe.

Disclaimer

Approximate prices for information only. We do not sell/encourage alcohol or target minors. Drink responsibly if legal. Not affiliated with any brand/retailer. Kolkata prices are state-set MRP/MSP; actual retail prices may vary.