A 19 year old single malt scotch whisky from Bowmore, aged in first fill Château Lagrange French oak barriques. Bottled natural colour and without chill filtration at 48.9%. This is a limited edition release with an outturn of 4,500 bottles, which are priced around GBP 175 (USD 219).
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Ed Leigh is a recognized authority on independent bottlers and artisan Scotch whisky. In 2019, he founded TopWhiskies.com, a specialist retailer dedicated to promoting these often family-run businesses and showcasing their small-batch releases. Based in London, Ed holds certifications in both wine and spirits from The Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
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