{"product_id":"bowmore-1957-38-years-old-casks-216-220-40-1-abv-20ml-sample","title":"Bowmore 1957, 38 Years Old, Casks 216–220, 40.1% 20ml sample","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"48\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eBowmore 1957 - 38yo Scotch whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eA true legend of Islay and one of the most celebrated vintage whiskies ever released, \u003cstrong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eBowmore 1957\u003c\/strong\u003e occupies a near-mythical place in the world of Scotch whisky. Distilled on \u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"247\"\u003e14 January 1957\u003c\/strong\u003e and matured for an extraordinary \u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"293\"\u003e38 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, this historic release was bottled from casks \u003cstrong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"352\"\u003e#216–220\u003c\/strong\u003e at a natural strength of \u003cstrong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"391\"\u003e40.1% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, capturing one of the finest expressions of Bowmore's renowned golden-era style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eProduced from just \u003cstrong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e861 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e, this exceptionally rare release spent nearly four decades resting in Bowmore's famous No. 1 Vaults - Scotland's oldest maturation warehouse. Situated below sea level on the shores of Islay, the warehouse provided a unique maritime environment that helped shape the whisky's remarkable complexity and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eWidely regarded as one of the greatest Bowmore bottlings ever produced, the 1957 vintage showcases an extraordinary balance of tropical fruits, citrus oils, beeswax, sea salt, old oak, dried figs, exotic spices, and delicate peat smoke. Collectors and critics alike often cite it as a benchmark for mature Islay whisky, representing a style that can never be recreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eAs the whisky approached four decades of maturation, Bowmore's custodians made the decision to bottle it while its character remained at its peak and before the strength could fall below the legal minimum required for Scotch whisky. Each bottle was presented in a handcrafted oak case, underscoring the rarity and prestige of this historic release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eToday, Bowmore 1957 is considered one of the great collectible Islay whiskies, highly prized by investors and connoisseurs alike. Original bottles regularly achieve five-figure prices at specialist retailers and whisky auctions, reflecting their rarity, historical significance, and outstanding quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Single Malt Whisky\u003cbr data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bowmore\u003cbr data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay, Scotland\u003cbr data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 January 1957\u003cbr data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 Years\u003cbr data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003eCask Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216–220\u003cbr data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003eBottling Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Official Distillery Bottling\u003cbr data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2051\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.1% ABV\u003cbr data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 ml\u003cbr data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eNumber of Bottles (700ml):\u003c\/strong\u003e 861\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"inwtj3\" data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2646\"\u003eFounded in 1779, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBowmore Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Scotland's oldest licensed distilleries and a cornerstone of Islay whisky heritage. Known for combining maritime influence, elegant peat smoke, and exceptional long-term maturation, Bowmore has produced some of the most revered whiskies in history. Vintage releases from the 1950s and 1960s are particularly celebrated, with the 1957 vintage widely considered among the finest expressions ever to emerge from the island.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distilia Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57954539569500,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1238\/2300\/files\/Bowmore19571.jpg?v=1781085246","url":"https:\/\/distilia.com\/products\/bowmore-1957-38-years-old-casks-216-220-40-1-abv-20ml-sample","provider":"Distilia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}