Bowmore Distillery Programme 2012

Wednesday 30th May 2012

Fèis Ìle Special Bottlings 2012

We are delighted to announce that we will be launching a very limited release of natural cask strength, non chill-filtered Bowmore 15 Years Old.  This special release of only 750 bottles will be on sale at the Distillery Visitor Centre from 10am on Saturday 26th May.

We have also created a very special commemorative bottling of a Bowmore 1985 vintage.  Only 200 bottles of this truly rare and unique spirit will be available from the Distillery Visitor Centre from 10am on Wednesday 30th May.

Explore the Bowmore Inner Core

Price £8.00 Times – 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30

Due to popular demand... the wings are back.  Follow our Bowmore ‘Peat Fairies’ as they travel around our Distillery, sharing stories and secrets on the way to discovering ‘the inner glow’!

Malt and Maturation Masterclass

Price £18.00 Times – 09:00, 11:30, 15:00

Learn how we work the famous Bowmore Maltbarns from our very own Head Distiller David Turner, listen to Willie Dobbins explain the magical maturation process in the legendary Bowmore No.1 Vaults (our warehouses below sea-level) and watch Andy Davidson demonstrate his cooperage skills.  Round it all off with a tasting of two of our newest whiskies outside in the fresh Loch Indaal sea air.

Whisky and Ale Tasting

Price £20.00 Times – 11:00, 14:30, 17:00

Have you ever wanted to know what ale matured in a whisky cask tastes like… after this class you will!  Compare a bourbon matured ale with a bourbon matured whisky and a sherry matured ale with a sherry matured whisky.  Mark O'Hara and Jeremy Stephens talk you through the influence of wood on both the whisky and the ale – guaranteed an unforgettable experience.

Malts in the Vaults

Price £30.00 Times – 10:30, 14:00, 16:00

Join our Distillery Manager Eddie MacAffer and Paul Goodwin in our ancient warehouses – the Bowmore Vaults – where you will taste some of our finest Bowmore whiskies.

A Match made in Heaven

Price £45.00 Times – 10:00, 13:30, 16:30

Experience a unique culinary journey pairing some of our latest limited edition bottlings (including both Fèis Ìle bottlings) explained by our new Master Blender Rachel Barrie alongside some fabulous food created right in front of you by award winning Scottish Chefs, Craig Millar and David Kinnes.  This class is sure to be memorable and utterly delicious!

Twilight Indulgence in the Bowmore Vaults

Price £60.00 Times – 18:00

Join Rachel Barrie & Eddie MacAffer in the splendid surroundings of our No.1 Vaults where you will have some dreamy delicacies and delicious drams!

Events throughout the day

Live music during the day

We are very excited to reveal that we will also be introducing two Islay Ales made with Bowmore grist.  One matured in a Bowmore bourbon cask and one matured in a Bowmore sherry cask – these will be bottled especially for Bowmore Distillery for Fèis Ìle 2012.

Events during Feis week

The ‘Ultimate' Masterclass - Saturday 26th May 2012

Price £125.00 Time - 19:00

Experience Bowmore like never before with a magical evening tasting session in our No.1 Vaults.  During this unique masterclass hosted by our Distillery Manager Eddie MacAffer, Willie Dobbins and David Turner, there will be opportunities to sample some VERY rare and special Bowmore spirit followed by a local seafood buffet in our Visitor Centre.

Craftman's Tours - £45.00 per person:

Tours with Darkest in the Dark Tasting - £12.00 per person:

PLEASE CALL US ON 01496 810441 TO MAKE A BOOKING ON ANY OF THE ABOVE EVENTS

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