Bowmore

Bowmore is an Islay Single Malt Whisky distillery owned by Beam Suntory, which also owns Laphroaig, but the whisky it produces is very different. It also lays claim to the No. 1 Vaults, which are supposedly the oldest maturation warehouses in the world. Bowmore makes layered, textured whisky that stays with you for quite a while as you sip. The liquid in the 18-year-old (a standout bottle) spends its life in both bourbon and sherry casks before being blended together. The peat level is about half the levels of Laphroaig, so while it’s still noticeable, the fruit, caramel, and spice flavours create a whisky pot-pourri that unravels as one drinks.