DistilleryOpen for visits

Bowmore Distillery

Bowmore, Islay, United Kingdom

Production notes

Founded: 1779

Age statements: 21

Ingredients: own malting

Stills: 4

Seasonal notes: Distillery not in production for remainder of 2026 while visitor centre remains open

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Heritageancient1779Verified
“Established in 1779, Bowmore is Islay's first distillery, crafting a collection of perfectly balanced single malt whiskies which defy expectations.”
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Award-winningWorld Whiskies Awards 2026, World's Best Single Malt WhiskyVerified
“2026 World´s Best Single Malt Whisky by World Whiskies Awards.”
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True makerown-maltingVerified
“Maintaining our own malt barn enables us to offer discerning drinkers the unmistakable hand-crafted experience for which we are recognised throughout the world.”
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