The distillery
Bowmore
Bowmore, Islay, Scotland
Bowmore Distillery was founded in 1779 on the shores of Islay, making it one of the oldest licensed distilleries in the country. Located in the town of Bowmore, it has played a central role in the island’s whisky heritage for centuries. Bowmore is known for maintaining traditional practices such as floor malting and aging whisky in its famous seaside warehouses below sea level. Over time, it has built a reputation for balance, combining gentle peat smoke with fruit and maritime influence. Today, it remains one of Islay’s most iconic and widely respected distilleries.