Bowmore is the oldest distillery on the famous whisky island of Islay and one of the oldest in Scotland. It was founded by David Simpson in 1779 and is also home to the oldest licensed warehouse in the UK – Warehouse No.1. The village of Bowmore, Islay’s capital, built up around the distillery and sits on the shores of Islay’s large sea loch, Loch Indaal. Bowmore is recognised for producing a balanced Islay style, combining gentle peat smoke with fruit and maritime influence. It has built a strong international reputation as both a leading single malt brand and a contributor to blends. The current owners are Suntory Global Spirits. One of the few places in Scotland to produce some of its own malted barley.
Bowmore
Islay
Established 1779
The 'Grande Dame' of Islay, Bowmore is the oldest distillery on the famous whisky island.
Spirit Character
Elegant peat smoke wisps aroundcitrus and floral notes to give a classy Islay offering.
Taste profile
Lavender
Lemon
Smoke
Indicative bottle values by age
A snapshot of current market pricing across key age statements for Bowmore. Values are indicative and for illustrative purposes only.
Facts & Figures
RegionIslay
Established1779
OwnerSuntory Global Spirits
Number of Stills2 wash, 2 spirit
Annual Capacity2,100,000 litres of alcohol
Websitehttps://www.bowmore.com/
Distillery Directory
Producers across Scotland’s whisky regions
Scotland’s whisky regions are home to a diverse range of distilleries, each shaped by its own history, production methods and location. While regional classifications provide a useful framework, the character of Scotch whisky ultimately reflects the individual producers that operate within these regions.
The directory below provides an overview of distilleries across Scotland, together with their regional location within the Scotch whisky landscape.
Aberfeldy
Aberlour
Allt a Bhainne
Ardbeg
Ardmore
Auchentoshan
Auchroisk
Aultmore
Balblair
Balmenach
Ben Nevis
Benriach
Benrinnes
Bladnoch
Blair Athol
Bowmore
Braeval
Bruichladdich
Bunnahabhain
Caol Ila
Clynelish
Craigellachie
Dailuaine
Dalmore
Deanston
Fettercairn
Glenburgie
Glen Elgin
Glenfarclas
Glen Garioch
Glenglassaugh
Glen Grant
Glen Keith
Glenkinchie
Glenlivet
Glenlossie
Glenmorangie
Glen Moray
Glen Ord
Glenrothes
Glen Spey
Glentauchers
Inchgower
Invergordon
Jura
Knockdhu
Laphroaig
Ledaig
Linkwood
Littlemill
Loch Lomond
Macallan
Macduff
Mannochmore
Miltonduff
Mortlach
North British
Port Dundas
Port Ellen
Royal Brackla
Speyburn
Springbank
Strathisla
Strathmill
Tamdhu
Tamnavulin
Teaninich
Tobermory
Tomatin
Tomintoul
Tullibardine
The distilleries above represent a selection of producers whose spirit contributes to the diversity of Scotch whisky.
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