{"product_id":"living-souls-7-yo-bowmore-single-malt-scotch-whisky-55-0-alc-vol-700-ml","title":"Living Souls - 7 yo Bowmore Batch # 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER — SHIPPING MID-SEPTEMBER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bottles have arrived in the U.S. and are making their way to our retail partner. Pre-order now to reserve your bottle. Orders are expected to ship in mid-September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLiving Souls – 7 Year Old Bowmore Batch #2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch #2 | Islay Single Malt | 2nd Fill Bourbon Barrels | 55.0% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung Islay whisky can be bold. Great young Islay whisky reveals character beyond its years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional \u003cstrong\u003e7-year-old Bowmore single malt from Living Souls’ Batch #2 release\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases a vibrant and expressive side of one of Islay’s most iconic distilleries. Matured in \u003cstrong\u003e2nd fill bourbon barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, this bottling balances coastal freshness, elegant peat, and bright sweetness while allowing Bowmore’s unmistakable maritime character to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than overwhelming smoke, this whisky offers a more nuanced portrait of Islay, evocative of \u003cstrong\u003ethe island’s rugged coastline at dusk\u003c\/strong\u003e, where Atlantic sea spray lingers in the air and peat smoke drifts softly across the dunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose and palate, bright \u003cstrong\u003ecitrus zest and vanilla pod sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e intertwine with notes of \u003cstrong\u003esalted caramel, honey, and weathered driftwood\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a whisky that is at once youthful, energetic, and surprisingly layered. A lingering thread of \u003cstrong\u003egentle bonfire smoke\u003c\/strong\u003e carries through the finish, offering a beautifully balanced reminder of Bowmore’s coastal roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at a commanding \u003cstrong\u003e55.0% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, this release delivers intensity without sacrificing elegance, making it ideal for Islay enthusiasts seeking something vibrant, distinctive, and unmistakably coastal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether enjoyed neat, explored with a few drops of water, or added to an Islay collection, this bottle offers a compelling glimpse into the spirit of young Bowmore through the lens of Living Souls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhisky Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bowmore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Living Souls\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 Years Old\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd Fill Bourbon Barrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55.0%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atlantic sea spray, peat smoke, bright citrus, vanilla pods, and coastal minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salted caramel, honey, vanilla cream, citrus zest, dried driftwood, and soft maritime peat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lingering bonfire smoke, gentle salinity, warming spice, and fading coastal sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Living Souls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving Souls believes some of the most remarkable whiskies are those that wander off the beaten track. Their aim is to uncover these hidden gems, add their own touch and bring their stories to life through a world of small batch spirit masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eNatural Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eNon-Chill Filtered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eBowmore single malt from Islay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ Matured in \u003cstrong\u003e2nd fill bourbon barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for coastal clarity and balance\u003cbr\u003e✓ Bottled at a bold \u003cstrong\u003e55.0% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ Captures a \u003cstrong\u003edifferent side of young Islay whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eNatural color \u0026amp; non-chill filtered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ Limited \u003cstrong\u003eBatch #2 release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA coastal, smoky, and beautifully expressive young Bowmore that captures Islay at dusk in every sip.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand Tasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is Batch # 2 of our exceptional 7-year-old Bowmore Islay single malt, matured in 2nd fill bourbon barrels. It transports you to Islay's rugged coastline at dusk, where Atlantic sea spray hangs in the air and peat smoke drifts across the dunes. The palate brings bright citrus, vanilla pods and dried driftwood, layered with hints of salted caramel and honey. A wisp of bonfire smoke carries through the finish, capturing a different side of the island in every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Bowmore Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowmore Distillery – Tradition at the Water’s Edge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew distilleries on Islay balance \u003cstrong\u003ehistory, beauty, and hands-on whisky making\u003c\/strong\u003e quite like Bowmore. Sitting on the shores of \u003cstrong\u003eLoch Indaal\u003c\/strong\u003e in the heart of Bowmore village, the distillery has been producing whisky since \u003cstrong\u003e1779\u003c\/strong\u003e and feels deeply woven into the rhythm of island life. The sea is never far away here, you smell it in the air, see it from the warehouses, and taste its influence in the whisky itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Bowmore was not founded by the Morrison family, they played a major role in shaping the distillery’s modern reputation. The family’s company, \u003cstrong\u003eStanley P. Morrison Ltd.\u003c\/strong\u003e, acquired Bowmore in the 1960s and helped elevate it into one of the world’s most recognized Islay single malts. Today, Bowmore is owned by \u003cstrong\u003eBeam Suntory (now Suntory Global Spirits)\u003c\/strong\u003e, though thankfully much of the distillery’s traditional character remains firmly intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes a visit to Bowmore especially memorable is that so much of the \u003cstrong\u003etraditional process is still visible and alive\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bowmore remains one of the few Scotch distilleries to maintain its own \u003cstrong\u003eworking malting floors\u003c\/strong\u003e, and getting to walk through them is a genuine highlight. Getting the opportunity to try the \u003cstrong\u003etraditional malt tools yourself\u003c\/strong\u003e gives a real appreciation for the labor and craftsmanship behind every bottle. It is the kind of \u003cstrong\u003etactile, immersive experience\u003c\/strong\u003e that many modern distilleries simply cannot offer anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distillery itself strikes a wonderful balance between \u003cstrong\u003eold-world character and polished hospitality\u003c\/strong\u003e. The warehouse tours carry all the classic Islay atmosphere: \u003cstrong\u003ecool stone walls, damp sea air, peat smoke, and rows of quietly maturing casks\u003c\/strong\u003e. A particular highlight is the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eNo. 1 Vaults\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bowmore’s famous below-sea-level warehouse and one of the oldest maturation warehouses in Scotland. The cool, damp conditions create an unforgettable setting for a warehouse tasting, surrounded by aging casks while enjoying Bowmore whisky just steps from the sea. Yet despite its global reputation, Bowmore never feels overly staged or corporate. There is still a warmth and authenticity to the experience, helped along by the friendly \u003cstrong\u003eIslay banter\u003c\/strong\u003e that inevitably develops during a tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout moments of any visit is spending time in the \u003cstrong\u003ebar overlooking Loch Indaal\u003c\/strong\u003e. The views are stunning and it's an easy place to linger over a dram longer than intended. The whisky selection is equally impressive, with \u003cstrong\u003edistillery exclusives, older expressions, and hard-to-find bottlings\u003c\/strong\u003e often available to try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylistically, Bowmore occupies a fascinating middle ground within Islay whisky. The peat is unmistakably present, but often more \u003cstrong\u003eelegant and restrained\u003c\/strong\u003e than some of its southern Islay neighbors. \u003cstrong\u003eCoastal smoke, maritime salinity, citrus, honeyed malt, and tropical fruit notes\u003c\/strong\u003e all play a role in the distillery’s character, giving Bowmore a versatility that appeals to both seasoned peat lovers and those newer to Islay whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA visit to Bowmore is not just about touring another famous Scotch distillery. 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