Bowmore Whisky
Bowmore Islay Single Malt Skotsk WhiskyOwner: Region/district: Morrison Bowmore Islay Distillers (Suntory) 1779 Active (vc) 2 000 000 litres Address: School Street, Bowmore, Islay, Argyll PA43 7GS Tel: website: 01496 810441 www.bowmore.com History: 1837 – The distillery is sold to James and William Mutter of Glasgow. 1892 – After additional construction, the distillery is sold to Bowmore Distillery Company Ltd, a consortium of English businessmen. 1925 – J. B. Sheriff and Company takes over. 1929 – Distillers Company Limited (DCL) takes over. 1950 – William Grigor & Son takes over. 1963 – Stanley P. Morrison buys the distillery for £117,000 and forms Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd. 1989 – Japanese Suntory buys a 35% stake in Morrison Bowmore. 1993 – The legendary Black Bowmore is launched. The recommended price is £100 (today it is at least ten times that if it can be found). Another two versions are released 1994 and 1995. 1994 – Suntory now controls all of Morrison Bowmore. 1995 – Bowmore is nominated ‘Distiller of the Year’ in the International Wine and Spirits competition. Ovennævnte tekst er fra Malt Whisky Year Book. Tak til Ingvar Ronde, forfatter til Malt Whisky Year Book 2012 - Køb den sidste nye udgave her  |
