Bowmore 1980 Queen's Cask 21 Year Old / Golden Jubilee - Charity Lot

Islay’s oldest working distillery, Bowmore was established in 1779 and is now regarded as one of the most popular malts not only on Islay, but in the whole of Scotland. The distillery was acquired by Stanley P. Morrison in 1963, ushering in an era of iconic single malts, including the legendary Black Bowmore, credited by many as the genesis of whisky collecting, bottled in 1993. The distillery was bought under the control Suntory the year after they had been stakeholders since 1989), and it remains one of the most collectible brands in Scotch whisky today. Bowmore is one of the few remaining Scottish distilleries to use its own floor maltings, providing them with 40% of their requirements.

On August 9th, 1980, Bowmore distillery received a visit from Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A sherry butt was filled in her presence, and left to mature in the distillery's No.1 Vaults for 21 years. It was bottled in 2002 to commemorate her Golden Jubilee.

One of 648 bottles.

This lot has been generously donated by the seller and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Springboard UK. Springboard offers help and support for disadvantaged and unemployed people, working closely with businesses in hospitality, leisure and tourism industries. The seller's commission and fees have been waived,