Bowmore Distillery facts

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This note describes some of the facts pertaining to Bowmore distillery. It doesn't pretend to be comprehensive nor to give a complete history.
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Owner : Morrison Bowmore (Suntory)
Phone : 01496 810671
email : info@morrisonbowmore.co.uk
Website : http://www.morrisonbowmore.co.uk
Area : Islay
Postcode : PA43 7JS
Founded : 1816
Architect : -

Status : Active
Type : Malt - Pot Still
Capacity (annual) : 2m litres
Silent season: July

Water : River Laggan
Malt : Floor maltings for 45% of requirement. Port Ellen and others for the rest
Phenol level in malt : 20-25ppm

Washbacks : 6
Material : Oregon pine

Wash Stills : 2
Heating : Steam coils
Volume : 30,940 litres each

Spirit Stills : 2
Heating : Steam coils
Volume : 14,750 litres and 14,637 litres

Casks : 86% American oak, 14% Sherry casks
ABV of New Make : 68.8%
ABV at filling : 63.5%

Constituent of : Rob Roy, Black Bottle, Islay Legend, Bowmore 37yo Millennium Bottling, Bowmore 500th Anniversary 21 year old