Comments on: Review: The “new” Black Bowmore http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:43:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-65947 John Hansell Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:41:37 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-65947 They were released nearly 20 years ago and the quality was excellent. They are cult whiskies, very much in demand. They were released nearly 20 years ago and the quality was excellent. They are cult whiskies, very much in demand.

]]> By: Keith http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-65944 Keith Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:13:52 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-65944 Hello John, What would be the reason why the Bowmore Black 42 year old, which was aged longer and produced in less quantities, is cheaper to obtain, than the 29, 30, 31 years which totaled 5812 bottles and spent less time aging? Is it merely due to the fact that the 29, 30, 31 were released longer ago and availability vs. demand ratio has gone down? Great site by the way, very informative. Hello John,
What would be the reason why the Bowmore Black 42 year old, which was aged longer and produced in less quantities, is cheaper to obtain, than the 29, 30, 31 years which totaled 5812 bottles and spent less time aging? Is it merely due to the fact that the 29, 30, 31 were released longer ago and availability vs. demand ratio has gone down?
Great site by the way, very informative.

]]> By: Allen http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-64990 Allen Sat, 29 Jan 2011 22:20:27 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-64990 The 29 year old has lower neck level fill, some of the better I've seen (based on pics). I think the cork on this one was really good and kept well. The 29 year old has lower neck level fill, some of the better I’ve seen (based on pics). I think the cork on this one was really good and kept well.

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-64954 John Hansell Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:09:42 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-64954 I've had both. Both are great. What is the level of whisky in the 29 year old? How is the integrity of the cork? There are potential risks there, which has me leaning toward the more recent bottling (42 year old). I’ve had both. Both are great. What is the level of whisky in the 29 year old? How is the integrity of the cork? There are potential risks there, which has me leaning toward the more recent bottling (42 year old).

]]> By: Allen http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-64943 Allen Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:47:34 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-64943 Hi John, I emailed you earlier for some advice in choosing which Bowmore to go with. I currently am standing between choosing a 29 year old for $3500 and the 42 year old for $3500. Same price for both, can only choose one. I know $3500 is an average price for the 42 year old, but it's a great price for the 29 year old, but let's not take that into account and solely base this on quality, taste, and overall satisfaction in the spirit itself. What would you recommend? Thanks much, Alen Hi John,
I emailed you earlier for some advice in choosing which Bowmore to go with. I currently am standing between choosing a 29 year old for $3500 and the 42 year old for $3500. Same price for both, can only choose one. I know $3500 is an average price for the 42 year old, but it’s a great price for the 29 year old, but let’s not take that into account and solely base this on quality, taste, and overall satisfaction in the spirit itself. What would you recommend?
Thanks much,
Alen

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-56310 John Hansell Sun, 19 Dec 2010 14:48:23 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-56310 I think it would depend on price. (You didn't mention how much you coult get them for.) And also the condition of the 31 year old. (My 29 year old from the Trilogy was starting to lose volume so I opened it and drank it about a decade ago. I can guarantee you will enjoy the 42 year old. If you can afford it, get it! I think it would depend on price. (You didn’t mention how much you coult get them for.) And also the condition of the 31 year old. (My 29 year old from the Trilogy was starting to lose volume so I opened it and drank it about a decade ago. I can guarantee you will enjoy the 42 year old. If you can afford it, get it!

]]> By: Allen http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-56246 Allen Sun, 19 Dec 2010 08:35:03 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-56246 Hi John, I have decided to purchase a bottle of Bowmore Black and was looking for some advice and recommendation as to which of these to get, given that I can only choose one. From the 29, 30, 31, and 42 yr olds I have narrowed my choices down to the Black Bowmore 1964 31 Year Old Final Release of the trilogy or the 42 year old. Now I'm stuck deciding which way to lean. Any advice, expertise, opinion would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Allen Hi John,
I have decided to purchase a bottle of Bowmore Black and was looking for some advice and recommendation as to which of these to get, given that I can only choose one.
From the 29, 30, 31, and 42 yr olds I have narrowed my choices down to the Black Bowmore 1964 31 Year Old Final Release of the trilogy or the 42 year old. Now I’m stuck deciding which way to lean. Any advice, expertise, opinion would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Allen

]]> By: Gold Bowmore: The Details! » What Does John Know? http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-10143 Gold Bowmore: The Details! » What Does John Know? Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:08:53 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-10143 [...] there was Black Bowmore, then White Bowmore. Now, it’s Gold [...] [...] there was Black Bowmore, then White Bowmore. Now, it’s Gold [...]

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-458 John Hansell Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:29:07 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-458 Andrew, That's very nice of you to take one of your two bottles and include it at your dinner on June 13th. Hopefully I'll be able to visit sometime soon myself. Cheers! --John Andrew,

That’s very nice of you to take one of your two bottles and include it at your dinner on June 13th. Hopefully I’ll be able to visit sometime soon myself. Cheers! –John

]]> By: Andrew Ferguson http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-457 Andrew Ferguson Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:15:39 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-457 John, After your glowing review on the Black Bowmore we picked up the remaining bottles of Black Bowmore in Canada. In total we have purchased 19 of the 30 bottles which came to the country. Unfortunately I have but two left. I have been fortunate to try this whisky three times, twice thanks to the benevolence of Jane who has commented above. I have decided to put on a 2nd event with one of the two bottles of Black Bowmore I have left; in part to give others a chance to try this amazing whisky, but also to give myself one last opportunity to sit down and enjoy it again. I will be hosting a whisky dinner at Buchanan's Chophouse and Whisky Bar in Calgary, Alberta on Friday June 13th; as part of a small three day single malt festival. If any of your readers are interested in more information on this event they can reach me at scotchguy@kensingtonwinemarket.com . And as Jane indicated above, you should consider visiting our fine city. We are beautifully situated in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains which make a great year-round playground. Slainte! Andrew John,

After your glowing review on the Black Bowmore we picked up the remaining bottles of Black Bowmore in Canada. In total we have purchased 19 of the 30 bottles which came to the country. Unfortunately I have but two left. I have been fortunate to try this whisky three times, twice thanks to the benevolence of Jane who has commented above.

I have decided to put on a 2nd event with one of the two bottles of Black Bowmore I have left; in part to give others a chance to try this amazing whisky, but also to give myself one last opportunity to sit down and enjoy it again. I will be hosting a whisky dinner at Buchanan’s Chophouse and Whisky Bar in Calgary, Alberta on Friday June 13th; as part of a small three day single malt festival.

If any of your readers are interested in more information on this event they can reach me at scotchguy@kensingtonwinemarket.com . And as Jane indicated above, you should consider visiting our fine city. We are beautifully situated in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains which make a great year-round playground.

Slainte!

Andrew

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-434 John Hansell Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:30:45 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-434 Fred, You are a lucky guy. I suggest you contact Christie's auction house in NYC to estimate their worth, but I know that the "trio" set of Black Bowmore whiskies went for $18,000 at the December auction at Christie's. I am only guessing here, but I would think you could easily get a few thousand for the Black Bowmore and something less than that for the 1963 30th Anniversary bottling, providing they remain unopened. Best wishes! Fred,

You are a lucky guy. I suggest you contact Christie’s auction house in NYC to estimate their worth, but I know that the “trio” set of Black Bowmore whiskies went for $18,000 at the December auction at Christie’s. I am only guessing here, but I would think you could easily get a few thousand for the Black Bowmore and something less than that for the 1963 30th Anniversary bottling, providing they remain unopened. Best wishes!

]]> By: Fred R. Buonanno http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-433 Fred R. Buonanno Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:42:34 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-433 John, I own a small winery in California and am currently on a trip to the east coast visiting with friends and they pulled out a couple of single malts that they wanted me to take a look at, given my love of single malts. Well I was very surprised to behold two very fine Bowmore's in pristine condition. I came across your article on the 1964 Black Bowmore and decided to see if you could give us some idea of the worth of the bottles and if so desired where the best outlet to put these up for acution would be. Any assistance would be apprecited. The first is a 1964 Black Bowmore bottle #251. The level of whisky is about mid-neck. The wax seal is completely intact, the burlap and what looks like wheat is all in the box. The only blemish is the wax piece on the ribbon has come off but is intact within the box. The second box contains a 1963 30th Anniversary 1963 Bowmore bottle #97. The whisky level is at the very bottom of the neck. The wax capsule has few small pieces missing and the 1963 wax emblem has broken in half but is in the box. Again the box is in pristine condition. Thank you for your time. Fred John,

I own a small winery in California and am currently on a trip to the east coast visiting with friends and they pulled out a couple of single malts that they wanted me to take a look at, given my love of single malts. Well I was very surprised to behold two very fine Bowmore’s in pristine condition. I came across your article on the 1964 Black Bowmore and decided to see if you could give us some idea of the worth of the bottles and if so desired where the best outlet to put these up for acution would be.
Any assistance would be apprecited.

The first is a 1964 Black Bowmore bottle #251. The level of whisky is about mid-neck. The wax seal is completely intact, the burlap and what looks like wheat is all in the box. The only blemish is the wax piece on the ribbon has come off but is intact within the box.

The second box contains a 1963 30th Anniversary 1963 Bowmore bottle #97. The whisky level is at the very bottom of the neck. The wax capsule has few small pieces missing and the 1963 wax emblem has broken in half but is in the box. Again the box is in pristine condition.

Thank you for your time.

Fred

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-424 John Hansell Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:40:09 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-424 Very tempting... Very tempting…

]]> By: Jane Cameron http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-423 Jane Cameron Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:16:54 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-423 Maybe you and Malt Advocate should make a trip to our part of the world...lots to offer...including a dram of the Bowmore Black! Maybe you and Malt Advocate should make a trip to our part of the world…lots to offer…including a dram of the Bowmore Black!

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-422 John Hansell Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:47:46 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/2008/02/05/the-new-black-bowmore/#comment-422 Wow, that's three more than I have! Why do you live so far away? But seriously, I am hoping to find a way to get a bottle. I had a bottle of the first release (of the trilogy), but that is but a memory now. --John Wow, that’s three more than I have! Why do you live so far away?

But seriously, I am hoping to find a way to get a bottle. I had a bottle of the first release (of the trilogy), but that is but a memory now. –John

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