The Bowmore Darkest, originating from the Bowmore distillery on Islay, is a single malt whisky matured in hand-selected sherry casks within the renowned No.1 Vaults. The unique character and depth of this expression were attributed to an extended maturation process, further enhanced by a concluding three years in Oloroso sherry casks.
The Bowmore Darkest notably carries a non-age-statement label, an uncommon practice in whisky labelling. This did not deter its acceptance, as it garnered substantial popularity among whisky enthusiasts, in part due to its rich sherry influence, which imparted a balanced character to the spirit.
The original non-age-statement Bowmore Darkest was eventually discontinued and succeeded by a 15-year-old 'Darkest' variant. Despite this, the original bottling retains value among collectors and connoisseurs, representing a significant phase of Bowmore's whisky production.
In essence, the Bowmore Darkest is a noteworthy representation of Bowmore's commitment to quality and tradition in whisky making, distinguished by its distinctive maturation method involving sherry casks, underscoring its prominence in the realm of Islay whiskies.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total
2006-2026
Between 2006 and 2026,
the value of Bowmore Darkest underwent an average annual change of
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which this whisky was sold at auctions,
compared to the previous year and cumulatively over time.
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Sold Ratio - ratio of lots sold to lots unsold. Avg. Price - average hammer price for the year. Vs Previous - the current year's price change compared to the previous year's, as a percentage. Cumulative - the cumulative total of the current year's price change relative to the first year's sales.
The graph shows the sales history for Bowmore Darkest at all auctions from the very first to the last one.
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