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Balanced Islay Malt
Bowmore Islay Single Malt 12 Year Old
Bowmore4.7(1,800 reviews)
Bowmore Islay Single Malt 12 Year Old represents the definitive core expression of the Bowmore distillery, showcasing their legendary balance of peat, fruit, and maritime character. Matured in a combination of hand-selected Bourbon barrels and Oloroso Sherry casks, this sophisticated Islay Scotch captures Bowmore's signature peated profile. It opens with fragrant aromas of sweet honey, gentle smoke, and salted lemon, followed by a complex, medium-bodied palate of dark chocolate, peat smoke, and ripe Speyside-like orchard fruits, concluding with a long, warm, and coastal ocean breeze finish. Bottled at 40% ABV, it represents an outstanding gold-standard entry point to Islay Single Malts.
Bottle Size
Selected Price
₹7,295/ 750 ML
Efficiency
₹292
per 30ml
ABV
40%
Region
Islay, Scotland
Category
Single Malts
Type
Premium
State Excise Comparison
Compare Bowmore Islay Single Malt 12 Year Old Price Across Major Cities (2026)
Official retail vend prices vary across states due to excise duty, VAT, and transport tariffs.
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Lowest MRP in India
Gurgaon: ₹3,200
MumbaiViewing
Maharashtra
Standard 750ml
₹7,295+128%
Gurgaon
Haryana
Standard 750ml
₹3,200
Delhi
Delhi NCT
Standard 750ml
₹3,810+19%
Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Standard 750ml
₹3,950+23%
Kolkata
West Bengal
Standard 750ml
₹3,990+25%
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Standard 750ml
₹5,050+58%
Hyderabad
Telangana
Standard 750ml
₹6,190+93%
Bangalore
Karnataka
Standard 750ml
₹6,450+102%
Goa
Goa
Standard 750ml
₹6,615+107%
Rates cross-verified with State Excise Department notifications & authorized L-2 retail vends.
Prices range from ₹3,200 to ₹7,295 Official Regulatory Notice
Mumbai Liquor Laws & State Excise Policy (2026)
Retail prices and vend operations in Mumbai are regulated by the State Excise Department, Government of Maharashtra under the state excise framework.
Legal Drinking Age
25+ Years
Verified photo ID mandatory at retail vends
Operating Hours
10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Closed on gazetted State Dry Days
Authorized Outlets
FL-II Licensed Retail Wine & Liquor Shops
Possession Limit
Requires a state liquor permit; max 12 units (750ml bottles) with valid permit
Inter-State Transit WarningPossession and consumption of alcohol in Maharashtra requires a digital/physical liquor permit issued under the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949.
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Origin: Islay
Scotland, UK
This small Hebridean island produces the most intensely peated and smoky whiskies in the world. Only 8 distilleries call Islay home, yet their influence on global whisky culture is immense.
Climate
Windswept Atlantic island with rich peat reserves
Famous For
Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Bowmore
The Art of the Cask
This Bowmore Islay Single Malt 12 Year Old represents the pinnacle of barrel maturation. The interaction between the distillate and the wood in this premium expression results in a profound depth of character specifically for the Mumbai market.
The profile is anchored by Fragrant Honey and Lemon and Gentle Coastal Peat Smoke, characteristic of Bowmore's proprietary distillation process in Islay, Scotland.
Flavor Intensity
sweet50%
smokey40%
spicy30%
fruity45%
body65%
🍽️ Perfect Pairings
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Slow Cooked Mumbai Mutton Rezala🧀
Golden Crispy Bhetki Fish Fry🍫
Premium Dark Chocolate Truffles🥘
Smoked Blue Cheese & Crackers“The right pairing elevates both the spirit and the plate. We recommend serving at room temperature for the full aromatic experience.”
Expert Q&A
QWhat is the alcohol strength (ABV) of Bowmore 12 Year Old?
Bowmore Islay Single Malt 12 Year Old is bottled at a standard strength of 40% ABV.
QWhat casks are used to age Bowmore 12 Year Old?
It is aged in a combination of hand-selected American ex-bourbon barrels and Spanish Oloroso Sherry casks, yielding its hallmark balance of vanilla sweet oak and dark chocolate fruitiness.
QHow is Bowmore 12 Year Old best served?
It is best served neat in a tulip-shaped Glencairn glass, or with a few drops of soft mineral water to open up the coastal ocean peat and honeyed lemon aromas.
Sommelier Tasting Profile & Notes
Palate dimensions, aroma evaluation, and user tasting impressions
AVERAGE RATING
4.7
Based on 3 Reviews
Tasting Dimensions
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4.7 / 5.0Taste & FlavorComplexity and palate richness
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4.7 / 5.0Value for MoneyPrice to quality benchmark
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5.0 / 5.0Smoothness & FinishMellowness and lingering aftertaste
Rating Distribution
Breakdown of reviewer opinions
4.7/5
3 Tasting Scores
5 Star
67%
4 Star
33%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Beverage Specialist Tasting ProfileScores and aroma profiles synthesized from master distillers, sommeliers, and verified community tasting submissions.
Community & Sommelier Notes (3)
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Subhashis Sen
Tasting NoteAndheri, Mumbai • May 12, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 5/5
“Absolutely spectacular! Visited a local outlet in Andheri and picked up Bowmore Islay Single Malt 12 Year Old. At ₹7,295 in Mumbai, this represents incredible value. The notes of Fragrant Honey and Lemon and Gentle Coastal Peat Smoke pair phenomenally well with home-cooked Mutton Kheema Pav. Highly recommended!”
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Ananya Banerjee
Tasting NoteBandra, Mumbai • May 07, 2026
Taste: 4/5Value: 5/5
“A highly sophisticated Single Malt Scotch Whisky by Bowmore. Wonderfully smooth on the throat with subtle hints of Fragrant Honey and Lemon and Rich Dark Chocolate. Serving this neat during a family gathering in Bandra was a major hit, especially alongside local Kheema Pav!”
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Siddharth Mukhopadhyay
Tasting NoteColaba, Mumbai • April 29, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 4/5
“I'm thoroughly impressed by Bowmore's execution here. The palate is extremely rich with a refined finish highlighting Gentle Coastal Peat Smoke. At the Mumbai price of ₹7,295, it's easily one of the best choices in its segment paired with Baked Sandesh.”
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