Description
The Golden Cask Bowmore 2000 14 Years Old Cask CM213
The Golden Cask is an independent bottling range from The House of MacDuff, focusing on single‑cask, higher‑strength whiskies that show the spirit in a pure and characterful way. This Bowmore 2000 14 Years Old from Islay’s famous Bowmore distillery is labelled “distilled 2000, bottled 2015, cask no. CM213, one of 254 bottles, 55.4%”. With only 254 bottles from a single cask, it captures classic Bowmore style: maritime peat smoke, coastal salinity, tropical fruit and spice in balance—an appealing bottle for Islay fans and collectors.
Distillation & Style
Origin: Scotland, Islay; Bowmore is known for medium peat smoke intertwined with sea air and fruity Oloroso‑style influence.
Distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2015, matured for 14 years in single cask CM213 (cask type not specified).
Bottled by The House of MacDuff under The Golden Cask label as a single cask, natural colour and non‑chill filtered at 55.4% ABV, preserving full intensity of aroma and texture. Total outturn: 254 bottles.
Tasting Notes
Color: Pale to medium gold with a slight amber rim.
Aroma: Sweet campfire smoke and peat, sea breeze and brine, with lemon, tropical fruits, vanilla and honey. Hints of smoked ham, pepper and wet stones add depth.
Palate: Medium to full‑bodied. Sweet peat and tropical fruit (citrus, ripe pineapple) lead into smokehouse ham, candied ginger and peppercorn spice. At 55.4% the alcohol gives firm power without harshness; a splash of water draws out extra fruit and vanilla. Long, clean finish with sea salt, white pepper and a gentle ashy note lingering on the palate.
Reviews & Accolades
A related Golden Cask Bowmore 2000 review notes “very creamy and sweet on the palate with a truckload of vanilla and even some café latte… very spicy, lots of peat and ashes,” scoring around 85 points—indicative of strong quality for an independent Bowmore.
Critics frequently praise early‑2000s Bowmore single casks for “tropical fruit aplenty, with sweet‑smoky balance and evolving spice,” making them particularly attractive to drinkers who enjoy classic Islay peat with extra fruit detail.
Decanting: Try neat first, then add a few drops of water and rest 10–20 minutes
Special Info: The label states “Bowmore, distilled 2000, bottled 2015, 14 years old, cask no. CM213, one of 254 bottles, 55.4%,” confirming its single‑cask, cask‑strength and very limited nature. At 14 years, it offers a sweet spot where tropical fruit and complex smoke have developed while the spirit still retains energy and a vivid maritime edge—an excellent snapshot of older‑style Bowmore.
Origin: Scotland, Islay
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Bowmore
Distilled: 2000
Bottled: 2015
Maturation: 14 years, Cask CM213 (single cask)
ABV: 55.4%
Volume: 700ml
