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Bowmore Releases Limited-Edition Laimrig

Bowmore Laimrig Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Image courtesy Morrison Bowmore Distillers.January 4, 2014 – Bowmore is continuing its recent trend of Gaelic-named whiskies with Laimrig, a 15-year-old single malt. The whisky’s name comes from the Scottish Gaelic word for “pier”, and honors the historic stone pier at the distillery on the shores of Loch Indall.

Laimrig was finished in Spanish Oak ex-Sherry butts, and is bottled at 53.7% ABV. 18,000 bottles are being released worldwide through whisky specialist retailers.

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