The Hunter Laing Kinship Bowmore 1989 33 Year Old was released as part of the 2022 Kinship Collection, created to commemorate the annual Feis Ile Festival. Distilled at Islay’s iconic Bowmore Distillery and matured for 33 years in a refill bourbon hogshead, this single malt was bottled at its natural cask strength of 47.7% ABV, with only 247 bottles produced worldwide. This rare release combines Bowmore’s elegant coastal peat character with the long, refined influence of decades in oak.

The Kinship Collection

The Kinship Collection by Hunter Laing celebrates the whisky heritage of Islay, with each release launched to coincide with the Feis Ile Festival. These bottlings are carefully chosen to highlight unique casks and vintages from some of Islay’s most revered distilleries, making them highly collectible.

Hunter Laing Kinship Bowmore 1989 33 Year Old Tasting Notes

Nose: Soft peat smoke with seaweed and creamy fudge, layered with notes of pickled ginger, dill, and aged leather.
Palate: Elegant and balanced, with the peat influence becoming more pronounced while retaining finesse.
Finish: Long, focused, and evolving, with a graceful persistence of smoke and subtle sweetness.

Why Add Hunter Laing Kinship Bowmore 1989 33 Year Old to Your Collection?

This limited-edition bottling combines Bowmore’s classic Islay style with over three decades of maturation in a single refill hogshead. With only 247 bottles released, it represents both rarity and craftsmanship, offering collectors and connoisseurs a chance to secure a piece of Islay whisky history.