This island's oldest distillery was built in 1779 by David Simpson. During the Second World War, the port of Bowmore served the British army. Dark & Intense is the youngest of a new trio of bottlings from Bowmore. All with age, of barrels matured in the legendary No. 1 Vaults. This one matured for 10 years on a combination of Hogsheads and Sherry casks of Spanish Oak wood and provides an exciting contrast between smoky and salty tones and sweet and spicy influences.