Description The Bowmore Sherriff's 8-Year-Old, often referred to as "Bowmore Sherriff's 1970s," is a notable single malt Scotch whisky from the Bowmore Distillery on Islay. Bottled during the 1970s by Sherriff's Bowmore Distillery Ltd., this expression reflects the distillery's character from that era. Tasting Notes While specific tasting notes for this bottling are scarce, Bowmore expressions from the 1970s are generally celebrated for their balance of peat smoke, maritime influences, and subtle fruitiness.