Overview
Bowmore 40 Year Old: identification and appraisal guide
Leave Bowmore 40 Year Old unchanged and capture the complete whisky bottle before moving closer to labels, marks or areas of wear. Start the detailed views with the age statement 40 years. Show the packaging separately if its markings differ.
Identification details
- Maker: Bowmore
- Product name: Bowmore 40 Year Old
- Category: Scotch or world whisky
- Age statement: 40 years
- Marks and details to photograph: the distillery, region, age or vintage statement, bottling details and edition markings
Include the maker or producer name Bowmore and the age statement 40 years in the first photo set for Bowmore 40 Year Old. Keep condition notes separate from this name and version check.
Photographs and condition
Use a straight-on view when photographing front and back labels, closure, fill level, bottle base, batch or cask markings, box and accessories. Keep lighting consistent across the overview and close-ups.
Show both normal wear and damage on fill level, closure, labels, bottle, box and any numbered accessories. Mention any damage, repair or missing part without trying to improve it.
Storage, accessories and handover
During the initial review period, keep the whisky upright, stable and away from heat or sunlight. Retain the seal, stopper, cork, closure and label in their present condition.
Before collection, keep every bottle with its matching box, booklet, certificate and purchase documents.

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Once the whisky bottle and packaging are photographed, share the images on WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Include the full view, close-ups and collection location.
Hong Kang can flag missing views after seeing the label, fill level, seal, bottle base and box. Identity, condition and accessories are then checked together at handover.