- Designed by Aston Martin and that includes one of many oldest Bowmore whiskies.
- Bowmore ARC-54; the head, and closing launch within the groundbreaking ARC Sequence
Bowmore® and Aston Martin have unveiled the second, and closing, launch of their groundbreaking ARC Sequence, Bowmore ARC-54. A pinnacle within the story of the partnership, this placing creation unites a really uncommon 54-year-old whisky from Bowmore distillery with a exceptional handblown decanter impressed by the cutting-edge design of the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar.
Distilled in November 1968, this uncommon and memorable spirit pays homage to the truth that our single malt excels with time in cask, growing older like no different to seize the definitive multi-dimensional character of Bowmore. This whisky is the fruits of 54 years of maturation, latterly spent in a 2nd Fill European Oak Sherry Butt and third Fill American Oak Hogshead throughout the hallowed partitions of the No.1 Vaults. Impressed by the Golden Ratio with 61.8% European Oak aged spirit and 38.2% American Oak aged spirit, earlier than the 2 elements united for 15 months. The ensuing whisky encapsulates infinite layers of flavour to captivate each sense, totally immersing the drinker within the depth of character.
Every handblown decanter takes inspiration from the F1-inspired aerodynamic exterior of the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar, together with the full-length venturi tunnels that contribute to within the area of 1,100 kg of downforce, and the pure fluid types of the terroir of Islay. Emanating from the design route and rules of an Aston Martin, Bowmore ARC-54 is sculpted with precision, making a placing sense of stream in its strains and styling. The form is outlined by these fluid aerodynamics and showcase the shared philosophy by the diffuser impressed glass sculpture to boost the flowing reflections of the whisky inside.
Talking on the brand new Bowmore ARC-54 launch, Dr. Calum Fraser, Chief Blender, Bowmore stated,
“A Bowmore as beautiful and complicated as this 54-year-old is a testomony to the talents of our distillery workforce, but additionally the very embodiment of what could be achieved just by slowing down, standing nonetheless and letting issues unfold as they’re destined to. This uncommon creation actually demonstrates simply how Bowmore ages exceptionally over time, with unmatched precision and readability. As guardians of this spirit, we attempt to harness the ability of the previous in each drop that we create – while always reimagining Bowmore for the subsequent era that may expertise our whiskies.”
Marek Reichman, Government Vice President and Chief Inventive Officer, Aston Martin feedback:
“Bowmore ARC-54 continues the leading edge, technology-based collaboration between two distinctive manufacturers which might be steeped in heritage and custom. It embodies the modern considering that we apply to Valkyrie and Valhalla, our mid-engined sports activities vehicles. Each of those vehicles push the boundaries ARC-54 decanter, comparable rules of materiality and fluid dynamics are employed, changing air stream for liquid motion to create a uniquely fashioned form generated by the pure motion of Bowmore whisky. A very artistic collaboration.”
With solely 130 decanters out there globally, Bowmore ARC-54 is a multi-dimensional flavour expertise. Zesty citric tones and delicate floral notes stream along with salty caramel sweetness, spiced ginger and cinnamon – with a signature whisper of peat smoke. Housed in an individually handmade decanter that displays the 2 manufacturers’ shared mindset in relation to craftsmanship, the streamlined bottle design takes inspiration from each the stream of air beneath the enduring Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar, and the pure fluid types of the landscapes and terroir of Islay.
Bowmore ARC-54 might be out there from chosen stockists worldwide as of April 3rd, 2025.
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