BOWMORE® AND ASTON MARTIN; THE MASTERS’ SELECTION FINALE 

Fourth and final edition signals crescendo of collaborative Series 

24 June, 2024, ­– Crafted with intent, Bowmore® has an inherent appreciation as to how each moment comes to bear on the character of the whisky.  We make our whiskies this way on purpose, shaping every drop, adding depth and distinction of flavour to shape our multi-dimensional single malt.

It is this precision which shapes and drives our collaboration with ultra-luxury British brand, Aston Martin. Together intent on realising beautiful creations which are timeless; capable of transcending the moment and the vision of their own Masters.  Each individually shaping the path of creativity, and together defining a collaborative legacy, with a firm eye on the future, inspiring what and who comes next.

As the path of our collaboration evolves over time, so too does the ability to truly understand, appreciate and respect one another.  For our two Masters, the journey which has been enlightening and rewarding on many levels, from education, exploration, and interrogation to bring the journey to this conclusion.  Now as we reveal the final edition in this landmark Series, the collaboration comes full circle in celebrating the collective spark and chemistry of the Masters, working in unison to bring each of their unique perspectives to life.

For Bowmore, each whisky is a chapter in our story, shaping the legacy from character and flavour; heritage and innovation; exceptional ageing and whisky making skills – to bring us to an end point, a finale where all the different parts align in total harmony.  

Ron Welsh, who created the whisky for Bowmore, said, “This fourth and final edition of Masters’ Selection defines the journey of this collaboration to date with absolute perfection.  We’ve brought together components of the previous three releases to realise the finale of the Series to celebrate both flavour and complexity. Uniting the spirit of both Bowmore and Aston Martin has been an honour and a privilege for everyone involved and I am confident this shows in the quality of what we have created together.  We look forward to continuing to explore and stretch the possibilities of this incredible partnership for many more years to come.”

For Aston Martin, each car plays a vital part in the story, building an intensity and desire through cutting edge design, groundbreaking engineering, and a rich evolutionary legacy – to reach the pinnacle where this vision becomes reality.

Marek Reichman, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Aston Martin, said, “Working on the Masters’ Selection has been both inspiring and enlightening over the past four years. The whisky-making process, with its attention to detail and depth, has enriched my understanding and appreciation for this craft. The final edition, showcasing flavours from roasted hazelnuts to grilled Seville orange zest, matured in carefully selected Tawny Port American oak casks and Oloroso Sherry butts, demonstrates the complexity and richness we aimed to achieve. This partnership with Bowmore highlights our shared values of precision and excellence, resulting in a whisky that truly stands out. I am proud to have played a role in creating this exceptional whisky.”

Just as the Series reaches a crescendo, this single malt captures this same spirit through its character, as is classically Bowmore. Matured in Tawny Port American oak casks and Oloroso Sherry butts, specially selected to create this apex moment.  This 21-Year-Old whisky unites the three predecessors of Masters’ Selection yet adds a further dimension to show just how multi-dimensional and expressive Bowmore can be.

Merging nutty sweetness on the nose then opening with a rich and spicy flair, this single malt gathers momentum, flavour, and intensity at every stage.  Honey sweetness comes together with rich salted toffee, orange zest and thyme alongside sultanas, oak spices and velvety milk chocolate leading to a crescendo velvety mouthcoating finish, warmth followed by long drying light medicinal and peat smoke notes.

Bowmore Masters’ Selection Edition 4 is available in key global markets including UK, Germany, Canada, USA, and China at an RSP of £425 (ex VAT/duty) from July 2024 onwards.

Bowmore and Aston Martin are committed to responsible drinking and advocate that no one should drink and drive.

Drink Smart® messaging will be integrated into all brand activations around the partnership; while the dedicated Drink Smart® platform ensures communication with legal-purchase age adults about making informed, responsible choices. 

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Tasting notes

COLOUR: Mahogany

NOSE: Rich and complex, balanced between nutty character and sweetness with initial notes of roasted hazelnuts, leather, fresh pipe tobacco, dark chocolate and oak spices, followed by dark maple syrup, liquorice and charred peaches, with a background of Crème Anglaise, bergamot in syrup and subtle sandalwood and light peaty notes. 

TASTE: Roasted chestnuts, honey sweet with rich salted toffee, grilled Seville orange zest and dry thyme, with sultanas, oak spices, velvety milk chocolate and peat smoke.

FINISH: The finish starts with a velvety mouthcoating, then a mouth warming with long drying finish of light medicinal and peat smoke notes.

ABV: 51.4%

ABOUT BOWMORE®

For over 240 years, the Bowmore Distillery has been capturing the essence of Islay from the shores of its remote island home. Shaped by centuries of skill and tradition, Bowmore’s single malt harnesses the power of this time in every single drop, defined by the past and savoured in the present.

Time is defining at Bowmore® and we tirelessly harness the power of time to shape our whiskies. Our distillery’s adherence to traditional production methods helps to shape the character of our fruity and smoky single malts. Today, we are amongst one of a few distilleries which still produces its own floor malted barley, hand-turned by a traditional wooden malt shovel and hand drawn machinery.  Water for the whiskies is specially drawn from the Laggan River, with its rich peaty overtones – the same Islay peat that fires the malt-drying kiln.

Bowmore® Distillery’s proximity to the sea is also vital in determining the final character of its spirit and gives a hint of sea air to the character. The legendary Bowmore® No. 1 Vaults is where most of the whiskies spend their long lives resting quietly in the cool, dark, damp cellars below sea level, oblivious to the waves thrashing the vault’s sea-facing wall.

Matured in oak casks, previously used for bourbon, sherry, or claret, over time developing rich and mellow flavours until the expertise of our whisky makers deems them ready for bottling.  It is this combination of peat, barley, sea breeze, water, wood, people, and tradition that makes Bowmore the exceptional single malt it is today.

Time is marked on each and every bottle of Bowmore, proudly and boldly as a marker of where and when each one’s journey began.  This is our story of time. This is Bowmore; the Art of Time since 1779.

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ABOUT SUNTORY GLOBAL SPIRITS

As a world leader in premium spirits, Suntory Global Spirits inspires the brilliance of life by delivering great consumer experiences through its world-class portfolio of brands.  Known for its craftsmanship of premium whiskies, including Jim Beam®, Maker’s Mark®, Basil Hayden® and Knob Creek® bourbons; Japanese whiskies, including Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™; and leading Scotch brands including Teacher’s, Laphroaig® and Bowmore®, Suntory Global Spirits also produces leading brands such as Tres Generaciones®, El Tesoro® and Hornitos® tequila, Roku™ and Sipsmith® gin, Canadian Club® whisky, and is a world leader in ready-to-drink cocktails, with brands like -196 and On The Rocks™ Premium Cocktails.

A global company with approximately 6,000 employees in more than 30 countries, one of Suntory Global Spirits’ core values is Growing for Good and through its Proof Positive sustainability strategy, the company has committed to ambitious goals and investments to promote environmental sustainability in its operations, ensure the company has a positive impact on the communities where employees live and work, and programs to educate and inform consumers to make the right personal choices about drinking. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information on Suntory Global Spirits, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.suntoryglobalspirits.com

Bowmore® Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43% Alc./Vol. ©2024 Beam Suntory Import Co., Chicago, IL.

ABOUT ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA

Aston Martin’s vision is to be the world’s most desirable, ultra-luxury British brand, creating the most exquisitely addictive performance cars.

Founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, Aston Martin is acknowledged as an iconic global brand synonymous with style, luxury, performance, and exclusivity. Aston Martin fuses the latest technology, time honoured craftsmanship and beautiful styling to produce a range of critically acclaimed luxury models including the Vantage, DB12, DBS, DBX and its first hypercar, the Aston Martin Valkyrie. Aligned with its Racing. Green. sustainability strategy, Aston Martin is also developing alternatives to the internal combustion engine, with an ambition to create the world’s most thrilling and highly desirable electric performance cars, the first of which is targeted for launch in 2026.

Based in Gaydon, England, Aston Martin Lagonda designs, creates, and exports cars which are sold in 56 countries around the world. Its sports cars are manufactured in Gaydon with its luxury DBX SUV range proudly manufactured in St Athan, Wales. The company is on track to deliver net-zero manufacturing facilities by 2030.

Lagonda was founded in 1899 and came together with Aston Martin in 1947 when both were purchased by the late Sir David Brown, and the company is now listed on the London Stock Exchange as Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc.

2020 saw Lawrence Stroll become the company’s Executive Chairman, alongside significant new investment. This coincided with Aston Martin’s return to the pinnacle of motorsport with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One^® Team and commenced a new era for the iconic British marque.