Bowmore and Aston Martin have unveiled the extremely anticipated second and last launch of their pioneering ARC Collection: Bowmore ARC-54. This extraordinary expression marks the top of an iconic partnership, uniting the unparalleled legacy of Bowmore’s time-honoured whisky craft with Aston Martin’s trailblazing design innovation.
At its coronary heart lies a uncommon and valuable 54-year-old single malt, distilled in November 1968 and matured inside the revered No.1 Vaults at Bowmore Distillery. This distinctive spirit celebrates endurance, craftsmanship, and the transformative energy of time, embodying the philosophy that single malt really excels with age.
The whisky was nurtured in a 2nd Fill European Oak Sherry Butt and a third Fill American Oak Hogshead, harmonized in keeping with the Golden Ratio—61.8% European Oak and 38.2% American Oak. After spending 15 months uniting in excellent stability, the result’s a whisky of infinite depth, complexity, and class, providing a sensory journey that captivates with each sip.
A Sculptural Masterpiece Impressed by Hypercar Design
Encased in a bespoke handblown decanter, Bowmore ARC-54 attracts direct inspiration from the Aston Martin Valkyrie—the last word expression of hypercar efficiency and precision. The decanter’s type echoes the Valkyrie’s aerodynamic profile, notably the full-length venturi tunnels that ship an astonishing 1,100 kg of downforce. Fluid strains and sculptural contours mirror each the pure fantastic thing about Islay’s rugged terroir and Aston Martin’s dynamic design language.
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The decanter’s placing form—created by means of rules of diffuser-inspired glass sculpting—interprets the motion of air into the movement of whisky, showcasing the synergy between two worlds the place aerodynamics meets liquid artistry.
Voices of Craft and Innovation
A Bowmore as beautiful and complicated as this 54-year-old is a testomony to the talents of our distillery workforce but in addition the very embodiment of what may be achieved just by slowing down, standing nonetheless, and letting issues unfold as they’re destined to.
Dr. Calum Fraser
Bowmore Chief Blender
Bowmore ARC-54 continues the cutting-edge, technology-based collaboration between two distinctive manufacturers steeped in heritage. Like our Valkyrie and Valhalla hypercars, ARC-54 pushes boundaries—changing air movement with the movement of whisky to sculpt its type. That is design and craft in excellent concord.
Marek Reichman
Aston Martin EVP & Chief Inventive Officer
A Uncommon and Refined Sensory Journey
Restricted to only 130 decanters globally, Bowmore ARC-54 is an embodiment of rarity and refinement. On the nostril and palate, it reveals:
Zesty citrus and delicate floral tones
Salted caramel sweetness
Warming ginger, spiced cinnamon
The signature whisper of Islay peat smoke
Every decanter is housed in a presentation that displays the meticulous craftsmanship and visionary design shared by Bowmore and Aston Martin.
Bowmore ARC-54 can be obtainable by means of choose international retailers from April third, 2025. Worth obtainable upon request.
