Bowmore Aston Martin Masters' Selection 22 Year Old 103 Proof Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750 ml

Bowmore Aston Martin Masters’ Selection 22 Year Old is a prestigious Islay single malt collaboration between Bowmore Distillery and Aston Martin — a blend of whisky distilled in both 1997 (American oak ex-bourbon hogsheads) and 2000 (European oak sherry butts), finished in Tawny Port casks, bottled at 103 proof (51.5% ABV) by master blender Ron Welsh in collaboration with Aston Martin chief creative officer Marek Reichman, inspired by the common values of heritage and innovation that the two brands share.

The Bowmore and Aston Martin collaboration draws on the shared philosophy of heritage and innovation between Islay’s oldest distillery (established 1779) and one of Britain’s most celebrated luxury automotive brands. Ron Welsh’s blending of the 1997 ex-bourbon hogshead spirit and the 2000 European sherry butt spirit, finished in Tawny Port casks, produces a multi-vintage and multi-cask complexity that reflects the precision and multi-layered engineering of an Aston Martin. Bottled at 103 proof in 750ml format. Browse all Bowmore at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Sweet and fruity notes of heather honey, vanilla, cherries, and lychees with a floral character and a hint of eucalyptus; oak spices, liquorice, and fresh tobacco leaves with a touch of aniseed and mint
• Palate: Malty spice notes of vanilla fudge, golden syrup, and butterscotch with thyme and white pepper; woody notes of dry oak, hazelnut, Demerara sugar, maple syrup, and dates from the multi-vintage Tawny Port-finished character
• Finish: Sweet and woody with liquorice sticks delivering a spicy mouthfeel and a touch of peat smoke

Specs

• Distillery: Bowmore, Bowmore, Islay (est. 1779)
• Region: Islay, Scotland
• Vintage Blend: 1997 American oak ex-bourbon hogsheads + 2000 European oak sherry butts
• Finish: Tawny Port casks
• Series: Aston Martin Masters’ Selection
• ABV: 51.5% (103 proof)
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this edition compare to the Bowmore 21yr Aston Martin Edition 4?

Edition 4 at 21 years uses sherry and bourbon casks at 51.7% ABV. The 22 Year Old Masters’ Selection uses a 1997 bourbon hogshead and 2000 European sherry butt vintage blend with Tawny Port finishing at 51.5% ABV — both reflecting the collaboration between master blender Ron Welsh and Marek Reichman but from different vintage combinations and cask programmes. Limited allocation. Order online.