Bowmore and Aston Martin’s Final Whisky Collaboration: A Lasting Legacy

One of the most iconic luxury-car and high-end whisky collaborations is coming to a close. Bowmore and Aston Martin have just announced the details of the fourth and final Masters’ Selection single malt Scotch whisky. But while this line is ending, the partnership will continue for years to come.

Aston Martin DB5

The collaboration between Bowmore and Aston Martin began in 2020 with the release of Black Bowmore DB5 1964, an extremely limited-edition bottling of 25 decanters priced at £50,000 each. The 1964 vintage single malt came in a special case designed to evoke the classic DB5, which was first released a year before the whisky was distilled. Since then, there have been several other collaborative releases between the two brands, including three previous Masters’ Selection whiskies, some global travel retail exclusives, and the striking ARC-52.

ARC-52

The latest, last, and fourth Masters’ Selection release combines components of the previous three spirits, according to the brand. It’s a 21-year-old single malt aged in American oak tawny port casks and Oloroso sherry butts. According to the official tasting notes, you can expect nutty sweetness on the nose, followed by honey, salted toffee, orange zest, thyme, and milk chocolate on the palate, with light peat smoke notes on the finish.

“This fourth and final edition of Masters’ Selection defines the journey of this collaboration to date with absolute perfection.” - Ron Welsh, Bowmore’s master blender

Ron Welsh, Bowmore’s master blender

The future of the partnership is unclear, but whether it’s a luxury offering like ARC-52, a new series of Aston Martin-themed single malts, or some special release that incorporates car parts into the packaging, it looks like there will be more to come. Bowmore Masters’ Selection Edition 4 will be available in the U.S. starting next month with an SRP of £425 ($537).

Bowmore Masters’ Selection Edition 4

In the meantime, you can find other Bowmore expressions, including a previous Masters’ Selection release, available at ReserveBar.