Bowmore Single Malt Scotch Aston Martin Masters' Selection No. 1 Vaults 21 Year Whiskey
Bowmore Single Malt Scotch Aston Martin Masters' Selection No. 1 Vaults 21 Year Whiskey
The Bowmore Aston Martin Masters’ Selection No. 1 Vaults 21 Year Whiskey is a testament to the union of craftsmanship and artistry, created in collaboration between Bowmore Master Blender Ron Welsh and Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman. Drawing inspiration from the Golden Ratio, this limited-edition single malt embodies precision and balance, both in flavor and design.
Crafted with a meticulous blend of 61.8% 21-year-old whisky matured in first-fill Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks and 38.2% older whiskies, including a 35-year-old, this expression is deeply layered and exquisitely complex. The sherry influence harmonizes with Bowmore’s iconic Islay peat to create a truly luxurious whisky experience.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is a bottle for the whisky lover who reads labels closely and appreciates a story behind the liquid. Created by Bowmore Master Blender Ron Welsh with Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman, this limited-edition single malt follows the Golden Ratio: 61.8% 21-year-old whisky matured in first-fill Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, and 38.2% older whiskies, including a 35-year-old. In the glass, that translates to dark chocolate, roasted hazelnuts, maple syrup and heather honey on the nose, then a bold, velvety palate of smoky Islay peat, butterscotch and Morello cherries with black pepper and creamy vanilla. The finish runs long with gentle smoke, dried fruit, spiced oak and a touch of espresso. It suits a milestone birthday, a retirement, a major promotion, or a collector who values design as much as what is in the glass. Pair it with tulip glasses so the recipient can pour it neat, let it breathe, and add a few drops of water to explore how sherry sweetness and peat play together.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate hazelnut torte — The torte echoes the whisky's dark chocolate, ganache and roasted hazelnut notes while its richness stands up to the peat smoke.
- Retirement or milestone celebration — A 21-year-old single malt with older whiskies, including a 35-year-old, in the blend makes a fitting toast to years of accomplishment.
- Curated whisky tasting evening — Its layered sherry fruit, butterscotch and Islay peat give guests plenty to discuss as the centerpiece of a tasting.
Questions about this bottle
What does the Golden Ratio have to do with this whisky?
The blend is built on the Golden Ratio: 61.8% is 21-year-old whisky matured in first-fill Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, and 38.2% is older whiskies, including a 35-year-old. The idea reflects the precision and balance shared by Bowmore and Aston Martin design.
What does it taste like?
Expect dark chocolate, roasted hazelnuts, maple syrup, heather honey, leather and a hint of pipe tobacco on the nose. The palate is bold and velvety with smoky peat, butterscotch, Morello cherries, black pepper and vanilla, finishing long with gentle smoke, dried fruits, spiced oak and espresso.
How should I drink it?
It is best enjoyed neat in a tulip-shaped glass, given a moment to breathe so its depth opens up. A few drops of water can bring out subtler notes and highlight the interplay between sherry sweetness and Islay peat.
Who created this expression?
It is a collaboration between Bowmore Master Blender Ron Welsh and Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman. It is a limited-edition single malt from Bowmore Distillery on Islay, Scotland, presented in a 750 ml bottle.
