Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky and famed British luxury sports car Aston Martin today unveiled the first in a series of joint creations, an ultra-limited-edition Islay single malt called Black Bowmore DB5 1964, is described by its producers as “one of the most hotly anticipated whisky releases in a generation”.
For Aston Martin, this was the era of its most iconic car. Launched in 1963, the Aston Martin DB5 went on to become one of the world’s most famous cars, aided enormously by its links to the world’s most celebrated secret agent – 007 James Bond – in 1964. This was the year of the Goldfinger movie, with the DB5 making its first appearance in the hands of Bond, played by the inimitable Sean Connery. It has since made appearances in six other Bond films, including the most recent, No Time To Die.
Of course, fifty years of aging in ideal conditions has resulted in one of the richest, boldest whiskeys the Bowmore brand has ever announced. This whiskey has an iridescent black color, intense obsidian, fruit flavors and is an excellent Islay whiskey.
Black Bowmore DB5 1964 is presented in a handmade presentation box; itself a work of art. Inspired by the distillery’s coastal home, the deep blue colour and wave embossing evoke a true sense of place. Created from the finest string-grain calfskin, featuring a custom solid brass latch and hinges, plated with nickel, reflective of the DB5. The partners are set to unveil a series of collaborative projects and products over the coming months and years, ranging from exceptional experiences to design-led product initiatives with the goal of offering fans of the brands, across a broad spectrum, the opportunities to connect with the partnership.
With only 25 bottles available at £50,000 each, this whisky is extremely rare.