BOWMORE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF RARE ARC-52 SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY IN THE US
Previous meets current as an Aston Martin designed, futuristic vessel unites with one of many oldest Bowmore whiskies ever produced
Chicago, IL (September 27, 2022) – Bowmore® Single Malt Scotch Whisky at the moment pronounces the arrival of ARC-52, an exceptionally uncommon launch of 52 12 months-Previous single malt, to the US market. Bowmore ARC-52, the latest launch within the storied partnership between Bowmore and Aston Martin, is offered in a innovative, strikingly futuristic and provoking decanter – an applicable homage to the oldest and rarest launch thus far from the 2 luxurious manufacturers. Simply 100 decanters of Bowmore ARC-52 exist on the planet, representing a extremely unique, restricted launch and the peak of feat in collaborative bottle design.
Crafted with consideration over a long time, Bowmore understands how each resolution influences the ultimate character of its whisky, and the way time handed has formed at the moment. Rooted in intentionality, Bowmore curates each final drop of whisky launched, including depth and distinction of taste to every multi-dimensional single malt. It’s this exact ethos which has produced ARC-52 – one of many oldest Bowmore whiskies ever launched and a real coming collectively of heritage and innovation. At its coronary heart, ARC-52 is a celebration of how Bowmore and Aston Martin champion fixed evolution and ingenuity to impress, encourage and excite appreciators of true luxurious.
Ron Welsh, Grasp Blender, Bowmore, stated “A Bowmore as beautiful and sophisticated as this 52-12 months-Previous is testomony to the talent of our distillery staff and their dedication to optimizing the time spent in cask to create such an unimaginable spirit. The complexity of the ARC-52 single malt is unquestionable and to attain such excellent steadiness not solely defines its bodily type however unites fantastically in each drop of this gorgeous whisky. Working with Aston Martin stays vastly rewarding and engaging for me. It continues to encourage and present us a unique method of working, with absolute precision, and has allowed us to create what, in my view, is the very best Bowmore over 50 years outdated that I’ve ever tasted.”
Marek Reichman, Chief Inventive Officer, Aston Martin, stated, “ARC–52 sits on the apex of our partnership, actually exhibiting the depth of what we will create collaboratively. We got down to produce one thing which hasn’t been seen earlier than, capturing our uncompromised design ideas and in addition the magnificence of the whisky. I consider that what we’ve got created is actually a chunk of sculpture. Taking steadiness as an important issue, as we do in designing Aston Martin automobiles, we’ve harnessed heritage and innovation in excellent steadiness. For me there may be simply a lot to find with this whisky because it embodies a lot hidden data – even the colour seems to be prefer it’s been created by time.”
The ARC-52 bottle explores the concepts of steadiness, capturing excellent stability mixed with definitive depth – the exact same method Aston Martin takes to design a automobile. The method relied on the exacting principals of the newest 3D printing know-how and hand-crafted clay modelling to craft a meticulously engineered, bespoke magnetic key which releases the hanging aluminium prime virtually by magic, while sustaining smooth, clear strains on individually hand-blown glass.
Matured for a outstanding 52 years in a wedding of two cask types in two precise components, 50% American Oak Hogshead and 50% European Oak Butt, ARC-52 Single Malt guarantees unquestionable complexity and an ideal achievement of steadiness. The whisky captures the basic Bowmore character with natural and medicinal notes mixed with unique fruits, praline and butterscotch to complete. Creamy and fruity aromas of vanilla and custard cream are rigorously balanced with peach, pear, kumquat, mandarin, a touch of guava with natural notes of contemporary mint and eucalyptus. On the palate, the whisky continues to evolve as flavors of inexperienced grapes and peach melba, clementine, lime zest merge seamlessly alongside nutty notes of almond and hazelnuts, while tobacco leaves give strategy to a refined peat ash and buttery character.
The primary in a brand new inspiring collection, simply 100 decanters of Bowmore ARC-52 can be found globally with US availability within the NYC and LA markets, at an SRP of US $75,000 (ex VAT/obligation) starting in September 2022.
CASK TYPES: European Oak Sherry Butt and ex-Bourbon American Oak Hogshead
AGE: 52 Years Previous, 1968
ABV: 42.3%
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Tasting notes
ON THE EYE: Deep burnished gold.
BREATHE IN: Creamy and fruity with notes of vanilla and custard cream but in addition peach, pear, kumquat, mandarin, a touch of guava with natural notes of contemporary mint and eucalyptus.
TASTE: Candy, fruity and citric with flavour of inexperienced grapes and peach melba, clementine, lime zest but in addition nutty notes of almond and hazelnuts, tobacco leaves with a frivolously peaty ashy and buttery character.
SAVOUR: Natural and medicinal with unique fruits, praline and butterscotch be aware
ABOUT BOWMORE®
For over 240 years, the Bowmore Distillery has been capturing the essence of Islay from the shores of its distant island residence. Formed by centuries of talent and custom, Bowmore’s single malt harnesses the ability of this time in each single drop, outlined by the previous and savoured within the current.
Time is defining at Bowmore® and we tirelessly harness the ability of time to form our whiskies. Our distillery’s adherence to conventional manufacturing strategies helps to form the character of our fruity and smoky single malts. Right this moment, we’re amongst one of some distilleries which nonetheless produces its personal flooring malted barley, hand-turned by a standard wood malt shovel and hand drawn equipment. Water for the whiskies is specifically drawn from the Laggan River, with its wealthy peaty overtones – the identical Islay peat that fires the malt-drying kiln.
Bowmore® Distillery’s proximity to the ocean can also be important in figuring out the ultimate character of its spirit and offers a touch of sea air to the character. The legendary Bowmore® No. 1 Vaults is the place many of the whiskies spend their lengthy picklives resting quietly within the cool, darkish, damp cellars beneath sea degree, oblivious to the waves thrashing the vault’s sea-facing wall.
Matured in oak casks, beforehand used for bourbon, sherry, or claret, over time creating wealthy and mellow flavours till the experience of our whisky makers deems them prepared for bottling. It’s this mixture of peat, barley, sea breeze, water, wooden, folks, and custom that makes Bowmore the distinctive single malt it’s at the moment.
Time is marked on every bottle of Bowmore, proudly and boldly as a marker of the place and when each’s journey started. That is our story of time. That is Bowmore; the Artwork of Time since 1779. For extra data go to www.bowmore.com and comply with alongside on social at Fb, Twitter and Instagram.
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As a world chief in premium spirits, Beam Suntory evokes human connections. Shoppers from all corners of the globe name for the corporate’s manufacturers, together with the long-lasting Jim Beam® and Maker’s Mark® bourbon manufacturers, Suntory whisky Kakubin and Courvoisier® cognac, in addition to world famend premium manufacturers together with Knob Creek®, Basil Hayden’s® and Legent™ bourbon; Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™ Japanese whisky; Instructor’s, Laphroaig® and Bowmore® Scotch whisky; Canadian Membership® whisky; Hornitos® and Sauza® tequila; EFFEN®, Haku® and Pinnacle® vodka; Sipsmith® and Roku™ gin; and On The Rocks® Premium Cocktails.
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Aston Martin Lagonda is a luxurious automotive group centered on the creation of unique automobiles and SUVs. The long-lasting Aston Martin model fuses the newest know-how, distinctive hand craftsmanship and timeless design to supply fashions together with the Vantage, DB11, DBS Superleggera and the brand new SUV, DBX. Primarily based in Gaydon, England, Aston Martin Lagonda designs, creates and exports automobiles that are offered in 51 international locations around the globe.
Lagonda was based in 1899 and Aston Martin in 1913. The 2 manufacturers got here collectively in 1947 when each have been bought by the late Sir David Brown. www.astonmartin.com
