Overview: Bowmore x Aston Martin 10 Years Previous

Chris just lately coated Masters’ Choice 22 Years Previous, the most recent restricted version Bowmore single malt launched in partnership with Aston Martin. The Islay whisky maker has collaborated with the well-known British automaker since 2021 after they launched a trio of expressions completely for journey retail. The ten-year, 15-year, and 18-year bottlings launched beneath the Bowmore x Aston Martin label mirror the prevailing journey retail line in age however are pulled from particular cask picks with every celebrating a selected automotive mannequin vital in Aston Martin’s spectacular automotive historical past. The entry 10-year-old expression, which we’ll be taking a look at at this time, was reportedly drawn from a mixture of sherry casks and hogsheads. Its packaging commemorates the LM10, Aston Martin’s manufacturing unit group automotive that first raced at Le Mans in 1932. Women and gents, begin your engines.

Solely a decade outdated and bottled on the naked minimal proof, that is nonetheless fairly a powerful single malt. The aroma is surprisingly full of life and sophisticated with a depth of character sometimes reserved for older Bowmore expressions. It showcases thick layers of orange marmalade, grilled peaches, and a delicate, ashy peat smoke whereas a fragile salinity provides a pleasingly salty edge. Because it opens, the fruit notes construct, including pineapple and guava all caramelized over a mesquite barbecue. The palate is lighter and a bit of extra sedate, however there’s nonetheless a lot to admire. Dried citrus, marzipan, and torched sugar give option to BBQ burnt ends and a raisin-like sweetness, darkish and barely tart. A mild smoky spice arrives with the end, giving issues an sudden carry and longevity with lingering notes of candied pineapple and fig jam on burnt toast. Proof that age doesn’t at all times depend for a lot. And an actual discount for a single malt of this high quality. The place’s my passport?

80 proof.

A- / $60 / bowmore.com

Bowmore x Aston Martin 10 Years Previous

$60

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Drew Beard is Assistant Editor and Social Media Supervisor for Drinkhacker. He has studied and written about beer, whisk(e)y, and different spirits since he first began consuming them, incomes a number of booze-related advantage badges alongside the best way, together with Licensed Specialist in Spirits and Government Bourbon Steward. A recovering Federal authorities worker, he’s pleased to have lastly discovered a profession the place it’s acceptable to drink on the job.