The Bowmore Aston Martin Black Bowmore DB5 is one of the rarest and most significant whisky releases ever created. Limited to just 27 bottles worldwide, this extraordinary collector’s piece marked the beginning of the historic partnership between Bowmore Distillery and Aston Martin – two legendary British names united by a shared commitment to craftsmanship, heritage and timeless design.
At the heart of this remarkable release lies an exceptionally rare Black Bowmore distilled in 1964 and matured for 31 years before bottling. Drawn from one of Bowmore’s most revered casks, this whisky represents a chapter of Islay whisky history that collectors regard amongst the finest ever produced. Black Bowmore is widely considered one of the most legendary single malts in existence, renowned for its remarkable depth, elegance and rarity.
The release pays tribute to the iconic Aston Martin DB5, the model that became a symbol of British motoring excellence and achieved global fame through its association with James Bond. Both Bowmore and Aston Martin share a significant connection to the year 1964, making this collaboration a fitting celebration of two enduring British icons.
Presented in a spectacular hand-crafted decanter, each bottle incorporates an authentic piston from an original Aston Martin DB5 engine, transforming the presentation into a true work of art. More than a bottle of whisky, this is a museum-quality collectible that bridges the worlds of luxury whisky, automotive history and design.
Bottled at 49.6% ABV, the whisky delivers extraordinary complexity, combining rich sherried character, exotic fruits, dark chocolate, roasted coffee, subtle tobacco notes and Bowmore’s signature Islay smoke. Decades of maturation have created a whisky of exceptional balance and sophistication.
With only 27 examples ever produced and just 25 released to collectors, the Bowmore Aston Martin Black Bowmore DB5 stands amongst the most exclusive official Bowmore releases ever offered and remains one of the most sought-after collector’s whiskies in the world.
A true masterpiece of rarity, craftsmanship and British excellence.
| Category: |
Single Malt from the isle of Islay, Scotland |
| Distillery: |
Bowmore |
| Bottling serie: |
Cask Strength |
| Extra information: |
Aston Martin Black Bowmore DB5 |
| Extra information: |
- |
| Bottler: |
Distillery bottling |
| Age: |
31 Years Old |
| Vintage: |
1964 |
| Bottled in: |
1995 |
| Cask type: |
Williams & Humbert Oloroso Sherry Butt |
| Cask number: |
- |
| Strength/ABV: |
49.6% |
| Size: |
700 ml (70 cl) |
| Total produced bottles: |
Only 27 bottles/sets have been made worldwide and just 25 released to collectors |
| Included original case: |
Yes, including the original luxury case, the cardboard protection case, booklets and certificate (full set) |
| Condition: |
The bottle and case are in perfect condition |
| Good investment: |
Yes and drinkable |
| Expert rating: |
92/100 |