Bowmore – 21 Year Old Aston Martin Masters’ Selection Edition #1 (70cl, 51.8%)

Bowmore – 21 Year Old Aston Martin Masters’ Selection Edition #1 is a whisky from Bowmore (Islay). Aged 21 years, bottled at 51.8% ABV, 70cl. Surely there are few locations more evocative than the shores of Lochindaal, an area positively steeped in rich Scottish folklore. It’s no wonder then that Bowmore has a whiff of magic about it (or perhaps that’s just the whisky). The oldest distillery on Islay, Bowmore still retains its own floor maltings; and while they can no longer meet all of the busy distillery’s requirements, they still contribute a third of the malt used in every mash. Just because something is old, doesn’t mean it’s old-fashioned, and Bowmore’s eco-friendly heat recovery system not only cuts down on those pesky bills, it also heats the town swimming pool! Aston Martin Masters’ Selection Following on from the distillery’s initial collaboration with Aston Martin, this 21 Year Old is the first release the Masters’ series. The expression has been crafted in the spirit of the Golden Ratio, a mathematical correlation that is prevalent in nature, and one that is frequently utilised in everything from engineering to fine art and photography. This use of optimal proportions ensure all the elements of this whisky are in harmonious balance. At least, that’s what Bowmore tell us.