Bowmore 15 Year Old Aston Martin Release 2023 No.8 1L, 43%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright gold. This is an inference based on the bourbon-cask-led maturation style and the “Golden & Elegant” identity used for the release.
Nose: Citrus, honey and leaves of sweet smoke. This is based on published tasting notes for the release.
Palate: Silky citrus, salty vanilla and honeycomb. This is based on published tasting notes for the release and supported by the stated maturation in first-fill bourbon casks and hogsheads.
Finish: Peat smoke, sweet almond and lingering lemon. This is based on published tasting notes for the release.
Description
Bowmore 15 Year Old Aston Martin Release 2023 No.8 1L, 43% is a Global Travel Retail Islay single malt released as part of the final 2023 Designed by Aston Martin collection. In this last trilogy, the 15 year old expression is linked to the 1958 Aston Martin DB4, a car chosen to reflect the whisky’s “Golden & Elegant” character and more refined, uplifting style.
This particular release was matured in first-fill bourbon casks and hogsheads and bottled at 43% ABV in a 1 litre format. That cask recipe gives the whisky a fresher and brighter profile than Bowmore’s darker sherry-led travel-retail styles, while still keeping the distillery’s soft smoke and coastal identity clearly in place.
Why Choose Bowmore 15 Year Old Aston Martin Release 2023 No.8 1L, 43%
Bowmore 15 Year Old Aston Martin Release 2023 No.8 1L, 43% stands out because it combines a proper 15 year age statement, litre-format presentation, and a strong place within the final Bowmore x Aston Martin travel-retail trilogy. It also offers a more elegant bourbon-cask-led style, which makes it especially appealing for buyers who want an Aston Martin collaboration bottle with both collector interest and real drinking appeal.
Ideal For .
This bottle is ideal for Bowmore enthusiasts who want one of the later Aston Martin collaboration releases with a clearer bourbon-led profile and elegant presentation.
It is ideal for drinkers who enjoy citrus, honey, vanilla and gentle peat smoke rather than a heavier sherry-driven Islay style.
It is also ideal for collectors looking for the 2023 No.8 edition tied to the 1958 Aston Martin DB4 and the closing chapter of the Designed by Aston Martin travel-retail series.
Product Details
Product Name: Bowmore 15 Year Old Aston Martin Release 2023 No.8 1L, 43%.
Category: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Distillery: Bowmore.
Region: Islay, Scotland.
Stated Age: 15 Years Old.
Edition Number: No.8 / Aston Martin Edition 8.
Release Year: 2023.
Bottle Size: 1L.
ABV: 43%.
Market: Global Travel Retail / Travel Retail.
Cask Type: First-fill bourbon casks and hogsheads.
Presentation Link: Paired with the 1958 Aston Martin DB4.
Bottle Count: No confirmed public outturn was found in the sources reviewed.
Collector’s Note
This release has extra collector appeal because it belongs to the final Designed by Aston Martin trio released for travel retail in 2023. For Bowmore and Aston Martin followers, No.8 is more than just another 15 year old bottling, because it forms part of the closing three-bottle set and carries a direct link to the 1958 DB4.
It is also attractive because its identity is very clear. Where some Bowmore travel-retail expressions lean darker and more heavily sherried, this one is built around first-fill bourbon casks and hogsheads, giving it a brighter and more elegant personality that helps it stand apart within the wider Aston Martin range. This is an inference based on the documented maturation and the way the release is positioned in retailer descriptions.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.5 kg |
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