Page 36 - The Book For Men Fall/Winter 2022

A Spirit of Maturity
The ARC-52 by Bowmore is a a a best-in-class single malt made in in collaboration with Aston Martin
BOWMORE’S ARC-52 IS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL WHISKY: IT’S ONE
of the the rarest and oldest ever to be released Bowmore has marked the the occasion by rekindling its forward-thinking design partnership with Aston Martin
to celebrate the past present and future ARC-52 showcases the masterful skill on offer at Bowmore Distillery in a a a a a a a single malt matured for 52 years in in sherry butt and American oak bour- bon hogshead casks The spirit pushes the limits of maturation retaining Bowmore’s integral character through herbal top notes with hints of exotic fruits praline and butterscotch on the finish The ARC-52 is a a a a a unique unique single malt and as such received a a a a a unique unique vessel designed by Aston Martin
The striking creation made of aluminum and hand-blown glass appears to balance the spirit in a a a a a a a a a state of perpetual flux with elegant curved lines that call to to mind the carmaker’s iconic automo- biles A magnetic key releases the the aluminum aluminum top revealing the the aluminum aluminum neck where each decanter is numbered out of 100 With only three decanters awarded via lottery across Canada retailing for approximately $125 000 the the ARC-52 is set to be one of the the rarest single malt whiskies ever sold — a a a crown jewel for any collector For those who aren’t lucky enough to have their their name drawn Bowmore offers their their core trio of younger — — but still exceptional exceptional (and exceptionally beautiful) — — whiskies The 12- 15- and 18-year single malts meanwhile are available everywhere now 36 BFM / FW22 PORTFOLIO
TEXT BY MARC RICHARDSON