Bowmore Arc-52 The Mokume Edition 43.5 abv + Exclusive Distillery Experience (1 BT 70cl)

Bowmore Arc-52 The Mokume Edition 43.5 abv + Exclusive Distillery Experience

A unique decanter specially designed by Aston Martin featuring a one of one 52 year old vintage whisky, never to be repeated.

The concept for this one of one Edition takes its name from the Japanese metalworking technique ‘Mokume-Gane’ which produces a mixed-metal laminate with distinctive layered patterns. The carbon fibre top of the decanter has been created using a unique process which mirrors the mokume texture and mimics a natural aesthetic, much like wood grain or layered natural rock.

The unique whisky is made up from two casks types; European oak sherry seasoned + American oak Hogsheads and is a marriage of 1962 and 1968 vintages, bottled at 43.5% abv.

The winning bidder will also have an opportunity to enjoy an exclusive experience at Bowmore Distillery and on Islay, experiencing the limited-edition Aston Martin DBX Bowmore Edition, the brand’s first luxury SUV. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to a long-term, dedicated fund to support the people of Islay across a range of vital initiatives with the key goal of supporting and futureproof Islay’s distilling industry for tomorrow by investing in today. 

Bowmore Arc-52 The Mokume Edition 威士忌 (酒精濃度43.5%) + 酒廠體驗之旅

這是一款52年威士忌，酒瓶由英國名車品牌 Aston Martin（阿斯頓馬丁）專門設計，世上僅此一瓶，往後絕不再產。

其設計概念來自日本的「木目金」（Mokume-Gane）金工工藝，工匠使用傳統技術將不同的金屬結合起來，鍛造出別具一格的紋路。酒瓶上半部分採用碳纖維製造，它經過特殊加工後，形成天然木紋或石紋般的木目金紋。

瓶中酒液來自1962與1968年兩款原酒，它們經歐洲雪莉桶和美國波本桶桶陳，裝瓶後酒精濃度為43.5%。

得標買家將有機會前往 Bowmore 蒸餾廠和艾雷島參觀，並親身體驗 Aston Martin 第一款豪華休旅車——限量版DBX Bowmore Edition 的優越性能。拍賣收益將捐予長期支持艾雷島居民的發展基金，基金透過一系列重要項目，保障艾雷島威士忌酒業的未來。

Official Tasting Notes:

COLOUR

Deep burnished gold

NOSE

Fresh and fruity notes with a nod to the rich sweetness of Creme Brulé, sees the emergence aromas of apricots, green apples, orange zest and guava. Herbal notes of fresh menthol, eucalyptus and liquorice root provide a contrasting yet balanced character

PALATE

Honey sweet, fruity, and citric characters from flavours of green apple, apricot and tangerine are seamlessly merged with the nutty notes of macadamia and walnuts. Oaky notes unite with light peat for a mouth warming delight

FINISH

Long and mouth drying with a touch of marine minerality

官方品飲筆記：

色澤

深邃明亮的金棕色。

香氣

清新果香中穿插著焦糖布丁的甜潤氣息，繼而散發出杏子、青蘋果、橙皮和番石榴的香氣。混雜新鮮薄荷腦、尤加利葉和甘草根的辛香與果香分庭抗禮，個性鮮明而又彼此平衡。

味道

蜂蜜般的甘甜、果味、以及青蘋果、杏子和柑橘的酸味渾然一體，與夏威夷果仁和核桃的堅果味混合得天衣無縫，再配合橡木和輕泥煤，在口腔裡帶出一股令人愉悅的融融暖意。

尾韻

悠長而不甜膩，夾雜一絲海洋礦物氣息。

1 bt (70cl)

LYING IN GREENFORD, MIDDLESEX Offered Duty Paid With VAT On the Hammer Price

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