Bowmore, Islay’s oldest licensed distillery, and internationally acclaimed design studio, Snarkitecture, have announced the release of the limited-edition Bowmore Captivo Collection.

The collaboration brings together two disciplines united by craftsmanship, creativity and the pursuit of discovery. Just as Bowmore’s whiskies reveal layers of flavor with every sip, Snarkitecture’s work encourages people to look deeper and experience the unexpected.

The Captivo Collection comprises two 20-year-old single malts – Bowmore Captivo Oak Voyage available in the US and Bowmore Captivo Sherry Cask Pursuit, a global travel retail exclusive available in Taipei and Hong Kong later in the year, with other markets to follow. Each has a story of provenance and exploration, brought to life through the drinking experience and the vivid bottle and packaging designs.

Traveling from New York to Islay, Snarkitecture co-founder Alex Mustonen drew inspiration from the island’s natural landscape and the hidden depths of the distillery, including Bowmore No.1 Vaults, one of the world’s oldest maturation warehouses. Mustonen translated these influences into striking portal designs reflecting a journey of discovery, and a cultural fascination with stepping beyond the surface. The whiskies mirror this, with each expression offering a portal into Bowmore, created decades ago and experienced in the present.  

“Stepping into the world of whisky is a first for Snarkitecture,” Mustonen said in a news release. “I drew similarities between how Bowmore’s whisky is made, and how I approach an architectural environment. In architecture, spaces and objects invite people to look again and question their assumptions. I discovered whisky-making shares a similar philosophy, rewarding time, patience, and curiosity.”

He added, “I think about my projects as moments for people to cross thresholds into spaces that feel unlike day-to-day experiences. I approached the Captivo creative in a similar way, with the artwork acting as a portal into the world of Bowmore; into something extraordinary.”

Each whisky is represented by its own portal to reflect its individual character.

Bowmore Captivo Oak Voyage (50.8% ABV) showcases the influence that time and purposefully selected oak casks have on Bowmore’s spirit, and the journey the whisky undertakes to develop its flavors locked within the wood. This expression has maturated for two decades in American oak ex-Bourbon casks and finally aged in American oak Oloroso sherry butts, to optimize richness and complexity. 

Bowmore Captivo Oak Voyage is available in the US from November 2026, with a suggested retail price of $350.

Bowmore Captivo Sherry Cask Pursuit (51.8% ABV; global travel retail only) offers new dimensions of flavor with the influence of Spain, evoking the sense of adventure to bodegas and back to Islay. This expression has matured in Spanish oak Oloroso sherry and American oak ex-bourbon casks, with an Oloroso sherry hogshead finish,.

“These beautifully aged whiskies are intentionally designed to reward exploration and reveal layers of flavour over time,” Dr. Calum Fraser, master blender, Scotch and Irish at Suntory Global Spirits, said. “While Bowmore’s signature style remains at their heart, balancing citrus, sweetness, and delicate smoky notes, each expression showcases the influence of different oak casks in a distinct way.

“The richness of Oak Voyage and the smooth sweetness of Sherry Cask Pursuit demonstrate the remarkable impact of time and cask selection. Snarkitecture has captured that sense of discovery brilliantly, creating designs that express the individuality of each whisky, while remaining true to Bowmore’s heritage.”

For more information, please visit Bowmore.com and follow @Bowmore on Instagram and Facebook.

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About Bowmore

For over 240 years, Bowmore distillery has stood on the shores of Lochindaal. Here facing the wild Atlantic Ocean is home to the legendary No.1 Vaults and the mysterious alchemy within. As Islay’s oldest licensed distillery, Bowmore has been harnessing time in the creation of its exceptional whiskies. This time has enabled Bowmore to hone skills and ensured intentional choices are made in creating the whiskies. For more information, visit www.bowmore.com.

About Snarkitecture

Snarkitecture is a New York–based design practice founded in 2008 that pushes the boundaries between art and architecture. Snarkitecture collaborates with clients and partners across disciplines to reimagine the familiar into sensory, experience-driven environments. The Snarkitecture team is dedicated to “making architecture perform the unexpected,” transforming the everyday into unfamiliar and memorable environments. For more information about Snarkitecture, visit https://www.snarkitecture.com/.