Snarkitecture Creates Biomorphic Packaging for Bowmore's 20-Year-Old Captivo Whiskies
In August, Bowmore unveiled two 20-year-old single malts: Captivo Sherry Cask Pursuit, an exclusive for global travel retail, and Captivo Oak Voyage, which is available in the U.S. The bottle and packaging were designed by Snarkitecture, resulting in a biomorphic shape that represents the aging process of whisky. Co-founder Alex Mustonen expressed enthusiasm for the project, highlighting Bowmore's distinction as Islay's oldest licensed distillery. His design was influenced by his visit to Islay, especially the Bowmore No. 1 Vaults. The packaging incorporates concentric imagery and a whimsical font created by Neil Donnelly Studio. Dr. Calum Fraser, master blender at Suntory Global Spirits, detailed the whisky's maturation in American oak Oloroso sherry seasoned butts, which adds complexity.
Key facts
- Bowmore announced two 20-year-old single malts in August: Captivo Sherry Cask Pursuit and Captivo Oak Voyage.
- Captivo Sherry Cask Pursuit is a global travel retail exclusive; Captivo Oak Voyage is available in the U.S.
- Snarkitecture, a New York City-based architecture and design practice, was commissioned to design the bottle and packaging.
- The design features a radiant biomorphic shape alluding to wood in whisky aging and a metaphoric portal into sensory discovery.
- Snarkitecture co-founder Alex Mustonen traveled to Islay, Scotland, to visit the Bowmore distillery.
- Mustonen's visit to Bowmore No. 1 Vaults, the historic stone-walled maturation warehouse, directly inspired the design.
- The packaging uses Snarkitecture's signature font designed by Brooklyn-based Neil Donnelly Studio.
- Dr. Calum Fraser, master blender, Scotch and Irish at Suntory Global Spirits, provided expertise on the whisky's maturation.
Entities
Artists
- Alex Mustonen
- Dr. Calum Fraser
Institutions
- Snarkitecture
- Bowmore
- Surface
- Neil Donnelly Studio
- Suntory Global Spirits
Locations
- Islay
- Scotland
- New York City
- United States
- Brooklyn