Today, Bowmore, one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries, is launching its first-ever line of tokenized whisky bottles directly through nft.suntory.com, in collaboration with Avalanche, the decentralized, open-source Layer 1 platform. Available for presale starting today, this special collection will debut on September 30, 2025, during TOKEN2049 Singapore.
The partnership brings together heritage, innovation and a new era of ownership. Through Avalanche’s high-performance C-Chain, each uniquely numbered bottle is minted as a digital NFT, seamlessly linking physical rarity with digital proof and access.
Leading the inaugural drop is the Collector’s Edition series (US$5,500). With only 8 NFTs available, it includes Bowmore 30-Year-Old with special glassware and a rare opportunity to meet Ava Labs founder and CEO Emin Gün Sirer. Alongside it, Bowmore 12-Year-Old, priced at US$180 and limited to 150 Bottles, offers collectors a more accessible entry point into the release.
Each bottle is tied to a uniquely numbered NFT, offering verifiable ownership and redemption capability. Redemption is available in person at TOKEN2049. Furthermore, each bottle is embedded with an NFC tag that links to its NFT counterpart, providing tamper-proof authentication and digital proof of ownership and consumption. Buyers can claim their NFT through the Suntory website, which supports both crypto wallets and Web2 email logins. The experience is designed for both seasoned Web3 users and traditional whisky enthusiasts.
“At Bowmore, we’ve always honored our heritage while embracing innovation,” said Ashley Maclachlan, Senior Director Global Digital – Scotch & Irish Brands at Suntory Global Spirits. “Partnering with Avalanche allows us to offer a new kind of whisky experience that combines the rarity and craftsmanship of our spirits with the security and transparency of blockchain technology. This tokenized release marks a bold step forward in how collectors and enthusiasts can connect with our whiskies.”
To celebrate the launch, Bowmore and Avalanche will host a private omakase dinner experience at Wakuda Singapore on September 30, 2025. Eight holders of the Bowmore 30-year Avalanche edition will be awarded coveted seats alongside industry leaders and select guests. A separate VIP tasting will showcase the bottles to press, collectors and crypto-native buyers.
“Bowmore selected Avalanche for this partnership due to Ava’s scalability, low fees and rapid finality. These qualities are essential to be successful in linking physical goods with digital ownership,” said Roi Hirata, Head of Japan at Ava Labs. “This collaboration is not just about whisky. It presents an entirely new approach to luxury goods — one where ownership and consumption can be recorded on the blockchain. Our infrastructure enables bridging tradition and technology.”
The partnership brings together heritage, innovation and a new era of ownership. Through Avalanche’s high-performance C-Chain, each uniquely numbered bottle is minted as a digital NFT, seamlessly linking physical rarity with digital proof and access.
The Bowmore x Avalanche tokenized whisky drop is more than just a collectible. It’s a glimpse into the future of spirits, ownership and experience. Secure your bottle at nft.suntory.com/avalanchetoken_25
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. We are more than an Islay distillery. We are the oldest licensed distillery here.
Since 1779, we’ve been harnessing time in the creation of our exceptional Bowmore whiskies. This time has enabled us to hone our skills and make intentional choices. This means only Bowmore can unlock the depth and breadth of character.
From the careful and intentional ethos at the heart of the Bowmore distillery, every step and stage of the process is considered. We put flavour first. Taking traditional techniques and uniting them with creative vision we can ensure that each component plays its part. From floor maltings and peat smoke drying, to the long fermentation and slow distillation. The result of this precise and measured approach can be seen in the distinct flavours that Bowmore is famous for. A truly multidimensional whisky always promising more layers of flavour.
Every bottle of Bowmore celebrates our ability to mature with excellence, aging like no other to capture the definitive expressive character of Bowmore. Over time, our spirit evolves perfectly in cask, creating an enviable inventory of maturing stock and enabling an iconic archive of releases.
Our signature; a remarkably expressive character. We are defined by rich and fruity flavours with a smouldering complexity. Each sip of Bowmore is truly captivating. It beckons you, holding your full attention, pulling you into the present moment. This is the uniquely mesmerising magic which always reveals more, in every moment, in every sip. From flavour to flair, there is always more in the glass and in the moment.
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