This Bushmills X Malbon Capsule Collection is a must-see for golf and style lovers
Influenced by the beautifully rugged North Coast of Ireland, this Bushmills x Malbon limited edition release successfully couples Bushmills' vibrant history with contemporary fashion for a unique and attention-grabbing line-up of must-haves.
Just a stone's throw from Royal Portrush Golf Club, the iconic venue hosting the 2025 Open Championship, Bushmills is home to the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery. This scenic corner of Ireland is a global destination where great golf, exceptional whiskey, and rich local heritage go hand in hand.
Alex Thomas, Master Blender at Bushmills Irish Whiskey, had this to say about the collaboration, 'At Bushmills, we're incredibly proud to partner with Malbon once again on this second capsule collection – an exciting fusion of rich heritage and contemporary creativity. Golf and whiskey making are woven into the fabric of life here on the North Coast of Ireland, and with The Open taking place just around the corner from our home, this collaboration couldn't be more timely, or more meaningful.'
Bushmills' partner in this capsule collection, Malbon Golf, was founded in Los Angeles in 2017, where they grew from strength to strength by infusing the iconic and much-loved stylings of golf with the sense of inclusivity and empowering modernity of fashion, art, music, and design.
Stephen Malbon, who co-founded Malbon Golf with his partner Erica, tells us that 'Following last year's successful collaboration with Bushmills, which reimagined the timeless pairing of whiskey and golf, we knew we had to go even bigger for our second drop. With the world's oldest golf tournament unfolding in the Distillery's backyard, we're excited to debut a collection that infuses the spirit and flavour of Northern Ireland's North Coast into modern golf style.'
As for what to expect from the collection, the lineup is filled with stylish and trendy pieces and accessories that are perfectly suited for both your day on the greenway and your everyday look. If you're gifting to someone (or yourself!), the collection has something to suit every type of budget.
The impressively varied collection includes a baseball hat (£30), hoodie (£120), t-shirt available in both navy and white (£50), vest (£110), visor (£30), and windbreaker (£100).
These are accompanied by a Bushmills x Malbon Box Set with Flask & Bag Tag (£140), Decanter Set with Rock Glasses (£200), and a Glencairn Travel Set (£40).
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