On the occasion of the 200 years of the distillery, The Glenlivet offers two new rare vintages available in France in 150 copies : The Glenlivet Single Cask 24 ans et The Glenlivet 55 ans.
To celebrate its two hundred years of history, The Glenlivet unveils an exceptional single cask. Exclusively reserved for wine merchants, The Glenlivet 24 years old is distinguished by a fruity balance and spicy notes resulting from its aging in first-fill American oak barrels.. Put in barrels in 1999 at a natural strength of 55%, this unique vintage in France is limited to only 150 bottles. The Glenlivet 55 years is the first edition of The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, a series of whiskeys aged in custom sherry casks. This vintage represents the oldest expression of the distillery ever officially unveiled and is distinguished by its unique complexity and refinement.. Every year, the distillery will unveil a new edition, aged one year more than the previous one, reflecting the vision of a different artist designer, each sharing the pioneering spirit of founder George Smith. The Glenlivet 55 years old is priced at €50,000 per bottle.
A COLLECTOR’S PIECE
The precious whiskey will be presented in a spherical bottle, symbolizing the roundness of these exceptional whiskeys. A bottle created by Michael Hansmeyer, pioneer of computational architecture. Designed to capture the essence of the Livet River, the case combines sculpted shapes with the single malt it protects. With this unique collector's item in France, Michael Hansmeyer pays tribute to the complex evolution of Glenlivet 55 years, spanning five decades.
THE REAL GLENLIVET
The history of The Glenlivet whiskey begins in the 19th century. The remoteness and isolation of the Livet valley make it an ideal place for clandestine distillation. This is where founder George Smith, there patiently distills a sweet malt, complex and long in the mouth. In 1824, he becomes the first distiller to obtain an official distilling license. At the time, many distilleries have attempted to copy its style, even borrowing his name. In 1884, George Smith then obtains the right to call his whiskey “The” Glenlivet, the original whiskey from the Livet valley.
