Scotland’s oldest working distillery is releasing its first ever 50 Years Old whisky, limited to 150 bottles that will retail for £40,000 each.
Glenturret Scotch Whisky Distillery, which was built in 1775, is releasing an ultra-limited aged edition single malt. The whisky was drawn from a singular remaining cask which was filled in 1972 and has spent the last 50 years maturing in a refill sherry cask which gives it a beautiful antique oak colour.
The 150 black crystal decanters have been produced by French crystal house, Lalique. Decanter number one, which comes with a special artwork by the Scottish artist Matthew Draper, will be auctioned by Sotheby’s at their Whisky in Lalique auction, from 30 August to 9 September.
The Glenturret says the high estimate lot price for this bottle has been valued at £60,000/$69,744 and it comes in a bespoke black case with mother of pearl inlays.
Speaking about the release of the 50 Years Old, The Glenturret’s managing director, John Laurie, said, “We are so excited to be releasing a 50 Years Old expression for the first time ever. But to do it in partnership with the extraordinary creative talents, Lalique, Method and Matthew Draper, whose values both mirror our own philosophy when it comes to craftsmanship and the importance of making things by hand, is just incredible."
Colour: Antique oak
Nose: Sweet aromatic candy forms an ever-present background to hints of fresh apple and warm honeycomb.
Palate: Subtle green oak, syrup sponge, dates and dried prunes lightly coat the mouth, a slight touch of aniseed. Gently aging oak reflects the five decades maturing in cask.
