For the First Time Ever, The Glenturret Pronounces a 50 Years Outdated Launch
The primary decanter of this extremely restricted, 50 Years Outdated expression, can be auctioned off by Sotheby’s as a part of their ‘Whisky in Lalique’ public sale
Crieff, 30 Aug 2022 – The Glenturret, Scotland’s Oldest Working Distillery, is proud to be releasing a spectacular 50 Years Outdated whisky, for the primary time ever. As a distillery that’s celebrated for specialising in small-batch, hand crafted whiskies, The Glenturret is understood to have a genuinely scarce quantity of whisky obtainable, making this expression a enormously coveted launch for any severe collector.
This historic new expression is being produced in an version of simply 150 bottles and can retail for £40,000. Housed in a hanging, black crystal decanter produced by luxurious French crystal home, Lalique, the outside really does the liquid inside justice; black crystal – the rarest and costliest crystal as it’s the most troublesome to supply, mirroring the craftsmanship and talent that went into producing such a unprecedented whisky. Designed by Marc Larminaux, Creative and Artistic Director at Lalique, barley is the inspiration for the decanter, represented by way of a tactile easy and frosted end on the motif, hand carved into the crystal by Lalique Craftsmen at its sole manufacturing facility in Alsace which celebrates 100 years this yr.
To mark this ultra-limited aged whisky being made obtainable by The Glenturret, Sotheby’s can be auctioning off decanter number one of 150 throughout their Whisky in Lalique public sale – the primary whisky public sale in historical past to solely provide Scotch in Lalique – working from thirtieth of August – ninth September. The excessive estimate lot value for this unparalleled bottle has been valued at £60,000 and is available in a bespoke black case with mom of pearl inlays.
This primary decanter is the one one to be provided with a singular paintings, devised in collaboration with Methodology Studio who commissioned Scottish artist Matthew Draper for the challenge. Edinburgh based mostly Draper works together with his arms and his coronary heart, responding emotionally to the panorama; instinctivelycommunicating the interaction between mild, water, and land. On this event, the paintings titled ‘Loch Turret’ depicts the traditional freshwater Loch Turret that gives The Glenturret Distillery with the water that may turn out to be its whisky. This stunning, one-off collector’s merchandise has been created from pigments and inks which were harvested by charring and burning the 50 Years Outdated cask staves – a variation on an historic ink-making approach based mostly on tannic response that could be a nod to the values of provenance, prowess, and fervour, which The Glenturret locations on the coronary heart of its whisky making.
The whisky was drawn from a singular remaining cask which was crammed in 1972; it has spent the final 5 many years maturing in a refill Sherry cask which provides the whisky a wonderful vintage oak color.
Talking concerning the launch of the 50 Years Outdated, The Glenturret’s Managing Director, John Laurie, stated, “We’re so excited to be releasing a 50 Years Outdated expression for the primary time ever. However to do it in partnership with the extraordinary inventive skills, Lalique, Methodology and Matthew Draper, whose values each mirror our personal philosophy in the case of craftsmanship and the significance of creating issues by hand, is simply unimaginable. The result’s a uncommon and distinctive collector’s piece, and the work that has gone into this challenge actually does justice to the outstanding liquid that may be discovered inside.”
Including to that, Johnny Fowle, Sotheby’s Head of Whisky & Spirts North America and EMEA stated, “This 50 yr previous whisky from The Glenturret represents a lot extra than simply the depth of historical past at this distillery. It is a chance to be the primary to gather The Glenturret’s rarest bottles and the one alternative to amass the accompanying artwork piece comprised of the barrel itself. Glenturret has, thanks in no small half to each Bob Dalgarno and Mark Donald, rapidly turn out to be the gastronomic centre of Scotland over the past yr, and it’s a actual pleasure for Sotheby’s to be a part of this landmark second on their journey.”
The Glenturret 50 Years Outdated can be obtainable on-line at www.theglenturret.com from twelfth September 2022.
Tasting Notes
Color: Vintage oak
Nostril: Candy fragrant sweet varieties an ever-present background to hints of recent apple and heat honeycomb.
Palate: delicate inexperienced oak, syrup sponge, dates and dried prunes calmly coat the mouth, a slight contact of aniseed. Gently growing old oak displays the 5 many years maturing in cask.
40.0percentvol. Cask energy. Pure color
About The Glenturret
Crafted at Scotland’s Oldest Working Distillery since 1763 completely by hand in unique small batches, The Glenturret single malt is outlined by its excellent high quality and beautiful style. Situated within the ‘Hosh’, Crieff, surrounded by the gorgeous Perthshire countryside, The Glenturret affords every day distillery excursions, whisky flights on the Lalique Bar, a devoted retail retailer together with an unique Lalique Boutique, and The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant, the distillery’s Michelin Star distinctive eating expertise.
www.theglenturret.com / @theglenturretwhisky
About Lalique
Based in 1888 by famend and avant-garde artist René Lalique, Lalique is among the crown jewels of France’s crystal glass homes. Lalique is a logo of distinctive know-how and craftmanship, a way of life luxurious model with an instantly recognisable type. Lalique enriches our on a regular basis lives, bringing creative type to singular creations in six areas: ornamental objects, inside design, perfumes, jewelry, artworks and hospitality. The model enters into unique collaborations with proficient artists, designers and different luxurious manufacturers to create gorgeous objects and collections based mostly on each companions’ know-how and experience. Since 1922, all items are handcrafted in the home’s sole manufacturing web site, situated within the Alsace area in France. For extra data, please go to www.lalique.com / @lalique
