Chivas Brothers partners with Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s and Pernod Ricard’s Scotch whisky arm, Chivas Brothers, have teamed up to auction collectable, rare and highly-aged whiskies exclusively for collectors.

Each individual lot will feature a never-before-released Scotch whisky from the Chivas Brothers portfolio.

Jacques-Henri Brive, global head of luxury development at Chivas Brothers, said: “We’re fortunate to have an exquisite archive of rare, highly-aged whiskies at Chivas Brothers but until now, these prized whiskies have never been available to purchase.

“Our partnership with Sotheby’s represents the first opportunity for collectors to add never-before-released pieces of Scotch whisky history to their collection. It’s a monumental moment for whisky connoisseurs and luxury appreciators – one not to be missed.”

The inaugural lot is The Glenlivet 55 Years Old, 200th Year Anniversary Edition, One of One – a bespoke, never-to-be-repeated bottle that honours the distillery’s bicentenary.

The ultra-rare single malt has been aged for 55 years – the highest age statement released by The Glenlivet distillery – and is presented in a custom spherical decanter, embellished with precious peridot gemstones using an intricate technique inspired by the creation of fine jewellery.

The bottle is paired with a one-of-a-kind sculpture created by computational architect Michael Hansmeyer, and crafted using emerald quartzite and 24 carat gold.

The release carries an estimate of £35,000-£70,000 (US$45,826-US$91,653).

Bottled at 42.8% ABV, the whisky is said to offer notes of red apples, ripe white peach and dark chocolate fondant on the nose, with a subtle taste of caramel, desiccated coconut, dark liquorice with ginger and cinnamon spice on the palate.

Jonny Fowle, Sotheby’s global head of spirits, commented: “We are thrilled to offer the first one-off special release of this partnership in The Glenlivet distillery’s oldest single malt, aged 55 years, to avid whisky collectors worldwide.

“Partnering with Scotch whisky producer Chivas Brothers to offer some of the world’s most exclusive whiskies, crafted exclusively for Sotheby’s, is an exceptional privilege.

“The debut of The Glenlivet 55 Years Old, 200th Year Anniversary Edition, One of One, perfectly embodies the merging of fine spirits and design, and we look forward to bringing more of these extraordinary creations to collectors and connoisseurs worldwide.”

This special lot will be available for auction from 22 October to 5 November 2024 in Sotheby’s London sale of Finest & Rarest Whisky, with all proceeds benefiting the National Trust for Scotland, which is dedicated to preserving Scotland’s natural and cultural heritage.

Early interest in the auction can be registered at sothebys.com/theglenlivet55.

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Author: Georgie Collins