"In the wake of this unpredicted boon, the Scotch brand has revealed the second edition of its Eternal Collection: a 56-year-old Scotch whisky, released in collaboration with design studio Fredrikson Stallard. The concept is confusing at first glance but, in essence, the Glenlivet Eternal series comes with two releases. First, a one-of-one bottling featuring a slighter rarer liquid and an elaborate bespoke sculpture by a chosen artist, which goes up for auction."
"Next, a still rare but less exclusive liquid of the same age statement, sold alongside a notably smaller sculpture by the same artist behind the one-of-one. Still following? This version goes on general sale, limited to just 60 editions. While more attainable than the one-of-one, it still commands a premium, hovering around the $50k mark. The one-of-one edition of the 56 year old sold at auction for £75,000 (approx. $100,000) with Sotheby's at the end of November."
"While many of the recent sculptural accompaniments to premium whiskies have verged into the abstract, Fredrikson Stallard's take is refreshingly straightforward and is simply inspired by landscapes encountered during a visit to The Glenlivet's Speyside home. Golden branches point out from beside the 24-karat-gold capped bottle, inspired by the heather that coats the Scottish Highlands. The entire piece sits on a miniature brass-plated cairn, representing the stacks of rocks that dot the nation's hills."
The Glenlivet strengthened its market position after The Glenlivet Spira 60 Year Old sold for £650,000 at Distillers One of One. The brand launched the second edition of the Eternal Collection: a 56-year-old release created with Fredrikson Stallard that comprises a one-of-one auction bottle with a bespoke sculpture and a subsequent general release of 60 bottles. The one-of-one 56-year-old sold for £75,000 at Sotheby's, while the 60-bottle edition retails at €52,500 (approx. $61,100). The design is inspired by Speyside landscapes, featuring golden heather branches, a 24-karat-gold cap, and a brass-plated cairn, positioning the release as a high-end collectible.
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