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The 55 year-old expression – the highest age statement ever to be released by The Glenlivet – is unveiled as it marks a 200-year legacy .
THE GLENLIVET REDEFINES TRADITION WITH THE RELEASE OF ITS OLDEST SINGLE MALT
The Glenlivet , the iconic Speyside single malt Scotch whisky , has unveiled a masterpiece that celebrates its excellence in whisky craftsmanship and design , embodying the originality that has defined it since its inception in 1824 : The Glenlivet Eternal Collection , First Edition , 55 Year Old , in collaboration with computational architect , Michael Hansmeyer .
A true rarity , The Glenlivet ’ s oldest and most ambitious expression to date comprises just 100 beautifully crafted bottles , while every aspect of the new release has been considered with meticulous attention to detail . Crafted from a seasoned sherry cask and carefully matured over more than five decades , this precious single malt offers a complex flavour profile and astonishingly long finish .
In partnership with pioneering artist , Michael Hansmeyer , the 55 Year Old single malt whisky sits within a strikingly beautiful sculpture that takes inspiration from the home of The Glenlivet . Mirroring the eternal essence and flow of the River Livet , which is located deep in the Spey Valley where The Glenlivet was born , Hansmeyer brought his unique expertise in computational architecture to create this highly original art piece .
With hand-sculpted jesmonite and rose gold plating , the sculpture perfectly houses the spherical decanter of the 55 Year Old . In a
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