{"product_id":"the-glenlivet-55-years-old-eternal-collection-1-of-100","title":"The Glenlivet 55 Years Old – Eternal Collection (1 of 100)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of only 100 examples worldwide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Glenlivet 55 Years Old – Eternal Collection First Edition represents a remarkable union of time, whisky craftsmanship and contemporary art. Released in celebration of The Glenlivet’s 200th anniversary, this extraordinary 55-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky was the oldest expression ever released by the distillery at the time of its introduction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLimited to just 100 examples worldwide, this is far more than an exceptionally old and rare whisky. Each spherical decanter is embraced by an extraordinary sculptural work of art created in collaboration with renowned computational architect and programmer Michael Hansmeyer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e55 years in the making\u003cbr\u003eMatured for more than half a century in a seasoned Sherry cask and bottled at 42.2% ABV, The Glenlivet 55 Years Old demonstrates the extraordinary complexity that can only be achieved through decades of patient maturation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nose reveals layers of poached pear, sun-ripened Seville orange and sticky dates, complemented by toasted hazelnut, dark chocolate, cinnamon and nutmeg. On the palate, rich blackcurrant jam, vanilla fudge and dark chocolate meet vibrant orange and crystallised ginger, followed by warming clove spice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe finish is exceptionally long and complex, evolving from fruit into warming spice before ending with an elegant dry character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sculpture with 40 million individual surfaces\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes the Eternal Collection First Edition particularly spectacular is its presentation.\u003cbr\u003eCreated by Michael Hansmeyer, the computationally designed sculpture takes inspiration from the rugged Scottish landscape surrounding The Glenlivet Distillery and the flowing River Livet through the Spey Valley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts extraordinary geometry consists of approximately 40 million individual surfaces. The sculpture was 3D printed before being finished with luxurious rose-gold plating, while its base is crafted from cast white jesmonite. At its centre sits the spherical whisky decanter, crowned by a pure silver top with rose-gold plating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe result sits at the intersection of traditional whisky craftsmanship, architecture, technology and contemporary art – an object created to be admired as much as the whisky itself is to be experienced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo centuries of The Glenlivet\u003cbr\u003eThe story of The Glenlivet dates back to 1824, when founder George Smith obtained his licence to distil in Scotland’s remote Livet Valley. Over the following two centuries, The Glenlivet became one of the defining names of Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky.\u003cbr\u003eThe Eternal Collection was created to carry that legacy into its next chapter. Beginning with this 55 Year Old First Edition, each release increases in age and is accompanied by an original artwork created in collaboration with a visionary artist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith only 100 examples of the First Edition produced for the entire world, The Glenlivet 55 Years Old represents the beginning of this exceptional collection and a significant piece of The Glenlivet’s 200-year history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the serious whisky collector, this is not simply an opportunity to acquire an extraordinarily rare 55-year-old The Glenlivet. It is an opportunity to own one of just 100 pieces in which whisky, art, architecture and two centuries of heritage become one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glenlivet","offers":[{"title":"*1IMP\/260924349","offer_id":53974601498952,"sku":"*1IMP\/260924349","price":40500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0537\/8120\/files\/Whiskyphotoonlinesoon_d7d0f4e6-020d-4aba-867e-1145107eaae1.jpg?v=1775133529","url":"https:\/\/worldwinewhisky.com\/products\/the-glenlivet-55-years-old-eternal-collection-1-of-100","provider":"World Wine \u0026 Whisky","version":"1.0","type":"link"}