The Latest Addition to This Auction of Incredibly Rare and Expensive Scotches Is the Oldest Yet — a 68-Year-Old Whisky That Could Sell for North of $100,000
The Glen Grant is offering The Visionary for auction at the Distillers’ One of One. It is the oldest scotch yet to go up for auction at the event. (Photo: The Glen Grant)
On Wednesday, The Glen Grant unveiled its offering for the Distillers’ One of One Auction, a 68-year-old single malt scotch called “The Visionary.” This is the oldest scotch to go up for auction at the widely talked about whiskey event set to happen on Oct. 5.
True to the form of all offerings at The Distillers’ One of One, the scotch is a one-of-a-kind whisky, sourced from a 68-year-old cask from the Speyside distillery.
The Glen Grant The Visionary 68 Year Old is estimated to sell for between £50,000 ($60,449) and £90,000 ($108,808).
The Glen Grant’s whiskies are inspired by the stories of James “The Major” Grant’s travels, according to the brand, and this offering is no exception.
The Visionary’s decanter is inspired by plant stands and preservation jars, and the 1.6-liter decanter houses the extreme-age-statement scotch as if it were a rare orchid or object of curiosity. The stopper is made of Malachite with a copper base and is meant to pay homage to the copper stills at the facility.
As for the liquid inside, the 68-year-old scotch hosts an ABV of 49.2% and was drawn from a sherry cask filled in 1955.
The brand describes the spirit as possessing a complex aroma balanced with ripe tree fruit, intermingled with buttery, toffee notes and a whiff of smoke. On the palate, fruity vanilla and sweet sherry interplay well, leading to a long, robust and fruity finish with more smoke and spice.
More About The Glen Grant
The Glen Grant hosts a rich history that dates back to 1840 and was founded by two brothers, John and James Grant.
After working as smugglers, both brothers applied for a distillery license in 1839.
In 1872, James Grant, John Grant’s nephew, took the reins at the distillery and earned his nickname as “The Major.” He introduced water cooling purifiers at the facility and tall stills to improve the distillation process.
The Major planted a Victorian Garden at the distillery, which showcased the exotic plants he brought back from his travels around the world.
The Glen Grant is currently helmed by Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm. He was given the honor of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his contributions to scotch whisky by Queen Elizabeth II.
“Devotion” from The Glen Grant.
After the Queen’s passing, The Glen Grant created “Devotion,” a stunning, floral-inspired series of whisky sculptures set to honor Her Majesty’s legacy.
Devotion sold for $101,300 according to a news release on Tuesday.
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