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€ 30.000 whiskey, cognac with gold and other luxury drinks
Luxury manufactures, unique stories, years of aging, containers made by the best artisans … all this and much more is what makes a spirit drink become a collector’s item, a jewel to display in the best showcases and, above all, to taste. But beware! because once the good is tasted there is no going back. For those who follow the premise of “bad weather good face” are these three bottles, three drinks to indulge in these uncertain times.
The Glenrothes’ Oldest Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
Scottish distillery The Glenrothes has a big surprise for whiskey lovers, a special edition distilled in November 1968. Considered the oldest in its history, this single malt Scotch whiskey will be released in a limited edition of 50 bottles to which you will have access from anywhere in the world, yes, as long as you are willing to spend the 30.000 euros that each unit costs.
Aged in oak barrels aged in sherry and bourbon, this exclusive whiskey will be delivered to customers in handcrafted glass bottles, numbered and presented in an exquisite black openwork box. The best thing is that the bottle does not come alone, but is accompanied by an exclusive experience: a visit to the facilities of The Glenrothes Highland Estate and Distillery. This is a truly unique opportunity as this secluded property is closed to visitors. The lucky ones will be able to see the distillery, cooperage, private farms and the Rothes House, as well as meet the team that has been working there for more than 40 years.
Without a doubt, it is a unique and exquisite drink that every whiskey lover would like to have in their cellar. “This 50-year-old single malt offers a spectacular blend of aromas with a complexity that only whiskey this age can bring: truly sumptuous, dark and aromatic,” explains Laura Rampling, Master Whiskey Maker at The Glenrothes.
Hennessy XO, a gold edition
For those who want to go further and get other unique pieces, there is the cognac Hennessy XO and, more specifically, its 150th anniversary commemorative bottle. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, Pritzker Prize winner, This handcrafted bottle is made of bronze and plated in 24 karat gold.
The container itself is wrinkled in shape, simulating the water of the Charente River that runs alongside the Hennessy distillery in the French city of Cognac. In addition to the bottle, Gehry designed a glorifier to display it and a bronze and gold pipette that is used to taste the drink. This exclusive limited edition, which comes in a cardboard box that was created in homage to the corrugated cardboard furniture that the architect designed in the 1970s, It has a price of 21.774 euros.
The container itself is wrinkled in shape, simulating the water of the Charente River that runs alongside the Hennessy distillery in the French city of Cognac. Besides the bottle, Gehry designed a glorifier to display it and a bronze and gold pipette used to taste the drink. This exclusive limited edition, which comes in a cardboard box that was created in homage to the corrugated cardboard furniture that the architect designed in the 1970s, It has a price of 21.774 euros.
A cognac inspired by the Paris of 1900
The Louis XIII cognac house has launched a limited edition of 2000 numbered decanters that commemorates the historic year in which Paris hosted the World’s Fair that celebrated the arts and craftsmanship of the city of love. For it, the French firm has joined the Monnaie de Paris and Saint-Louis.
This exquisite liqueur is made with up to 1200 spirits from grapes grown in the lands of Cognac Grande Champagne. The decanter’s design is inspired by a 1569th century flask, found on the Jarnac battlefield in XNUMX, and is handcrafted by artisans. It has 7 fleurs-de-lis in 18-gauge gold carats and a central medallion, a true collector’s item. Its price is 7.000 euros