Chivas Brothers Unveils The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, Second Edition, 56 Year Old, 1 of 1
Chivas Brothers has unveiled The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, Second Edition, 56 Year Old, 1 of 1.
The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, Second Edition, 56 Year Old, 1 of 1 was initially aged in an American oak barrel, then finished in a bespoke sherry butt. To create the bespoke sherry butt, Master Blender Kevin Balmforth collaborated with sherry suppliers in Spain to craft a bespoke seasoning blend — combining Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez, and Palo Cortado — which seasoned a new Spanish oak cask for finishing the whisky.
Official tasting notes for The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, Second Edition, 56 Year Old, 1 of 1 follow:
Nose: The nose opens with the richness of poached plums and sticky dates, complemented by indulgent notes of toffee sponge and orange marmalade. Luscious dark chocolate ganache emerges alongside caramelised almonds, lifted by a gentle warmth of clove and cinnamon spice.
Palate: On the palate, vibrant blackberries and ripe banana unfold into cherry compote and sweet candied walnuts. Treacle cake and golden sultanas follow, enriched with bright orange zest and crystallised ginger, all carried by a backdrop of warming festive spice.
Finish: Velvety and sweet, the finish lingers with complexity, leaving enduring notes of rich dark chocolate.
The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, Second Edition, 56 Year Old, 1 of 1 is bottled at 42.7% ABV and presented in a 24 carat gold-plated spherical glass decanter, adorned with gold engravings of heather branches. Its bespoke bar top features a 137.73 carat lab-grown Paraiba Tourmaline simulant. The whisky is accompanied by a bespoke sculptural plinth crafted by artist Fredrikson Stallard, featuring 3D-printed heather branches plated in 24 carat gold that rise from a base of Guatemalan green marble.
The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, Second Edition, 56 Year Old, 1 of 1 will be offered through Sotheby’s Finest & Rarest Whisky auction, running from November 6–20, 2025, and carries an estimated hammer of £35,000-£70,000. Proceeds will support the National Trust for Scotland’s excavation work within the Cairngorms, where erosion threatens archaeological remains that could unlock new understanding of prehistoric life in the region.
To register interest in the auction, visit sothebys.com.
Source: The Glenlivet.