Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard-owned Scotch whisky business, has revealed the second release in its partnership with Sotheby’s: a one-of-a-kind 56-year-old single malt from The Glenlivet. Titled The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, Second Edition, 56 Year Old, 1 of 1, the whisky will be offered at auction from 6–20 November 2025, with proceeds supporting the National Trust for Scotland.
Master Blender Kevin Balmforth worked with sherry suppliers in Spain to craft a bespoke seasoning blend for the expression.
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The blend combined Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez, and Palo Cortado sherry, which seasoned a new Spanish oak cask. This cask was used for a finishing period of over four years, following an initial maturation in an American oak barrel.
The single malt is presented in a 24-carat gold-plated spherical glass decanter, which is adorned with gold engravings of heather branches. Its bespoke bar top features a 137.73-carat lab-grown Paraiba Tourmaline simulant. The decanter is accompanied by a sculptural plinth designed by artists Fredrikson Stallard, crafted from Guatemalan green marble, and featuring 3D-printed heather branches plated in 24-carat gold. Both the decanter and the plinth were inspired by “Speyside’s dramatic terrain”, with the whisky and its presentation echoing “the rugged beauty of [the whisky’s] homeland.”
Proceeds from the sale will support the National Trust for Scotland’s excavation work within the Cairngorms, where erosion threatens archaeological remains. This initiative is part of an existing five-year partnership between The Glenlivet and the Trust.
Jacques-Henri Brive, global head of luxury development at Chivas Brothers, commented on the partnership.
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“Through our partnership with Sotheby’s, we are unlocking exclusive access to previously unseen rare Scotch from the archives of Chivas Brothers — broadening the horizons for luxury spirits collectors around the world,” he said.
“The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, Second Edition, 56 Year Old, 1 of 1 reflects our legacy of creating the world’s finest high-aged Scotch, giving the most discerning collectors an opportunity to own their own slice of Scotch whisky heritage.”
Jonny Fowle, global head of spirits at Sotheby’s, also commented on the release.
“It’s a real honor to continue our partnership with Chivas Brothers, offering collectors exclusive access to some of the rarest Scotch whiskies in existence,” Fowle stated.
“Even as the auction market steadies for fine and rare whisky, demand for truly exceptional liquid remains unwavering — and Chivas Brothers is uniquely positioned to meet that appetite with whiskies that are defined by scarcity, provenance and artistry.”
Fowle added: “With The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, Second Edition 56 Year Old, 1 of 1, we are once again bringing an extraordinary expression of luxury Scotch to the global stage.”
The single bottle carries an auction estimate of £35,000-£70,000 (~US$45,800-~US$91,630).
Bottled at 42.7% ABV, the whisky has official notes from the brand that describe a nose of “poached plums, sticky dates and luscious dark chocolate ganache.”
The palate offers “fresh blackberries, ripe banana and cherry compote,” leading to a “velvety sweet, complex finish with enduring notes of dark chocolate.”
Early interest in the auction can be registered via the Sotheby’s website.
This release follows the Distillers One of One Charity Auction, held with Sotheby’s on 10 October 2025.
At that auction, The Glenlivet SPIRA 60 Year Old 1965 achieved a selling price of £650,000 (~US$850,850).
The sale set a new auction record for the brand and was the highest-ever single bottle lot at the Distillers One of One auctions to date.
