Glasstorm at The Distillers One of One Auction 2025
We are honoured to be part of The Distillers One of One Auction 2025, Scotland's most prestigious showcase of rare and remarkable Scotch whisky. Taking place on 10th October at Hopetoun House and livestreamed in partnership with Sotheby's, this extraordinary event brings together one-off, never-to-be-repeated single malts from Scotland's finest distilleries, with all proceeds supporting The Distillers' Charity's Youth Action Fund.
Glasstorm has crafted three of the hand-blown vessels for these exceptional lots in this year's auction: Old Pulteney's Polaris 47 Year Old 1978, The Glenlivet SPIRA 60 Year Old 1965, and The Glen Grant The Visionary 68 Year Old 1955. Each magnum-sized decanter has been individually crafted at our studio in the north of Scotland, translating the unique character and provenance of these rare whiskies into glass. From the deep blue maritime tones of the Old Pulteney bottle to the elegant spiral of The Glenlivet's SPIRA and the innovative battuto-cut design of The Glen Grant's Visionary, these pieces represent the meeting point of traditional glassmaking craft and contemporary design—a celebration of Scotland's exceptional creative heritage.
Old Pulteney Polaris 47 Year Old 1978
Polaris, Old Pulteney’s oldest release to date, is a rare 47 year old whisky, inspired, crafted, distilled and shaped by the Caithness coastline from the ‘Maritime Malt’.
Distilled in 1978, this luxurious single malt rested for four decades in American oak ex-bourbon casks before an extended period of refinement in a single first-fill Spanish oak butt and finally bottling at 43.6% abv.
The whisky is housed within a hand-blown, 1.5L deep blue glass bottle, designed and crafted by Glasstorm.
The bottle is then encased within a Caithness slate structure from Norse Stone, symbolising the enduring cliffs that guard the distillery.
Silver and copper detailing by local jeweller Lucy Woodley completes this striking tribute to place and provenance.
The lot includes a 10cl sample for the winning bidder.
Tasting Notes:
by Jonny McCormick
Rich amber with burnished gold highlights. The first wave of aromas breaks from the glass to invigorate the senses with sea spray, molasses cake, nutmeg, leather, oak char, and cacao. Like plunging your nose deep inside the cask, notes of ozone, vanilla pod, resinous oak, Brazil nut, and espresso foam emerge, backed with hints of baked apple, barmbrack, and peppermint. It’s a perfect fusion of the elements, bringing together the heart of the ocean with a heart of oak. With hallmarks of great maturity, such surefooted and memorable olfactory pleasures cannot be rushed.
This dram dances on the tongue, silky smooth and fine-textured, a melange of Scottish tablet, soft oak, and vibrant, tangy citrus peel, teasing the taste buds with little bursts of fruit that ebb and flow amid a rolling tide of ocean-lashed oak. Roasted citrus notes evolve, anchored by a firm minerality that enriches the flavour, plotting a course between grilled pineapple, cherry and almond cake, and a hint of gingersnap, before gliding into a deep pool of dark chocolate, coffee, supple oak, and chopped nuts, and sinking into a satisfying finish of clotted cream, white chocolate, and nutmeg.
1 bottle 1.5 litre + 1 sample 10cl (presentation case)
The Glenlivet SPIRA 60 Year Old 1965
The Glenlivet introduces SPIRA, the oldest and most distinctive expression from the distillery to-date.
This 60 Year Old Glenlivet Single Malt is presented in the timeless Spira decanter (‘spiral’ in Latin), an artistic, 1.5 litre vessel inspired by the dance of the vapours within The Glenlivet's iconic stills and the flowing River Livet.
Within the stunning decanter lies a 60 Year Old whisky, distilled on 1.10.1965 and matured for six decades in a single hogshead cask.
The striking, magnum-sized SPIRA One of One is the culmination of collaboration between a number of highly skilled artists and craftspeople.
The decanter itself is hand-blown and shaped by Brodie Nairn at Glasstorm. It is adorned with a Verdigris copper lid, reminiscent of the copper stills at The Glenlivet, completing the elegant, curved appearance of the piece.
The lid is removed via a key mechanism, revealing the opening to the decanter and the precious whisky that lies within.
The piece proudly sits upon a carved oak plinth, meticulously hand crafted by the master craftsmen at NEJ Stevenson, cabinet makers to the British Royal family and holders of the Royal Warrant.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Bright notes of homemade orange marmalade blend with the warmth of apple and sultana cake. Hints of sweet liquorice and salted caramel are balanced by fresh lemon peel and subtle Earl Grey tea. Underneath, gentle spices of nutmeg and clove mingle with a touch of rosemary.
Palate: The palate is fresh and juicy, featuring ripe pear and sweet kiwifruit alongside smooth vanilla nougat and ripe apricot slices. Heather honey adds a soft sweetness, while roasted pistachios bring a delicate nuttiness. Orange peel and warming spices of cinnamon and cardamom provide depth and intensity.
Finish: Long and complex with enduring spice.
1 bottle 1.5 litre (presentation case)
The Glen Grant The Visionary 68 Year Old 1955
The Glen Grant The Visionary is an exceptional one-of-a-kind creation. This rare single malt is aged 68 years and is one of the oldest whiskies to be released by the distillery.
The Visionary by The Glen Grant is a one-of-a-kind rare single malt scotch whisky that is drawn from single oloroso sherry butt #835, laid down in 1955. It is the only bottle in existence from this special cask and bottled at 68 Years Old at 49.2% abv.
This true one of a kind is amongst the oldest and rarest whiskies to be released by The Glen Grant distillery and is presented in a singular hand blown battuto-cut magnum decanter. The innovative design captures the suspension of the spirit within the glass structure as if it was itself a rare plant or flower. A precious stone Malachite stopper and base reflect the influence of copper, celebrating the tall stills which have shaped the spirit.
The Visionary is paired with an all-encompassing, Scottish Speyside experience. The experience will include a visit The Glen Grant Distillery in Rothes, complete with a private tour of the distillery and historic gardens, dinner and tasting with Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm, OBE.
1 bt 1.5 litre + experience (opc)