For whisky aficionados and design lovers alike, The Glen Grant’s newest release offers more than just a refined sip—it’s an experience steeped in heritage, art, and nature. The distillery has introduced the Splendours Collection, a carefully curated series showcasing the rarest whiskies aging in its storied warehouses. Leading this collection is a showstopper: the Glen Grant 65-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky, first distilled in 1958 and now released after maturing for over six decades…you read that right.
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A timeless pour with a story to match
This ultra-rare whisky is not just remarkable for its age. It is a celebration of craftsmanship, both in its making and its presentation. Only 151 handcrafted decanters have been created, each a sculptural masterpiece inspired by the Mobius strip seed pod—symbolizing the eternal cycle of nature. Crafted in collaboration with designer John Galvin and artisan glassmakers Glasstorm, the decanters are etched with Himalayan Blue Poppies and fashioned from wood found in the distillery’s lush Garden of Splendours.
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The garden itself is more than a backdrop; it’s a living symbol of the legacy left by founder James ‘The Major’ Grant, whose passion for both whisky and horticulture planted the seeds of today’s innovation. The 65-Year-Old release pays tribute to this dual heritage, bringing together nature’s grace and whisky-making mastery.
Whisky meets art in a multi-sensory celebration
To mark this historic release, The Glen Grant stepped beyond traditional tastings and did so through a partnership with post-digital art collective Random International. The brands hosted ‘Seasons’—a live performance and art experience—during Hong Kong’s prestigious Art Week in March 2025. Inspired by the cycles of nature and the decades-long aging of the 65-Year-Old, Seasons transforms digital source data into 65 hand-painted artworks through Random International’s proprietary Pixelography technique. Each piece echoes the passage of time, the change of seasons, and the meticulous process that defines The Glen Grant’s approach to whisky making.
Guests attending the event at The Upper House in Hong Kong were able to witness the real-time creation of these pieces while enjoying a curated tasting of The Glen Grant whiskies. It’s a moment where art, aroma, and age come together—a rare intersection of the senses that speaks to the brand’s evolution from heritage label to cultural tastemaker.
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More than a whisky, it’s a legacy in a glass
The Glen Grant 65-Year-Old is a milestone not only for its rarity and price tag—set at $50,000 USD—but for its storytelling. Aged in a single French oak butt within the distillery’s oldest warehouse, it encapsulates a moment in time, brought to life by those who’ve preserved traditional methods since 1958. Master Distiller Greig Stables sums it up: “This whisky captures a lifetime of flavour and character.”
From the roots of the Garden of Splendours to the digital brushstrokes of Seasons, The Glen Grant proves once again that great whisky is more than something you drink—it’s something you feel.
