World's oldest single malt whisky officially launched in Amsterdam

During the first day of MASTERS EXPO, a luxurious event that is annually held 
in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Scotch Whisky investments unveiled the #1 
decanter of the Gordon & MacPhail Generations 80 Years Old release. This 
80-year-old Glenlivet is the longest matured and bottled whisky known to man 
and was recently acquired during an auction in Hong Kong by Scotch Whisky 
Investments for 166,000 euros.

This whisky from the Glenlivet Distillery was distilled on 3 February 1940 and 
has become a landmark in Scotland's liquid history. George Urquhart, from the 
second generation to own the company, had the foresight and vision to lay down 
spirit from Glenlivet Distillery in a bespoke Gordon & MacPhail oak cask to be 
enjoyed after his lifetime by future generations. Over the last eight decades, 
the cask has been cared for by the Gordon & MacPhail family and has finally 
been bottled through a collaboration with Sir David Adjaye OBE, an 
internationally acclaimed architect and designer.

Michel Kappen, CEO of the Dutch-based trading house Scotch Whisky Investments 
that is specialized in (Scotch) single malt whisky as an alternative and 
profitable investment, on his purchase of the first bottle: "Along with three 
of our investors, we were able to acquire this unique decanter containing the 
oldest single malt whisky in the world. It goes without saying that this '#1' 
will remain unopened, will get a special place in our office and will serve as 
a talking piece for anyone that is interested in investing in the Scottish 
'water of life.'"

In all, 250 decanters have been bottled from the 80-year-old cask and are to be 
sold worldwide. Prices can vary but every bottle of this special Glenlivet 
80-year-old is expected to be sold in the range of 110,000 to 120,000 euros.

About Scotch Whisky Investments

Scotch Whisky Investments is a trading house with a financial focus that has 
offices in Sassenheim (The Netherlands) and Montenegro as well as its own 
location in Scotland. Scotch Whisky Investments exclusively trades in bottles 
and cask of rare single malt Scotch whisky. In addition, its staff takes care 
of the entire process from raw material to end product, from creating and 
managing the portfolio to the final sale.

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SOURCE: Scotch Whisky Investments