Scotch whisky producer House of Hazelwood has unveiled a premium 60 year old single grain whisky as the first step in an unprecedented century-long maturation project.
Only 25 bottles of the limited-edition whisky, distilled at Girvan in 1964, will be made available globally. The release coincides with the 60th anniversary of the distillery and marks the beginning of what the company describes as ‘the world’s first 100-year-old single grain whisky project.’
Further releases are scheduled every decade until 2065, resulting in a five-part collection, dubbed One For The Next, featuring whiskies aged 60, 70, 80, 90, and ultimately 100 years.
Only 25 bottles of the limited-edition whisky, distilled at Girvan in 1964, will be made available globally…
House of Hazelwood aims for 100 year old milestone
This inaugural 60 Year Old Single Grain Scotch was distilled during the first full year of operation at the Girvan grain distillery, built under the leadership of Charles Gordon. According to House of Hazelwood, these casks were part of a private collection set aside for long-term aging.
The liquid duly matured in carefully chosen American oak, slowly absorbing the influence of seasoned wood. The few bottles released now will serve as the foundation for the audacious series.
The remainder of the 60 year old liquid has been returned to specially commissioned European oak hogsheads, designed for long-term maturation. These casks, created under the direction of Kirsten Grant Meikle, great-niece of Girvan’s founder Charles Gordon, are expected to nurture the spirit for the next 40 years.
The project reflects the Gordon family’s long-standing tradition of laying down whisky for future generations.
“Our family has been doing this forever – laying whisky down, protecting it, nurturing it, in the full knowledge that it’s not something that we will personally enjoy,” said Meikle. “It’s for those that come next.”
House of Hazelwood 60 Year Old tasting notes
By any measure, a 60-year-old whisky is a rarity. An amber time capsule forged by history. So some reverence is required when approaching. I was almost reticent to taste it. Almost.
Bottled at 50.1% ABV, the whisky is the colour of rich amber. On the nose it’s forthright and fruity. This Scotch hasn’t been neutered by age. It’s sweet, with raisins and currants uppermost; I was definitely getting wafts of moist Christmas cake.
On the palate, there’s an explosion of flavour, with orchard fruits vying for attention. That initial sweetness remains, but there’s also a fresh lemon tang. The mouthfeel is creamy and unctuous. This is a full-bodied dram, complex and rewarding. The finish is long, growing slightly tannic as it exits.
Each of the 25 bottles is priced at £10,000. Hardly cheap, but buyers will be granted first refusal on future releases in the collection.
Commenting on One For The Next, House of Hazelwood Director, Jonathan Gibson, says : “In recent years, there has been a trend towards speculation in the Scotch market. with some investors looking to buy hard to find bottles and sell them quickly for financial gain.
“We’re fortunate that those who buy House of Hazelwood releases typically buy for different reasons; liquid character, the story behind the flavour and the time and care that has gone into its creation. This is something for them. The ambition to take this whisky through to 100 is also a fascinating technical challenge and for those who join us on the journey it will certainly be a rewarding one.”
As such, purchasers will also gain access to a private microsite offering annual maturation updates, samples, and private event invitations. More significantly, they’ll receive guidance on transferring ownership to future generations.
The entire collection, when complete, will be presented in a cabinet crafted from wood sourced from Hazelwood House, the Gordon family’s Speyside home.
The idea that 40 years from now, someone will open a bottle of 100 year old whisky and taste not just the grain and the wood, but the story of a family, a distillery, and a world changed many times over, is nothing if not sobering.
One For The Next is available exclusively to order from House of Hazelwood and WG&S Distillers Libraries, priced at £10,000.
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Scotch whisky producer House of Hazelwood has unveiled a premium 60 year old single grain whisky as the first step in an unprecedented century-long maturation project.
Only 25 bottles of the limited-edition whisky, distilled at Girvan in 1964, will be made available globally. The release coincides with the 60th anniversary of the distillery and marks the beginning of what the company describes as ‘the world’s first 100-year-old single grain whisky project.’
Further releases are scheduled every decade until 2065, resulting in a five-part collection, dubbed One For The Next, featuring whiskies aged 60, 70, 80, 90, and ultimately 100 years.
House of Hazelwood aims for 100 year old milestone
This inaugural 60 Year Old Single Grain Scotch was distilled during the first full year of operation at the Girvan grain distillery, built under the leadership of Charles Gordon. According to House of Hazelwood, these casks were part of a private collection set aside for long-term aging.
The liquid duly matured in carefully chosen American oak, slowly absorbing the influence of seasoned wood. The few bottles released now will serve as the foundation for the audacious series.
The remainder of the 60 year old liquid has been returned to specially commissioned European oak hogsheads, designed for long-term maturation. These casks, created under the direction of Kirsten Grant Meikle, great-niece of Girvan’s founder Charles Gordon, are expected to nurture the spirit for the next 40 years.
The project reflects the Gordon family’s long-standing tradition of laying down whisky for future generations.
“Our family has been doing this forever – laying whisky down, protecting it, nurturing it, in the full knowledge that it’s not something that we will personally enjoy,” said Meikle. “It’s for those that come next.”
House of Hazelwood 60 Year Old tasting notes
By any measure, a 60-year-old whisky is a rarity. An amber time capsule forged by history. So some reverence is required when approaching. I was almost reticent to taste it. Almost.
Bottled at 50.1% ABV, the whisky is the colour of rich amber. On the nose it’s forthright and fruity. This Scotch hasn’t been neutered by age. It’s sweet, with raisins and currants uppermost; I was definitely getting wafts of moist Christmas cake.
On the palate, there’s an explosion of flavour, with orchard fruits vying for attention. That initial sweetness remains, but there’s also a fresh lemon tang. The mouthfeel is creamy and unctuous. This is a full-bodied dram, complex and rewarding. The finish is long, growing slightly tannic as it exits.
Each of the 25 bottles is priced at £10,000. Hardly cheap, but buyers will be granted first refusal on future releases in the collection.
Commenting on One For The Next, House of Hazelwood Director, Jonathan Gibson, says : “In recent years, there has been a trend towards speculation in the Scotch market. with some investors looking to buy hard to find bottles and sell them quickly for financial gain.
“We’re fortunate that those who buy House of Hazelwood releases typically buy for different reasons; liquid character, the story behind the flavour and the time and care that has gone into its creation. This is something for them. The ambition to take this whisky through to 100 is also a fascinating technical challenge and for those who join us on the journey it will certainly be a rewarding one.”
As such, purchasers will also gain access to a private microsite offering annual maturation updates, samples, and private event invitations. More significantly, they’ll receive guidance on transferring ownership to future generations.
The entire collection, when complete, will be presented in a cabinet crafted from wood sourced from Hazelwood House, the Gordon family’s Speyside home.
The idea that 40 years from now, someone will open a bottle of 100 year old whisky and taste not just the grain and the wood, but the story of a family, a distillery, and a world changed many times over, is nothing if not sobering.
One For The Next is available exclusively to order from House of Hazelwood and WG&S Distillers Libraries, priced at £10,000.
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