NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 11, 2012, Glenfiddich, the world's most awarded single malt Scotch whisky, will partner with The World Resources Institute (WRI), for the final global auction of the 55 Year Old Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve. The last bottle will be the centerpiece of an exclusive event in Los Angeles with all proceeds benefitting WRI, a global environment and economic development think tank that goes beyond research to put ideas into action.
In celebration of the distillery's milestone 125th anniversary year, Glenfiddich is conducting rare whisky auctions around the globe including the UK, India, Taiwan, Russia, Canada and China. This extraordinary 55 year-old whisky was created to commemorate the 110th birthday of the late Mrs. Janet Sheed Roberts, granddaughter of Glenfiddich founder William Grant. Only 11 bottles of this limited edition expression were bottled, one for every decade of her life, and fetched as high as $94,000 at auction, breaking the world record for the most expensive bottle of whisky ever sold at auction.
"The warehouses of Glenfiddich have the most expensive stocks of rare whiskies available in the world and 55 Year Old Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve is a beautiful example of an elegant vintage Glenfiddich," said Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich Malt Master. "Mrs. Janet Roberts was 54 when the cask was filled on New Year's Eve 1955. Since then, it has spent the last 55 years maturing in the darkness of Warehouse 29. The whisky is a perfect harmony of fruit and floral aromas and has a surprising light touch of oak, incredible for a whisky that has spent so long in European wood. The rarity and quality of the liquid, the exquisite bespoke packaging and the story behind its creation makes this a collectible that is hard to value."
"Glenfiddich began its history 125 years ago when our founder William Grant cashed in his life savings to pursue his dream of creating the 'best dram in the valley'," said Peter Gordon, Great Grandson of William Grant. "With the help of his nine children, he built the Glenfiddich Distillery and the first drop of spirit flowed from the stills in 1887. We are proud to be one of the only distilleries that remains independently owned and our independence gives us the rare opportunity to lead the industry by testing our innovative ideas. We could think of no better tribute to the unmistakable vision of William Grant, than the auction of one of our most prized heirlooms. We are privileged to partner with WRI that focuses on the intersection of the environment and economic development to improve people's lives."
William Grant & Sons is fully committed to the environment and sustainability both in its own operations at the Glenfiddich distillery and throughout the supply chain.
"Everyone knows that high-quality water is essential for fine whisky. That's why we are very pleased to be partnering with Glenfiddich, a company that recognizes the importance of protecting natural resources for the environment and for business," said Dr. Andrew Steer, President, World Resources Institute. "We're looking forward to an exciting and entertaining evening. What a great way to raise awareness of the role we all play in creating a more sustainable planet."
Proceeds from the auction will benefit WRI's work on leading environmental and sustainability issues that will protect the planet and improve people's lives. WRI works with governments, companies, and civil societies to build solutions to urgent environmental and human development challenges, and celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.
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