Chivas Brothers has announced the second release in its landmark partnership with Sotheby’s, a collaboration which is said to bring never-before-released whiskies to discerning collectors.

The Glenlivet Eternal Collection Second Edition – 56 Year Old (42.7% ABV) is a 1 of 1 single malt Scotch whisky that represents the pinnacle of more than five decades of craftsmanship, innovation and maturation expertise.

Master Blender Kevin Balmforth worked closely with Sherry suppliers in Spain to create a bespoke seasoning blend — combining Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez and Palo Cortado Sherries — used to season a new Spanish oak cask before the whisky was laid down to further mature for over four years.

The maturation journey combined this custom Sherry butt with an American oak barrel, imparting layers of vanilla and toffee to complement The Glenlivet’s signature orchard fruit and honeyed richness.

Presented in a 24-carat gold-plated spherical glass decanter adorned with gold engravings of heather branches, The Glenlivet Eternal Collection Second Edition – 56 Year Old also features a bespoke bar top set with an extraordinary 137.73-carat lab-grown Paraiba Tourmaline simulant.

The whisky is accompanied by a sculptural plinth created by acclaimed artists Fredrikson Stallard, featuring 3D-printed heather branches plated in 24-carat gold, rising from a base of Guatemalan green marble. Inspired by Speyside’s dramatic landscape, the design reflects both the whisky’s complexity and the rugged beauty of its Scottish homeland.

Commenting on the release, Jacques-Henri Brive, Global Head of Luxury Development at Chivas Brothers, said: “Through our partnership with Sotheby’s, we are unlocking exclusive access to previously unseen rare Scotch whiskies from the archives of Chivas Brothers — broadening the horizons for luxury spirits collectors around the world. The Glenlivet Eternal Collection Second Edition, 56 Year Old, one of one, embodies our legacy of creating the world’s finest high-aged Scotch, offering the most discerning collectors the opportunity to own a true piece of whisky heritage.”

The Glenlivet Eternal Collection Second Edition – 56 Year Old will be available exclusively through Sotheby’s Finest & Rarest Whisky auction, running from 6–20 November 2025, with an estimated price range of £35,000–£70,000. Proceeds from the sale will support the National Trust for Scotland’s excavation work within the Cairngorms.