KANDOBLANC Dragon In Clouds 60 Year Old (1 Bottle 1.5L)

KANDOBLANC Dragon In Clouds 60 Year Old

• Dragon in Clouds is a one-of-a-kind creation - a 1.5L hand-blown Murano glass vessel encasing an exceptionally rare 60-year-old Speyside single malt, shaped by Japanese aesthetics and heritage art forms.

• At the heart of this creation rests a 60 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch bottled at 40.0% abv. This exceptionally rare whisky was chosen for its elegance, restraint, and quiet complexity. Layers of dried and tropical fruits unfold with lapsang-like smoke, marmalade, cocoa nibs, and a subtle waxy texture. The Sherry influence reveals notes of dates, chocolate, and a lingering peppery finish, enriched by floral touches and a graceful patina.

• The vessel itself is a remarkable work of art, realised by the legendary VENINI fornace in Murano, Italy. Two intricately fused glass forms, uniting the Battuto and Inciso techniques in an unprecedented combination, embody a milestone in VENINI’s storied history.

• Urushi lacquer, entrusted to Japanese masters, embraces the vessel’s contours with a living surface of depth and reflection. Its artistry is further elevated with Togidashi Maki-e, one of Japan’s most intricate and demanding lacquer techniques using powdered gold, depicting a dragon motif inspired by Chen Rong, whose 13th-century works shaped the evolution of Japanese iconography.

• The creation is presented in a bespoke Japanese paulownia wood box, itself coated in Urushi lacquer and adorned with Hira Maki-e in powdered gold. This protective case extends the object’s artistry, uniting vessel, and enclosure in a seamless expression of cultural reverence.

• A bespoke ceremonial disc in hallmarked precious metal, forged by Hamilton & Inches, jewellers to the British Crown, completes the composition. The result is an heirloom of cultural and artistic significance.

1 bottle 1.5 litre (presentation case)

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Lying with the donor. Duty Paid.

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