AN iconic Scottish hotel has launched a £35,000 limited-edition whisky to mark its 100th anniversary.
The Gleneagles hotel in Perthshire, which opened in 1924, is collaborating with Glenfiddich, the world's most awarded single malt scotch whisky, to produce a centenary reserve.
Available for £35,000 is available to purchase on request from The Still Room at Gleneagles, the whisky is limited to three bottles for sale per year.
The collector's edition whisky is intended to reflect "luxury, heritage, and exceptional craftsmanship" with a connection to Scotland's railways.
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The hotel has put its success down to the railway boom is the 19th century, which opened up rural Scotland to London elites.
The Perthshire train station, originally built in 1856, was officially named Gleneagles in 1912 and made the journey from London to the hotel a direct trip.
To this day, Gleneagles has its own fully operational train station situated less than 10 minutes from the hotel.
The expansion of the railways into Speyside in the late 19th century also marked a pivotal moment for the Scotch whisky industry, enabling distilleries to take their product beyond Scotland.
"I’m delighted that we can finally share the finished product with the world and I’m incredibly proud of both the delicious and unique liquid, as well as the beautifully intricate bottle and display case.
"This is a bottle of whisky unlike any other and I couldn’t think of a better dram to celebrate 100 years of Gleneagles.”
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Brian Kinsman, master blender at Glenfiddich, added: “For the special release, we wanted to select a whisky embodying the quintessential Glenfiddich character: traditionally smooth and rich in fruity and ester sweetness, drawn from the 49 years spent cocooned in the walls of a Refill Sherry Butt.
"Collaborating with the team at Gleneagles, we've crafted a truly exceptional whisky that not only commemorates their celebration but also encapsulates the timeless essence and railway heritage of Glenfiddich."
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