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    Bethan Gray’s Design for The Glenlivet Winchester Collection Vintage 1967

    Limited to 150 bottles, this collaboration pairs longstanding tradition and exquisite craftsmanship

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    There is an observable parallel between design craftsmanship and whisky-making. Both require years of dedication to master traditional skills. These, in turn, are put to use transforming humble materials into something of great value. This is encapsulated in Welsh designer Bethan Gray‘s exquisitely crafted bottle and display-case for The Glenlivet’s latest limited release: the 50-year-old Winchester Collection Vintage 1967. The launch of the unique and …

    Inside Chivas Regal’s Refurbished Strathisla Distillery

    Designer Florian Dussopt brings interactivity to the oldest working distillery in Scotland

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    Behind the ancient stone walls of Strathisla distillery in the Scottish town of Keith, something extraordinary occurs. As a guide describes to a group of guests the unique flavor combinations found in three of Chivas Regal’s most popular whiskies, a cluster of amber glass bubbles suspended from the ceiling glows in a pre-programmed sequence. The innovative installation by London-based designer Florian Dussopt was commissioned as …

    Designer Kestin Hare + BenRiach Whisky’s Capsule Collection

    An unexpected collaboration between two Scottish brands, forged by a devotion to craftsmanship

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    A century-old Scotch whisky distillery and a contemporary menswear label may not seem to have much in common, but a shared passion for craftsmanship and innovation has brought Speyside whisky brand BenRiach and Edinburgh-based designer Kestin Hare together for a unique collaboration. Hare’s spring/summer 2019 collection includes a series of garments inspired by tones and textures found at BenRiach’s distillery, which will appeal to whisky …