One for the Next A Legacy Whisky from The House of Hazelwood.
House of Hazelwood is unveiling a new grain whisky series intended to culminate in the World’s first 100-Year-Old Single Grain Whisky. It is hoped to be amongst the oldest grain whisky of its kind, matured in casks dating back to the first full year of production at Girvan distillery under the watchful eye of industry pioneer, Charles Gordon.
The new collectable five-bottle series will be launched by introducing an exceptional 60-Year-Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky to mark Girvan Distillery’s 60th Anniversary. The ambition is to release further releases every decade until 2065 to create a set of five whiskies aged 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100.
Aptly named One For The Next, this rare grain whisky collection celebrates the Gordon family’s long tradition of laying down stocks for future generations to enjoy. It is designed to be shared as a family heirloom and enjoyed through the generations.
Several casks filled at the Girvan grain distillery in 1964 – each tracing their roots back to Charles Gordon - will be combined for this remarkable project. A limited supply of 25 bottles of the 60-Year-Old whisky will be filled from this vatting. The remainder of the 60-Year-Old blend will be poured into custom-made European oak hogsheads commissioned by Charles Gordon’s niece, Kirsten Grant Meikle, and explicitly designed to support long-term maturation into the distant future.
The Gordons built much of their success on the creation of Girvan Distillery, so it should come as no surprise that Charles Gordon and others saw fit to lay down favoured casks of exceptional grain whisky for their private collection. These casks, destined to rest for decades and intended for personal consumption, would eventually form part of the House of Hazelwood collection as it is today.
Commenting on One For The Next, Kirsten Grant Meikle, said:
“To be part of our family is to have whisky in your DNA, and it’s an honour to be carrying on the family tradition of laying down whiskies for the next generation, of innovating and of course, to be working with grain whisky first laid down by my uncle himself makes this extra special. Our family has been doing this forever – laying whisky down, protecting it, nurturing it in the full knowledge that it’s not something that we will personally enjoy – it’s for those that come next. This is our family story, and it always has been. And for whoever gets to open and enjoy these bottles in the future, it truly is an incredible opportunity to witness and taste the evolution of a grain whisky through the decades,”
Twenty-five bottles of the 60-Year-Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky will be released, forming the first part of the series of five collectable whiskies. Those who have bought the 60-Year-Old whisky will be granted first refusal of the opportunity to purchase future bottles released in the series. For those buying the collection, it will come displayed in a custom-built display cabinet, crafted from wood harvested directly from the garden of Hazelwood House, the Gordon family’s Speyside home.
Jonathan Gibson, House of Hazelwood Director, commenting on One For The Next, said:
“In recent years, there has been a trend towards speculation in the Scotch market, with some investors looking to buy hard-to-find bottles and sell them quickly for financial gain. We’re fortunate that those who buy House of Hazelwood releases typically buy for different reasons – understanding greatly aged Scotch whisky for everything it represents; liquid character, the story behind the flavour and the time and care that has gone into its creation. This is something for them – an opportunity to become a part of this whisky’s story and to build on the pioneering work of Charles Gordon himself. The ambition to take this whisky through to 100 is also a fascinating technical challenge, and for those who join us on the journey, it will certainly be a rewarding one.”
Purchasers of One For The Next will be invited to a private microsite that will keep them informed about the Collection, including annual updates on how the whisky is maturing. They will be given a certificate of ownership, invitations to private owner events, samples, and details on how ownership can be transferred to future generations.
One For The Next is available exclusively to order from House of Hazelwood and WG&S Distillers Libraries, priced at RRSP £10,000.
Tasting Notes
House of Hazelwood’s 60-year-old Single Grain from the first full year of production at Girvan showcases the delicate complexity that only a considerably aged grain whisky can bring.
The nose begins with barley sugar sweetness and progresses to currants, candied fruit, and toasted almonds, which recall traditional celebration cakes.
On your palate, there is a light vibrancy, a pleasing citrus tang, and the satisfying ‘bite’ of green Granny Smith apples.
Perfectly poised, sweet yet delicate – a joy to drink and a treasure to preserve.
The 60-Year-Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky, 25 bottles worldwide, RRSP £10,000