Glenfarclas Pagoda, Reserve & Ruby Sapphire, 62 & 63 years old
Main reasons to invest
Return Potential📈: An investment of 500 EUR is projected to be worth approximately 1,176 EUR in 8 years.
Cost-to-Return Ratio⚖️: With just 2.4% annual total costs (including exit fees), your net profit could be an impressive 11.3% per year.
Extremely limited🥃: The Ruby and Sapphire Reserve present the final expressions in the Glenfarclas Pagoda Series and feature decanters made from world-renowned Glencairn crystal adorned 34 rubies or 36 sapphires to construct the numbers 62 or 63. Only 180 bottles (700ml) were created of the Ruby and Sapphire Pagoda whiskies.
Description
Why Invest in the Glenfarclas Pagoda Series?
Proven Collectibility
When assessing the collectibility of a whisky series, several key factors come into play: a well-known distillery name, limited supply, unique bottle and label designs, and a historical track record of value appreciation for a complete set. The Glenfarclas Pagoda Series Collection meets all these criteria and more. We released the first three bottlings (Bronze, Silver and Gold) of this series on June 14, 2024. The Ruby and Sapphire bottling completes the vertical Pagoda Series collection.
In 2020, Glenfarclas released the last additions to its esteemed Pagoda Series, introducing the Ruby Reserve and Sapphire Reserve. These expressions, themed around precious stones, marked the culmination of the collection.
Prestigious Distillery with Rich History
Glenfarclas is one of Scotland's most renowned distilleries and remains one of the few still independently owned. The distillery's illustrious history is reflected in the bottle design, inspired by the iconic “pagoda-like” kiln ventilation tower developed by Charles Doig. This architectural feature became integral to distillery design across Scotland in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Superior Whisky Quality
Beyond limited supply and unique packaging, the true highlight of this collection is the whisky itself. The “youngest” whisky in this set is 62 years old, with the oldest being 63 years old. The casks for these bottlings were meticulously selected by whisky expert and “Keeper of the Quaich” Stephen Notman and George Grant, a 6th generation member of the Glenfarclas Distillery family. Described by the distillery as “quintessential and [the] very finest super-premium aged casks,” the quality of the whisky surpasses any previous Glenfarclas bottling, setting a new benchmark for the distillery's output since the 19th century.
Craftsmanship and Presentation
Carefully selected casks from Glenfarclas’ oldest stocks, including vintages from 1954 (Ruby) and 1953 (Sapphire), were bottled in 2017. The intricate finishing for the decanters necessitated a delayed release, with the Ruby Reserve unveiled early 2020 and the Sapphire Reserve later the same year. Encased in Glencairn Crystal decanters adorned with Chinese Guardian Lions design, filled with dark red or blue coloring, and featuring pagoda-shaped stoppers, these reserve bottlings epitomized luxury.
Editions and Rarity
Limited and collector's editions of each reserve bottling were crafted, available in both 70cl and 1.5-liter magnum sizes. The Ruby and Sapphire Reserve limited edition bottlings boasted individually engraved numbered solid silver bottle neck collars, while the collector’s editions featured gold plated collars. The age statement on each decanter, embedded with rubies or sapphires, emphasized the whisky's age.
The Ruby Reserve
The Pagoda Ruby Reserve 1954 (62-Year-Old) claimed the title of Glenfarclas’ oldest bottling upon release, surpassing the limited-edition Glenfarclas 1959 60-Year-Old. Initially offered exclusively through select online whisky retailers in the UK, it was available in limited edition silver finish and collector’s edition gold finish, with prices ranging from £22,716 to £53,546.
The Sapphire Reserve
The Sapphire Reserve 1953 (63-Year-Old) concluded Glenfarclas’ prestigious Pagoda Series, emerging as the oldest Glenfarclas whisky ever released. Launched globally through specialized online whisky retailers, it was offered in limited-edition silver finish and collector’s edition gold finish, with prices ranging from £28,500 to £67,000 in the UK whisky market.
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