Further to a previous posting, Glenfiddich has announced the release date for their extremely rare 50 year old single malt.
A simultaneous event in New York, Miami and Los Angles on Dec. 7, 2009.
Only one bottle will be auctioned for consumer purchase and three bottles will be available for on-premise consumption at selected luxury hotels in Miami, New York and Los Angeles.
Proceeds will benefit Friends of Scotland.
Friends of Scotland is a non profit corporation dedicated to advancing contemporary Scottish interests and meeting contemporary Scottish needs in the United States
This is done via a variety of philanthropic pursuits, many of which are concerned with veterans' affairs, such as scholarships in the medical field to help returning veterans from Afghanistan and Iraq that have medical training but want to take it to the next level to try and help others.
Auction bids are open to anyone in the USA and will be managed by Christies at the launch events or over the phone for remote bidders. For bidding pre-arrangements or to solicit a space at the launch event contact 646 356 8350 (NOTE: Line will be open as of 11/17).
Event participation is limited to between 10 and 30 bidders per city and will be granted on the merits of the biding potential. The New York event will be honored with David Stewards participation.
More details can be found on the Glenfiddich 50 website.
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