Lot #29 KANDOBLANC Dragon In Clouds 60 Year Old

Overview

“Dragon in Clouds” is a singular creation — hand-blown Murano glass encasing a 60-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, uniting heritage art forms with cultural and philosophical depth.

Details

“Dragon in Clouds” is a one-of-a-kind creation - a 1.5L hand-blown Murano glass vessel encasing an exceptionally rare 60-year-old Speyside single malt, shaped by Japanese aesthetics and heritage art forms.

At the heart of this creation rests a 60 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch bottled at 40.0% abv. This exceptionally rare whisky was chosen for its elegance, restraint, and quiet complexity. Layers of dried and tropical fruits unfold with lapsang-like smoke, marmalade, cocoa nibs, and a subtle waxy texture. The Sherry influence reveals notes of dates, chocolate, and a lingering peppery finish, enriched by floral touches and a graceful patina.

The vessel itself is a remarkable work of art, realised by the legendary VENINI fornace in Murano, Italy. Two intricately fused glass forms, uniting the Battuto and Inciso techniques in an unprecedented combination, embody a milestone in VENINI’s storied history.

Urushi lacquer, entrusted to Japanese masters, embraces the vessel’s contours with a living surface of depth and reflection. Its artistry is further elevated with Togidashi Maki-e, one of Japan’s most intricate and demanding lacquer techniques using powdered gold, depicting a dragon motif inspired by Chen Rong, whose 13th-century works shaped the evolution of Japanese iconography.

The creation is presented in a bespoke Japanese paulownia wood box, itself coated in Urushi lacquer and adorned with Hira Maki-e in powdered gold. This protective case extends the object’s artistry, uniting vessel, and enclosure in a seamless expression of cultural reverence.

A bespoke ceremonial disc in hallmarked precious metal, forged by Hamilton & Inches, jewellers to the British Crown, completes the composition. The result is an heirloom of cultural and artistic significance.