Legendary whisky icon Richard Paterson collaborates with world-renowned chef Massimo Bottura of Modena, to create the rare, expertly crafted single malt whisky The Dalmore L’Anima Aged 49 Years. The catch, there’s only one in the world.

Now being sold at an exclusive online auction hosted by international auction house Sotheby’s, experts predict that The Dalmore L’Anima can fetch about $85,000 (about Php 4.4 million using current exchange rate).

The Dalmore L’Anima is a unique single malt, created from three unique assemblages brought together by Master Distiller, Richard Paterson using some of the distillery’s most exquisite casks.

 

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On the nose, the single malt has exotic aromas of sun-kissed raisins, bitter chocolate, and old English marmalade; to taste, hints of freshly-brewed Java coffee, Demerara sugar, pecan pie, and crème brûlée, while Sanguinello blood oranges linger on the after taste alongside rich treacle and succulent figs.

This natural color, natural strength whisky (41.5% ABV) is elegantly held in a crystal decanter featuring a sterling silver collar, stopper, and stag, with a hand-engraved finish. Finally, the whisky is encased in a bespoke handcrafted cabinet made from Italian olive wood, American black walnut and solid ebony by expert craftsman John Galvin.

About 18 bidders are participating in the auction, which will run until May 9, 2019. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Bottura’s non-profit organization, Food For Soul, which empowers communities worldwide to fight food waste through social inclusion.