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The Glenlivet Uses NFTs and AI to Sell 50-Year-Old Whiskey Collection
Scotland-based distillery The Glenlivet has announced plans to auction off a collection of 50-year-old whiskey using NFTs and AI in its marketing strategy. The bottles have been maturing at its Speyside distillery since 1974.
The AI and NFT Strategy
The Glenlivet used AI to create unique labels for each bottle in the collection. A blockchain-based marketplace will be utilized to ensure traceability and transparency in the sale of the spirits.
Price and Sale Details
Each bottle will be priced at approximately $43,000, with sales set to take place on February 21. The transactions will be conducted on The Whisky Exchange Cabinet using NFTs and blockchain technology to generate digital certificates establishing authenticity and ownership of each whiskey bottle sold.
The Future of Luxury Investments
Kevin Balmforth, The Glenlivet’s cask expert, believes that this collection represents a glimpse into the future of luxury items. He mentioned that this ultra-rare collection commemorates 200 years of the distillery and offers whisky enthusiasts worldwide a foray into the evolution of luxury investments.
Blockchain in the Alcohol Industry
This isn’t the first instance of blockchain technology collaborating with the alcohol industry. In the past, beer brewery BrewDog allowed investors to purchase shares using crypto, while in 2022, MetaBrewSociety in Munich offered voting rights on business decisions for a physical brewery through the use of NFTs and a DAO.
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