Gordon & MacPhail is donating £80,000 to Trees for Life, a charity with a mission to restore the Caledonian Forest, following the sale of Decanter #1 of the world’s oldest single malt Scotch whisky at auction.
The Gordon & MacPhail Generations 80-Years-Old from Glenlivet Distillery launched in September 2021, with the business making the decision to partner with Sotheby’s to raise funds for Trees for Life. In October, a landmark lot went under the hammer at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong, raising £80,000 allowing Gordon & MacPahil to donate all of the proceeds to Trees for Life to help fund their tree nursey at Dundreggan near Glenmoriston in Inverness-shire. The lot included decanter #1, a tasting experience, the framed cask end, and a one-of-one lithograph featuring the original concept drawings devised by creative partner, Sir David Adjaye
Trees for Life, a conservation charity based in Findhorn, has planted nearly two million trees since its inception in 1993 and it’s aim is to revitalise the wild forest in the Scottish Highlands, providing space for wildlife and communities to thrive.
Ewen Mackintosh, Managing Director, Gordon & MacPhail, said, “We chose to partner with Trees for Life because we believe our organisations are closely aligned. We’re both focused on creating future legacies. Much like a golden anniversary is symbolised with gold, an 80th is traditionally commemorated by oak, so the theme and partnership was a natural fit. Our whiskies are often decades, if not generations, in the making and Trees for Life are also planning for the long term so we are very proud to support their mission.”
Steve Micklewright, CEO, Trees for Life, commented, “The partnership and generous contribution will have a significant, positive impact on our nursery at Dundreggan. Funding will help us to grow more than 80,000 rare, native trees from seed each year, restoring and enhancing Scotland’s natural environment for all.”