A whiskey fit for a king. In celebration of his father’s 60th birthday, His Majesty, the 5th King of Bhutan, wanted to create something equally unique and exquisite. This gift needed to symbolize the 34 years his father rules as the 4th king, bringing wealth and happiness to the country. VBAT created an incredibly special gold plated bottle of whiskey that would be presented by the 5th king to his father on his birthday.
“300 years ago a prophecy foretold the arrival of His Majesty the 4th King of Bhutan. In keeping with the tradition of each King preceding him, he was also coronated with the The Raven Crown. This unique Bhutanese Royal symbol was taken as the central inspiration to create a very special bottle. Around its belly, four deities guarantee its protection and in the neck the Raven proudly flies. The bottle, in honour of the 4th King’s 60th birthday, contains precisely 60 centiliters,1 centiliter for each Royal year.”
“To design this bottle is to visualise the essence of the Bhutan and the reign of it’s 4th King. Each element in the bottle was carefully considered to convey exact meaning and respect towards the 4th King, the Royal Family, the country and it’s inhabitants. This is not just a celebratory bottle. It is a gift from the heart of the country itself. Its premiumness and the highest of quality standards were paramount and, as such, virtually everything is handmade, piece by piece. A true craftsman treasure.”
