Scotch whisky brand, Ballantine’s has revealed new additions to its True Music Icons collection, this year paying tribute to two of the most influential musicians of all time – Elton John and John Lennon.
The iconic artists have inspired the collectable design for Ballantine’s Finest bottles, which will be available across the globe.
The second release in the True Music Icons series follows the success of the inaugural volume last year, which paid homage to rock and roll legends AC/DC and Queen.
The True Music Icons John Lennon Edition bottle design incorporates his official logo, famous self-portrait sketch and iconography, reflecting his multifaceted artistic legacy, whereas the Elton John Edition is inspired by his legendary live performance at Dodger Stadium in 1975, with the design featuring a holographic version of his ‘E’ star logo mirroring the artwork on his Diamonds Greatest Hits collection.
“Ballantine’s has a rich heritage in music and what better way to celebrate a decade of our True Music platform than paying tribute to two of the century’s most revered music icons on our iconic Finest bottle,” commented Paul-Andre Vacheron, Chivas Brothers’ global marketing director for Ballantine’s. “Both Elton John and John Lennon are artists who are all about doing things their own way. They have not only contributed to music culture, but defined it, by staying true to who they are – a mindset that reflects the spirit of what Ballantine’s stands for, inspired by our pioneering founder George Ballantine. We look forward to seeing these collectible designs rock out on shelves around the world.”
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