World whisky collection unveiled

Scotch Whisky Experience employee Grace Fan cleans a bottle from the world's largest collection of whisky in its new home in Edinburgh

A unique collection of whiskies, built up over 35 years by a Brazilian enthusiast, is to go on display in a specially-designed vault in Edinburgh.

Claive Vidiz scoured the world for whiskies to create his 3,384 bottle collection, which has been bought for an undisclosed sum by Diageo.

The whisky manufacturer is loaning the collection to the Scotch Whisky Experience on the Royal Mile.

It is due to go on display in the spring.

The collection arrived in Edinburgh from Brazil last October.

Mr Vidiz, said: "To split up a collection which I have devoted more than 35 years of my life to would have broken my heart so I am truly thrilled Diageo has purchased it in its entirety.

"It is now in the hands of a company which is at the heart of the Scotch industry and I am certain they will cherish and develop the collection."