This bizarre 12-year-old blend was poured over a porn star’s body

Whisky comes in all shapes and sizes, from single malt and rye to blended whisky. For that last one, several whiskies are typically brought together in a single bottle to create a harmonious flavor. But every now and then, something pops up that tosses tradition out the window. One such example is body blended whisky, made using a particularly eye-catching process. In this Did You Know? we dive in.

In 2015, a certain Tom launched the luxury whisky brand “Whisky By X.” This brand released what they called a body blended whisky: a 12-year-old Scotch blend that was first filtered through gold and diamonds. After that, the whisky underwent a body blending process.

To do so, Whisky By X initially selected Dutch model and entrepreneur Joy van Velsen, and through connections they also secured world-famous adult film actress Tori Black to undergo the body blending process. As a result, there are two editions: Joy and Tori.

The blend, specially chosen in Scotland, consists of 40 percent single malt and 60 percent single grain and is of high quality. Tori Black was chosen by the brand for her natural, approachable look—she comes across as the girl next door. That sense of accessibility is exactly what this nectar of the gods is meant to project in the whisky market.

But what exactly does body blending mean?

Body blending is actually quite simple. The whisky used for this release is mostly about fantasy. It’s more about the idea of whisky being poured over Tori Black’s body, mingling with her skin, scent, and presence.

For promotional material, her body was reportedly doused with whisky again, though after a while the alcohol starts to sting quite a bit.

For those who look deeper into this blend, you’ll read that it was also filtered through diamonds and gold, adding a luxurious twist. The elegant packaging and the bottle’s distinctive shape complete the picture. Naturally, each bottle comes with a certificate from the Playmate whose body was bathed in whisky, or does it? Back then, these bottles retailed for 130 euros; today they can be considered collectibles, sometimes fetching triple that on secondary markets such as auctions.