RARE WHISKY FROM DISTILLERY WHICH CLOSED IN 1937 FOR SALE AT BONHAMS EDINBURGH

Rare and unusual bottles from two distilleries which have long since ceased production are the star items in Bonhams next whisky sale in Edinburgh on 17 November.

A Glamis-10 year old-20th century distilled and bottled by The Glenfyne Distillery Co. Ltd., Ardrishaig is estimated at between £8,000 – 10,000. 
Glenfyne closed in 1937 after more than 100 years of production.   The bottle for sale was imported into the USA by Greig, Lawrence & Hoyt Limited, New York.  In addition to the Glenfyne Distillery Company crest embossed on top, it also bears an American tax strip and carries the words Federal Law Forbids Sale or Re-use of This Bottle on the shoulder.  The Glamis is an unblended Pot Still Malt (more commonly referred to as a single malt).

An early 20th century bottle of MacKie’s Ancient Scotch from the Malt Mill Distillery, Isle of Islay and blended and bottled by White Horse Distillers Ltd  is estimated at between £3,500-4,000.  Malt Mill was founded in 1908 by Sir Peter Mackie.  It was always a small scale operation and in 1962 was merged with Lagavulin. 

For further sale information please go to www.bonhams.com/whisky

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