RARE PORT ELLEN ANNUAL RELEASES LEAD BONHAMS WHISKY SALE IN EDINBURGH – Scotch Whisky News
RARE PORT ELLEN ANNUAL RELEASES LEAD BONHAMS WHISKY SALE IN EDINBURGH
Port Ellen annual releases 2001-2016. Estimate: £23,000-25,000
A rare and highly desirable complete set of Port Ellen annual releases from 2001-2016 inclusive, leads Bonhams Whisky Sale in Edinburgh on Wednesday 4 October. The 16 bottles, all in their original cartons, are estimated at £23,000-25,000.
The whiskies were distilled either in 1978 or 1979 and released in limited numbers every year from 2001.
Bonhams Whisky specialist Martin Green said, “The Port Ellen distillery on Islay ceased production in 1983, and bottles from the programme of annual releases rarely come to auction. Being able to offer all 16 releases is very unusual, and I anticipate a great deal of interest from collectors.”
The sale also features a crystal bottle of Port Ellen-36 year old-1981 bottled in 2017. Drawn from a single cask as part of Diageo’s Casks of Distinction programme it is estimated at £4,500-5,000.
Other highlights of the sale include:
- Glenfarclas-60 year old: one of only 360 bottles produced this unique 60 year old comes in a crystal decanter and is estimated at £10,000-15,000.
- The Macallan-1961: in its own wooden presentation case this is one of 379 bottles and is estimated at £8,000-10,000.
- Glenfiddich-47 year old-1964: bottled in July 2011 under bond in Scotland for J & J Hunter Ltd., Balmoral Road, Belfast. In a presentation case, this is bottle 005 of 24 and is estimated at £4,000-6,000
| Sale: The Whisky Sale |
| Location: 22 Queen Street Edinburgh |
| Date: Wednesday 4 October 11.00 pm |
| Specialist: Martin Green |
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Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world’s largest and most renowned auctioneers of fine art and antiques, motor cars and jewellery. The main salerooms are in London, New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong, with sales also held in Knightsbridge, Edinburgh, Paris, San Francisco and Sydney. With a worldwide network of offices and regional representatives in 22 countries, Bonhams offers sales advice and valuation services in 60 specialist areas. For a full listing of forthcoming sales, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit bonhams.com
