1964 BOWMORE TRIO LEADS BONHAMS FINEST WHISKY AND SPIRITS SALE IN PARIS

From left to right: Black Bowmore-42-year-old-1964 Estimate: €14,000-18,000; White Bowmore-43-year-old-1964 Estimate: €13,000-16,000; Gold Bowmore-44 year old-1964 Estimate: €12,000-15,000

Paris –Three exceptional bottles of Bowmore lead Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr’s Finest Whisky and Spirits online sale in Paris running until 13 February 2024.

The trio comprises a bottle of Black Bowmore-42-year-old-1964 estimated at €14,000-18,000, a bottle of White Bowmore-1964 estimated at €13,000-16,000 and a bottle of Gold Bowmore-1964 estimated at €12,000-15,000. All bottles come in original presentation cases. This is a rare occasion to acquire these important whiskies.

The sale, which consists of 63 lots, also offers:

• A bottle of Springbank-50-year-old. This legendary Springbank was distilled in 1919 and bottled in the early 1970s. It remains one of the oldest and rarest whiskies ever released by the distillery. Estimate: €10,000-15,000.

• A bottle of Macallan-Glenlivet-35-year-old-1938. This Macallan is a testament to the craft and legacy of independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail. G&M bought whisky from the distillery in the 1930s and 1940s, helping Macallan to survive those difficult times and later released some elusive but amazing whiskies. In its original carton, it is estimated at €2,400-3,000.

Clément Gaillard, Bonhams Whisky Specialist, said: “It’s a connoisseur’s dream to be offering some very special and sought-after bottles in this sale. At the forefront of the offering, the Black Bowmore is a milestone in whisky history and its White and Gold siblings offer a fascinating overview of the distillery’s golden era.”

Bonhams Edinburgh will also be offering an online Whisky sale from 26 February- 6 March 2024. 

A bottle of Springback-18-year-old-1973, signed by J.C.A McDougall, the renowned distillery and production manager. Estimate: £1,200-2,200.

Highlights of the sale include:

• The Craft Irish Whisky Company, The Devil’s keep. Estimate: £6,000-9,000

• A bottle of The Macallan Anniversary Malt-25-year-old-1972. Bottled in 1998 and in its original wooden presentation case. Estimate: £3,000-3,500.

• A bottle of Springbank-18-year-old-1973, bottled in September 1991, signed by J.C.A McDougall, the renowned distillery and production manager, known as one of the only individuals to have produced whiskies in each of Scotland’s distilling regions. Estimate: £1,200-2,200.

 Sale: Fine Whisky and Spirits Location : Paris onlineDate: 31 January – 13 February 2024

Sale: Whisky Location: Edinburgh onlineDate: 26 February- 6 March 2024

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