End Date : Feb 19 2025 08:00 PM
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Mackinlay's 12 Year Old. A Liqueur Scotch Whisky. Case rotation 14/9/1939. Full Case Of 12. No size stated although equal to 75cl. No strength stated on bottle although excise certificate confirms 30.0 Under Proof (equivalent to 40%. 70 Proof). In original wooden shipping crate with straw.
These beautiful bottles of Mackinlay’s ‘ML’ Liqueur 12-year-old Scotch Whisky are notable for their excellent condition and impeccable provenance. These bottles were inherited by the son of the original owner, and we have not only the original wooden crates with address labels, but also the Excise Certificate from historic London wine & spirits merchants Saccone & Speed dated 14th September 1939, the year the bottles were sold. For context, this was less than two weeks after Britain had entered WWII, and was the day the first German U-boat was sunk off the Hebrides after attacking HMS Ark Royal. Over in America, meanwhile, the VS-300, the first practical helicopter, was taking its first ever flight.
This is a fantastic opportunity to bid on what we believe to be the first Mackinlay's ML bottles from this era to be auctioned in modern times.
This Lot incudes 12 bottles and the original wooden crate.
Due to the age and fragile nature of these bottles, we strongly recommend personal collection. If you require delivery: Please be aware that we cannot offer insurance coverage for this Lot during shipping. All risk associated with delivery, including potential damage during transit, is the sole responsibility of the buyer.
BID | DATE | TIME | |
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£4,000.00 | 18th February 2025 | 20:39 | |
