End Date : May 17 2015 07:00 PM
We may have sold this bottle before. Click the graph below to view our sales history.
1 bottle Springbank Campbeltown 1919 - 1970 50 Year Old. One of only 24 bottles produced. In wooden presentation frame which holds the bottle in place with screw secured wood panels. Stopper cork with original wrapper seal. Slight splitting to seal due to natural age but still well intact. 75cl. 46%. Although contents and capacity not stated. Level in neck. Some natural ageing to label but otherwise excellent overall condition. Bottle comes with a letter signed by Springbank Distillery manager J C A McDougall confirming the original purchase of the bottle by the vendor in the Cadenhead's shop in Edinburgh and its authenticity. The letter is addressed to the vendor and although their name has been obscured for privacy reasons it will be visible to the eventual buyer. The bottle was purchased by the vendor in the late 1980s and the letter is dated 9th January 1991. See images. The Springbank 1919 was a limited release of just 24 bottles produced in 1970 by the Springbank Distillery. The bottling has since become one of the most famous and important Scottish whisky releases of the 20th century. Many years ahead of its time in terms of the age, presentation and rarity of the whisky - this was the first super-premium release by any distillery. Over the years the whisky has acquired a cult status and has proved remarkably influential in the evolution of attitudes of companies towards their older stocks of whisky and how they are presented, priced and sold. The Springbank 1919 once held the Guinness world record for the most expensive whisky in the world so this represents an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire this legendary bottle outside the prohibitive confines of retail for a fair market price. The bottle is sold here at Whisky Online Auctions without reserve - like all bottles in our sales - every bid is a potential winning bid.
Whisky-Online Auctions is a public auction for collectible spirits. Lots are offered for sale in their existing condition and bidders are expected to satisfy themselves as to the condition, authenticity, description and suitability of any Lot before placing a bid.
Although a condition report is normally included within the Lot description, prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect Lots in person prior to bidding. If this is not possible and further information is required, bidders should use the "Ask A Question" facility to request clarification or a more detailed condition report before bidding.
All Lots are sold strictly "as seen" and "as described". Any condition report, commentary, dating estimate, provenance information or opinion provided by Whisky-Online Auctions is offered in good faith and represents our assessment at the time of cataloguing. Such information should not be considered a guarantee or warranty.
Whisky-Online Auctions reserves the right to amend, correct, supplement or clarify any catalogue description, image or other Lot information, and to withdraw, combine or divide Lots, at any time prior to the conclusion of the auction. Bidders are responsible for reviewing the final Lot description and any updates issued before bidding.
Due to the age and nature of collectible spirits, natural deterioration may occur over time, including evaporation, ullage, leakage, cork deterioration, capsule degradation, label wear and oxidation. The condition of the liquid, closure, seal and packaging is entirely at the buyer's discretion and risk. Whisky-Online Auctions makes no warranty as to the drinkability, taste, quality or suitability for consumption of any Lot.
All bottles are inspected prior to sale and, unless otherwise stated, are sealed. However, Whisky-Online Auctions cannot guarantee the integrity of any cork, seal, stopper or closure.
Images form part of the description and depict the actual Lot being offered. Where visible, fill levels will be shown in the images and/or description. If the filling level is impossible to determine, such as with ceramics decanters, we will provide an overall weight of the decanter in KG. Information relating to bottle age, bottling period, vintage, provenance, rarity and historical background is provided to the best of our knowledge based on available research and industry experience. Any date or bottling period assigned to a Lot represents our opinion at the time of cataloguing and should not be considered a guarantee or warranty.
Any questions relating to condition, authenticity, provenance, fill level, dating or packaging must be raised before bidding. Questions or concerns raised after a bid has been placed, after the auction has ended, or after a Lot has been won will not constitute grounds for cancelling a bid, refusing payment or disputing the sale.
By placing a bid, bidders confirm that they have reviewed the description and images, sought any additional information they require, and are satisfied with the Lot. All sales are final except where required otherwise by law or under the Whisky-Online Auctions Terms and Conditions.
No Product Found
By placing a bid, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by Whisky-Online Auctions' Terms and Conditions of Sale.
You acknowledge that your bid is binding and irrevocable.
If you are the successful bidder, a legally binding contract for the purchase of the Lot will be formed in accordance with the Terms and Conditions. You agree to pay the hammer price together with the Buyer's Premium, any applicable VAT and all other charges payable under those Terms, including delivery charges where applicable.
By bidding, you confirm that you are authorised to place the bid, are acting on your own behalf or have full authority to act on behalf of another person or entity, and have the financial means to complete the purchase if your bid is successful.
No Product Found
By placing a bid, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by Whisky-Online Auctions' Terms and Conditions of Sale.
You acknowledge that your bid is binding and irrevocable.
If you are the successful bidder, a legally binding contract for the purchase of the Lot will be formed in accordance with the Terms and Conditions. You agree to pay the hammer price together with the Buyer's Premium, any applicable VAT and all other charges payable under those Terms, including delivery charges where applicable.
By bidding, you confirm that you are authorised to place the bid, are acting on your own behalf or have full authority to act on behalf of another person or entity, and have the financial means to complete the purchase if your bid is successful.