Online bidding is currently open on The Distillers One of One sale, ahead of a live auction at Barnbougle Castle outside Edinburgh, Scotland on Friday, Dec. 3rd. More than 40 lots of rare Scotch whiskies and experiences are being offered, with proceeds from the auction to support disadvantaged young people in Scotland.
In all, the auction comprises 42 lots of ultra-rare and unique Scotch whiskies and experiences, ranging in estimates from £1,000 up to £500,000 – all to be offered without reserve.
The highest value lot in the sale is a Talisker Cask of Distinction 1978, donated by Diageo and selected on account of its outstanding quality (est. £350,000-500,000). The 43-Year-Old cask of still-maturing Talisker single malt Scotch whisky is paired with a cask-end that has been turned into an original work of art by acclaimed Scottish artist and Turner Prize nominee Callum InnOnce the successful bidder chooses to bottle the cask, they will become the sole owner of one of the world’s rarest whiskies, with dedicated packaging featuring Innes’ art.
Also new to the auction block is a hand-blown black glass vessel housing 1.4L of the first ever 51 Year Old released by Bowmore, along with a 100ml tasting sample, taking its inspiration from the terroir of its island home on Islay.
This rare and entirely unique single malt, matured in a barrel from 1970, is an encapsulation of time, with more than half a century of craftsmanship and character embedded in its genesis and story (est. £100,000-180,000).
A recent addition to the auction line-up is The Glencairn Ruby Tribute Blended Scotch Whisky, a ruby encrusted decanter containing a one-of-one whisky blended by Richard Paterson – The Dalmore’s Master Blender – using contributions from some of the world’s most revered master blenders. All component whiskies of this blend were matured in excess of 18 years and the final blend captures a unique moment of whisky history (est. £5,000-10,000).
A one-of-one bottling of Littlemill Testament – incorporating stone from the original distillery and set in a unique case with hand blown 18th-century glassware – is the distillery’s oldest release to date, with the liquid taken from a single distillation date of Oct. 4th, 1976. From this liquid, 250 numbered bottles were released, however a further four bottles were retained to create unique one-off editions that integrate either slate, glass, wood or stone from the original distillery into the release (est. £10,000-16,000).
Proceeds from The Distillers One of One auction will benefit the Youth Action Fund, created by The Distillers’ Charity to transform the life chances of 16 to 25-year-old people in Scotland, empowering them to create positive change in their lives and communities.
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To achieve this, the trustees of Distillers’ Charity commissioned the social enterprise Inspiring Scotland to undertake a detailed scoping report. They have curated, on behalf of the Distillers’ Charity, a small portfolio of charities for the Youth Action Fund, including:
Aberdeen Foyer, a charitable organization supporting people towards independent living, learning and work.
The Alcohol Education Trust (AET), which works across the UK to keep young people safe around alcohol.
ENABLE Scotland, which delivers a range of support services across Scotland, including the ENABLE Works service which provides employment and skills support, assisting people with disabilities or other challenges into employment.
Street League, which uses the power of sport to support young people living in some of the UK’s most disadvantaged communities into work.
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