13 August 2025

    • Bowmore 18 Years Old

    Sherriff's (1960s)

    Highest Bid
    £5,000
    RESERVE NOT MET
    Bowmore 18 Years Old
    Sherriff's (1960s)
    Lot #1390731
    FINISH DATE
    16 June 2025

    Bowmore distillery has a long history, and this bottle is one of the rarest we've seen at auction. The distillery was bought from the Mutter family in 1925 by J.B. Sherriff & Co. and remained under their ownership until being purchased by Inverness-based William Grigor & Son, Ltd. in 1950. This whisky is from spirit distilled during this period and is bottled at 75° proof in the 1960's. This fantastic rare old whisky scored 93 points by Serge Valentin of Whiskyfun.com

    Please refer to images for fill level, general condition and lot contents.

    Bowmore

    If we go by official dates, Bowmore is Islay’s oldest distillery in operation today, kicking off in 1779. Set in a spectacular location, along the coastline from the village of the same name. Bowmore had a mighty reputation founded on some classic whiskies from the 1960s. These have been released in a series of special editions and thankfully the current distillate is excellent. Somehow, Bowmore mixes the peat of Islay with a coastal vibe that is underpinned by a wonderful fruitiness. Shrouded in history, it also arguably has Scotland’s most famous and atmospheric warehouse in the Vault No.1. Stepping into this and walking through the maturing casks, while the ocean crashes against the outer wall, is well worth the price of admission.

    Lot Features
    • BOTTLER
      Official Bottling
    • DISTILLERY
      Bowmore
    • TYPE
      Full Size
    • SIZE
      26⅔ fl.Ozs
    • STRENGTH
      75 Proof
    Region
    Scotland, Islay
    Scotland, Islay

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