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Sun Rum Bottled 1940s - Hedges & Butler 75cl / 40%
Sun Rum Bottled 1940s - Hedges & Butler 75cl / 40% Sun Rum Bottled 1940s - Hedges & Butler 75cl / 40%
Ended 21 October 2025

Lot 211264

Sun Rum Bottled 1940s - Hedges & Butler 75cl / 40%

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Current Bid £75

Starting Bid £5

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Current Bid £75
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Starting Bid £5
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Currency Estimate

EUR €89.99

Lot Information

Caribbean Rum Co

Rum

Jamaica

40%

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Description

A bottle of Sun Rum, a Jamaican rum produced by Caribbean Rum Co. Limited., Nassau, Bahamas. This was imported to the UK by Hedges & Butler Ltd., we estimate in the late 1940s.

The label reads: Imported and distributed under the authority of HM Government agreed maximum retail price 29/9 per bottle.

Lease note there is no size stated on the label however this appears to be a 75cl bottling

This Sun Rum sold at our online auction for £75

Condition

Please see images for fill level and label condition. Note general wear.

The Whisky.Auction team has inspected this lot and found it to be suitable for sale. However, please note the absence of a condition statement does not imply that this lot is in perfect condition or free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing. Older bottles often contain small amounts of sediment. We cannot guarantee that the contents of this bottle will be free from the effects of age, cork taint, oxidation or other faults.

This bottle does not appear to be leaking. While we take every care to pack bottles securely we cannot guarantee that old corks and closures will not leak in transit.

Fill Level

Below shoulder

Approx. shipping weight

1.50kg

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