Ended 08 October 2019
SMWS 71.22 Glenburgie 1979 70cl / 58%
SMWS 71.22 Glenburgie 1979 70cl / 58% SMWS 71.22 Glenburgie 1979 70cl / 58%
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Lot 66569

SMWS 71.22 Glenburgie 1979 70cl / 58%

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EUR €309.86

Lot Information

18

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society / SMWS

November 1997

Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Scotland

Speyside

58%

1979

Glenburgie Auction

Speyside Whisky Auction

Bottle Auction

Description

A 1979 vintage whisky from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. This whisky was distilled at Glenburgie in September 1979, matured for 18 years, and bottled in November 1997. This was imported to Switzerland by Kraan and Richards.

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) was established as a private members' club in 1983 by a group of friends and whisky enthusiasts. After moving into the Vaults in Leith (former home of J G Thomson), the group bottled their first whisky, labelled 1.1., a 1975 Glenfarclas. From there the Society grew and began to release monthly bottlings, focusing on single cask expressions bottled at cask strength, each identified only by their code and tasting notes. In 1995, founder Philip 'Pip' Hill resigned as director. The Society opened two more venues in London and Edinburgh, and was purchased by Glenmorangie in 2004. The labels and bottles were redesigned in 2008 to mark the 25th anniversary of the club, but the code system still remained (though it is now widely known which numbers refer to which distilleries). While still focusing on Scotch whisky, SMWS also bottles rum, Cognac, Armagnac, bourbon and other spirits. It was purchased by a consortium of investors in 2015.

This SMWS 71.22 sold at our online auction for £260

Condition

Please see images for fill level and label condition. Note wear to the labels and capsule.

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.

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

Into neck

Approx. shipping weight

1.50kg
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