Buchanan's Black & White Bottled 1920s 75cl / 40%

A bottle of Black & White Special Blend of Choice Old Scotch Whisky, produced by James Buchanan & Co. and sealed with a driven cork. We estimate this was bottled in the 1920s.

The label carries a royal warrant by appointment to HM The King.

There is an additional label from the Ministry of Food at the bottom of the bottle which reads:

Particulars furnished in compliance with the Spirits (Prices and Description) Order 1920. Strength - 30 degrees under proof

Maximum price - 12/6 per bottle.

J B & Co. Ltd.

The back label reads:

Black & White

Select Committee

At the British and Foreign Spirits Select Committee, appointed by the Government in 1890, under the presidency of Lord (then Sir Lyon) Playfair, Dr Bell, C B, the Chief Analytical Chemist of the Government spoke in terms of high appreciation of a sample of our Scotch Whisky, saying: "From the general fine character of the sample there is reason to believe that it has been warehoused for many years etc." Fifteen Years Later the Medical Magazine (October 1905) says "The statement made by Dr. Bell is as true to-day as it was then."

Please note, there is no size stated on the labels, but this appears to be a 75cl bottle.

This Buchanan's Black & White sold at our online auction for £575