Rare Old Pulteney Whisky Sells for Over £60K
A 47-year-old single malt whisky from Old Pulteney has sold for £62,500 at a charity auction, exceeding its estimated value of £26,000 - £40,000.
The whisky, named Polaris, was sold to raise funds for The Distillers' Charity. With a price of around £1000 per glass, it is a significant contribution to the charity.
The whisky was crafted in partnership with local artisans and pays homage to the distillery's home in Wick.
- The whisky is presented in a 1.5L hand-blown blue glass bottle.
- The bottle features inciso cuts that evoke the crashing waves of the North Sea.
- The bottle was designed and created by Tain-based glass merchant, Glasstorm.
Author's summary: Rare whisky sells for £62,500 at charity auction.