Connoisseurs of fine whiskies might conclude it’s not such an ‘ard’ life after all if they get their hands on some of the decadent delights on offer at auction next month.
And while they might like to remain forever young, both people and whiskies inevitably get better with age and often enjoy a late life renaissance.
A series of four Ardbeg single malt Scotch whiskies all bottled from the same batch at different ages is among the stars of The Cotswold Auction Company’s next whisky sale in Cirencester on September 10th and 11th.
‘The Young Ardbeg Path to Peaty Maturity’ comprises four bottles, Very Young, 58.3% volume, Still Young, 56.2% volume, Almost There, 54.1% volume, and Renaissance, 55.9% volume – all distilled in 1998.
The four were bottled in 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008 respectively. Sold as a set, they carry an auction estimate of £600 to £800.
The company is inviting entries for September and for future sales in what is a rapidly expanding market for auctioneers.
Saleroom manager Niall Fry said: “This is a very unusual set of four Ardberg whiskies at different stages of maturity.
“Vintage whisky is a growing market, and we are keen to hear from anyone who is interested in entering their collection into a future sale.”
Enquiries about selling whisky at auction can be directed to the company’s Cirencester office on 01285 642420, or to ciren@cotswoldauction.co.uk
