Balblair 1950 – Distilled for Carnegie Family/Skibo Castle.
Balblair 1950 – Distilled for Carnegie Family/Skibo Castle.
(distilled, 1950 – bottled 1959) 100% Proof
An unusual opportunity to buy a rare highland whisky with links to the great Andrew Carnegie and the luxurious Skibo Castle; untouched with clear provenance.
Balblair Whisky
Balblair Distillery was mothballed in 1911 because of tough economic times and the last drop of whisky left the warehouses in 1932. In 1939 the next occupants were the Norwegian Army, after the buildings were commandeered by the British Army for the duration of the Second World War.
The distillery re-established itself in 1948 and Robert James “Bertie” Cumming, a solicitor from Banff, purchases the distillery for £48,000 in 1949.
Balblair & Skibo Castle
The link between Skibo Castle, that was owned by The Carnegie Family, and Balblair seems to have been first established in 1950 when the distillery produced some of its first ever whisky for the castle and estate that was commissioned by Margaret Carnegie Miller (Andrew Carnegie’s Daughter) and her husband Roswell Miller.
The connection between Skibo Castle and Balblair continues to this day with many releases of Balblair Whisky (which is situated on the other side of the Dornoch Firth from Skibo Castle) to celebrate Skibo Castle; now a successful luxury members club.
Rare – possibly last one in existence
We know of four other bottles in existence from this 1950 spirit and all are empty. This seems to be the only one remaining with any spirit in; its 85% full with the Angel’s Share having taking its important tax! Enthusiasts might get the subtle nod to a modern film, if you don’t – go looking for Angels Share; it’s a wee cracker of a movie.
The bottle cap is unusual and at first we though this was an attempt to seal the bottle after it had been opened; however, it is now become clear this was a common way to seal bottles in the 1950s.
This bottle belonged to the Factor of Skibo Castle in the 1950s and was untouched by the family and only uncovered after a family member’s passing recently.
Rare, beautiful and with fabulous links to Skibo, the Carnegie Family and an impeccable provenance.
Balblair 1950 – Distilled for Carnegie Family/Skibo Castle.
(distilled, 1950 – bottled 1959) 100% Proof
An unusual opportunity to buy a rare highland whisky with links to the great Andrew Carnegie and the luxurious Skibo Castle; untouched with clear provenance.
Balblair Whisky
Balblair Distillery was mothballed in 1911 because of tough economic times and the last drop of whisky left the warehouses in 1932. In 1939 the next occupants were the Norwegian Army, after the buildings were commandeered by the British Army for the duration of the Second World War.
The distillery re-established itself in 1948 and Robert James “Bertie” Cumming, a solicitor from Banff, purchases the distillery for £48,000 in 1949.
Balblair & Skibo Castle
The link between Skibo Castle, that was owned by The Carnegie Family, and Balblair seems to have been first established in 1950 when the distillery produced some of its first ever whisky for the castle and estate that was commissioned by Margaret Carnegie Miller (Andrew Carnegie’s Daughter) and her husband Roswell Miller.
The connection between Skibo Castle and Balblair continues to this day with many releases of Balblair Whisky (which is situated on the other side of the Dornoch Firth from Skibo Castle) to celebrate Skibo Castle; now a successful luxury members club.
Rare – possibly last one in existence
We know of four other bottles in existence from this 1950 spirit and all are empty. This seems to be the only one remaining with any spirit in; its 85% full with the Angel’s Share having taking its important tax! Enthusiasts might get the subtle nod to a modern film, if you don’t – go looking for Angels Share; it’s a wee cracker of a movie.
The bottle cap is unusual and at first we though this was an attempt to seal the bottle after it had been opened; however, it is now become clear this was a common way to seal bottles in the 1950s.
This bottle belonged to the Factor of Skibo Castle in the 1950s and was untouched by the family and only uncovered after a family member’s passing recently.
Rare, beautiful and with fabulous links to Skibo, the Carnegie Family and an impeccable provenance.
Balblair 1950 – Distilled for Carnegie Family/Skibo Castle.
(distilled, 1950 – bottled 1959) 100% Proof
An unusual opportunity to buy a rare highland whisky with links to the great Andrew Carnegie and the luxurious Skibo Castle; untouched with clear provenance.
Balblair Whisky
Balblair Distillery was mothballed in 1911 because of tough economic times and the last drop of whisky left the warehouses in 1932. In 1939 the next occupants were the Norwegian Army, after the buildings were commandeered by the British Army for the duration of the Second World War.
The distillery re-established itself in 1948 and Robert James “Bertie” Cumming, a solicitor from Banff, purchases the distillery for £48,000 in 1949.
Balblair & Skibo Castle
The link between Skibo Castle, that was owned by The Carnegie Family, and Balblair seems to have been first established in 1950 when the distillery produced some of its first ever whisky for the castle and estate that was commissioned by Margaret Carnegie Miller (Andrew Carnegie’s Daughter) and her husband Roswell Miller.
The connection between Skibo Castle and Balblair continues to this day with many releases of Balblair Whisky (which is situated on the other side of the Dornoch Firth from Skibo Castle) to celebrate Skibo Castle; now a successful luxury members club.
Rare – possibly last one in existence
We know of four other bottles in existence from this 1950 spirit and all are empty. This seems to be the only one remaining with any spirit in; its 85% full with the Angel’s Share having taking its important tax! Enthusiasts might get the subtle nod to a modern film, if you don’t – go looking for Angels Share; it’s a wee cracker of a movie.
The bottle cap is unusual and at first we though this was an attempt to seal the bottle after it had been opened; however, it is now become clear this was a common way to seal bottles in the 1950s.
This bottle belonged to the Factor of Skibo Castle in the 1950s and was untouched by the family and only uncovered after a family member’s passing recently.
Rare, beautiful and with fabulous links to Skibo, the Carnegie Family and an impeccable provenance.