Banff 1976 Hallmark of St James 75cl / US Import
Banff 1976 Hallmark of St James 75cl / US Import
Winning Bid: £320
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Lot:
Distillery:
Banff
Age:
23 Year Old
Vintage:
1976
Region:
Highland
Bottler:
Vintage Hallmark Collection
Cask Type:
N/A
Bottled Strength:
55.4%
Bottle Size:
75cl
Distillery Status:
Closed
product Details
Banff 1976 Hallmark of St James 75cl / US Import
A distillery almost as synonymous with fire as it is with whisky, Banff experienced four separate blazes during its chequered history, including a bombing by the Luftwaffe in 1941. The distillery operated until 1983 when it was closed by DCL (now Diageo) after a downturn in the market lead to an oversupply. Unsurprisingly, it caught fire in the process of being dismantled and has never re-opened. Its malt was predominantly reserved for blending in its time, but it has contributed to some particularly sought after independent releases over the years.
This is one such independent bottling, distilled in August 1976 and bottled in April 2000 for Vintage Hallmark Collection, the US distribution arm of the Vintage Hallmark of St James wine shop in London. This independent whisky label is named after the eponymous store.
Bottled at cask strength and featuring tasting notes from the legendary Wallace Milroy.
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