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SMWS 26 Malts 26 x 50cl

SMWS 26 Malts 26 x 50cl
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Lot number: 129-05608

Winning bid: £5,800

A quite remarkable lot. One of only 50 collections in the world.

In 2005, 26 writers were randomly paired up with 26 designers from the UK's leading agencies. Each creative pair received their own SMWS single cask bottling.

Their blind tasting of the 26 Malts evoked some amusing and powerful responses, resulting in 26 unique labels and tasting notes. Their creative adventures recorded in a journal, ‘26 Malts: Some Joy Ride’.

The exhibition, comprising the 26 bottles in a bespoke display cabinet and 26 framed pieces of artwork, was on show at The Society’s Edinburgh and London venues between August and October 2005. The exhibition was sponsored by Arts & Business Scotland and its run in London was part of the London Design Festival. The exhibition went on show again between January 20 – February 26 at The Lighthouse, Centre for Architecture and Design in Glasgow.

Rarely together at auction, all 26 malts are here, along with the book of the remarkable journey.

The whiskies are all 50cl.

Ardmore 66.19: 20 Years Old / 54.1% ABV

Bowmore 3.105: 12 Years Old / 54.8% ABV

Bowmore 3.108: 12 Years Old / 59.6% ABV

Bowmore 3.109: 12 Years Old / 60.7% ABV

Bowmore 3.110: 12 Years Old / 63.6% ABV

Caol Ila 53.92: 25 Years Old / 59.1% ABV

Clynelish 26.40: 12 Years Old / 53.9% ABV

Clynelish 26.42: 12 Years Old / 58.5% ABV

Cragganmore 37.26: 18 Years Old / 59.9% ABV

Cragganmore 37.27: 19 Years Old / 59.6% ABV

Craigellachie 344.29: 11 Years Old / 57.9% ABV

Dailuaine 41.33: 14 Years Old / 60.4% ABV

Dailuaine 41.34: 14 Years Old / 59.8% ABV

Dallas Dhu 45.16: 29 Years Old / 49.2% ABV

Glenlivet 2.62: 16 Years Old / 57.8% ABV

Glenlivet 2.63: 16 Years Old / 59.8% ABV

Glen Ord 77.10: 17 Years Old / 57.6% ABV

Glen Ord 77.11: 17 Years Old / 58.7% ABV

Highland Park 4.104: 16 Years Old / 54.6% ABV

Laphroaig 29.44: 13 Years Old / 58.4% ABV

Loch Lomond Croftengea: 12 Years Old / 60.5% ABV

Macallan 24.86: 20 Years Old / 55.2% ABV

Mannochmore 64.8: 12 Years Old / 57.2% ABV

Mannochmore 64.9: 12 Years Old / 56% ABV

Royal Brackla 55.15: 11 Years Old / 58.4% ABV

Springbank 27.60: 15 Years Old / 54.9%

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