Second Bowmore 1957 fails to sell at auction

A second bottle of Bowmore 1957, the oldest Islay whisky to be produced, has failed to sell at auction in New York this weekend.

Both bottles of Bowmore 1957 destined for auction have failed to meet their £100,000 reserves

While only 12 bottles of the rare Bowmore 1957 have been produced, two were destined for auction with £100,000 reserves in place.

All proceeds from the two auctions were to go toward Scottish charities, but unfortunately bidding at both the Edinburgh and New York events, both held by Bonhams, failed to meet such a steep reserve.

Morrison Bowmore, owner of the Bowmore brand, said in response to the failed Edinburgh auction: “We’ve always appreciated that with auctions it’s down to the luck of the draw on the day.”

The 54 year-old Islay single malt is the oldest expression produced by Bowmore. It is presented in a hand crafted glass bottle, inlaid with platinum for a shimmering effect, with decorative glass waves rising up the bottle.