Largest bottle of single malt in the world!

In our Rare and Collectable Whisky, Wine and Port auction that took place last week we were extremely fortunate to have this Tomintoul 14 year old 105.3L bottle of single malt go under the hammer - the largest in the world!


Lot 832: Tomintoul Single Malt Whisky

For the size of the bottle it was no surprise that it was estimated to go for at least £100,000, but with 105.3 Litres of single malt whisky it is definitely worth it. Created by The Clockhouse Restaurant and The Whisky Castle in Timontoul, it gained accreditation from The Guinness World Records for being the largest bottle of Single Malt in the world in 2009.



The bottle was on display at The Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, standing at 4ft 9ins it took 14 people to fill and close it, according to the BBC.

This video, sourced from YouTube, shows how the massive whisky bottle was filled.

Sadly the bottle never reached its estimate and has been returned to its owner. Steven McGinty, our whisky valuer commented: "It was unique but I'm not going to say I was disappointed because it will earn what the owners wanted under different circumstances. Today just wasn't the day when somebody felt inclined to bid for it." (The Herald)

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Be Inspired By McTears

We trust that your Christmas shopping is well under way, and some of you may be smug enough to have yours completely finished! However, if you have been struggling to decide what to get that special someone, McTear’s have an abundance of exciting lots coming up that are sure to put a smile on your loved one’s face this Christmas!


Lot 1114

We have this beautiful nine carat gold charm bracelet with a boot, lantern and coffee charm- a very thoughtful present that can be personalised with charms to suit anyone. This is estimated between £250 and £350, and is coming up in lot 1114 in our Fine Jewellery auction.


Lot 1245

Keeping with fine jewellery, we have this truly stunning size T diamond cluster ring in lot 1245, estimated between £3500 and £4500. The central brilliant cut diamond in approximately 1.4 carats and is surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds of approximately 2.2 carats.

Lot 1389

If you need a present for someone, who isn't flash, but appreciates class and quality, you certainly cannot go wrong with lot 1389. These pearl earrings with a diamond stud are simple yet stunning. This is estimated between £2200 and £2800.


Lot 978

Now now now, lot 978 is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of any whisky lover. This lot is estimated between £80 and £120, includes a collection; Glenfiddich Special Old Reserve Single Speyside Malt whisky, Teacher’s Highland Cream Blended Scotch Whisky, Castle Pride Blended Scotch Whisky, Chivas Regal 12 year old Blended Scotch Whisky and Scottish Island Malt Whisky Liqueur by The Melldalloch Liqueur Company.

Check out what else we have in our upcoming auctions here or even get gift vouchers here for those slightly more 'choosy' loved ones!