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Lot 21

Glenfiddich Goodwood-42 year old-1979

7 December 2021, 11:00 GMT
Edinburgh

£6,500 - £10,000

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Glenfiddich Goodwood-42 year old-1979
Exclusively Selected for the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed to Raise Monies for Race Against Dementia.
Distilled 18-04-1979, bottled 01-09-2021. American Oak Hogshead Cask No. 11136. Exclusive Limited Edition Hand-Blown Baccarat Crystal Decanter 2 of 3. Selected by Malt Master Brian Kinsman. Distilled and Matured at the Glenfiddich Distillery. Presented in exclusive, expertly designed presentation case. Transfer printed and paper labelling. Level: very top shoulder. 700ml. Single malt, 47.1% volume

Including, Sir Jackie talking to his young teammate, Francois Cevert, while team boss, Ken Tyrrell, looks on. Taken at the Italian Grand Prix, Monza 1971, framed and glazed photographic print, Rainer Schlegelmilch, signed by Sir Jackie Stewart, OBE and photographer (44 x 29cm).

1 Baccarat crystal decanter and 1 photographic print

Footnotes

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Amber

Nose: Rich fruit notes with vibrant vanilla oak and creamy caramel. A drop of water releases a softer side with orchard spring blossom, delicate citrus and freshly grated nutmeg.

Taste: Silky smooth, mellow and sweet. Rich in Glenfiddich's trademark ripe pear

Fruitiness underpinned with oak tannin, woody spices and treacle toffee.

Finish: Oaky, sweet and long lasting.

Included in this lot is an exclusive VIP experience at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed

The Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard returns in June 2022 as the world's greatest celebration of motorsport, car culture, technology and future mobility. An exclusive experience for two awaits the successful bidder, including trackside hospitality, a passenger ride in a supercar or rally car, a tour round the various paddocks, and a private whisky tasting with a Glenfiddich expert.

First staged in 1993, the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard is the world's largest automotive garden party; set against the spectacular backdrop of Goodwood House in West Sussex, UK. Over 600 cars and motorcycles spanning the phenomenal history of motoring and motorsport take part along with legendary figures from the automotive world. Highlights include Future Lab presented by bp, Electric Avenue, Forest Rally Stage, Michelin Supercar Paddock, Michelin Supercar Run, F1 paddock, Drivers' Club, GAS Arena, Cartier Style et Luxe Concours d'Elegance, Aviation Exhibition and Bonhams Auction.

Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, Thursday 23 - Sunday 26 June 2022

This lot has been specially created and auctioned to raise monies for Race against Dementia, set up by three-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart, OBE, this charity supports pioneering research into the prevention and cure of dementia.

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