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Glenlivet 1948 Book of Kells 50 Year Old - Crystal Decanter, Oak Cask, Cask #542, 1948, Gordon & MacPhail, 40%
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Glenlivet 1948 Book of Kells 50 Year Old - Crystal Decanter, Oak Cask, Cask #542, 1948, Gordon & MacPhail, 40%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 47
Average Score
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Description

This is an incredible 1948 vintage from Gordon & MacPhail, bottled after 50 years from single cask #542 using the iconic Book of Kells packaging, bearing label art based on the mediaeval, illuminated manuscript for which the series is named. One of the best-known names in Speyside, the distillery was founded in 1859 by George Smith and remained family-owned until the 1970s when acquired by Seagram ...

Change+76.5%
LatestSGD 5,467
HighSGD 5,467
LowSGD 2,597
SGD 5,811SGD 4,625SGD 3,439SGD 2,253Price (SGD)Observed dateSep 8Sep 8Dec 1Sep 8 - SGD 3,097 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 2,597 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 5,467 - Unicorn Auctions - Dec 1, 2025

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Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Dec 1, 2025SGD 5,466.98
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 8, 2025SGD 3,097.02
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 8, 2025SGD 2,597.49
Cask type
Oak Cask
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Gordon & MacPhail
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
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Cask no.
542
Batch
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PPM
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Barley
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Fermentation
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Master distiller (bottling)
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Master distiller (distillation)
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Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Crystal Decanter, Box
Series highlights
Part of the 'Book of Kells' series by Gordon & MacPhail, known for its iconic packaging based on the mediaeval, illuminated manuscript. The series features old and rare whiskies.
Historical context
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Special release
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Allocation
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Nose
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Palate
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Finish
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