Lot #32 Berry Brothers & Rudd Archive Bottles & Dining Experience
Estimate: £5,000—£9,000
Brand: Berry Bros. & Rudd Member
Format: Bottle | 2 x 70cl + EXPERIENCE
Overview
Berry Bros. & Rudd 30 year old Caol Ila and Balmenach single malt exclusively packaged in Elvis & Kresse Gladstone bag including BB&R dining experience.
Details
Berry Bros. & Rudd 30 year old whisky from Caol Ila & Balmenach distillery (x 2 bottles). Includes Berry Bros. & Rudd branded crystal tumblers (x2) and one Gladstone bag, thoughtfully designed to house a bespoke bottle carry case, along with two individual cases for whisky tumblers and a display plinth. Also includes Berry Bros. & Rudd Directors Dining Room experience. With over 325 years of history, Berry Bros. & Rudd is Britain’s original wine and spirits merchant. Family-owned and run, the company still trades from No.3 St James’s Street, its home since 1698. Berry Bros. & Rudd is proud to present an exclusive release of two 30-year-old single malt bottlings from our esteemed Family Reserve — rare and remarkable expressions from the iconic distilleries of Balmenach and Caol Ila. Distilled in 1979 and originally bottled in 2009 and 2010, these whiskies offer a unique opportunity to own a treasured piece of our heritage. Now, for this special release, they are presented in truly one-of-a-kind packaging — expertly crafted by Elvis & Kresse, renowned makers of luxury handcrafted accessories and homeware using reclaimed materials. The specially remastered iconic Gladstone bag is crafted from hand-woven reclaimed leather, rescued firehose, waste parachute silk and Burberry dead stock. The case has compartments for the bottles and tumblers, with a display plinth made from a genuine Berry Bros. & Rudd whisky barrel stave. In addition, the lot includes a traditional Berrys’ dining experience (lunch or dinner) for 8 guests in the Director’s Dining Room hosted by Lizzie Rudd and Ronnie Cox.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Balmenach Distillery, Vintage 1979, Cask #155/156, Hogshead, ABV 56.3%, Bottled 2009, 30 years old, 450 bottles.
Nose: Fruity depth, ancient oak, smokiness, brazil nut.
Taste: Oily, creamy, smoky fruit-cake layers.
Finish: Slow with a firm handshake.
Caol Ila Distillery, Vintage 1979, Cask #4415, Hogshead, ABV 53.3%, Bottled 2010, 30 years old, 270 bottles.
Nose: Yellow fruit skins, honey, lemon, leather, smoke.
Taste: Fruity, creamy, peaty.
Finish: Savoury and briny.
At Berry Bros. & Rudd, we’re honoured to once again collaborate with the Distillers One of One Auction in aid of the Youth Action Fund. This year, we’ve delved into the depths of our Family Reserve to present two rare and remarkable single malts—each with a distinct personality—from the revered Caol Ila and Balmenach distilleries. And this offering is more than just exceptional whisky. In a meeting of tradition and innovation, we’ve teamed up with sustainable luxury pioneers Elvis & Kresse to create bespoke packaging. Crafted from repurposed materials, each piece is as unique and enduring as the liquid it carries. Exceptional spirits, meaningful design—enjoy the whisky, and take the story with you.
—Lizzy Rudd, Berry Bros. & Rudd Chair