Edinburgh– An exceptionally rare and collectable Macallan Anniversary Malt-50 year old-1928 whisky stars in Bonhams' Finest Whisky and Spirits Sale from 20-29 May on bonhams.com. Produced from just three casks between 1926 and 1928 and bottled in 1983, this much sought-after bottle represents only one of 500 that were ever produced. The Anniversary Malt-50 year old-1928 release is offered with an estimate of £50,000-75,000.

Georgia Porteous, Bonhams whisky specialist in Edinburgh said, "The Macallan Anniversary Malt- 50 year old-1928 stands out for its rarity, quality and great age. Very few of this calibre have ever come on the market. Crafted only a decade after the First World War, this Anniversary Malt is truly a piece of history."

Produced during the golden age of Macallan under the inspirational leadership of Janet "Nettie" Harbinson, who crafted one of the most prized whiskies ever to be sold at auction (The Macallan 1926), this particular bottle of Macallan Anniversary Malt whisky comes with its original wooden presentation case and leather straps.

Other highlights from in the sale from the Macallan distillery include:

• The Macallan-1951, distilled 20th December 1951. Matured only in Sherry Wood. Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd. Casks #1541 and #1552. One of 632 bottles. In original presentation case. 1 bottle. Estimate: £15,000-20,000.

• The Macallan Anniversary Malt-25 year old-1962, specially bottled for British Aerospace PLC by The Macallan Distillers Ltd. In original wooden presentation case. 1 bottle. Estimate: £3,000-4,000.

• The Macallan Private Eye, selected by Whisky Maker F. A. Newlands at The Macallan Distillery, bottled to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of Private Eye. Includes cask number 1580, bonded 1961.Bottle 4839 of 5000. 1 bottle. Estimate: £2,000-3,000.

20 May 2024