Oldest whisky up for sale

November 24, 2006

The bottle has been owned by one family in Ireland for generations, and this is believed to be the first time in history it has been offered at auction. The label reads 'Glenavon Special Liqueur Whisky Bottled by the Distillers', yet Glenavon ceased operating in 1858 meaning the whiskey is at least 148 years old - with a maximum possible age of 155 years. Although the label spells the spirit 'whisky' it has become a tradition to spell the Irish version of the drink with an 'e-y'.