W5 + Big Boy - 75cl - 4 bottles
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Lot Description: Vintage Blended Scotch Whisky Collection - 4 Bottles
A fascinating selection of rare, mid-century blended Scotch whiskies, showcasing export labels from "The Tanist Bonding Company Ltd." This lot features two distinct brands: the bold "W5" (Double-U-Five) and the classic "Big Boy" blend.
W5 - Double-U-Five Scotch Whisky
The first two bottles on the left (dark glass).
• Brand/Distiller: Bottled for S.A.R. (Società Anonima Rappresentanze), Genoa. This was a historical Italian importer. The brand name is "W5" (Double-U-Five).
• Alcohol Content (ABV): 43% Vol. (often listed as 43° on vintage Italian labels).
• Volume: 75 cl (the standard size for the European market at the time).
Big Boy Scotch Whisky (Red/Gold Label)
The third bottle from the left (clear/amber glass).
• Brand/Distiller: The Tanist Bonding Company Ltd., Glasgow.
• Alcohol Content (ABV): 40% Vol.
• Volume: 75 cl.
Big Boy Rare Old Scotch Whisky (White Label)
The bottle on the far right (green glass).
• Brand/Distiller: The Tanist Bonding Company Ltd., Glasgow.
• Alcohol Content (ABV): 43% Vol. (frequently indicated as 75.5° Proof in older British/Export notations).
• Volume: 75 cl.
Lot Description: Vintage Blended Scotch Whisky Collection - 4 Bottles
A fascinating selection of rare, mid-century blended Scotch whiskies, showcasing export labels from "The Tanist Bonding Company Ltd." This lot features two distinct brands: the bold "W5" (Double-U-Five) and the classic "Big Boy" blend.
W5 - Double-U-Five Scotch Whisky
The first two bottles on the left (dark glass).
• Brand/Distiller: Bottled for S.A.R. (Società Anonima Rappresentanze), Genoa. This was a historical Italian importer. The brand name is "W5" (Double-U-Five).
• Alcohol Content (ABV): 43% Vol. (often listed as 43° on vintage Italian labels).
• Volume: 75 cl (the standard size for the European market at the time).
Big Boy Scotch Whisky (Red/Gold Label)
The third bottle from the left (clear/amber glass).
• Brand/Distiller: The Tanist Bonding Company Ltd., Glasgow.
• Alcohol Content (ABV): 40% Vol.
• Volume: 75 cl.
Big Boy Rare Old Scotch Whisky (White Label)
The bottle on the far right (green glass).
• Brand/Distiller: The Tanist Bonding Company Ltd., Glasgow.
• Alcohol Content (ABV): 43% Vol. (frequently indicated as 75.5° Proof in older British/Export notations).
• Volume: 75 cl.
Details
Mixed lot
Yes
Distillery/brand
W5 + Big Boy
Country of production
United Kingdom
No. of bottles in lot, other than 1
4
Volume on label
75cl
Alcohol %
40%, 43%
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