Ladyburn One of One 2025 Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw 58 Year Old 1966 (1 Bottle 70cl)

Ladyburn One of One 2025 Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw 58 Year Old 1966

• Distilled in 1966, the year Ladyburn was founded, and bottled in 2025 aged 58 years, uniquely for The Distillers One of One Auction.

• The oldest release ever from Ladyburn Distillery, bottled at cask strength 43.7% abv and natural colour.

• The bottle label features an intimate, rarely seen photograph of 20th century icon Marilyn Monroe by her friend and photographer Sam Shaw.

• The spirit selected for this exceptional bottling was hand-drawn from cask #102092, one of the very last remaining Ladyburn casks from the distillery’s foundation year. 

• The lost distillery was only in operation for nine years and was dismantled in 1975, making this whisky one of the rarest and most valuable.

• The bottle is presented in a satin lacquered display case and includes a 5-page folio with details of Ladyburn story and of the lifelong friendship between Shaw and Marilyn. 

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Dark mahogany. 

Nose: A rich and indulgent aroma with notes of linseed, liquorice and antique leather. Some soft vanilla toffee notes compliment the sherry oakiness. 

Taste: Rich and mouth-coating with a silky texture. Layers of flavour are revealed over time; stewed fruits, green leafiness, tobacco leaf and aged leather. 

Finish: Slightly dry, velvety smooth and mellow. 

1 bottle 70cl (presentation case)

Conditions:

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