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Ferg & Harris
Reveals ‘Wings of Kintyre’ a single cask
Springbank 31 Year Old organic whisky,
ahead of 2025 Distillers One of One
Auction.
Single cask, single malt whisky house
Ferg & Harris has today unveiled its
most remarkable release to date: Wings
of Kintyre. This gilded showpiece of
artistry and craftsmanship has been
created exclusively for the upcoming
Distillers One of One charity auction.
Held every two years, the prestigious
auction brings together one-of-a-kind
whiskies and experiences to raise funds
for the Youth Action Fund, a non-profit
dedicated to supporting disadvantaged
young people across Scotland.
For this release, the Ferg & Harris team
has bottled a hand-selected single cask
of Springbank 31 Year Old organic whisky
– an exceptionally rare spirit, finished
in an organic cognac cask. The cognac,
distilled from Folle Blanche grapes
grown in Champagne, imparts notes of
orchard fruit and gentle spice,
complementing Springbank’s signature
coastal Campbeltown profile.
Bottled at 47.6%, Wings of Kintyre is
presented in an equally extraordinary
vessel. The bottle carries a barley
stalk rendered in 14-carat gold, with
its neck adorned by Victorian sea
glass—naturally shaped by the
tides—threaded onto low-carbon Scottish
leather. It is topped with a bespoke
asymmetrical glass stopper.
The presentation case is itself a
masterpiece, the result of months of
collaboration and craftsmanship. Its
sustainable oak frame, created by
Scottish woodworker Eoghan Menzies,
encases a stained-glass frontage
inspired by both the rugged freedom of
the Kintyre Peninsula and Ferg & Harris’
signature blue magpie motif. This
stunning glasswork, created by
Inverclyde artist Alec Galloway, is
softly illuminated from within to
highlight every intricate detail.
Estimated at £2,400–£3,500, the
one-of-a-kind bottling will be offered
at the biennial auction on 10th October
at Hopetoun House, Edinburgh, giving
collectors the chance to secure a whisky
that will never be repeated.
Young Spirits co-founder Alex Harrison
said: "We are thrilled to share Wings of
Kintyre with the world today. It has
been a labour of love and represents
many months of work by our team and the
skilled craftspeople we are proud to
call our partners in its creation.
"Freedom to explore the possibilities of
Scotch whisky is at the heart of every
Ferg & Harris bottling, so there was a
real synergy in creating this one of a
kind Springbank whisky, which also
embodies the freedom found in the rugged
Kintyre peninsula where it is made.
"The finished result is stunning, and an
absolute gem for all the discerning
whisky magpies out there! Along with all
the lots in this year’s auction, we hope
it raises as much money as possible for
such a worthwhile cause."
The winning bidder will also enjoy an
exclusive experience: a private tasting
with Alex Harrison at Young Spirits’
Edinburgh headquarters. In addition,
they will receive the original 1.2-litre
cask used for finishing—personalised
with their details—as well as hand-waxed
glass ampoules to savour their spirit.
You will also find the current
Ferg & Harris whisky range available from specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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