Whisky Forum - Barringer Wallis & Manners Glenmorangie Whisky Tin

bifter

Found this in my parents utility room, my mum had previously used it as a pen box.

It bears a makers name on the back, Barringer, Wallis & Manners. The details also say 75cl so this would date it before 1993 but after 1980 I think. There are some for sale on eBay though they don't appear to be very valuable.

Anyone collect these or have more info?
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Andy M · Master Of Malts Joined: 09 Jul 2007 Posts: 1212

I would date the tin around 1990, i did have a tin like this which contained a bottle of Glenmorangie 10 which had a rear label with the printed autographs of the Scottish rugby team of the time, Gavin Hastings era, it commemorated the 1990 Grand Slam. The tins were around for a while I think. I kept my bottle for a few years and eventually drunk it, as you say they dont fetch much.

Craven · Triple Malt Member Joined: 10 Mar 2010 Posts: 218

i think there was a serious of these tins, each one depicting a part of the whisky making process. Around 1990 would be about right i would say. They do have a tendency to rust a little.

bifter · Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 3:50 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys. Found an interesting history of the (English) company that made the tins. They still survive today.

http://www.nottsheritagegateway.org.uk/themes/metalbox.htm

My box has some crafts around the sides, spinning, chanter turning, fly tying and kilt making IIRC (don't have it to hand right now).
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