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The Distillers’ Charity Auction Tuesday 10th April 2018 Mercers’ Hall, Ironmonger Lane, London EC2V 8HE 003_Info_WCD 06/09/2013 15:18 Page 3 A brief history of theT Companyhe D istillers’ Chinvitear leadingity A membersucti ofo then industry to form a The Worshipful Company of Distillers was founded panel discussion. The Gin Guild is dedicated to in 1638 by Royal Charter of Charles I with powers celebrating the heritage of gin, recognising what to regulate the distillingTh tradeursd withinay 1 721t hmiles Oc ofto thebe r 2makes013 great quality gin and the furtherance of the cities of London and Westminster. Our founder was enjoyment of the spirit. an eminent physician,A Sirpo Theodorethecar idees Mayerne.’ Hall, Black Friars Lane, London EC4V 6EJ Education and Charity It was not until 1672 that the Company acquired Scholarships are offered in conjunction with the its Livery, and in 1774H theo sCourtted of b Commony: Bria n MorrWineison and, T hSpirite M Educationaster o fTrust Th eand W Heriot-Wattorshipfu l Company of Distillers Council passed an Act recognising and reinforcing University, with the awards supporting student fees the monopoly of the Distillers’Sir Jac kCompanyie Stew ina thert, OBE or paying for visits to distilleries to further their City. This dominance was short-lived and the practical education. In 2001 the Company initiated Company’s formal role as regulator of, and the development of a Professional Certificate in Auctioneer: David Elswood, Christie’s International Director of Wine spokesman for, the industry gradually fell away Spirits Course by the Wine and Spirit Education as more workable legislation was put in place Trust. The Course is now established and is a during the mid-18th Century.A unique auction of old, majorrare advanceand on ine spirits-off b education.ottlings of Scotch whiskies donated by members of our Today Court & Livery as well asThe th eCharity lead Funding cmakesomp donationsanies in each th eyear, dis tilled spirits industry. We are a thriving company with more than 300 mostly to charities linked to the wine and spirit Liverymen (members). The vast majority are in trade and the City of London. The Distillers’ the spirits or wine tradePr oorc eine someds d wayon aconnectedted to t he CharityDistil Auctionlers C otonightmpa intendsny's C toh aber iat ycore Fu partnd , Alcohol Education Trust, with the drinks industry.Th eWe B geten togetherevolen ont a an d Trelofy aour. fundraising and charity activity in 2018, number of occasions during the year to meet with with funds raised going to The Distillers’ Charity other members of the livery and guests. Many of Endowment Fund, The Alcohol Education Trust these meetings are inW theit Cityh s pofe London,cial th ata lunchnks to: and OnSide Youth Zones, via The Lord Mayor’s or dinner, often at Vintners’Sir Ja Hallck iande S annuallytewart at, O BE Appeal. Mansion House. David Elswood, Christie’s International Director of Wine All these functions areN designedoah M atoy offer, Ch membersristie’s To find out more about the Company contact: the opportunity to meet colleagues, friends from Assistant Clerk, Mrs. Kim Lyons Whisky Magazine the industry, entertain guests and enjoy great The Worshipful Company of Distillers surroundings, food and,Ap ofo tcourse,hecar theies best’ H awinell a nd the1 MThea Sanctuary,ster and Westminster, Warden Londons of th SW1Pe Ap 3JTot hecaries’ Company and spirits. In recent Gyearslen weca haveirn Cdevelopedrystal two Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7405 7091 new initiatives that have proven very successful. [email protected] The first being the CityKi mDebate Ly owherens a nwed take Ed ward Mwww.distillers.org.ukacey-Dare, The Worshipful Company of Distillers key issues that affectJ spiritsonn ybusinesses McCor mandic wek The Whisky Exchange Valerie Kohler All the donors, whose details are provided on the following pages Organising Committee W. Brian Morrison Jonathan Driver Grant Gordon Damian Riley-Smith Kenny Mackay Distillers Company's Charity Fund No. 1038763 Printed by: Arc Colourprint Ltd, Edinburgh, Scotland Published by: Paragraph Publishing Ltd, St Faiths House, Mountergate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1PY, U.K. Designed by: Jenny Sims and Paul Beevis, Paragraph Publishing Ltd 3 003_Info_WCD 06/09/2013 15:18 Page 3 Contents Acknowledgements of Support Our Supporters ...................................................The Distill4ers’ ChThear Distillersity Au Company’sction Charity acknowledges the support of the following charitable organisations, Letter from The Master ..................................... 5 Thursday 17th October 2which013 have provided core funding for the Auction. The Charities .................................................. 6 - 7 About Christie’s .................................................. 8 The Diageo Foundation Apothecaries’ Hall, Black Friars Lane, London EC4V 6EJ The Lots ........................................................ 9 - 82 A generous legacy grant was made to provide Conditions of Sale ..................................... 83 - 84 kick-start funding to help to make the Auction Hosted by: Brian Morrison, The Master of The Worshipful Company of Distillers Telephone Bidding Form ................................. 85 a fundraising programme that is sustainable in Sir Jackie Stewart, OBE the long-term. Index of Lots...................................................... 86 Absentee Bidding Form ................................... 87 Auctioneer: David ElswTheoo dMorrison, Christ iFoundatione’s International Director of Wine Established in 1994 by Brian and Kate Morrison A unique auction of old, tora rprovidee and o supportne-off b toot talentedtlings of individuals Scotch wh inis ktheies donated by members of our Hosted by: The Master and WardensCourt & ofLi vTheery a s well asEducation, the leadin Musicg com andpan Sportsies in tenvironment.he distilled spirits industry. Worshipful Company of Distillers Auctioneer: David Elswood, Christie’s The William Grant Foundation Proceeds donated to the Distillers Company's Charity Fund, Alcohol Education Trust, The Foundation supports a future where The Benevolent and Trelya. Net proceeds donated to everyone in Scotland has the opportunity to thrive. The Distillers Company’s Charity Endowment Funded by William Grant & Sons, it is rooted in their Fund, The Alcohol EducationW Trustith s pandeci aOnSidel than ks to: family values. Youth Zones via The Lord Mayor’sSir Ja cAppealkie Stewart, OBE David Elswood, Christie’Withs Int especialrnatio nthanksal Dir toec tallor donors,of Wine and: Auction Committee Noah May, Christie’s Christie’s: David Elswood and Chris Munro Jonathan Driver Whisky Magazine Glencairn Crystal Grant Gordon Hawthorn’s Gin Apothecaries’ Hall and the Master and Wardens of the Apothecaries’ Company James Higgins J&B Rare Glencairn Crystal Kenny MacKay The Mercers’ Company Kim Lyons and Edward Macey-Dare, The Worshipful Company of Distillers Martin Riley Morrison & Mackay Ltd. Damian Riley-Smith Jonny McCormick Signet Branding Richard Watling The Whisky Exchange The office of The Lord Mayor of London Valerie Kohler The office of The Worshipful Company of Distillers: Operations Team All the donors, whose detaKimils a Lyons,re pro Assistantvided on Clerkthe f oandllow Edwarding pa ges Audrey Akuffo Macey-Dare, Clerk Karen Bennett The Scottish Committee of The Worshipful Organising Committee Helen Chesshire Company of Distillers W. Brian Morrison Aaron Jeewood Master of Malt: Ben Ellefsen and James Ashby Jonathan Driver Lucy Marcuson Whisky Magazine: Sam Coyne, Rob Allanson, Julia Thorold Grant Gordon Stephanie Baker, Tim a’Court and Mandy Farnell Damian Riley-Smith Kenny Mackay Distillers Company's Charity Fund No. 1038763 PriDistillersnted by: Company’sArc Colou rCharityprint L Fundtd, E dNo.in b1038763urgh, Scotland Published by: Paragraph Publishing Ltd, St Faiths House, Mountergate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1PY, U.K. 3 Designed by: Jenny Sims and Paul Beevis, Paragraph Publishing Ltd 3 Supporters of The Distillers’ Charity Auction 2018 For the commemorative glassware For Old Perth Blended Scotch Whisky for the drinks reception For Hawthorn’s London Dry Gin for the drinks reception For J&B Rare Blended Scotch Whisky for the stirrup cup For gift bags 4 003_Info_WCD 06/09/2013 15:18 Page 3 FromThe TheDis Mastertillers’ Charity Auction AT hveryursd warmay 17t hwelcome October to 20 The13 Distillers’ Charity Auction 2018. AsAp othethe Worshipfulcaries’ Hal lCompany, Black Fr iofar sDistillers, Lane, Lo wendo feeln E Cuniquely4V 6EJ positioned to deliver an auction of this kind. It has been nearly five years since our first charity auction in 2013 and since that time the global interest in rare andHos collectableted by: Br iwhiskiesan Morri shason, grownThe M asignificantly.ster of The W oYoursh ipwillfu lfind Com thatpan yeach of D ilotst ilisle linkedrs to either a Liveryman or aS iproducerr Jackie S tcompanyewart, OB andE there will be something to interest everyone from old and rare bottlings, to never to be seen again and never seen before lots. Auctioneer: David Elswood, Christie’s International Director of Wine Charity is at the heart of our Company, and following the success of our 2013 Auction in Past Master Brian Morrison’sA unique au year,ction our of o aimld, r thisare a yearnd o nise to-of continuef bottling sto o fgenerate Scotch w fundinghiskies dforon Theated Distillers’by membe Charityrs of ou rendowment andCou rtot & enable Livery in-year as wel lcharitable as the lead giving.ing com Thispan iwilles