William Grant & Sons Unveils Ladyburn Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw for Distillers One of One Auction
William Grant & Sons has unveiled Ladyburn Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw, a bottling created exclusively for the third Distillers One of One charity auction.
Distilled in 1966, the year Ladyburn was founded, the spirit selected for this bottling was hand-drawn from a single Sherry butt (cask #102092) into a single bottle in 2025. At 58 years old, Ladyburn Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw is the oldest release from Ladyburn Distillery to date.
Ladyburn Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw is presented of natural color and bottled at a cask strength of 43.7% ABV. It’s described as having aromas of “linseed, liquorice antique leather, and some soft vanilla toffee notes that compliment the sherry oakiness.” The palate is “rich and mouth-coating with a silky texture and flavors of stewed fruits, green leafiness, tobacco leaf, and aged leather.” The finish is “slightly dry, velvety smooth, and mellow.”
The bottle label features a photograph of Marilyn Monroe by her friend and photographer Sam Shaw. The bottle is presented in a satin lacquered display case and includes a five-page folio with details of Ladyburn’s story and of the lifelong friendship between Shaw and Marilyn.
Ladyburn Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw is estimated to close between £30,000-£50,000 ($40,500-$67,500).
The 2025 Distillers One of One charity auction will take place on October 10th, 2025. To learn more about and register for the auction, visit the Distillers One of One website.
Source: William Grant & Sons.