A SCOT is selling an 80-year-old bottle of Buckfast after discovering it in his attic- and stands to make more than £700.

Jonathan Porter stumbled upon the antique miniature before having it confirmed by makers J Chandler and Co that it pre-dates 1936.

3 An 80-year-old bottle of Bucky is on sale

He decided to sell it on ebay and after 49 bids the current leader sits at £760.00.

The unopened bottle contains a label claiming the tonic wine inside is "a great cure for depression, insomnia and pregnancy pains".

But Jonathan was at pains to point out that the eventual buyer should not take a swig.

His online ad reads: "A genuine, unopened miniature bottle of Buckfast Tonic Wine which is at least 80 years old.

3 The label claims the tonic wine can has healing qualities

3 Makes confirmed it was authentic

"I have written confirmation from J Chandler and Co that it pre dates 1936 and I’m happy to include this upon sale.

"A truly timeless gift for collectors and lovers of all things Buckfast.

"According to the label on the back of the bottle it’s a great cure for depression, insomnia and pregnancy pains.

"Obvious piece of advice, DO NOT DRINK IT.

"If you have any questions please just ask."

We told last week how Buckfast sales had hit a record high - boosted by fans in the Caribbean who mix it with coconut milk.

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Chiefs revealed islanders in the Bahamas and Jamaica had helped to almost treble overseas sales in a year amid a clamour for the tropical twist.

And sales manager Stewart Wilson said it was proof the potent 15 per cent tipple — linked to violent crime in Scotland — has a broader appeal.

And we told before Christmas how a Falkirk store was offering punters the chance to get a special Buckfast Christmas hamper - complete with bottles of the tonic wine and crackers.

The Day Today store in Stenhousemuir offered the boozy pressie for £39.99 - and it proved hugely popular with punters.

Shocking moment little girl in pink dress is encouraged to drink from bottle of 15 per cent Buckfast wine

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