The buyer of an antique bottle of Buckfast dating back more than 80 years has hit back at critics of his purchase after revealing he could not pay.
Tam Wilson is reportedly due to pay more than £10,000 to a seller of the pre-World War Two miniature of tonic wine after winning an online auction on Thursday.
However, Mr Wilson was heavily criticised for leaving the buyer, Mr Jonathan Porter, in the lurch after posting on Facebook that he could not afford the cost.
A crowdfunder has now been started to help Mr Wilson pay for the bottle. However, as of 1pm on Friday, no donations had been recorded.
Now, a man claiming to be a spokesperson for the buyer, as well as "Hammy" Harris, a friend of Mr Wilson, has posted on social media to reveal the thoughts of Mr Wilson.
Alex Mason said: " I would just like to confirm, my clients Tam Wilson & Hammy Harris as collectors of Buckfast Tonic Wine have indeed purchased an 80 year old antique bottle of the tonic wine.
"The nature of this purchase is authentic and we are currently in talks with the seller about the transfer and purchase of funds and item.
"My client is infact overwhelmed with the response and they are unsure of how to respond. I have taken a small statement from them on the purchase.
"Now we are currently in the early stages of preparing for the new arrival, my client has infact cleared a spot on his shelf beside a buckfast miniature, a buckfast vase and these items will sit beside his buckfast clock.
"My clients are both very excited about the new purchase."
A discussion on the topic took place on BBC Radio Scotland on Friday morning, focusing on the fixation on Buckfast in Scotland.
It has been revealed that original recipe Buckfast, which was phased out at some point in the 1930s, may mean the liquor contains coca leaves in its ingredients.
Mr Mason added: "Thank you too BBC Radio Scotland, my clients didn’t expect the purchase to take this much response. They are currently under pressure for some interviews.
"They will give a statement soon and we will keep you all updated on the movements of the £10,000 antique bottle.
"We are currently having the bottle tested as I chatted with a tonic wine historian this morning, he suggested that the timeline may have infact overlapped and my clients may have an antique bottle that may
contain coca leaf.
"So the bottle is due to be tested as the ingredients it contains. Thank you for all your patience at this time."
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