April 2014 Auction

Ardbeg Guaranteed 10 Year Old 1970s 

A very rare, highly sought after bottle of Ardbeg 10 year old, originally purchased in the 1970s.

This particlar bottling  was given an impressive 96 points on Whisky Base.

Bottling Code: 109A-1

70 Proof and 26 2/3 fl oz

Port Ellen 1979 22 Year Old 1st Release

The first of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1979 and bottled 22 years later in 2001, bottled at cask strength and limited to 6,000 bottles, this is bottle 4231.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel of the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer

Balvenie Tun 1858 Batch #1

A marriage of 6 American Oak casks and 3 European Oak Sherry casks created the first limited edition Balvenie Tun 1858, for the Taiwanese market. A limited release of only 2,600 bottles this has rarely been seen at auction.

As with the Balvenie Tun 1401, these whiskies are hand-selected by Malt Master David Stewart. Nine traditional whisky casks and two sherry butts are combined and rested for several months in Tun 1858.  The vintages range from 1966 and 1975.

The expression consists of the casks shown below.

Six traditional whisky casks   
#2387
#9917
#5036
#5245
#15338
#15328

Three sherry butts
#6443
#1041
#7497

Glenlivet Atlantic 1965 40 Year Old Single Cask

Distilled in 1965 this was the first of the Guardian's of Glenlivet Single Cask' releases, originally only available from Glenlivet distillery.

Understandably this has become highly sought after.  

Released from cask #5318 this single cask 40 year old was bottled on the 16th December 2005 at 41.6%

Macallan Diamond Jubilee

Released in 2012 this specially designed bottle bears a unique image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II created by the sculptor Arnold Martin.

The contents of this bottle were specially chosen for the months it was drawn from the casks, 6th February, the Queen's accession and the first week in June, traditionally when the Jubilees are celebrated.  Bottled at 52% in line with the year of the Queen's accession, only 2,012 bottles were released.

Replacement box is also included.

Johnnie Walker 150th Anniversary Decanter

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Johnnie Walker, this decanter and box-set was released in 1985 (technically the 165th anniversary of Johnnie Walker), the actual 150th anniversary would have been in 1970.  The set is a combination of a drystal decanter, stopper and specially produced Anniversary Blend.

75cl.

Please note the condition of the silver.  The fill level of the bottle is difficult to make out in photos and currently sits at the foot of the neck.

Glen Flagler 1973 30 Year Old

A very rare bottling of this long lost distillery that was once part of the Moffat distilling complex.  

This 30 year old official release from Inverhouses is a combination of the five  last remaining casks of Glen Flagler that belonged to Inverhouse.

A release of only 931 bottles this is bottle number 103.

Includes a lovely wooden box and certificate of authenticity.

Bunnahabhain 1968 Auld Acquaintance 34 Year Old

Distilled on Hogmanay (31st December) 1968 this rare limited edition Bunnahabhain was bottled in 2002.  

It has been highly acclaimed receiving 93 (almost 94!) points from Serge Valentin on Whisky Fun.

It is now a very sought after bottle and is increasingly difficult to find with only 2,002 bottles released.

Brora 35 Year Old 2012 Release

Another fantastic release from Diageo as part of their ongoing annual super premium releases.

Released in 2012 this was the oldest official bottled Brora at the time, only more recently beaten by the single cask 40 year old currently available at Travel Retail for no less than £6,995 which makes these bottlings seem a bargain!

Matured in ex-bourbon casks filled in 1976 and 1977, this 35 year old Brora is bottle number 914 of 1,566

Karuizawa 1984 27 Year Old Single Cask #3660

Another stunning example of Karuizawa!  

Distilled in 1984 and matured in single sherry butt #3660 for 27 years until bottling on 17th October 2011.

Dalmore 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon (Haut Marbuzet) Finish

A very rare 33 year old Dalmore initially matured in American white oak prior to a secondary maturtion of a several years in Chateau Haut-Marbuzet casks.

One of only 1,000 bottles.

Karuizawa 1985 22 Year Old Single Cask #7017

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. 

This Karuizawa was distilled in 1985 and bottled on the 10th October 2009 and matured in cask #7017. 

Glendronach 1972 Single Cask 37 Year Old

A superb bottling of Glendronach, receiving an average score of 94/100 from Whisky Base.

Bottled in 2009, this 37 year old Glendronach was matured in a single Oloroso sherry butt #719.

Bottle number 308 of 474.

Highland Park Thor 16 Year Old

The first in Highland Park's Valhalla series released in 2012 which also comprises of  the Loki and Freya released over the next two consecutive years.

This 16 year old Highland Park is a limited edition of 23,000 bottles.  

Highland Park Thor 16 Year Old

The first in Highland Park's Valhalla series released in 2012 which also comprises of  the Loki and Freya released over the next two consecutive years.

This 16 year old Highland Park is a limited edition of 23,000 bottles.  

Highland Park Thor 16 Year Old

The first in Highland Park's Valhalla series released in 2012 which also comprises of  the Loki and Freya released over the next two consecutive years.

This 16 year old Highland Park is a limited edition of 23,000 bottles.  

Highland Park Thor 16 Year Old

The first in Highland Park's Valhalla series released in 2012 which also comprises of  the Loki and Freya released over the next two consecutive years.

This 16 year old Highland Park is a limited edition of 23,000 bottles.  

Linlithgow (St Magdalene) 1973 30 Year Old

One of the few old official bottlings from this incredible distillery.

Distilled in 1973 and matured for 30 years until Diageo chose to release this as part of their famous annual super premium releases in 2004.

Limited to only 1,500 bottles.

Macallan 1963

Good condition bottle of Macallan distilled in 1963 and bottled prior to January 1st 1981 by Gordon and Macphail.

The bottle is in good condition, slightly discolouration and un-evenness to the neck label.

26 2/3 fl oz and 80 proof.

Lagavulin 12 Year Old White horse 1970s

A rare bottle of Lagavulin 12 year old bottled by White Horse distillers in the early 1970s, carrying the royal warrant to her Majesty the Queen.

'Specially Selected Lagavulin Pure Islay Malt Scotch Whisky White Horse Distillers Ltd'

26 2/3 fl oz and 75 proof.

Glenmorangie 30 Year Old Oloroso Finish

A highly sought after limited edition 30 year old Glenmorangie, in a wonderful classy wooden box.

Finished in Oloroso sherry casks, releasing only 4,548 bottles.

Dalmore 1974 Single Cask 32 Year Old (Signed)

Distilled in 1974 and matured from a single Mathusalem Sherry Butt for 32 years.

Awarded 89 points on Whisky Fun this vintage Dalmore was bottled in 2006.

Signed on the bottle and box by Richard Patterson, Master Distiller of Dalmore.

Glenfarclas 1966

Distilled in 1966 on either 22nd April or 3rd June this vintage release from Glenfarclas comes from sherry hogsheads #2603, 2604, 3551 and 3552.

Bottled on 28th Spetember 2012.

Bottle number 582 of 656.

Glenfarclas 1966

Distilled in 1966 on either 22nd April or 3rd June this vintage release from Glenfarclas comes from sherry hogsheads #2603, 2604, 3551 and 3552.

Bottled on 28th Spetember 2012.

Bottle number 583 of 656.

Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch #6 (US Import) 75cl

From the distillery website the Balvenie Tun 1401, Batch 6 is a skillful marriage of some of the rarest treasures from the distillery’s Warehouse 24 – an unrepeatable selection of spirits sourced from seven traditional whisky casks and two sherry butts, whose ages span a number of decades, and which have all been hand-selected by Malt Master David Stewart. The whisky was rested for several months in Tun 1401 – The Balvenie’s traditional oak marrying vessel – to create a single malt that enhances its already precious parts.

The expression has been exclusively created for the U.S. market, and follows the hugely successful Batch 3, which was released in 2011. In 2013, Batch 9 was also introduced especially for the U.S. market.

Please note this is at 75cl bottle.

Seven traditional whisky casks   
#6424
#15916
#5040
#5246
#7048
#15341
#15329

Two sherry butts
#692
#8589

Brora 1981 Signatory Vintage 23 Year Old

An independant Brora bottled by Signatory Vintage.

Distilled on 8th Deccember 1981 and bottled on the 8th June 2005.

Matured in single sherry butt #1557.

Bottle number 527 of 613.

Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch #6 75cl (US Import) 

From the distillery website the Balvenie Tun 1401, Batch 6 is a skillful marriage of some of the rarest treasures from the distillery’s Warehouse 24 – an unrepeatable selection of spirits sourced from seven traditional whisky casks and two sherry butts, whose ages span a number of decades, and which have all been hand-selected by Malt Master David Stewart. The whisky was rested for several months in Tun 1401 – The Balvenie’s traditional oak marrying vessel – to create a single malt that enhances its already precious parts.

The expression has been exclusively created for the U.S. market, and follows the hugely successful Batch 3, which was released in 2011. In 2013, Batch 9 was also introduced especially for the U.S. market.

Please note this is at 75cl bottle.

Seven traditional whisky casks   
#6424
#15916
#5040
#5246
#7048
#15341
#15329

Two sherry butts
#692
#8589

Arran Peacock 'Icons of Arran'

The original Icon of Arran whisky, released in 2009 this quickly became a popular collectors/investors item.

Distilled in 1996, matured in sherry casks and bottled in 2009, only 6,000 were released.

Highland Park 1973 Single Cask #11167

Highland Park bottled two single casks from October 1973, this is from cask #11167. Highland Park intentionally released two sister casks, as an experiment to llustrate the changes made in cask.  The casks were filled, matured for 28 years and emptied on 22nd February 2001 at the same time.

Cask #11167 only yielded 524 bottles.

Girvan 1964 First Batch Distillation

The casks used for this bottling were filled on the 30th April 1964 and bottled after 37 years on the 10th October 2001.

Bottle number 40 of 1,200.

Karuizawa 1991 SMWS 132.2 22 Year Old

Otherwise known as 'Stunning Panaorama of Exotic Fruits'.

This Karuizawa was distilled on 4th September 1999 and bottled as a 22 year old in 2013.  

A single refill ex-sherry butt yielded 355 bottles.

Clynelish 12 Year Old 1970s

A rare 1970s bottling of Clynelish by Ainslie & Heilbron Distillers.  These Clynelish bottlings are very popular at auction, the whisky produced was from the old Clynelish distillery which later  we now as Brora in the 1970s and 1980s.

26 2/3 fl oz and 70 proof

No box.