April 2015 Auction

Ardbeg 2000 Lord Robertson Single Cask

A very rare bottling of Ardbeg bottled to commemorate Lord Robertson of Islay, a former Nato Secretary General.  

This cask was laid down on 27th April 2000 when Lord Robertson visited the distillery, for the charity Erskine.

Filled into bottle on 6th June 2010 from cask number #1217, this is bottle number 48.

Macallan 1966 Speymalt 32 Year Old

Bottled under Gordon and Macphail's Speymalt banner, this Macallan was distilled in 1966 and bottled 32 years later in 1998.

These independant old Macallan's are a bargain compared to their official release counter parts.

Ardbeg Kildalton 1980

Quite simply a legendary Ardbeg released in 2004, this was a combination of experimental unpeated Ardbeg and lightly peated Ardbeg.  It is known that between 1979 and 1981 these experiements took place.

Only a mere 1,300 bottles of Kildalton were bottled and it is certainly a popular collectors item now.

Please note the cap rotates.

Macallan 21 Year Old / The Savoy Collection

Many decades ago, The Savoy created a range of spirits bottled exclusively for the hotel, to be enjoyed by the most loyal guest and discerning imbibers of the time. 
These spirits were savoured in The Savoy's world famous bar, and were often shipped abroad or bought home as the most special memento of a stay at The Savoy.

In 2013, The Savoy revived this tradition with the launch of a most prestigious collection of unique spirits, bottled and presented to reflect the outstanding quality that has been The Savoy's trademark for over 124 years. 

This rare example of the much sought-after 21 years-old Macallan has been exclusively bottled for The Savoy by whisky collector and 'Keeper of the Quaich' Sukhinder Singh, who released this liquid from his private reserve stock, limiting to a maximum quantity of 121 bottles.

This particular Macallan has been drawn from a refill hogshead.

Bottle number 71 of 121. 

Ardbeg Lord of the Isles 25 Year Old

The Ardbeg, Lord of the Isles 25 year old is a highly sought after and iconic Ardbeg, released between 2002 and 2007.

Named after the 'Lord of the Isles' who ruled the Western Isles and parts of Argyll between the 12th and 15th Centuries.

Includes certificate.

Macallan Coronation

The latest in the Macallan royal bottlings, this release from June 2013 consists of two 35cl bottles with a box designed by David Holmes. One bottle depicts the queen from 1953, matured solely in American oak sherry seasoned casks, while the other matured in Spanish sherry seasoned casks.   Only 1,953 boxes were produced to convey the date of the coronation in 1953.

Only available on Macallan’s website or at the distillery this quickly became one of the fastest selling releases of 2013. 

Bottled at 55.7% (1953 image)

Bottled at 58.1% (2013 image)

Macallan 1999 Easter Elchies 2012

The Easter Elchies single cask bottlings from Macallan are released annually exclusive to Macallan distillery.  

Distilled in 1999 and matured until 2012, this 13 year old single sherry butt #6697 yielded 400 bottles.

Macallan 1996 Easter Elchies 2013

The Easter Elchies single cask bottlings from Macallan are released annually exclusive to Macallan distillery.  This was released over two days in November and December 2013 to incredibly high demand and a number of unhappy customers.

Distilled in 1996 and matured until 2013, this 17 year old single sherry butt #26 yielded 390 bottles.340 were sold at the distillery, the other 50 were presumably sold to staff.

Macallan 1996 Easter Elchies 2013

The Easter Elchies single cask bottlings from Macallan are released annually exclusive to Macallan distillery.  This was released over two days in November and December 2013 to incredibly high demand and a number of unhappy customers.

Distilled in 1996 and matured until 2013, this 17 year old single sherry butt #26 yielded 390 bottles.340 were sold at the distillery, the other 50 were presumably sold to staff.

Macallan 1990 Exceptional Cask #24680

This is the forth release in the Exceptional cask range. 

Distilled in December 1990, matured in sherry butt number 24680 then bottled in Jauary 2003. 

Please note the rust on the lid. 

Macallan 25 Year Old Fine Oak

25 year old Macallan, released within the Fine Oak Series - Whisky Tint 15.

The Fine Oak series from Macallan was matured is matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks.

Please note faint scratch to back of box. 

Macallan 25 Year Old Fine Oak

25 year old Macallan, released within the Fine Oak Series.

The Fine Oak series from Macallan was matured is matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks.

Please note condition of box.

Macallan Coronation

The latest in the Macallan royal bottlings, this release from June 2013 consists of two 35cl bottles with a box designed by David Holmes. One bottle depicts the queen from 1953, matured solely in American oak sherry seasoned casks, while the other matured in Spanish sherry seasoned casks.   Only 1,953 boxes were produced to convey the date of the coronation in 1953.

Only available on Macallan’s website or at the distillery this quickly became one of the fastest selling releases of 2013. 

Bottled at 55.7% (1953 image)

Bottled at 58.1% (2013 image)

Macallan Coronation

The latest in the Macallan royal bottlings, this release from June 2013 consists of two 35cl bottles with a box designed by David Holmes. One bottle depicts the queen from 1953, matured solely in American oak sherry seasoned casks, while the other matured in Spanish sherry seasoned casks.   Only 1,953 boxes were produced to convey the date of the coronation in 1953.

Only available on Macallan’s website or at the distillery this quickly became one of the fastest selling releases of 2013. 

Bottled at 55.7% (1953 image)

Bottled at 58.1% (2013 image)

Macallan Coronation

The latest in the Macallan royal bottlings, this release from June 2013 consists of two 35cl bottles with a box designed by David Holmes. One bottle depicts the queen from 1953, matured solely in American oak sherry seasoned casks, while the other matured in Spanish sherry seasoned casks.   Only 1,953 boxes were produced to convey the date of the coronation in 1953.

Only available on Macallan’s website or at the distillery this quickly became one of the fastest selling releases of 2013. 

Bottled at 55.7% (1953 image)

Bottled at 58.1% (2013 image)

Macallan Coronation

The latest in the Macallan royal bottlings, this release from June 2013 consists of two 35cl bottles with a box designed by David Holmes. One bottle depicts the queen from 1953, matured solely in American oak sherry seasoned casks, while the other matured in Spanish sherry seasoned casks.   Only 1,953 boxes were produced to convey the date of the coronation in 1953.

Only available on Macallan’s website or at the distillery this quickly became one of the fastest selling releases of 2013. 

Bottled at 55.7% (1953 image)

Bottled at 58.1% (2013 image)

Macallan 1961

A 1961 Macallan for the Italian market by Flli Rinaldi of Bologna bottled in the 1980s. 

Please note there is no box and fill level. 

Macallan 1981 18 Year Old

18 year old Macallan, distilled in 1981.

Please note the rust on the inside and outside of the tin as well as discolouration of the gold on the label. 

Miyagikyo 1996 SMWS 17 Year Old 124.4

A rare independant single cask Miyagikyo bottled at 17 year old by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

Matured in a first fill Pedro Ximenez sherry Butt.

\"Full of Secret pleasures\" indeed! 

One of 479 bottles.

Macallan 25 Year Old Silver Jubilee Gordon and Macphail

A Macallan released in 1977 to commemorate the Queen's Silver Jubilee.

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old Flora and Fauna

One of the most sought after Flora and Fauna bottlings, discontinued in the late 1990s when Bacardi became owners of the distillery.

Arran First Production Decanter

Bottled from Arran's first distillation, this is also the first release of Arran.

Bottled in 1998 as a three year old presented in a decanter and wooden box. 

Bottle number 263 of 1000. 

Millburn 1969 Rare Malt Limited Edition 35 Year Old

The Rare Malt Selection is a historic selection of single malt whiskies from operational and lost distilleries that were released by Diageo between 1995 and 2005.

This Millburn was distilled in 1969  and bottled as a 35 year old at 51.2%.

Bottle number 3297.

Ardbeg Very Young 1998

The first in Ardbeg’s \"Young\" series on their \"path to peaty maturity\", tracing Ardbeg’s path to their new 10 year old. 

It was bottled in 2004.

Macallan 12 Year Old Ghillies Dram

Named after Macallan's Ghillie, Willie Bremner who is responsible for managing Macallan's fishing beat on the river Spey.  This 12 year old Macallan was bottled to support the re-stocking of the river.

Bottle number 025 of 800. 

Ardbeg Perpetuum Bicentenary Release

As Ardbeg distillery turns 200 years old there will no doubt be a few new limited releases, starting with the Perpetuum.  

The Perpetuum is only available at Ardbeg distillery and is estimated to be restricted to around 12,000 bottles.

Ardbeg Perpetuum Bicentenary Release

As Ardbeg distillery turns 200 years old there will no doubt be a few new limited releases, starting with the Perpetuum.  

The Perpetuum is only available at Ardbeg distillery and is estimated to be restricted to around 12,000 bottles.

Ardbeg Perpetuum Bicentenary Release

As Ardbeg distillery turns 200 years old there will no doubt be a few new limited releases, starting with the Perpetuum.  

The Perpetuum is only available at Ardbeg distillery and is estimated to be restricted to around 12,000 bottles.

Ardbeg Perpetuum Bicentenary Release

As Ardbeg distillery turns 200 years old there will no doubt be a few new limited releases, starting with the Perpetuum.  

The Perpetuum is only available at Ardbeg distillery and is estimated to be restricted to around 12,000 bottles.

Ardbeg Perpetuum Bicentenary Release

As Ardbeg distillery turns 200 years old there will no doubt be a few new limited releases, starting with the Perpetuum.  

The Perpetuum is only available at Ardbeg distillery and is estimated to be restricted to around 12,000 bottles.

Ardbeg Perpetuum Bicentenary Release

As Ardbeg distillery turns 200 years old there will no doubt be a few new limited releases, starting with the Perpetuum.  

The Perpetuum is only available at Ardbeg distillery and is estimated to be restricted to around 12,000 bottles.

Ardbeg Perpetuum Bicentenary Release

As Ardbeg distillery turns 200 years old there will no doubt be a few new limited releases, starting with the Perpetuum.  

The Perpetuum is only available at Ardbeg distillery and is estimated to be restricted to around 12,000 bottles.