April 2015 Auction

Auchentoshan 1965 Single Cask 31 Year Old

A fantastic vintage bottling of Auchentoshan from 4th November 1965.

Matured in a single hogshead #2509.

Ardbeg Guaranteed 30 Year Old 

Bottled in 1996, this 'Guaranteed' 30 year old Ardbeg was one of the last releases by Allied distillers before Glenmorangie's Takeover in 1997.

This relese of 30 year old Ardbeg was limited to only 29 casks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Convalmore 1978 Rare Malt 24 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.

Distilled in 1978 and bottled in April 2003 as a 24 year old.

Bottle number 1423.

Clynelish 12 Year Old 1980s Ainslie & Heilbron

A 1980s bottling of Clynelish by Ainslie & Heilbron Distillers but bottled by Gordon and MacPhail, making it a semi-official bottling. 

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. 

Very Olde St Nick Winter Rye Whiskey

Very Olde St Nick Rye Whiskey was a brand design for Bourbon export this bottle being sold in the Japanese market. 

The whisky is rumoured to be from one of the Bardstown distilleries in Kentucky. 

Cask number B430

Craigellachie 14 Year Old Flora and Fauna Centenary

A rare and discontinued entry to this classic series of whiskies produced by Diageo.

This bottle was specially released to celebrate the 100th anniversary of recorded whisky production at this Speyside distillery in 1991.

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.

Caol Ila 15 Year Old Decanter / Bulloch Lade

A 15 year old Decanter that was released for the Italian market. 

Please note condition of box.

Also please be aware that while Whisky Auctioneer will take every care in shipping this item decanters can be fragile in transit and we can not be held responsible for any damage.

Cadenhead's 1975 Green Label Demerara Rum 

A Cadenhead bottling of a 1975 vintage Demerrara rum from Guyana.

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.

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.

Clynelish 1972 Single Malts of Scotland 38 Year Old

Distilled November 1972 and bottled May 2011. 

One of 439 bottles. 

Caperdonich 1968 Hart Brothers 32 Year Old

Distilled in December 1968 and bottled in July 2001, this is from closed Dufftown distillery Caperdonich. 

Caperdonich 1972 Duncan Taylor 36 Year Old

Distilled November 1972 and bottled September 2009, this 36 year old whisky was bottled from cask #7446.

Bottle number 162 of 283.

Please note that there are slight scuff marks to the side of the box. 

Craigduff 1973 Signatory Vintage 38 Year Old 

A very rare experimental whisky, produced at Strathisla distillery using heavily peated malt.  Occasionally there has been some controversy over the origin of Craigduff and some people have suggested it was actually produced at Glen Keith distillery, wherever it was produced it is extremely rare as only a handful of casks have ever been bottled independantly by Signatory Vintage.

Distilled on the 4th April 1973 and bottled on 25th August  2005, this 32 year old Craigduff was matured exclusively in a sherry butt, cask #2513.

Bottle number 508 of 566.

Craigellachie 1973 Rare Malts 22 Year Old Limited Edition

The Rare Malts are a Limited Edition series of cask-strength single malts, issued, and designed by Diagio to show off some of the lesser known distilleries in their empire, these bottlings are sought after by collectors and drinkers alike.  

This 22 year old Craigellachie was distilled in 1973 and is bottle no. 2406, bottled in 1995.

In original box, level is in the neck, entire package is pristine with the exception to the slight knock against the cap.

Ardbeg 17 Year Old

The first releases of Ardbeg 17 year old sparked the renewed interest in Ardbeg. 

Now, several years after being discontinued, it is still recognised as a sensational Ardbeg.

Convalmore 1969 Gordon and Macphail

1969 Gordon and Macphail bottling of Convalmore, bottled in 1996. 

Ardbeg Day 75cl (US Import)

Available at Ardbeg distillery and across 100 Ardbeg Embassies, this was Ardbeg's Feis Ile 2012 release.

Ardbeg Day was selected from ad married in refill-sherry casks which previously were used for Uigeadail.  Only 12,000 bottles were made available worldwide.