April 2015 Auction

Johnnie Walker 1805 Celebration Blend

A near mythical bottle of Johnnie Walker,  Jim Beveridge was asked to create one of the rarest and exclusive whiskies to mark the 200th anniversary of John Walker's birthday.

This exceedingly rare Johnnie Walker was never intended for public sale as all of the bottles were gifted to people who (in the companies opinion) ‘made a significant contribution to modern life’, the company has never divulged this list.

This very limited whisky was produced from only 9 casks all aged between 45 and 70 years old and limited to only 200 bottles.  

The presentation of this bottle is exceptional, the bottle is nestled inside a lockable victorian style writing case alongside a replica antique nib pen and a recreation of John Walker's son Alexander Walker II's handwritten book of blending recipes.  The writing etched onto the bottle reads from the oldest remaining document in their archives: \"The inventory of the estate and effects of John Walker, November 1819\"

Please note the bottle number in this case has been edited digitally to protect the sellers identity, for more photographs or information on this bottle please contact us.

Karuizawa 1983 28 Year Old Noh Single Cask #7576

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

Another Noh single cask from Karuizawa, distilled in 1983 and bottled 28 years later from single sherry butt #7576

571 bottles were released.

Karuizawa 1984 29 Year Old Single Cask #7802

From this incredibly popular lost Japanese distillery, which has produced so many internationally acclaimed malts.

Distilled in 1984 and bottled from a Spanish oak sherry butt #7802 in 2014.

This release was exclusive to the Norwegian market. 

Karuizawa 1982 30 Year Old Single Cask #8497

Another new single cask Karuizawa for us, distilled in 1982 and bottled in 2012 from a single first fill bourbon cask #8497.

This single cask Karuizawa was exclusive to The Whisky Exchange and features their own Koi label design.

Kawasaki 1976 Ichiro's Choice

One of the very rare bottlings of Kawasaki by Ichirio Akuto. Only a handful of single casks have ever been bottled from this lost Japanese grain distillery.

This 1976 vintage was released in 2009 from refill sherry butts.

This is bottle number 274 of 432.

Karuizawa 1981 30 Year Old Single Cask #8309

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

Another cracking single cask from Karuizawa, distilled in 1981 and bottled 30 years later on the 12th September 2011. 

253 bottles were released.

Kawasaki 1981 Ichiro's Choice 

One of the very rare bottlings of Kawasaki by Ichirio Akuto. Only a handful of single casks have ever been bottled from this lost Japanese grain distillery.

This 1981 vintage was released in 2009 from refill sherry butts.

This is bottle number 174 of 710.

Karuizawa 1983 29 Year Old Noh Single Cask #8552

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

Another infamous Noh single cask from Karuizawa, distilled in 1989 and bottled 23 years later from single sherry butt #7893

302 bottles were released.

Karuizawa 1990 22 Year Old Single Cask #679

A rare single cask Karuizawa bottled in 2012 bottled at cask strength for The Whisky Exchange, from a single first fill sherry butt #679.

Please note the damage to the front of the box, where a label has been removed, Although these were not the original boxes as the boxes were added for the UK market by the Whisky Exchange. 

Talisker 1981 20 Year Old

Bottled in 2002 as part of Diageo's Super Premium release.  This Talisker, distilled in 1981 has quickly become very desirable - no thanks to Jim Murray who scored this 95 points and making the comment 'Miss this and your life will be incomplete'. 

Matured in a sherry cask and released as a 20 year old this is bottle number 240 of 9,000.

Karuizawa 1997 Rare Vintage Single Cask #7815

A single cask Karuizawa bottled exclusively for Isetan Shinjuku.

Distilled in 1997 and matured for 16 years in cask #7815.

Jameson Limited Edition 15 Year Old

All Triple distilled pot still whiskey with no grain added, this was created as a special edition for the millennium.

Karuizawa 15 Year Old

Prior to the distilery closing and the stock being sold to Number One Drinks, the distillery was owned by Mercian wine company which is when this 15 year old was released. 

Talisker 1977 35 Year Old

A 35 year old Talisker distilled in 1977 and released in 2012.

Matured in a combination of refill American and European oak casks.

Bottle number 2548 of 3090.

Karuizawa 1991 and 1997 Noh Single Casks 2 x 20cl

Karuizawa 1991 Noh Single Cask 20cl : Distilled in 1991 then matured in a sherry butt prior to bottling in 2010. A 19 year old at  60.8% ABV.

Karuizawa  1997 Noh Single Cask 20cl : Distilled in 1997 then matured in a sherry butt prior to bottling in 2010. A 13 year old at  60.2% ABV.

Komagatake 1988 Single Cask #555

A very rare single cask release from The Shinsu Mars distillery, which stopped production in 1992. Shinsu Mars restarted production recently in 2011.

This 1988 vintage single cask was distilled in March 1988 and bottled in September 2013 from a single American White Oak cask #555. 

Limited edition number 468.

Johnnie Walker Green Label Taiwan Wonders Jade Mountain Edition

Johnnie Walker Green Label has been discontinued in most markets, this recent limited edition bottling is known as the Taiwan Wonders Collection.

The collection features etched images presented on the rear of each bottle. This is the complete set and comes along with a purpose built branded display unit.

Jade Mountain, Sun Moon Lake, Taroko Gorge and Ali Mountain are the wonders depicted. 

Please note there is minor damage.

Tullibardine 1965 Single Cask

Distilled in 1965 and bottled in May 2005. 

Bottle number 13 of 199. 

Johnnie Walker Green Label Taiwan Wonders Jade Mountain Edition

Johnnie Walker Green Label has been discontinued in most markets, this recent limited edition bottling is known as the Taiwan Wonders Collection.

The collection features etched images presented on the rear of each bottle. This is the complete set and comes along with a T-Shirt. 

Jade Mountain, Sun Moon Lake, Taroko Gorge and Ali Mountain are the wonders depicted. 

Diageo Thank You to Hill Street Decanter

A very limited bottling of Johnnie Walker Swing from Diageo, produced to thank all of the staff at the famous Hill Street Plant in Kilmarnock, when it finally closed in 2011.

Presented alongside a history of the Hill Street plant and a DVD.

Talisker 30 Year Old 2012 Release

Released in 2012, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3186 bottles.

This is bottle number 2923.

Tobermory 1972 Oloroso Sherry Finish 32 Year Old

If you love heavily sherried whiskies this is certainly up your street, it's big, bold and rich!

Distilled at Tobermory, the only distillery on the Isle of Mull in 1972 and bottled on 18th May 2005.  The whisky was finished in Oloroso sherry casks.

Bottle number 750 of 902, includes certificate of authenticity.

Diageo Thank You to Hill Street Decanter

A very limited bottling of Johnnie Walker Swing from Diageo, produced to thank all of the staff at the famous Hill Street Plant in Kilmarnock, when it finally closed in 2011.

Presented alongside a history of the Hill Street plant and a DVD.

Jack Daniel's Maxwell House 1.5 Litre

Named after the Maxwell House Hotel (Birthplace of the famous coffee), this Nashville hotel bar was also famous for being home to this bottling of Jack Daniel's. 

Kilkerran First Cask Selection Miniature Collection 6 x 5cl

This Kilkerran miniature set consists of the first 6 wood types released in miniature form.

• Madeira Butt Cask 2004 ABV 60%.
• Fino Butt Cask 2004 ABV  59.1%.
• Bourbon Butt Cask 2004 ABV  60.3%.
• Oloroso Butt Cask 2004 ABV  60.1%.
• Rum Butt Cask 2004 ABV  60.6%.
• Port Butt Cask 2004 ABV  59.8%.

Tamdhu 1968 Hart Brothers 42 Year Old

A 1968 vintage Tamdhu from Hart Brothers.

Please note condition of box. 

Johnnie Walker Quest

Johnnie Walker Quest was originally positioned above the Blue Label in the Johnnie Walker range.

Further information from the label states that this is 'cask conditioned whisky'.

Johnnie Walker 400 Years at Kilmarnock

A particularly rare bottle of Johnnie Walker bottled to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of the Burgh status to Kilmarnock in 1992, which coincidentally is how many of these bottles that were made.

75cl

Please note the is no box.

Jack Daniel's Bicentennial 

An incredibly rare Jack Daniel's bottled in 1996 to mark the 200th Anniversary of the state of Tennessee 1796 - 1996.

The bottle is a replica of a bottled designed by Mr Jack Daniel's himself 100 years earlier for the 100th Anniversary celebration.

Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique

This single cask Kavalan was matured using a first fill American wine cask. This Tiawanese distillery has been making a big splash as the awards fly in, a cask this range won the World Whiskies Awards best single malt 2015, Very impressive!

Cask No. W090220003

Bottle number 097 of 195. 

Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique

This single cask Kavalan was matured using a first fill American wine cask. This Tiawanese distillery has been making a big splash as the awards fly in, a cask this range won the World Whiskies Awards best single malt 2015, Very impressive!

Cask No. W091127026A

Bottle number 037 of 229. 

Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique

This single cask Kavalan was matured using a first fill American wine cask. This Tiawanese distillery has been making a big splash as the awards fly in, a cask this range won the World Whiskies Awards best single malt 2015, Very impressive!

Cask No. W091127026A

Bottle number 062 of 253.