April 2016 Auction

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.

Oban 1969 32 Year Old

A well aged and incredibly desirable Oban, distilled in 1969 and released as a 32 year old.

Bottle number 1484 of 6,000.

Please note the rust on the lid. 

Ardbeg 1978 Bottled 1999 / Unique Strength

The Story goes that this bottling was a result of an error in the bottling. The ABV was reduced to 42.4% as opposed to the 43% which was the strength of the standard 1978 Ardbeg. Rather than mixing it with other casks to correct the strength, they bottled it as a one-off and sold it separately from the standard 43% product.

An official corrected label was produced to show the actual strength, but unlike the regular bottle this was sold unboxed. Available for a brief window in 1999, most of these were no doubt enjoyed by drinkersmaking this is a very rare bottling these days.

Ardbeg Very Young For Discussion 1997

The very first release of Ardbeg Very Young, bottled ‘For Discussion’ with the Ardbeg Committee.  Containing some of the first spirit created under the ownership of Glenmorangie PLC, distilled during in 1997 bottled 12th November 2003.

Matured using first fill casks only 4002 bottles ever existed.

Oban 16 Year Old Manager's Dram Bi-Centenary 1994

The Manager’s Dram series of whiskies were bottled exclusively for employees of what is now known as Diageo.  These whiskies were selected by the respective distillery managers within Diageo malt distilling and bottled at natural cask strength.

Bottled to celebrate Oban’s 200^th anniversary, 1794 – 1994  this 16 year old was released exclusively from sherry casks by distillery manager John William and his employees listed on the rear of the bottle.

Bottled July 1994.

Ardbeg Supernova Committee Release

Released in 2009 to members of the Ardbeg Committee, the original Ardbeg Supernova was peated to 100 ppm.

In comparison to the following released only 2,400 bottles of this were produced!

Ardbeg 1975 Bottled 2000

An old vintage release from Ardbeg, bottled in 2000 shortly after the Glenmorangie Takeover.

Please note general condition. 

Ardbeg 1998 Feis Ile 2011 Including Bag and Poster

Drawn from two Spanish Ex-Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butts this rare Ardbeg was released to mark the Islay Festival, Feis Ile in 2011.

Bottled at cask strength. 

Ardbeg 1978 / Bottled 1998

The second release of the Ardbeg 1978 limited edition, released in 1998.

Aultmore 1974 Samaroli 20th Anniversary

Distilled by John & Harvey & Co. Ltd in 1974

Bottled by R.W. Duthie & Co. Aberdeen in 1988 to celebrate Samaroli's 20th Anniversary

Bottle No. 291

Ardbeg 1978

The second release of the Ardbeg 1978 limited edition, bottled and released in 1998.

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Old Pulteney 1989 Lightly Peated

A recent award winning whisky, the Old Pulteney 1989 has recently acclaimed the title of World's Best Single Malt from the World Whisky Awards, which are awarded by the Whisky Magazine.

This lightly peated 1989 vintage has now virtually all but sold out at retail and has quickly gained status at auctions.

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage

Distilled in 1989 and matured in ex-bourbon casks that held a peated whisky and bottled 2015. 

Recently won best single malt 2016 from the World Whiskies Award. 

Old Pulteney 1989 Lightly Peated

A recent award winning whisky, the Old Pulteney 1989 has recently acclaimed the title of World's Best Single Malt from the World Whisky Awards, which are awarded by the Whisky Magazine.

This lightly peated 1989 vintage has now virtually all but sold out at retail and has quickly gained status at auctions.

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage

Distilled in 1989 and matured in ex-bourbon casks that held a peated whisky and bottled 2015. 

Recently won best single malt 2016 from the World Whiskies Award. 

Old Pulteney 1989 Lightly Peated

A recent award winning whisky, the Old Pulteney 1989 has recently acclaimed the title of World's Best Single Malt from the World Whisky Awards, which are awarded by the Whisky Magazine.

This lightly peated 1989 vintage has now virtually all but sold out at retail and has quickly gained status at auctions.

Old Pulteney 1969 Gordon and Macphail

A particularly old vintage of Old Pulteney from 1969 bottled by Gordon and Macphail in 2006.

Please note minor creasing to box.

Aberlour - Glenlivet 1879- 1979 Centenary Decanter

A rare bottling of Aberlour-Glenlviet for their Centinary in 1979. Bottled in a decanter with a glass stopper. 

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old

From the Van Winkle range this is the entry level edition. Absolutely stonking!

As popular and impressive as the older members of this legendary family of whiskies.

Ardbeg Supernova Stellar Release

Following the incredibly popular committee release of Arbdeg Supernova, this commercial release sold out quickly as well.  

Ardbeg Supernova is the peatiest Ardbeg ever released at 100ppm, an estimate 18,000 bottles were released in January 2009.

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. Please note the condition of the box.

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Ardbeg Rollercoaster Committee Reserve

Released June 2010, Ardbeg Rollercoaster was strictly only available at the distillery or via Ardbeg.com.  However Ardbeg did not expect such demand, the website quickly broke and it did not take long for all 15,000 bottles to sell out.

Released to mark the 10^th anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee the Rollercoaster consists of ten vintages from 1997 to 2006

1997: Second Fill Barrel
1998: Refill Hogshead
1999: First Fill Barrel
2000: First Fill Barrel
2001: Refill Barrel
2002: Refill Barrel
2003: First Fill Barrel
2004: First Fill Barrel
2005: Second Fill Sherry Butt
2006: Refill Hogshead

Ardbeg 1998 Malts of Scotland 16 Year Old

Distilled in 1998 and bottled by Malts of Scotland in June 2014. Matured in a single sherry hogshead. 

Bottle number 61 of 222. 

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old 75cl (1980s)

A rare bottling of Aberfeldy 15 year old prior to the Flora and Fauna release, bottled during the 1980s.

75cl

Please note minor tear to front label. 

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.

Please note the condition of the box. 

Old Pulteney 1974 Highland Selection 26 Year Old

A absolutley cracking 26 year old Old Pulteney, distilled in 1974

Bottle number 564 of 1600. 

Arran 1996 Distillery Exclusive 19 Year Old

Distilled in October 1996 and bottled 19 years later in January this year. Distillery Exclusive.

Matured exclusively in  a Sherry Cask

Bottle No. 539/610

Amrut Spectrum

Amrut have released some amazing whiskies.

This whisky has been matured for three years in ex-bourbon barrels, then transferred to specially custom crafted casked made from five different tupes of wood. 

Amrut Spectrum

Amrut have released some amazing whiskies.

This whisky has been matured for three years in ex-bourbon barrels, then transferred to specially custom crafted casked made from five different tupes of wood. 

Ardbeg 1990 Airigh Nam Beist Bottled 2008

Ardbeg don't release many vintages these days, and the Airgh Nam Beist was one of the last.

Taking it's name from the Gaelic meaning of \"shelter\" or pasture, this whisky was distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2008 at 46%.

Ardbeg Kildalton 2014

The latest release from Ardbeg in connection with the North Highland Initiative (NHI) a charity which helps rural communities across the Northern Highlands.

This new and elegantly packaged Ardbeg is a combination of first fill and refill ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.  Please do not mistake this Kildalton for that which was released in 2004, 10 years ago. 

Please note that the inner packaging is very fragile and in some cases has cracked or could crack in transit, Whisky Auctioneer takes no resposibility for this issue. 

Ardbeg Kildalton 2014

The latest release from Ardbeg in connection with the North Highland Initiative (NHI) a charity which helps rural communities across the Northern Highlands.

This new and elegantly packaged Ardbeg is a combination of first fill and refill ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.  Please do not mistake this Kildalton for that which was released in 2004, 10 years ago. 

Please note that the inner packaging is very fragile and in some cases has cracked or could crack in transit, Whisky Auctioneer takes no resposibility for this issue.