April 2016 Auction

Rosebank 1979 Rare Malt 19 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 very rare bottling of Rosebank was distilled in 1979 and bottled 19 years later.

Bottle number 0685.

Please note there is no box. 

Clynelish 1982 Flora and Fauna Cask Strength

Diageo released nine Flora and Fauna bottlings at full strength, this Clynelish distilled in 1982 is arguably one of the most sought after bottles.

Bottled in 1997

No.1990

Caol Ila 20 Year Old 150th Anniversary

A stunning bottle of Caol Ila bottled in 1996 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Caol Ila from 1846 to 1996.

A very rare bottling only ever originally released to employees within Diageo.

Chichibu Ichiro's Malt American White Oak 2013 #2688

Distilled in 2013 and matured in a single American White Oak cask #2688, the Ichiro name would imply that this is a Chichibu. 

Chichibu Ichiro's Malt American White Oak 2013 #2688

Distilled in 2013 and matured in a single American White Oak cask #2688, the Ichiro name would imply that this is a Chichibu. 

Caperdonich 1972 Duncan Taylor 35 Year Old

Distilled November 1972 and bottled August 2008, this 35 year old whisky was bottled from cask #7431.

Bottle number 54 of 181.

Chichibu Ichiro's Malt American White Oak 2013 #2688

Distilled in 2013 and matured in a single American White Oak cask #2688, the Ichiro name would imply that this is a Chichibu. 

Clynelish 1972 Rare Malt 23 Year Old 75cl

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.

Released within the Rare Malt Selection.  Distilled in 1972 and bottled as a 24 year old at 61.3%

Bottled in 1997.

Bottle number 3321. 

Please note the condition of the box. 

Caperdonich 1969 Lonach 39 Year Old

Distilled in 1969 and bottled in 2008, this is from the closed Speyside distillery Caperdonich.

Rosebank 1979 Rare Malt 20 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 Rosebank was distilled in 1979 and bottled 20 years later in October 1999.

Bottle number 2767.

Rosebank 1979 Rare Malt 20 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 Rosebank was distilled in 1979 and bottled 20 years later in October 1999.

Bottle number 0680.

Classic Islay Collection 2005 / Including Port Ellen 5th Release

Released in 2005 this 'Classic Islay Collection' from Diageo contains, 20cl bottlings of:

• Caol Ila 12 Year Old 
• Caol Ila 18 Year Old
• Lagavulin 12 Year Old (2005 Release)
• Lagavulin 16 Year Old
• Port Ellen 1979 5th Release 

Please note general condition. 

5 x 20cl.

Clynelish Select Reserve 2015 Release

Part of Diageo's 2015 Special releases only 2946 of these were bottled, this is bottle number 1556.

Chateau d'Yquem 1932 37.5cl

One of the world’s most prized and enviable wines, Chateau d’Yquem is Sauternes’ only classified Premier-Cru-Supérieur.  Produced from a blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, left on the vines until affected by the noble fungus, Botrytis Cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp with which to make the most incredible sweet wine.  Owing to their stature, quality and desirability, for the sake of your health and your bank balance, please drink Chateau d’Yquem responsibly.

Please note condition as shown.

Rosebank 1991 SMWS 20 Year Old 25.60

The latest Rosebank release from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society distilled on the 1st of July 1991 years in Refill Barrel.

Carrying the SMWS tasting note/name 'In a Secret Garden'.

One of 216 bottles.

Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac 5cl

Remy Martin is perhaps the most well known of all Cognac producers and has established a reputation for quality that very few others can relate to.

The Louis XIII bottling is a stunning Baccarat decanter which holds Grande Champagne cognac aged between 40 and 100 years. 

This was released for the Taiwan market.

Rosebank 1990 21 Year Old

Rosebank is a sorely missed lowland malt but occasionally Diageo has a Special Release

This was aged in refill American oak and refill European oak casks, a must have official bottle from this lost classic.

Distilled in 1990 and released within Diageo's Super Premium selection 2011.

Limited to only 5604 bottles.

Bottle number 3680. 

Rosebank 8 Year Old 1980s

An 8 year old Rosebank bottled for the 'Distiller's Agency'.  A very rare official bottling of this closed Lowlander.

Rosebank 1990 21 Year Old

Rosebank is a sorely missed lowland malt but occasionally Diageo has a Special Release

This was aged in refill American oak and refill European oak casks, a must have official bottle from this lost classic.

Distilled in 1990 and released within Diageo's Super Premium selection 2011.

Limited to only 5604 bottles.

Bottle number 2821. 

Chichibu 2008 Newborn Bourbon Barrel

A very early bottling from Chichibu, this 'Newborn' bottling was distilled June-July 2008.

Placed into cask in July 2008 and bottled in December 2008 at a strength of 62.5%.

The label comes with a whole heap of information, take a closer look!  

Bottle number 199 of 262.

Rosebank 1992 Hunter Laing 21 Year Old

Distilled Febuary 1992 and bottled in November 2013 by Hunter Laing and Co.

One of only 122 bottles.

Please note condition of the seal.

Rosebank 1990 21 Year Old

Rosebank is a sorely missed lowland malt but occasionally Diageo has a Special Release

This was aged in refill American oak and refill European oak casks, a must have official bottle from this lost classic.

Distilled in 1990 and released within Diageo's Super Premium selection 2011.

Limited to only 5604 bottles.

Bottle number 344. 

Rosebank 1990 21 Year Old

Rosebank is a sorely missed lowland malt but occasionally Diageo has a Special Release

This was aged in refill American oak and refill European oak casks, a must have official bottle from this lost classic.

Distilled in 1990 and released within Diageo's Super Premium selection 2011.

Limited to only 5604 bottles.

Bottle number 2591. 

Chichibu Ichiro's Malt E-Power

A very rare bottling from Chichibu distillery in Japan. This release yielded 538 bottles and was matured in an ex-Mizunara Sherry Hogshead barrel (#1490) before being finished in a heavily charred new barrel (#1683).

Chichibu Ichiro's Malt E-Power

A very rare bottling from Chichibu distillery in Japan. This release yielded 538 bottles and was matured in an ex-Mizunara Sherry Hogshead barrel (#1490) before being finished in a heavily charred new barrel (#1683).

Clynelish 1974 Rare Malt 23 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.

Released within the Rare Malt Selection.  Distilled in 1974 and bottled as a 23 year old at 59.1%

Bottled in 1997, bottle number 0662.

Rosebank 1990 21 Year Old

Rosebank is a sorely missed lowland malt but occasionally Diageo has a Special Release

This was aged in refill American oak and refill European oak casks, a must have official bottle from this lost classic.

Distilled in 1990 and released within Diageo's Super Premium selection 2011.

Limited to only 5604 bottles.

Bottle number 4135. 

Rosebank 8 Year Old 1980s

An 8 year old Rosebank bottled for the 'Distiller's Agency'.

Please note there is no box. 

Rosebank 19 Year Old SMWS 25.58

A Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottling of Rosebank, aged for 19 years and bottled at cask strength.

One of 210 bottles.

Coleburn 1979 Rare Malt 21 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 Coleburn was distilled in 1979 and bottled as a 21 year old at 59.40%.

Bottle number 3735.

Carsebridge 1964 Kingsbury's 33 Year Old

A 33 year old Carsebridge, distilled in 1964 and bottled at 33 years of age by Kingsbury & Co Ltd.

Distilled in November 1964 and bottled in September 1998 from a single ex-bourbon cask #132655.

Please note condition of this lot.

Craigellachie 1973 Rare Malt 22 Year Old​ 

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. 4544, bottled in 1995.