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April 2016 Auction

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Started
22 April 2016
Closed
02 May 2016
1 - 32 of 320 Lots
42.4%
70cl
UK
42.4%
70cl

Laphroaig 1960 Vintage Reserve 40 Year Old

A vintage release of Laphroaig distilled in 1960 and bottled as a 40 year old. Laphroaig this age is incredibly rare!

Distilled in 1960 and presented with a certificate from distillery manager Iain Henderson, the casks were matured for 40 years in warehouse #1. This is the first release from Oddbins and the far more limited of the two. 

This is bottle 230 of 300. 

Please note general condition. 

46%
70cl
UK
46%
70cl

Lagavulin 1979 Murray McDavid 24 Year Old

A rare independent bottle of Lagavulin. Distilled in 1979 and then matured for 24 years prior to being bottled by Murray McDavid. 

Bottle number 493 of 600. 

60.2%
75cl
UK
60.2%
75cl

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. 

46.6%
70cl
UK
46.6%
70cl

Laphroaig 32 Year Old

One of several new Laphroaig's released to commemorate their 200th anniversary, 1815 to 2015.

This latest release is one of the oldest ever from Laphroaig, matured for 32 years in ex-Oloroso sherry casks this has been incredibly popular at retail selling out almost immediately.

Only 5,880 bottles were produced.

46.6%
70cl
UK
46.6%
70cl

Laphroaig 32 Year Old

One of several new Laphroaig's released to commemorate their 200th anniversary, 1815 to 2015.

This latest release is one of the oldest ever from Laphroaig, matured for 32 years in ex-Oloroso sherry casks this has been incredibly popular at retail selling out almost immediately.

Only 5,880 bottles were produced.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Laphroaig 30 Year Old 

Presented in this wooden box, Laphroaig 30 year old was originally released in 2000.  

We rarely see well aged official bottlings from Islay, this well aged Laphroaig has only been out-matured by the 40 year old releases.

Please note the condition of this lot, in particular the sticker damage to the rear label.

40.6%
70cl
UK
40.6%
70cl

Laphroaig 1975 Jack Wieber 34 Year Old

Distilled in 1975 and bottled in 2010 after spending 34 years in a bourbon cask.

Only 120 bottles were produced from 1035.

 

60% Proof
N/A
UK
60% Proof
N/A

Linkwood 1939 Cask Strength / Bottled 1957

We rarely see items like this these days, this is a lovely example of  Linkwood from the late 1950s. Bottled by Elgin based bottlers Campbell, Hope and King.

The label reads:  

Linkwood Whisky (Pure Malt)

1939 - Bottled 1957

60% Proof (Unreduced)

Naturally with items this old, there is a risk with the seal in shipping and Whisky Auctioneer can not be held responsible for any leakage that may occur.

57.2%
70cl
UK
57.2%
70cl

Lagavulin 25 Year Old / 2002 Release

Released as part of Diageo's Super Premium malts.

From 1977 this 25 year old Lagavulin was released in 2002 and limited to 9,000 bottles.  Perhaps unsuprisingly it is a stunning whisky and is very highly rated indeed.

Bottle number 8,278 of 9,000.

57.2%
70cl
UK
57.2%
70cl

Lagavulin 25 Year Old / 2002 Release

Released as part of Diageo's Super Premium malts.

From 1977 this 25 year old Lagavulin was released in 2002 and limited to 9,000 bottles.  Perhaps unsuprisingly it is a stunning whisky and is very highly rated indeed.

Bottle number 4,401 of 9,000.

Please note conditon of the box. 

46%
4 x 1 Litre
UK
46%
4 x 1 Litre

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Monkey Taiwan 4 x 75cl / Including Display Stand​

A special release Blue Label for Chinese New Year 2016, Year of the Monkey. Includes display stand. 

Please note shipping charge for 5 bottles.

Please note damage to stand. 

52%
70cl
UK
52%
70cl

Lagavulin 21 Year Old 1991

With only 2,772 bottles released world wide this latest edition of Lagavulin 21 year old was highly sought after at it's released in Novemeber 2012.

Wholly matured in first fill ex-sherry casks, distilled in 1991 and bottled in 2012.

Bottle number 1982.

46%
4 x 1 Litre
UK
46%
4 x 1 Litre

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Monkey Taiwan 4 x 75cl / Including Display Stand​

A special release Blue Label for Chinese New Year 2016, Year of the Monkey.

Please note shipping charge for 4 bottles.

 

52%
70cl
UK
52%
70cl

Lagavulin 21 Year Old 1991

With only 2,772 bottles released world wide this latest edition of Lagavulin 21 year old was highly sought after at it's released in Novemeber 2012.

Wholly matured in first fill ex-sherry casks, distilled in 1991 and bottled in 2012.

Bottle number 2029.

N/A
4 x 1 Litre
UK
N/A
4 x 1 Litre

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Monkey Taiwan 4 x 1 Litre

A special release Blue Label for Chinese New Year 2016, Year of the Monkey.

Please note shipping charge for 4 bottles.

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43%
75cl
UK
43%
75cl

Johnnie Walker Excelsior

Johnnie Walker Excelsior is an incredibly hard to find Johnnie walker distilled in 1947 and released at around 50 years old in 1997.

75cl

Please note general condition. 

60.3%
70cl
UK
60.3%
70cl

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.

60.3%
70cl
UK
60.3%
70cl

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.

52.6%
70cl
UK
52.6%
70cl

Laphroaig 1991 23 Year Old

This recent release from Laphroaig was limited to only 5,000 bottles to the German market.

Matured exclusively in sherry and refill hogsheads and bottled at cask strength.

46%
75cl
UK
46%
75cl

Littlemill 21 Year Old First Edition / US Release

Released in 2012 this official bottling of Littlemill proved to be very popular, perhaps unsuprising as there are so few official releases from this lost distillery.

Limited release of 3,000 bottles at 21 years old.

45%
1.5 Litre
UK
45%
1.5 Litre

Jack Daniel's Old No.7 Inaugural 1.5 Litre

A limited bottle of Jack Daniel's released to mark the 80th Anniversary of the ultimate bad ass Theodore Roosevelt's 80th Anniversary of becoming President of the United States in 1984.

43%
75cl
UK
43%
75cl

Johnnie Walker Oldest / 15 to 60 Year Old

Johnnie Walker Oldest is the original bottling of what we now know as Johnnie Walker Blue Label, these are becoming more and more difficult to find.

This has stated ages of 15 to 60 years. 

45.1%
70cl
UK
45.1%
70cl

Laphroaig 25 Year Old 2014 Release

Originally released in 2007, there have been numerous Laphroaig 25 year old's released annually. 

This edition released in 2014, and matured in Oloroso sherry and American oak casks.

 

41.2%
70cl
UK
41.2%
70cl

Lochside 1964 Cooper's Choice 48 Year Old Single Grain

A very well aged grain whisky from Lochside, distilled in October 1964 and bottled 48 years later in 2015. Matured in a sherry butt, cask # 6799.

One of 540 Bottles.

51.1%
70cl
UK
51.1%
70cl

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.

40%
5cl
UK
40%
5cl

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.

59.9%
70cl
UK
59.9%
70cl

Lagavulin 1991 Feis Ile 2015 24 Year Old

A triple matured Lagavulin that's spent time in bourbon wood, PX casks and oak puncheons. 

Distilled in 1991 and personally selected by Iain McArthur, a warehouseman at Lagavulin with over 40 years experience. Then bottled exclusively for the Feis Ile in 2015. 

Bottle number 1093 of 3500. 

Please note the bag is too small for the whisky, this was a common problem with the release. 

51.0%
70cl
UK
51.0%
70cl

Lagavulin 1995 Feis Ile 2013

Lagavulin’s offering to the 2013 Feis Ile, distilled on the 8th May 1995 and bottled in 2013. Matured for 18 years in a sherry butt, personally selected by Iain McArthur.

Bottle number 819 of 3,000

53.8%
70cl
UK
53.8%
70cl

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. 

40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

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.

53.8%
70cl
UK
53.8%
70cl

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. 

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52.3%
70cl
UK
52.3%
70cl

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.

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