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Started
22 April 2016
Closed
02 May 2016
1 - 32 of 80 Lots
55.1%
70cl
UK
55.1%
70cl

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. 

64%
70cl
UK
64%
70cl

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 200th 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.

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Famous Grouse 21 Year Old Millenium Decanter Open Golf Championship

A 21 year old Famous Grouse bottled at the turn of the millenium.

This extravagant decanter was produced as the official whisky of the Open Championship at St Andrews in 2000.

46%
70cl
UK
46%
70cl

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.

46%
70cl
UK
46%
70cl

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. 

 

46%
70cl
UK
46%
70cl

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.

46%
70cl
UK
46%
70cl

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. 

 

46%
70cl
UK
46%
70cl

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.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

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.

107 US Proof / 53.5%
75cl
UK
107 US Proof / 53.5%
75cl

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.

43.3%
70cl
UK
43.3%
70cl

Fettercairn 1978 30 Year Old

Distilled in 1978 this is the oldest release from this relatively unkown highland distillery.

As highly acclaimed as the 24 year old.

One of only 3000 bottles. 

46%
70cl
UK
46%
70cl

Old Pulteney 1974 Highland Selection 26 Year Old

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

Bottle number 564 of 1600. 

46%
70cl
UK
46%
70cl

Octomore Renegade 'Meleager' MBRPT1

A very rare single cask 'Official' bottling of Octomore, this is MBRPT1 and was followed by the Octomore Renegade 'Epione'.

Mark Reynier selected two casks to be bottled as his own bespoke Octomore, this PT1 was peated to 161.5 ppm and matured in American and French Oak (Sauternes) casks.

Bottle number 285 of 753.

43%
75cl
UK
43%
75cl

Four Roses Super Premium / Platinum 75cl

In February 2002, Kirin Brewery Company of Japan purchased the Four Roses brand. Although this is an exclusive release for the Japanese market, this decision predates the purchase of the brand. This has been available in Japan since 1992. 

80% of the liquid is over 8 years old, while the other 20% is 10 years or older. 

 

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Frapin Extra Grande Champagne Cognac

This Grande Champagne Premier Cru Cognac was released from Frapin's family reserve.  

This rare Cognac has won several awards including the Cognac Trophy at the International Spirits Challenge in London in 2002.

Lilely contains Cognac in excess of 45 years of age.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Famous Grouse 30 Year Old Blended Malt

A 30 year old blend from one of Scotland's favourite brands. Cotains some Highland Park, which apparently effects the flavour. 

 

44.4%
70cl
UK
44.4%
70cl

Fettercairn 1984 24 Year Old

Released alongside the 30 year old Fettercairn, these have both been very highy acclaimed.  Serge Valentin of Whisky Fun has commented that this 'an old highlander in velvet gloves'.

One of 6000 bottles. 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Famous Grouse 30 Year Old Blended Malt

A 30 year old blend from one of Scotland's favourite brands. Cotains some Highland Park, which apparently effects the flavour. 

 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Famous Grouse 30 Year Old Blended Malt

A 30 year old blend from one of Scotland's favourite brands. Cotains some Highland Park, which apparently effects the flavour. 

 

56.2%
75cl
UK
56.2%
75cl

Four Roses Single Barrel Limited Edition 2014

One of the 2014 limited editions from Four Roses.

Distilled following their OESF recipe and matured for 11 years in in Warehouse HW.  This limited edition was selected from Barrel #47-1K.

 

62.6%
70cl
UK
62.6%
70cl

FEW Spirits SMWS B4.1 3 Year Old

Distilled on the 11th of May 2012 and bottled 3 years later by Scotch Malt Whisky Society. 

\"Comforting Coconut, Bountiful banana\" 

One of 114 bottles. 

56.2%
75cl
UK
56.2%
75cl

Four Roses Single Barrel Limited Edition 2014

One of the 2014 limited editions from Four Roses.

Distilled following their OESF recipe and matured for 11 years in in Warehouse HW.  This limited edition was selected from Barrel #47-1K.

 

65.6%
70cl
UK
65.6%
70cl

Octomore 2008 Rest and Be Thankful Whisky Co. 7 Year Old

You don't see many independant Octomores about. This 7 Year Old was distilled at Bruichladdich on the 19/03/2008 and bottled on the 6th May 2015 at 63.9%

Bottle No 234 of 316

40%
72cl
UK
40%
72cl

Otard Three Star Special Cognac 1940s

Otard was established in 1975 by the Baron Otard. Confirmed to be from the 1940s for the matalic seal that was used in Italy between 1940 and 1949. 

50%
1 Litre
UK
50%
1 Litre

Old Fitzgerald 1 Litre

A popular bourbon produced in Louisville. This is an older bottling. 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Famous Grouse Prestige

A premium version of Famous Grouse in an elegant bottle, now discontinued.  

48.4%
50cl
UK
48.4%
50cl

Few Spirits Boutique-y Whisky Company Bourbon Batch #1

This is a wheated bourbon distilled at Few Distillery in Evanston, Illinois. 

Bottle number 30 of 67 bottles.

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

This attractive decanter is gilded with 24 carat gold and depicts a 'Summer in the Highlands' by artist Stanley Todd.

Various
50cl
UK
Various
50cl

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old and Liqueur Gift Pack 2 x 50cl

A rather unusual Old Pulteney 50cl gift pack including the standard 12 year old and a liqueur.

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43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Famous Grouse Prestige

A premium version of Famous Grouse in an elegant bottle, now discontinued.  

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43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Famous Grouse Prestige

A premium version of Famous Grouse in an elegant bottle, now discontinued.  

43%
75cl
UK
43%
75cl

Four Roses Single Barrel Reserve

An older version of Four Roses popular single barrel. 

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