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Started
22 April 2016
Closed
02 May 2016
1 - 32 of 111 Lots
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. 

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.

46%
70cl
UK
46%
70cl

Wolfburn Inaugural Release

Located in Thurso, this is the Northern most distillery on the UK manland. Based around a long lost distillery that ended around 1850, this new Wolfburn reopened in 2013. 

This is their first single malt release.

There have been 875 bottles released, 100 of which were for the UK. This is presented in a hand creafted wooden box. 

This is bottle number 478 of 875. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 344. 

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 2591. 

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. 

 

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 4135. 

40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Rosebank 8 Year Old 1980s

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

Please note there is no box. 

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.

50.5%
70cl
UK
50.5%
70cl

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.

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.

54%
70cl
UK
54%
70cl

Rosebank 18 Year Old SMWS 25.54

An 18 year old Rosebank matured in a refill ex bourbon barrel.

Otherwise known as 'Dressed to Impress'

One of 224 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. 

58.7%
75cl
UK
58.7%
75cl

Willet Family Estate Reserve 6 Year Old Single Barrel Rye 

A single cask rye matured in White Oak barrel #172 for 6 years. 

Willet bottle some exceptional whiskies, they are incredibly difficult to find outside of the US.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Rosebank 12 Year Old Flora and Fauna

This Flora and Fauna bottling of Rosebank has been discontinued for a number of years and was the last standard official release from Rosebank.

There have been super premium releases from Diageo since this bottle was discontinued.

 

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.

59.8%
70cl
UK
59.8%
70cl

Royal Brackla 1978 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.

Royal Brackla was only released once within the Rare Malt series, distilled in 1978 and bottled in May 1998, as a 20 year old.

Bottle number 3404.

Please note condition of box.

 

59.8%
70cl
UK
59.8%
70cl

Royal Brackla 1978 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.

Royal Brackla was only released once within the Rare Malt series, distilled in 1978 and bottled in May 1998, as a 20 year old.

Bottle number 36363.

 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Rosebank 12 Year Old Flora and Fauna

This Flora and Fauna bottling of Rosebank has been discontinued for a number of years and was the last standard official release from Rosebank.

There have been super premium releases from Diageo since this bottle was discontinued.

 

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