April 2016 Auction

Anon, The Practical Distiller: Or, a Brief TREATISE OF Practical Distillation London: B. Lintot, 1718.

Bound with,

Smith, George, A Compleat Body OF DISTILLING, Explaining the MYSTERIES OF THAT SCIENCE, IN A most easy and familiar Manner London: Bernard Lintot, 1725.

The Practical Distiller is one of the earliest known books on whisky distillation. This seminal work, often attributed to George Smith, is a fascinating insight into the craft before it had even become an industry. A first edition dating to 1718, the British Library Short Title Catalogue lists only eight other copies, one of which is held in Oxford University's Bodleian Library and another at Harvard University. The work has been laterly bound with a subsequent work, A Compleat Body of Distilling, known to be by George Smith, also a first edition dating to 1725. 

Together these two works bound in one volume offer a unique opportunity to own a real piece of whisky history.

Please see images for any condition issues. Condition report available on request.

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.

Adelphi Glover 22 Year Old

Named after Scotsman Thomas Glover who moved to Japan and set up The Japan Brewery Company and the company that would become Mitsubishi.

A single cask Hanyu matured in sherry, a Longomorn matured in an American ex-sherry hogshead and a touch of Sherry butt matured Glen Garioch were all combined to make this Scottish Japanese fusion. 

One of 390 bottles. 

Talisker 1958 Gordon and Macphail

An absolutely stunning bottle of Talisker, distilled in 1958 and bottled at some point in the early 1980s by Gordon and Macphail.

75cl and 40%.

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.

Taketsuru 25 Year Old

A very rare bottling of Taketsuru, originally introduced in 2012 this blended malt contains casks from Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries.

It is extremely limited and only 120 bottles were available throughout Europe, this bottle was released in Asia. 

Taketsuru 25 Year Old

A very rare bottling of Taketsuru, originally introduced in 2012 this blended malt contains casks from Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries.

It is extremely limited and only 120 bottles were available throughout Europe, this bottle was released in Asia. 

Taketsuru 25 Year Old

A very rare bottling of Taketsuru, originally introduced in 2012 this blended malt contains casks from Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries.

It is extremely limited and only 120 bottles were available throughout Europe, this bottle was released in Asia. 

Taketsuru 25 Year Old

A very rare bottling of Taketsuru, originally introduced in 2012 this blended malt contains casks from Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries.

It is extremely limited and only 120 bottles were available throughout Europe, this bottle was released in Asia. 

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.

Tomintoul 1966 Exclusive Malts 44 Year Old

Distilled on 23rd September 1966 and then matured for 44 years in Cask # 5621. Bottled to celebrate the first five years of the The Creative Whisky Co.

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. 

Tomatin 1970 Single Cask # 12267 / Bottle No. 2

Distilled in 1970 then matured in single cask number 12267 until August 2007 when it was bottled. 

Bottle number 002. 

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.

Taketsuru 21 Year Old 2 x 70cl

Released by Nikka, this range of blended malts is named after Nikka's founder and a key member of the birth of Japanese whisky, Masataka Taketsuru.

Taketsuru 21 year old is highly acclaimed and has received many awards.

Please note that there will be a charge for shipping two bottles.

Taketsuru 21 Year Old 2 x 70cl

Released by Nikka, this range of blended malts is named after Nikka's founder and a key member of the birth of Japanese whisky, Masataka Taketsuru.

Taketsuru 21 year old is highly acclaimed and has received many awards.

Please note that there will be a charge for shipping two bottles.

Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2015 Release

Part of Buffalo Trace's annual antique collection. Bottled at hot 63.45% alcohol, they do get higher abvs than this but it's still impressive!

The 2011 release won Jim Murray's Whisky of the Year! 

Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2015 Release

Part of Buffalo Trace's annual antique collection. Bottled at hot 63.45% alcohol, they do get higher abvs than this but it's still impressive!

The 2011 release won Jim Murray's Whisky of the Year! 

Teeling 23 Year Old Vintage Reserve / Silver Bottling

A recent release from Teeling, this 2015 distillery bottling was matured for 23 years.

Single cask #6879 yielded 340 bottles, this is bottle 252.

Talisker 30 Year Old 2013 Release

Released in 2013, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3738 bottles.

This is bottle number 2,462 of 3,738.

Talisker 30 Year Old 2015  Release

Released in 2015, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3912 bottles.

This is bottle number 841 of 3912.

Teaninich 1972 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.

Distilled in 1972 and bottled 23 years later as usual with the Rare Malt Selection a healthy cask  strength abv of 64.95%.

Because the bulk of Teaninich is used in blends by Diageo, single malt bottlings are quite rare.  

Bottle number 2702.

Please note minor marks on the box.

Tomintoul 1976 Single Cask 36 Year Old

A rare Tomintoul distilled on in 1976 and bottled in 2007.

Presented in a cream box with purple tartan.

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. 

Talisker 30 Year Old 2015  Release

Released in 2015, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3912 bottles.

This is bottle number832 of 3912.

Talisker 30 Year Old 2013 Release

Released in 2013, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3738 bottles.

This is bottle number 2,245 of 3,738.

Talisker 30 Year Old 2013 Release

Released in 2013, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3738 bottles.

This is bottle number 2195 of 3738.

Talisker 30 Year Old 2015  Release

Released in 2015, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3912 bottles.

This is bottle number 866 of 3912.