April 2016 Auction

Mortlach 75 Year Old Gordon and Macphail

At a stunning 75 years old this incredible Mortlach is the oldest whisky ever bottled. Released by Gordon & MacPhail as part of their Generations range, the whisky was distilled on 17th November 1939 and matured in a single first-fill Sherry butt before being bottled at cask strength in 2015. 

The precious liquid is presented in a handcrafted crystal teardrop-shaped decanter, which features 75 multilevel cuts in the glass representing the 75 years of maturation. Accompanying the decanter is a white presentation plinth, two crystal glasses and specially commissioned book, all packaged within a luxury Aniline leather travel bag. 

With only 100 decanters released for sale this could easily be named the world's most exclusive single malt whisky.

Macallan 1946 Select Reserve 52 Year Old

A truly stunning bottle of Macallan distilled in 1946 and matured for over half a century until bottling, this is bottle number 1792. 

This 52 year old whisky is presented in an elegant lockable hard wood case accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Hanyu 1990 Queen of Hearts Single Cask #9102 / Bottle No.8

The Queen of Hearts was distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2006.

Matured in a traditional hogshead before a second period of maturation in a french oak cognac wood, cask # 9102.

This bottle is only number 108 of 324.

Please note the condition of the labels. 

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak

A very rare and hugely popular edition of Macallan 30 year old, released in the eye catching bright blue box with blue and gold labelling.

Please note general condition of the box.

Hibiki 30 Year Old

Hibiki 30 year old is a very popular and stunning blend produced by Suntory.  Here is a hint of it's success  -

• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2004 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2006 
• Word Whisky Awards 2007 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2007 
• Word Whisky Awards 2008 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2008 

Please note condition of the box. 

Marchesi Spinola Collection No.1 6 x 70cl / Including Port Ellen 1974

The 1st collection of whiskies for Antica Casa Marchesi Spinola: 

• Glenlossie 17 Year Old Sherry Wood 40%
• Glen Gordon 15 Year Old Sherry Wood 40%
• Tomatin 21 Year Old 40%
• Longmorn 18 Year Old Sherry Wood 58.1%
• Miltonduff 23 Year Old Sherry Wood 61.4%
• Port Ellen 15 Year Old 40%

Please note there will be a shipping charge for 6 bottles. There are only two boxes presented with this collection.

Macallan 1969 25 Year Old Anniversary

A stunning example of Macallan 25 year old,  distilled in 1969 and bottled 25 years later in 1995.

Matured exclusively in sherry wood.

Please note condition of labels and there is no box. 

Macallan 1964 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old 

A stunning example of Macallan 25 year old, bottled as an 'Anniversary Malt' with the classic wooden box.

Distilled in 1964 and bottled in 1989. 

Hanyu 2000 Four of Spades Single Cask #60

A single cask #60 Hanyu bottled within the Ichiro's Malt series of whiskies.

Distilled in 2000 and matured in a hogshead before being moved into a Japanese oak Mizunara Puncheon for a second maturation period prior to being bottled in 2010.

Bottle 166 of 570.

Macallan 1970 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old

A stunning example of Macallan 25 year old, distilled in 1970 and bottled 25 years later in 1996. 

Matured exclusively in sherry wood.

Macallan 1972 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old

Distilled in 1972 and fortunate enough to be matured for 25 years before bottled as a Macallan's Anniversary Malt.

Macallan 1962 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old

A stunning example of Macallan 25 year old,  distilled in 1962 and bottled in 1987,  25 years later.

Matured exclusively in sherry wood.

Hanyu 1985 Nine of Diamonds #9421

Hanyu is a closed Japanese distillery that received a new lease of life from Ichiro Akuto, who bottled the last of the stock in the iconic card range. 

Distilled in 1985 and bottled in 2009, after being aged in a hogshead then finished in a Bourbon barrel. 

Bottle number 17 of 248. 

Macallan 1824 Collection Decanter

Part of the 1824 range this is a limited release which was originally exclusive to DFS stores (Singapore Duty Free) before being rolled out to other Traval Retail outlets. This is the 2011 release. 

The whisky is aged matured in four European sherry casks and bottled in a hand crafted crystal decanter. 

Whisky Bible author Jim Murray gave the first release 97.5 (his highest ever score) stating \"Unquestionably my favourite Macallan of all time: indeed one of the greatest whiskies ever created… Just about faultless.\"

One of only 1,824 bottles produced. 

Please note that due to the weight of this lot, the shipping charge equates to two bottles.

Please note damage to the box.

Macallan 30 Year Old

Macallan 30 year old matured in a Jerez Sherry casks.  

Presented in this pre 2005 packaging style.

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak

The incredibly desirable and elusive Macallan 30 year old sherry oak, spends it's entire maturation period within Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez.

This recent release from Macallan carries Whisky Tint #26, signed by Bob Dalgarno.

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak

The incredibly desirable and elusive Macallan 30 year old sherry oak, which has spent it's entire maturation period within Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez.

This recent release from Macallan carries Whisky Tint #26, signed by Bob Dalgarno.

Hanyu 1990 Seven of Hearts #9002

Distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2007. 

Originally bottled in a hogshead then finished in an American oak Sherry Butt. 

Bottle number 324 of 636. 

Hanyu 1991 Ichiro's Malt 'Card' #401 / Nine of Clubs​

Distilled in 1991 and bottled in 2011 from cask number 401. 

Initially matured in hogshead prior to being finished in Bourbon barrels.

Bottle number 192 of 238. 

Please note the condition of the front label. 

Macallan 1966 18 Year Old 75cl

An excellent condition bottle of Macallan 1966, 18 year old, bottled in 1984.

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Hanyu Ichiro's Malt The Joker 'Colour'

The 54th and final bottling in Ichiro's Card Series.

There are two Joker's released to complete the 54 bottle series, one in colour and one in Black and White.  This particular bottling is the Colour Joker, a vatting of 14 casks covering vintages from 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991 and 2000.  The casks used for this final bottling include a sherry butt, puncheon, hogshead, Cognac, chibidaru, Madeira hogshead and bourbon.

Only 3,690 bottles of this highly anticipated whisky have been made available.

This is bottle number 3,298 of 3,690.

Macallan Diamond Jubilee

Released in 2012 this specially designed bottle bears a unique image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II created by the sculptor Arnold Martin.

The contents of this bottle were specially chosen for the months it was drawn from the casks, 6th February, the Queen's accession and the first week in June, traditionally when the Jubilees are celebrated.  Bottled at 52% in line with the year of the Queen's accession, only 2,012 bottles were released.

Includes extra box. 

Macallan Private Eye 

Arguably the most desirable/collectable bottle of Macallan, released in 1996 to mark the 35th Anniversary of Private Eye magazine.

The screen-printed label has been designed by the infamous Gonzo artist and Illustrator of Private Eye magazine Ralph Steadman.

The vatting used in this whisky included one cask from 1961 (#1580) amongst other casks and a total of 5,000 bottles were released. 

Bottle 4,022 of 5,000.

Hennessy Paradis Cognac  

Hennessy was established in 1765 and quickly became known as one of the World's most reknowned Cognac producers.  

The Paradis is a blend of pver 100 eaux de vie from ages between 30 and 100 years old.

Macallan Edition No 1 / Wooden Presentation Box

This is the first release in a planned annual limited release. Matured in 58% Butts, 23% Hogshead and 19% Puncheon, this liquid has been matured in the following 8 types of cask

• 1st Fill Tevasa European Butts
• 1st Fill Toneleria Hudo European Butts
• 1st Fill Vasyma American Puncheons
• 1st Fill J & M Martin European Butts
• 1st Fill Gonzalez Byass European Butts
• 1st Fill Tevasa European Puncheons
• 2nd Fill Sherry European Hogsheads
• 2nd Fill Sherry European Butts   

This was released for the Taiwanese market.

Please note there will be a charge for shipping 6 bottles. 

Macallan 1970 18 Year Old

A very well presented Macallan 18 year old, distilled in 1970 and bottled in 1988.

Please note general condition. 

Hakushu 1999 and Yamazaki 2000 Single Casks / Whisky Shop 3rd Anniversary 2 x 70cl

A Hakushu and Yamazaki released for the 3rd Anniversary of the Whisky Shop. 

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

Macallan 30 Year Old Fine Oak

Macallan 30 year old Fine Oak edition matured in a mixture of European and American oak casks.  

Presented in this older packaging style. 

Please note condition of box, this is also a Russian import bottle.

Macallan 30 Year Old Fine Oak

Macallan 30 year old Fine Oak edition matured in a mixture of European and American oak casks.  

Hanyu 1991 Original Quarter Cask 22 Year Old #381

A single cask bottling of Hanyu, distilled in 1991 and bottled in 2014.

Matured in a single Quarter cask, single cask numberr #381.

Macallan 30 Year Old Fine Oak

The older Macallan is, the harder it is to find.  

Macallan 30 year old Fine Oak edition matured in a mixture of European and American oak casks. Presented in the discontinued shiny blue box, now replaced with a wooden box.

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Macallan 30 Year Old Fine Oak

Macallan 30 year old Fine Oak edition matured in a mixture of European and American oak casks.  

Please note tax stamp.