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Started
22 April 2016
Closed
02 May 2016
1 - 32 of 384 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. 

52.5%
70cl
UK
52.5%
70cl

Port Ellen 1979 32 Year Old 12th Release

The twelth edition of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1979 and bottled 32 years later in 2012, bottled at cask strength and limited to 2,964 bottles, this is bottle 0546.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

 

47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl
UK
47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23 Year Old

The oldest release as part of the 'Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve' series of bourbons.  

Matured for an incredible 23 years, this is now one of the most desirable, collectable and stunning bourbons in the world.

Bottle Code F-2141.

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47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl
UK
47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23 Year Old

The oldest release as part of the 'Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve' series of bourbons.  

Matured for an incredible 23 years, this is now one of the most desirable, collectable and stunning bourbons in the world.

Bottle Code F-3541.

47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl
UK
47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23 Year Old

The oldest release as part of the 'Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve' series of bourbons.  

Matured for an incredible 23 years, this is now one of the most desirable, collectable and stunning bourbons in the world.

Bottle Code F-2144.

Updated 28/04/2016 to show picture of bottle including neck tag.

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. 

90.4 Proof
75cl
UK
90.4 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 20 Year Old

This bourbon has become quite legendary, particularly after the theft of 65 X 3 bottle cases in 2013.

Now incredibly hard to find and even harder to buy from any retailer.

This bottle was distilled in the Frankfort distillery. 

2002-2007
46%
70cl
UK
2002-2007
46%
70cl

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.

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.

 

47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl
UK
47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

As sought after as the other members of this 'family'.

Produced in very limited quantites by Buffalo Trace distillery.

70cl

60.90%
70cl
UK
60.90%
70cl

Port Ellen 1978 Rare Malt 20 Year Old

The Rare Malt Selection is an historic selection of single malt whiskies from operational and lost distilleries that was released by Diageo between 1995 and 2005.

One of the two Rare Malt releases by Diageo, this particular 20 year old was distilled in 1978 and bottled in October 1998.

Bottle number 1852.

 

 

 

47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl
UK
47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

As sought after as the other members of this 'family'.

Produced in very limited quantites by Buffalo Trace distillery.

Code - F1553 

75cl

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.

60.90%
70cl
UK
60.90%
70cl

Port Ellen 1978 Rare Malt 20 Year Old

The Rare Malt Selection is an historic selection of single malt whiskies from operational and lost distilleries that was released by Diageo between 1995 and 2005.

One of the two Rare Malt releases by Diageo, this particular 20 year old was distilled in 1978 and bottled in October 1998.

Bottle number 1520.

53.5% 107 Proof
75cl
UK
53.5% 107 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 Year Old

The teenager of this family of world reknowned American whiskies, now in incredibly high demand!

 

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59.35%
70cl
UK
59.35%
70cl

Port Ellen 1978 24 Year Old 2nd Release

The second of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1978 and bottled 24 years later in 2002, bottled at cask strength and limited to 12,000 bottles, this is bottle 6,598.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel of the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

Please note condition of lot and fill level as shown in pictures.

1999
42.4%
70cl
Distillery Exclusive
Distillery Exclusive
UK
#29931

Ardbeg 1978

1999
42.4%
70cl

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.

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. 

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.

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.

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Port Ellen 1982 Gordon and Macphail / Bottled 2007

Port Ellen 1982. This version was bottled in 2007 by Gordon and Macphail.

2003
58.9%
70cl
UK
2003
58.9%
70cl

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.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Port Ellen 1980 21 Year old Silver Seal

A slightly younger Port Ellen than you normally see from the long closed Islay legend. Selected bottled exclusively for 'G.D'A' by the Glasgow based company. Bottle 4 of 48

Please note condition of lot as shown.

2009
58.9%
70cl
UK
2009
58.9%
70cl

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!

2000
43%
70cl
UK
#29929

Ardbeg 1975

2000
43%
70cl

Ardbeg 1975 Bottled 2000

An old vintage release from Ardbeg, bottled in 2000 shortly after the Glenmorangie Takeover.

Please note general condition. 

2011
55.1%
70cl
Distillery Exclusive
Distillery Exclusive
Festival Exclusive
Festival Exclusive
UK
#28478

Ardbeg 1998 Fèis Ìle - 'El Diablo'

2011
55.1%
70cl

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. 

1998
43%
75cl
UK
#30188

Ardbeg 1978

1998
43%
75cl

Ardbeg 1978 / Bottled 1998

The second release of the Ardbeg 1978 limited edition, released in 1998.

45.2%
75cl
UK
45.2%
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year Old Special Reserve

As sought after as the other members of this 'family'.

Produced in very limited quantites by Buffalo Trace distillery.

75cl

 

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