Ending Soon
UAT April - Photo UploadEnding 05.05.2025
Live Auction
Live Auction
April 2025 AuctionEnding 05.05.2029

April 2016 Auction

Monthly Auction
Past auction
Started
22 April 2016
Closed
02 May 2016
1 - 32 of 100 Lots
46.5%
70cl
UK
46.5%
70cl

Ichiro's Blend for Isetan / Hanyu and Kawasaki

An exclusive blend produced by Ichiro Akuto the owner of Chichibu distillery and the man responsible for bringing Hanyu and Karuizawa casks to the market.  

This blend was produced for Isetan, Singapore and is a blend of Hanyu and Kawasaki both closed distilleries.  Aged between 12 and 35 years old, released October 2012.

Please note general condition. 

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.

Image for Ichiro's Blend for Isetan / Hanyu and Kawasaki
46.5%
70cl
UK
46.5%
70cl

Ichiro's Blend for Isetan / Hanyu and Kawasaki

An exclusive blend produced by Ichiro Akuto the owner of Chichibu distillery and the man responsible for bringing Hanyu and Karuizawa casks to the market.  

This blend was produced for Isetan, Singapore and is a blend of Hanyu and Kawasaki both closed distilleries.  Aged between 12 and 35 years old, released October 2012.

49%
70cl
UK
49%
70cl

Inverleven 1973 Deoch an Doras 37 Year Old

Distilled in 1973 and bottled in 2011, This is from the closed Lowland single malt distillery of Inverleven. 

This was part of the Dumbarton distillery complex where malt production ceased in 1991. 

45%
75cl
UK
45%
75cl

Elijah Craig 23 Year Old Single Barrel

The 23 year old single barrel Elijah Craig was matured in a single charred oak barrel.

Barreled on 30th MArch 1990, barrel number 140.

Released in very limited quantities.

49%
70cl
UK
49%
70cl

Inverleven 1973 Deoch an Doras 37 Year Old

Distilled in 1973 and bottled in 2011.

48.85%
70cl
UK
48.85%
70cl

Inverleven 1973 Deoch an Doras 37 Year Old

Distilled in 1973 and bottled in 2011.

55.7%
75cl
UK
55.7%
75cl

Inchgower 1974 Rare Malt 22 Year Old 75cl

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 1974 and bottled as a 22 year old, there were only two releases of Inchgower under the Rare Malt Selection.

Bottle number 1445.

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. 

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. 

 

50.6%
70cl
UK
50.6%
70cl

Imperial 1995 Signatory Vintage Cask Strength 20 Year Old

Distilled in 21st August 1995 and bottled on 19th January 2016, this closed speyside is gaining alot of attention!

Matured in hogsheads 50154.

Bottle number 227 of 257.

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. 

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Edrington 150th Anniversary Blend 33 Year Old 

Produced to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of The Edrington Group (Owners of Macallan, Cutty Sark, Etc)

Only 3250 were produced and given to staff.

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. 

 

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Edrington 150th Anniversary Blend 33 Year Old 

Produced to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of The Edrington Group (Owners of Macallan, Cutty Sark, etc)

Only 3250 were produced and given to staff.

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.

 

43%
75cl
UK
43%
75cl

Imperial 1976 Whyte & Whyte 16 Year Old

Imperial distilled in 1976 and matured for 16 years. 

Exported to the USA by Whyte and Whyte importers. 

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.

 

46%
70cl
UK
46%
70cl

Exclusive Blend 1980 35 Year Old Blend

Old Speyside and Highland Malts blended with Grain whiskies, all of which have been matured in Ex-sherry casks. 

Do you want to prove blends can be as good as single malts? Here is your chance! 

50.1%
50cl
UK
50.1%
50cl

Invergordon That Boutique-y Whisky Company Batch #4 / Bottle Number 1

Distilled at Invergordon distillery, this whisky was is a single grain whisky.

Bottle number 1 of 70. 

50.6%
70cl
UK
50.6%
70cl

Imperial 1995 Signatory Vintage Cask Strength 20 Year Old

Distilled in 21st August 1995 and bottled on 19th January 2016, this closed speyside is gaining alot of attention!

Matured in hogsheads 50154.

Bottle number 32 of 257.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Famous Grouse Prestige

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

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Imperial 1979 Gordon and Macphail

Distilled in 1979 and bottled in 1997 by Gordon and Macphail.

Please note their is no box.

46%
70cl
UK
46%
70cl

Imperial 15 Year Old

Allied Distillers released this 15 year old official bottling along with three other 15 year olds, the others are:

  • Glenburgie
  • Tormore
  • Miltonduff

All are now discontinued.

50.6%
70cl
UK
50.6%
70cl

Imperial 1995 Signatory Vintage Cask Strength 20 Year Old

Distilled in 21st August 1995 and bottled on 19th January 2016, this closed speyside is gaining alot of attention!

Matured in hogsheads 50154.

Bottle number 225 of 257.

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.

50.6%
70cl
UK
50.6%
70cl

Imperial 1995 Signatory Vintage Cask Strength 20 Year Old

Distilled in 21st August 1995 and bottled on 19th January 2016, this closed speyside is gaining alot of attention!

Matured in hogsheads 50154.

Bottle number 34 of 257.

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.

Filter

Bidding advice

You can place bids either under the lot image on the main auction page or on the right side of the individual lot page.

Placing a Maximum Bid
Use the "Set your bid limit" button on the left side of the bidding panel to enter the highest amount you're willing to bid on a lot. Our system will then automatically raise your bid in set increments if you’re outbid, up to your maximum. If someone bids above your set limit, we’ll notify you by email so you can choose whether to increase your bid.

Placing a Single Bid
Alternatively, place a single bid by selecting the button on the right side of the bidding panel. The button displays the amount needed for the next increment. For example, if the current highest bid is £50.00, the button will show "+ £55.00" (reflecting a £5.00 increment).

Incremental Bidding Explained
Our system increases bids based on preset increments, as shown in the table below, whether you set a maximum bid or make a single bid.

£1 - £99£25
£100 - £499£100
£500 - £2499£200
£2500 - £9999£500
£10000 - £49999£1000
£50000 - £99999£2500
£100000 - £199999£5000
£200000 - £499999£10000
£500000 - £999999£20000
£1000000 - £1999999£50000
£2000000 - £4999999£100000
£5000000 - £9999999£200000
£10000000 - £24999999£500000
£25000000 - £49999999£1000000
£50000000 - £99999999£2500000
£100000000 - £0£5000000
Each lot listing includes a location icon. Hover over the icon (or tap on mobile) to view more information.
To place a bid above £2,000, we require an identity check to ensure bid validity.

Live and upcoming auctions

Live
Monthly Auction

Alex Quick Test for deleting bids

Started
17 April 2025
Ending
27 April 2029
Live
Monthly Auction

April 2025 Auction

Started
25 April 2025
Ending
05 May 2029
Upcoming
Monthly Auction

May 2025 Auction

Starting
30 May 2025
Ending
09 June 2025

Interested in Buying?

Discover and bid on old, rare and collectible whiskies in our online auctions each month.

How To Bid

Interested in Selling?

Our global whisky auctions give your bottles the attention they deserve. Get started with a free valuation today.

Sell with Us

Any questions?

Bid on bottles you love

Each month, we host whisky auctions featuring thousands of bottles from iconic whisky regions around the world.

Whether you're searching for old and rare Scotch whisky, legendary independent bottlings, exciting new world whiskies, or incredible single casks, our auctions are the perfect place to discover your next prized bottle.

Learn about bidding
Sell whisky from your collection

Our global whisky auctions connect your bottles with passionate whisky enthusiasts worldwide. If you'd like to consign whisky for auction, simply complete our Seller Form today.

Complete our Seller Form
Body

You will always be shown as an anonymous bidder when using Whisky Auctioneer.

When browsing the bidding history on a specific lot,  the list of recent bidders is shown as 'anonymised bidders' with the exception of any bids placed through your account - which would appear as your username.

When logged into your account your bids are shown with your username, however, other users are not able to see this and you will appear as an 'anonymised bidder'.

User information/identity will never be revealed in the bidding process. We take user data and information protection very seriously at Whisky Auctioneer.  

Body

All the information you need to sell your whisky can be found in our Step-by-Step Guide to Selling Whisky at Auction which has been designed to guide newcomers through our easy and hassle-free service to get started selling whisky online.

Body

Customers across the world can choose to sell their rum with Whisky Auctioneer. Our Client Service team will support sellers by providing valuations for their bottles and advice on the best way to get their whisky to us for sale into our auctions.

The bottles will be checked-in, authenticated, photographed, and then listed into the next available auction, or an auction of your choice, by our expert team. Whisky Auctioneer hosts monthly auctions, where registered users from across the globe can bid on bottles via our website.  

After the auction closing date, the highest bidder will be notified by email. Payment is required within 72hrs. The buyer can then choose to ship, store, or collect the bottle(s). Buyer fees are applied during the online checkout process.  

The seller will receive payment within 21 working days of the end of the auction, directly to their chosen bank account. Seller fees will be applied to the seller’s invoice after the auction. 

Our monthly auctions feature the most comprehensive selection of old, rare and collectable whisky online. Whisky Auctioneer is the best choice to buy or sell whisky online at auction.

Auction closed.
You've won 0 lot(s).
Please checkout to purchase your item(s).