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22 April 2016
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02 May 2016
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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.

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. 

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. 

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.

 

Image for The Glover 22 Year Old Malt Whisky
2015
53.1%
70cl
UK
2015
53.1%
70cl

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. 

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.

40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

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%.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

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. 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

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. 

57.7%
70cl
UK
57.7%
70cl

Clynelish 1982 Flora and Fauna Cask Strength

Diageo released nine Flora and Fauna bottlings at full strength, this Clynelish distilled in 1982 is arguably one of the most sought after bottles.

Bottled in 1997

No.1990

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

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. 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

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. 

57.86%
70cl
UK
57.86%
70cl

Caol Ila 20 Year Old 150th Anniversary

A stunning bottle of Caol Ila bottled in 1996 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Caol Ila from 1846 to 1996.

A very rare bottling only ever originally released to employees within Diageo.

58%
70cl
UK
58%
70cl

Chichibu Ichiro's Malt American White Oak 2013 #2688

Distilled in 2013 and matured in a single American White Oak cask #2688, the Ichiro name would imply that this is a Chichibu. 

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.

58%
70cl
UK
58%
70cl

Chichibu Ichiro's Malt American White Oak 2013 #2688

Distilled in 2013 and matured in a single American White Oak cask #2688, the Ichiro name would imply that this is a Chichibu. 

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.

51.3%
70cl
UK
51.3%
70cl

Caperdonich 1972 Duncan Taylor 35 Year Old

Distilled November 1972 and bottled August 2008, this 35 year old whisky was bottled from cask #7431.

Bottle number 54 of 181.

58%
70cl
UK
58%
70cl

Chichibu Ichiro's Malt American White Oak 2013 #2688

Distilled in 2013 and matured in a single American White Oak cask #2688, the Ichiro name would imply that this is a Chichibu. 

61.3%
75cl
UK
61.3%
75cl

Clynelish 1972 Rare Malt 23 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.

Released within the Rare Malt Selection.  Distilled in 1972 and bottled as a 24 year old at 61.3%

Bottled in 1997.

Bottle number 3321. 

Please note the condition of the box. 

48.8%
70cl
UK
48.8%
70cl

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.

 

42.2%
70cl
UK
42.2%
70cl

Caperdonich 1969 Lonach 39 Year Old

Distilled in 1969 and bottled in 2008, this is from the closed Speyside distillery Caperdonich.

see lot description
5 x 20cl
UK
see lot description
5 x 20cl

Classic Islay Collection 2005 / Including Port Ellen 5th Release

Released in 2005 this 'Classic Islay Collection' from Diageo contains, 20cl bottlings of:

  • Caol Ila 12 Year Old 
  • Caol Ila 18 Year Old
  • Lagavulin 12 Year Old (2005 Release)
  • Lagavulin 16 Year Old
  • Port Ellen 1979 5th Release 

Please note general condition. 

5 x 20cl.

51.2%
70cl
UK
51.2%
70cl

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. 

 

56.1%
70cl
UK
56.1%
70cl

Clynelish Select Reserve 2015 Release

Part of Diageo's 2015 Special releases only 2946 of these were bottled, this is bottle number 1556.

52.6%
70cl
UK
52.6%
70cl

Laphroaig 1991 23 Year Old

This recent release from Laphroaig was limited to only 5,000 bottles to the German market.

Matured exclusively in sherry and refill hogsheads and bottled at cask strength.

43%
18cl
UK
43%
18cl

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.

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