April 2025 Auction

Hennessy VSOP Cognac 1 Litre / Travel Exclusive

When the Irish Jacobite, Richard Hennessy, founded a distillery in 1765, he could not have possibly foreseen the scale to which his fledgling business would grow. Hennessy found himself in the right place at the right time as trade in alcoholic spirits was booming, extremely popular not only with the French but also with many people within the British Empire. In addition, Hennessy and the other cognac producers at the time also benefitted from rum shortages due to the Seven Years War. Fast forward to the 1970s and Kilian Hennessy, a fifth-generation descendant of Richard became the CEO of the family business. In 1971 she oversaw the merger of the business with French wine giant, Moët & Chandon, which created one of the biggest drinks companies in the world. The business was further strengthened in 1987 by the merger with fashion house, Louis Vuitton to create LVMH, however due to a managerial crisis the following year, Guinness (now Diageo) also came on board by securing a 34% share. Today Hennessy sell around 50 million bottles of cognac per year and account for more than 40% of the world’s supply.

Highland Single Malt 2008 Sansibar 14 Year Old Batch #14 / Finest Whisky Berlin

Sansibar Whisky is a German independent bottler, specialising in Scotch, Japanese whisky and rum. Founded by connoisseur, Jens Drewitz, he tastes and hand-selects almost every cask he purchases, on site at the distilleries. An impressive eye for quality, Sansibar have also supported other small independents, acting as the exclusive German distributor for Glasgow's North Star, and Hidden Spirits in Italy.

This is a unnamed single malt from the Highland region of Scotland. It was distilled in 2008 and aged for 14 years in a first-fill Oloroso sherry hogshead before being bottled in 2023.

One of only 386 bottles.

Highland Park Spirit of the Bear 1 Litre

Highland Park was built by David Robertson all the way back in 1798. The distillery's relationship with blenders, Robertson & Baxter, saw it acquired by Highland Distillers in 1937, who were subsequently bought by Edrington in 1999, who run it today. The modern Highland Park single malt brand was first officially bottled in the 1970s, with the release of an 8 year old age statement, but distillery bottlings first appeared around the 1950s. The look of the brand has changed many times over the years, but its cult following and popularity has never diminished. It remains one of the most recognisable single malts in the world to this day.

This travel retail exclusive from Highland Park was launched in 2018, as part of a range to replace The Warriors series that the distillery had marketed in airports since 2011.

Spirit of the Bear forms part of a four bottle set which includes Loyalty of the Wolf, Wings of the Eagle and a travel retail version of the core-range Viking Pride. This is the 'smoky and bold' expression in the series.

Highland Park Leif Eriksson

Highland Park was built by David Robertson all the way back in 1798. The distillery's relationship with blenders, Robertson & Baxter, saw it acquired by Highland Distillers in 1937, who were subsequently bought by Edrington in 1999, who run it today. The modern Highland Park single malt brand was first officially bottled in the 1970s, with the release of an 8 year old age statement, but distillery bottlings first appeared around the 1950s. The look of the brand has changed many times over the years, but its cult following and popularity has never diminished. It remains one of the most recognisable single malts in the world to this day.

Originally released exclusive to travel retail in March 2011, the Highland Park Leif Eriksson contains a mixture of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.

Highland Single Malt 2011 Uncharted Whisky 12 Year Old / Slackdhu

This single malt was distilled at an undisclosed Highland distillery in June 2011 and initially matured in a single bourbon hogshead, then re-racked into a single Pedro Ximénez quarter cask in August 2022. It was bottled by the Uncharted Whisky Company in 2023.

Though the distillery of origin is undisclosed, the label does reveal it was sourced from a distillery at the foot of the Campsie Fells, Stirling.

High Coast Cinco 50cl

The Box Destilleri in Sweden was established in 2010 by Mats and Per de Vahl. It is located in a disused power station, previously acquired by Mats in 1991 and run as an art gallery. It is situated on the banks of the Angerman River in Adalen, Sweden, and plans to convert it into a distillery began in the early 2000s, with the first spirit distilled there in December 2010. The first Box single malts were bottled in 2014. In 2018 the distillery opted to change its name to High Coast following concerns from Scottish blenders, Compass Box, about the likelihood of confusion between the two brands.

This complex bottling has been matured in the following five styles of sherry cask:

• ex-Palo Cortado casks
• ex-Pedro Ximenez casks
• ex-Amontillado casks
• ex-Oloroso casks
• ex-Fino casks

Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour

Highland Park was built by David Robertson all the way back in 1798. The distillery's relationship with blenders, Robertson & Baxter, saw it acquired by Highland Distillers in 1937, who were subsequently bought by Edrington in 1999, who run it today. The modern Highland Park single malt brand was first officially bottled in the 1970s, with the release of an 8 year old age statement, but distillery bottlings first appeared around the 1950s. The look of the brand has changed many times over the years, but its cult following and popularity has never diminished. It remains one of the most recognisable single malts in the world to this day.

Viking Honour was introduced in 2017 in a rebrand of the classic core range 12 year old.

Haig Gold Label Scotch Whisky 1970s

The Haig family had a long history of distilling going back as far as the 15th Century. Since 1824 when Cameronbridge distillery was opened by John Haig, Haig has been a big brand in the whisky world. As part of a distilling dynasty John Haig became important in the regulation of Whisky production and was a spokesman for the industry. Although the brand began to shrink in the 1970s, in the last couple of years it has seen a healthy revival with the help of Mr Posh Spice David Beckham.

Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour

Highland Park was built by David Robertson all the way back in 1798. The distillery's relationship with blenders, Robertson & Baxter, saw it acquired by Highland Distillers in 1937, who were subsequently bought by Edrington in 1999, who run it today. The modern Highland Park single malt brand was first officially bottled in the 1970s, with the release of an 8 year old age statement, but distillery bottlings first appeared around the 1950s. The look of the brand has changed many times over the years, but its cult following and popularity has never diminished. It remains one of the most recognisable single malts in the world to this day.

Viking Honour was introduced in 2017 in a rebrand of the classic core range 12 year old.

Hennessy VSOP Cognac 1 Litre / Travel Exclusive

When the Irish Jacobite, Richard Hennessy, founded a distillery in 1765, he could not have possibly foreseen the scale to which his fledgling business would grow. Hennessy found himself in the right place at the right time as trade in alcoholic spirits was booming, extremely popular not only with the French but also with many people within the British Empire. In addition, Hennessy and the other cognac producers at the time also benefitted from rum shortages due to the Seven Years War. Fast forward to the 1970s and Kilian Hennessy, a fifth-generation descendant of Richard became the CEO of the family business. In 1971 she oversaw the merger of the business with French wine giant, Moët & Chandon, which created one of the biggest drinks companies in the world. The business was further strengthened in 1987 by the merger with fashion house, Louis Vuitton to create LVMH, however due to a managerial crisis the following year, Guinness (now Diageo) also came on board by securing a 34% share. Today Hennessy sell around 50 million bottles of cognac per year and account for more than 40% of the world’s supply.

Highland Park 12 Year Old pre-2017

Highland Park was built by David Robertson all the way back in 1798. The distillery's relationship with blenders, Robertson & Baxter, saw it acquired by Highland Distillers in 1937, who were subsequently bought by Edrington in 1999, who run it today. The modern Highland Park single malt brand was first officially bottled in the 1970s, with the release of an 8 year old age statement, but distillery bottlings first appeared around the 1950s. The look of the brand has changed many times over the years, but its cult following and popularity has never diminished. It remains one of the most recognisable single malts in the world to this day.

A classic 12 year old offering from Kirkwall's Highland Park distillery. This is the label and bottle design used from 2006 until the repackaging of the expression as Viking Honour in 2017.

High Coast 11 Year Old Founders' Reserve 50cl

The Box Destilleri in Sweden was established in 2010 by Mats and Per de Vahl. It is located in a disused power station, previously acquired by Mats in 1991 and run as an art gallery. It is situated on the banks of the Angerman River in Adalen, Sweden, and plans to convert it into a distillery began in the early 2000s, with the first spirit distilled there in December 2010. The first Box single malts were bottled in 2014. In 2018 the distillery opted to change its name to High Coast following concerns from Scottish blenders, Compass Box, about the likelihood of confusion between the two brands.

High Coast Cinco II 50cl

The Box Destilleri in Sweden was established in 2010 by Mats and Per de Vahl. It is located in a disused power station, previously acquired by Mats in 1991 and run as an art gallery. It is situated on the banks of the Angerman River in Adalen, Sweden, and plans to convert it into a distillery began in the early 2000s, with the first spirit distilled there in December 2010. The first Box single malts were bottled in 2014. In 2018 the distillery opted to change its name to High Coast following concerns from Scottish blenders, Compass Box, about the likelihood of confusion between the two brands.

This complex bottling has been matured in the following five styles of sherry cask:

• ex-Palo Cortado casks
• ex-Pedro Ximenez casks
• ex-Amontillado casks
• ex-Oloroso casks
• ex-Fino casks

House of Peers Scotch Whisky 1980s

Douglas Laing & Co was established in 1948 by Fred Douglas Laing, affectionately known as “FDL.” The company started out as a blending business, but over time their focus shifted towards independently bottlings single malts. Fred died in 1982, leaving the business to his two sons, Stewart and Fred Jr, who eventually carved it up in 2013, with Stewart leaving to establish Hunter Laing. Fred Jr and his daughter Cara now run Douglas Laing, which continues to bottle single malt and has also revived its blending business. Additionally, the company has recently moved into distilling as well, announcing plans to construct the new Clutha distillery in Glasgow, and taking over Strathearn in Perthshire in 2019.

This is an old blend from Douglas Laing, bottled under the House of Peers label.

Highland Park 12 Year Old Ness Of Brodgar's Legacy

Highland Park was built by David Robertson all the way back in 1798. The distillery's relationship with blenders, Robertson & Baxter, saw it acquired by Highland Distillers in 1937, who were subsequently bought by Edrington in 1999, who run it today. The modern Highland Park single malt brand was first officially bottled in the 1970s, with the release of an 8 year old age statement, but distillery bottlings first appeared around the 1950s. The look of the brand has changed many times over the years, but its cult following and popularity has never diminished. It remains one of the most recognisable single malts in the world to this day.

Just 5,000 bottles of Ness of Brodgar’s Legacy were produced in 2018, with a percentage of proceeds donated to the charity that oversees the 5,000-year-old Neolithic World Heritage Site.

Bottled at a slightly higher ABV than the distillery's flagship 12 year old bottle.

Hinomaru Kome Single Grain

This is a single grain whisky from Kiuchi, who operate the Yamato and Nukada distilleries.

Its unclear at which distillery this was produced, though its revealed the whisky has been matured in a combination of sherry casks and bourbon barrels.

Hennessy Very Special Cognac Limited Edition / 300th Anniversary Founder Edition

When the Irish Jacobite, Richard Hennessy, founded a distillery in 1765, he could not have possibly foreseen the scale to which his fledgling business would grow. Hennessy found himself in the right place at the right time as trade in alcoholic spirits was booming, extremely popular not only with the French but also with many people within the British Empire. In addition, Hennessy and the other cognac producers at the time also benefitted from rum shortages due to the Seven Years War. Fast forward to the 1970s and Kilian Hennessy, a fifth-generation descendant of Richard became the CEO of the family business. In 1971 she oversaw the merger of the business with French wine giant, Moët & Chandon, which created one of the biggest drinks companies in the world. The business was further strengthened in 1987 by the merger with fashion house, Louis Vuitton to create LVMH, however due to a managerial crisis the following year, Guinness (now Diageo) also came on board by securing a 34% share. Today Hennessy sell around 50 million bottles of cognac per year and account for more than 40% of the world’s supply.

To honor the Maison’s founder on the 300th anniversary of his birth, Hennessy presents a special limited edition of V.S. created in collaboration with the Irish artistic duo Conor Harrington, of Cork, and the Dublin-based artist known as Maser.

Highland Single Malt 15 Year Old Master Of Malt / Black Friday

Master of Malt began operating in 1985 as a small mail-order company that specialised in selling whisky, and they would go on to open their first retail shop in the Kent town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in 1990. Like many savvy businesses of the 1990s, they saw the huge potential of the internet and launched their first website in 1997. This proved so successful that they closed the original shop the following year. Over the years, Master of Malt has built a reputation as a prolific independent bottler. With access to swathes of impressive stock, the company has always offered a wide range of different whiskies and in 2013 they bottled an unnamed 60 year old Speyside malt, at the time was one of the oldest single malts ever released.

An unnamed Highland single Malt aged for 15 years in first and refill Pedro Ximénez sherry butts, bottled in 2024.
 

Highland Blended Malt 2013 Uncharted Whisky 10 Year Old / Heart Of Gold

This whisky was distilled at a unnamed distillery in the Higland region in2013. It was aged in a single hogshead cask for 10 years before being bottled by the Uncharted Whisky Company in 2024.

Haig's Dimple 15 Year Old 1980s

John Haig & Co was established in 1824 with the foundation of the Cameronbridge distillery. Already part of a great distilling dynasty, John's uncles had all been distillery owners, and his aunt had been married to John Jameson in Dublin. John Haig & Co were one of the five founding members of DCL in 1877, although were run independently from it until 1919. Best known for its Gold Label and Dimple blends, which were sold all over the world, the firm were also granted the licences to the Glenkinchie, Mannochmore and Glenlossie malt distilleries by DCL, but never bottled their single malts. The company's prominence declined in the latter half of the 20th century, but Diageo have revived the Haig name it in recent times as the single grain brand for the Cameronbridge distillery.

This is a very popular 15 year old blend prodcued by John Haig and Co around the 1980s.

Interestingly, in 1958 the Dimple bottle was the first container to be trademarked by the US Patent office thanks to its unique design.

Haig's Dimple 15 Year Old 75cl

John Haig & Co was established in 1824 with the foundation of the Cameronbridge distillery. Already part of a great distilling dynasty, John's uncles had all been distillery owners, and his aunt had been married to John Jameson in Dublin. John Haig & Co were one of the five founding members of DCL in 1877, although were run independently from it until 1919. Best known for its Gold Label and Dimple blends, which were sold all over the world, the firm were also granted the licences to the Glenkinchie, Mannochmore and Glenlossie malt distilleries by DCL, but never bottled their single malts. The company's prominence declined in the latter half of the 20th century, but Diageo have revived the Haig name it in recent times as the single grain brand for the Cameronbridge distillery.

This is a very popular and well presented 15 year old blend from John Haig and Co.

Interestingly, in 1958 the Dimple bottle was the first container to be trademarked by the US Patent office thanks to its unique design.

High Coast 11 Year Old Founders' Reserve 50cl

The Box Destilleri in Sweden was established in 2010 by Mats and Per de Vahl. It is located in a disused power station, previously acquired by Mats in 1991 and run as an art gallery. It is situated on the banks of the Angerman River in Adalen, Sweden, and plans to convert it into a distillery began in the early 2000s, with the first spirit distilled there in December 2010. The first Box single malts were bottled in 2014. In 2018 the distillery opted to change its name to High Coast following concerns from Scottish blenders, Compass Box, about the likelihood of confusion between the two brands.

High Coast Cinco II 50cl

The Box Destilleri in Sweden was established in 2010 by Mats and Per de Vahl. It is located in a disused power station, previously acquired by Mats in 1991 and run as an art gallery. It is situated on the banks of the Angerman River in Adalen, Sweden, and plans to convert it into a distillery began in the early 2000s, with the first spirit distilled there in December 2010. The first Box single malts were bottled in 2014. In 2018 the distillery opted to change its name to High Coast following concerns from Scottish blenders, Compass Box, about the likelihood of confusion between the two brands.

This complex bottling has been matured in the following five styles of sherry cask:

• ex-Palo Cortado casks
• ex-Pedro Ximenez casks
• ex-Amontillado casks
• ex-Oloroso casks
• ex-Fino casks

High Coast Small Batch #26 50cl / Sansibar

The Box Destilleri in Sweden was established in 2010 by Mats and Per de Vahl. It is located in a disused power station, previously acquired by Mats in 1991 and run as an art gallery. It is situated on the banks of the Angerman River in Adalen, Sweden, and plans to convert it into a distillery began in the early 2000s, with the first spirit distilled there in December 2010. The first Box single malts were bottled in 2014. In 2018 the distillery opted to change its name to High Coast following concerns from Scottish blenders, Compass Box, about the likelihood of confusion between the two brands.

This Small Batch release was made exclusive to Sansibar Whisky in October 2022.

One of 610 bottles.

High Coast Cinco 50cl

The Box Destilleri in Sweden was established in 2010 by Mats and Per de Vahl. It is located in a disused power station, previously acquired by Mats in 1991 and run as an art gallery. It is situated on the banks of the Angerman River in Adalen, Sweden, and plans to convert it into a distillery began in the early 2000s, with the first spirit distilled there in December 2010. The first Box single malts were bottled in 2014. In 2018 the distillery opted to change its name to High Coast following concerns from Scottish blenders, Compass Box, about the likelihood of confusion between the two brands.

This complex bottling has been matured in the following five styles of sherry cask:

• ex-Palo Cortado casks
• ex-Pedro Ximenez casks
• ex-Amontillado casks
• ex-Oloroso casks
• ex-Fino casks

Hennessy VS Limited Gold Edition

When the Irish Jacobite, Richard Hennessy, founded a distillery in 1765, he could not have possibly foreseen the scale to which his fledgling business would grow. Hennessy found himself in the right place at the right time as trade in alcoholic spirits was booming, extremely popular not only with the French but also with many people within the British Empire. In addition, Hennessy and the other cognac producers at the time also benefitted from rum shortages due to the Seven Years War. Fast forward to the 1970s and Kilian Hennessy, a fifth-generation descendant of Richard became the CEO of the family business. In 1971 she oversaw the merger of the business with French wine giant, Moët & Chandon, which created one of the biggest drinks companies in the world. The business was further strengthened in 1987 by the merger with fashion house, Louis Vuitton to create LVMH, however due to a managerial crisis the following year, Guinness (now Diageo) also came on board by securing a 34% share. Today Hennessy sell around 50 million bottles of cognac per year and account for more than 40% of the world’s supply.

High Coast Berg 50cl

The Box Destilleri in Sweden was established in 2010 by Mats and Per de Vahl. It is located in a disused power station, previously acquired by Mats in 1991 and run as an art gallery. It is situated on the banks of the Angerman River in Adalen, Sweden, and plans to convert it into a distillery began in the early 2000s, with the first spirit distilled there in December 2010. The first Box single malts were bottled in 2014. In 2018 the distillery opted to change its name to High Coast following concerns from Scottish blenders, Compass Box, about the likelihood of confusion between the two brands.

This unpeated single malt has been aged in first-fill ex-Bourbon casks before being finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry barrels.

Highland Park Dragon Legend

Highland Park was built by David Robertson all the way back in 1798. The distillery's relationship with blenders, Robertson & Baxter, saw it acquired by Highland Distillers in 1937, who were subsequently bought by Edrington in 1999, who run it today. The modern Highland Park single malt brand was first officially bottled in the 1970s, with the release of an 8 year old age statement, but distillery bottlings first appeared around the 1950s. The look of the brand has changed many times over the years, but its cult following and popularity has never diminished. It remains one of the most recognisable single malts in the world to this day.

Dragon Legend was a 2017 release from the Orkney distillery, part of its core range overhaul that year, which demonstrates \"the richer, smokier side of Highland Park\" by using a higher percentage of peated malt.

Haig's Dimple 15 Year Old 1980s

John Haig & Co was established in 1824 with the foundation of the Cameronbridge distillery. Already part of a great distilling dynasty, John's uncles had all been distillery owners, and his aunt had been married to John Jameson in Dublin. John Haig & Co were one of the five founding members of DCL in 1877, although were run independently from it until 1919. Best known for its Gold Label and Dimple blends, which were sold all over the world, the firm were also granted the licences to the Glenkinchie, Mannochmore and Glenlossie malt distilleries by DCL, but never bottled their single malts. The company's prominence declined in the latter half of the 20th century, but Diageo have revived the Haig name it in recent times as the single grain brand for the Cameronbridge distillery.

This is a very popular 15 year old blend prodcued by John Haig and Co around the 1980s.

Interestingly, in 1958 the Dimple bottle was the first container to be trademarked by the US Patent office thanks to its unique design.

Haig's Dimple 12 Year Old 75cl

John Haig & Co was established in 1824 with the foundation of the Cameronbridge distillery. Already part of a great distilling dynasty, John's uncles had all been distillery owners, and his aunt had been married to John Jameson in Dublin. John Haig & Co were one of the five founding members of DCL in 1877, although were run independently from it until 1919. Best known for its Gold Label and Dimple blends, which were sold all over the world, the firm were also granted the licences to the Glenkinchie, Mannochmore and Glenlossie malt distilleries by DCL, but never bottled their single malts. The company's prominence declined in the latter half of the 20th century, but Diageo have revived the Haig name it in recent times as the single grain brand for the Cameronbridge distillery.

Dimple is a premium blend produced by Haig's, which has a higher malt influence from Linkwood and Glenkinchie than its sister blend Haig's Gold.

Interestingly, in 1958 the Dimple bottle was the first container to be trademarked by the US Patent office thanks to its unique design. 

Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour with Viking Pride Miniature 

Highland Park was built by David Robertson all the way back in 1798. The distillery's relationship with blenders, Robertson & Baxter, saw it acquired by Highland Distillers in 1937, who were subsequently bought by Edrington in 1999, who run it today. The modern Highland Park single malt brand was first officially bottled in the 1970s, with the release of an 8 year old age statement, but distillery bottlings first appeared around the 1950s. The look of the brand has changed many times over the years, but its cult following and popularity has never diminished. It remains one of the most recognisable single malts in the world to this day.

Viking Honour was introduced in 2017 in a rebrand of the classic core range 12 year old (40%).

Special release featuring a miniature of the Viking Pride 18 Year Old (43%).

Highland Single Malt Miniature x 7

A collection of single malt miniatures from the Highland region of Scotland. This lot includes:

• Aberlour 10 Year Old 40% 5cl
• Edradour 10 Year Old 1990s, 40% 5cl
• Glen Garioch 10 Year Old 40% 5cl
• Glen Moray 1970s, 70 Proof Miniature
• Glenmorangie 10 Year Old 1990s, 40% 5cl
• Glendronach 15 Year Old, 40% 5cl
• Glenglassaugh Torfa 50% 5cl