April 2025 Auction

New Riff 2016 Kentucky Straight Bourbon 6 Year Old

New Riff distillery was established in Kentucky in 2014 by Ken Lewis, recognising thr trend in the bourbon community for greater transparency about the products being produced. The distillery sticks resolutely to the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, ageing their casks for a minimum of four years, and bottling at 100 proof only from a single distilling season. The operation distils using both rye and bourbon mashbills, and has developed a strong following for its high quality and straight-forward output.

This was distilled in Spring 2016 and bottled six years later. 

Neta Spirits 2019 Cuixe Verde Agave Spirit

Produced by Neta Spirits, this spirit, prodcued in the same process as Tequila from Mexico, is made from Cuixe Verde (Agave Karwinskii) in the village of Sierra Sur, Oacaca, Mexico.

This was distilled in April 2019 and resulted in 138 bottles. 

Nc'nean Quiet Rebels / Lorna

The idea for Nc'nean distillery was conceived in 2012 by Annabel Thomas and her family, who had acquired the Drimnin Estate on the Morvern Peninsula of Scotland's west coast just 10 years prior. The following year, Annabel Thomas left her job in London to build the distillery from the ground up. As manger and CEO she secured nearly £7.5m throughout two rounds of fundraising, and work began on building the distillery from scratch in 2014. It was designed by the legendary late Dr. Jim Swan, and the first spirit ran from its stills in March 2017. The name, pronounced [nc-nee-an] is an abbreviation of Neachneohain, a figure from Gaelic folk legend known as the Queen of the Spirits.

This is the second release in a series of bottlings from Nc'nean called Quiet Rebels. Each edition of the series will be personally curated and chosen by individuals from the team at the distillery. The second was selected by Lorna Davidson, who was the first person to be employed at the distillery by our founder Annabel. 

The whisky has been matured in a combination of bourbon casks and Pineau des Charantes (French aperitif wine) casks. 

One of 7,560 bottles.

Nikka XO Brandy Cinderella Dream 2 x 18cl / Slipper Bottle

Nikka was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, a former Suntory employee who had studied at the University of Glasgow, and later trained as a blender at the now lost Hazelburn distillery in Campbeltown. Taketsuru opened the Yoichi distillery in the same year as establishing the company, followed by the Nishinomaya and Miyagikyo distilleries in 1959 and 1969, respectively. Since 1989 the company has also has also had a stake in the Scotch whisky industry after they purchased the struggling Ben Nevis distillery. Today they are one of the second largest whisky producer in Japan.

Two attractive bottles of Nikka XO raisin brandy. Named \"Cinderella Dream,\" these are shaped like the fairy tale damsel's lost slipper. If they turn into a pumpkins at midnight, we'll give you your money back.

Nikka Gold and Gold Knight

Nikka was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, a former Suntory employee who had studied at the University of Glasgow, and later trained as a blender at the now lost Hazelburn distillery in Campbeltown. Taketsuru opened the Yoichi distillery in the same year as establishing the company, followed by the Nishinomaya and Miyagikyo distilleries in 1959 and 1969, respectively. Since 1989 the company has also has also had a stake in the Scotch whisky industry after they purchased the struggling Ben Nevis distillery. Today they are one of the largest whisky producers in Japan.

Gold and Gold is a blend of pot and coffey still whiskies from Nikka's distilleries. This particular bottle is adorned by a Knight ornament.

Nikka Kingsland Pot Still Decanter​

Nikka was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, a former Suntory employee who had studied at the University of Glasgow, and later trained as a blender at the now lost Hazelburn distillery in Campbeltown. Taketsuru opened the Yoichi distillery in the same year as establishing the company, followed by the Nishinomaya and Miyagikyo distilleries in 1959 and 1969, respectively. Since 1989 the company has also has also had a stake in the Scotch whisky industry after they purchased the struggling Ben Nevis distillery. Today they are one of the largest whisky producers in Japan.

This is an attractive pot still decanter containing the famous Japanese blended whisky. It was designed in homage to the eponymous Kingsland, the first pot still used by Nikka.

Nc'nean Huntress 2022

The idea for Nc'nean distillery was conceived in 2012 by Annabel Thomas and her family, who had acquired the Drimnin Estate on the Morvern Peninsula of Scotland's west coast just 10 years prior. The following year, Annabel Thomas left her job in London to build the distillery from the ground up. As manger and CEO she secured nearly £7.5m throughout two rounds of fundraising, and work began on building the distillery from scratch in 2014. It was designed by the legendary late Dr. Jim Swan, and the first spirit ran from its stills in March 2017. The name, pronounced [nc-nee-an] is an abbreviation of Neachneohain, a figure from Gaelic folk legend known as the Queen of the Spirits.

This is the first release in a series of bottlings from Nc'nean called Huntress, which explores new flavours in whisky making. 

This 2022 release contains spirit distilled from a wash of organic Scottish barley, fermented with Anchor, Fermentis and Rum yeast strains. The whisky was filled into a combination of 61% STR (shaved, toasted and re-charred) red wine casks and 39% bourbon casks in August 2018.

One of 4,447 bottles.

Nc'nean Batch #1

The idea for Nc'nean distillery was conceived in 2012 by Annabel Thomas and her family, who had acquired the Drimnin Estate on the Morvern Peninsula of Scotland's west coast just 10 years prior. The following year, Annabel Thomas left her job in London to build the distillery from the ground up. As manger and CEO she secured nearly £7.5m throughout two rounds of fundraising, and work began on building the distillery from scratch in 2014. It was designed by the legendary late Dr. Jim Swan, and the first spirit ran from its stills in March 2017. The name, pronounced [nc-nee-an] is an abbreviation of Neachneohain, a figure from Gaelic folk legend known as the Queen of the Spirits.

The distillery's maiden release was called Ainnir, with the first small batch bottling following shortly after, in August 2020.

Batch #1 yielded 5,040 bottles. 

Nantou Omar Sherry Cask

The distillery is situated in Nantouhsien, Taiwan and was founded in 1978. However, the first whisky produced was in 2008.

This is a sherry matured single malt. 

North Star Chaos Batch #2

A limited edition Single Malt Scotch whisky distilled on Islay and bottled by North Star Spirits in Glasgow.

This malt has been matured in both Spanish and American oak casks. One of 1500 bottles

North Star Spirits was founder in Glasgow in 2016 by Iain Croucher. They have since developed a strong reputation for bottling fantastic single cask and small batch whiskies, as well as the much-lauded Vega and Spica blends.

North British 2000 Berry Brothers and Rudd 13 Year Old

Prior to 1885, Scottish blenders were only able to acquire grain whisky from DCL. This changed when the firms of John Crabbie, Andrew Usher, William Sanderson and John Watson collaborated to open the North British distillery in Edinburgh. Production began two years later on a single coffey still, and the distillery continued to grow, flourishing in the post-war period. In 1993 it was taken over by Lothian Distillers, a partnership between IDV and Robertson & Baxter, the modern iterations of which, Diageo and Edrington, retain a controlling stake in today. Occasional distillery bottlings have appeared over the years, but the majority of examples of its single grain come from independent labels like this.

This was ditilled in 2000 and matured in single cask #4313 before being bottled by Berry Brothers and Rudd in 2009.

Berry Brothers & Rudd is a firm steeped in history. They were established in the late 17th century, and received a Royal Warrant from King Edward VII in 1903. The company has been bottling single malt whisky from almost as early as that, and produced their first ever blend, Cutty Sark, in 1923.

Nikka XO Brandy Cinderella Romance 50cl / Carriage

Nikka was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, a former Suntory employee who had studied at the University of Glasgow, and later trained as a blender at the now lost Hazelburn distillery in Campbeltown. Taketsuru opened the Yoichi distillery in the same year as establishing the company, followed by the Nishinomaya and Miyagikyo distilleries in 1959 and 1969, respectively. Since 1989 the company has also has also had a stake in the Scotch whisky industry after they purchased the struggling Ben Nevis distillery. Today they are one of the second largest whisky producer in Japan.

Named \"Cinderella Romance,\" this is shaped like the fairytale damsel's majestic carriage. If it turns into a pumpkin at midnight, we'll give you your money back.

Nucano Espadín Añejo Mezcal

Nucano Mezcal is based in the Oaxaca region of Mexico, with the brand's founders aiming to bring greater recognition to not only the spirit, but to the region itself. Inspired by the work of the state's many master \"mezcaleros\", Nucano boasts a fully Oaxacan chain of operation. Determined to create a truly artisanal and authentic spirit, they employ traditional production methods such as cooking their agave in a conical stone oven, and using a horse or mule drawn stone mill to crush the cooked agave in to mosto (agave syrup) from which the spirit is distilled.

This Nucano mezcal is made from 100% Espadín agave which is matured for 8 years. It is twice distilled in a wood-fired copper still, and aged for 3 to 5 years in white oak barrels, giving it its status as an añejo (aged) mezcal.

Nikka from the Barrel 50cl

Nikka was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, a former Suntory employee who had studied at the University of Glasgow, and later trained as a blender at the now lost Hazelburn distillery in Campbeltown. Taketsuru opened the Yoichi distillery in the same year as establishing the company, followed by the Nishinomaya and Miyagikyo distilleries in 1959 and 1969, respectively. Since 1989 the company has also has also had a stake in the Scotch whisky industry after they purchased the struggling Ben Nevis distillery. Today they are one of the second largest whisky producer in Japan.

Nucano Espadín Reposado Mezcal

Nucano Mezcal is based in the Oaxaca region of Mexico, with the brand's founders aiming to bring greater recognition to not only the spirit, but to the region itself. Inspired by the work of the state's many master \"mezcaleros\", Nucano boasts a fully Oaxacan chain of operation. Determined to create a truly artisanal and authentic spirit, they employ traditional production methods such as cooking their agave in a conical stone oven, and using a horse or mule drawn stone mill to crush the cooked agave in to mosto (agave syrup) from which the spirit is distilled.

This Nucano mezcal is made from 100% Espadín agave which is matured for 8 years. It is twice distilled in a wood-fired copper still, and aged for 8 to 12 months in white oak barrels, giving it its status as a reposado (rested) mezcal.

Nikka Pure Malt Black 50cl

Nikka was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, a former Suntory employee who had studied at the University of Glasgow, and later trained as a blender at the now lost Hazelburn distillery in Campbeltown.  Taketsuru opened the Yoichi distillery in the same year as establishing the company, followed by the Nishinomaya and Miyagikyo distilleries in 1959 and 1969, respectively. Since 1989 the company has also has also had a stake in the Scotch whisky industry after they purchased the struggling Ben Nevis distillery. Today they are one of the largest whisky producers in Japan.

This is a blended malt created using spirit from Nikka's Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries. Its one of three vatted or pure malt offerings from Nikka under colour titled names, the others are White and Red.

Nikka from the Barrel 50cl

Nikka was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, a former Suntory employee who had studied at the University of Glasgow, and later trained as a blender at the now lost Hazelburn distillery in Campbeltown. Taketsuru opened the Yoichi distillery in the same year as establishing the company, followed by the Nishinomaya and Miyagikyo distilleries in 1959 and 1969, respectively. Since 1989 the company has also has also had a stake in the Scotch whisky industry after they purchased the struggling Ben Nevis distillery. Today they are one of the second largest whisky producer in Japan.

North Star Chaos Batch #3

A limited edition Single Malt Scotch whisky distilled on Islay and bottled by North Star Spirits in Glasgow.

This whisky has been matured in both Port octaves and American oak casks.

North Star Spirits was founder in Glasgow in 2016 by Iain Croucher. They have since developed a strong reputation for bottling fantastic single cask and small batch whiskies, as well as the much-lauded Vega and Spica blends.

One of 1,400 bottles

Nikka Brandy Raisin XO Classic Limousine 20cl

Nikka was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, a former Suntory employee who had studied at the University of Glasgow, and later trained as a blender at the now lost Hazelburn distillery in Campbeltown. Taketsuru opened the Yoichi distillery in the same year as establishing the company, followed by the Nishinomaya and Miyagikyo distilleries in 1959 and 1969, respectively. Since 1989 the company has also has also had a stake in the Scotch whisky industry after they purchased the struggling Ben Nevis distillery. Today they are one of the largest whisky producers in Japan.

This is a raisin brandy produced by Nikka and presented in a Limousine-shaped bottle.

The XO (Extra Old) age statement indicates that the youngest element in this blend has been aged for six years. This classification was increased to 10 years in April 2018.

North British 2006 Whiskay Cask #818381 

Prior to 1885, Scottish blenders were only able to acquire grain whisky from DCL. This changed when the firms of John Crabbie, Andrew Usher, William Sanderson and John Watson collaborated to open the North British distillery in Edinburgh. Production began two years later on a single coffey still, and the distillery continued to grow, flourishing in the post-war period. In 1993 it was taken over by Lothian Distillers, a partnership between IDV and Robertson & Baxter, the modern iterations of which, Diageo and Edrington, retain a controlling stake in today. Occasional distillery bottlings have appeared over the years, but the majority of examples of its single grain come from independent labels like this.

Distilled July 2006 and bottled 2021 by Dutch retailer, Whiskay. This whisky was bottled from cask #818381 yielding 223 bottles.

Naked Grouse Blended Malt

Originally launched alongside The Grouse Brand in 1896, The Famous Grouse was the third blend registered by Matthew Gloag & Sons, following on from the Brig o' Perth the year earlier. Priced lowest, The Famous Grouse proved to be the most popular of the three, and was officially trademarked by the company in 1905. Today is has become one of the most recognisable brands in the whole Scotch whisky world, and under the ownership of Highland Distillers became the first blend to have its own visitor centre, formerly located at the Glenturret distillery. The brand passed from the Gloag family to Highland Distillers in 1970, and is now owned by Edrington. Despite having lost its spiritual home with the sale of Glenturret in 2019, The Famous Grouse remains as popular as ever.

An old blended malt version of Naked Grouse aged in first-fill sherry casks. The primary malt content came from Highland Park and Macallan. 

Nikka Super Revival

A tribute to the legendary Super Nikka released in 1962. The revival consists of Nikka grain whisky married together with Yoichi single malt, to bring it more it to line with the original than today's current Super Nikka.

Nikka was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, a former Suntory employee who had studied at the University of Glasgow, and later trained as a blender at the now lost Hazelburn distillery in Campbeltown. Taketsuru opened the Yoichi distillery in the same year as establishing the company, followed by the Nishinomaya and Miyagikyo distilleries in 1959 and 1969, respectively. Since 1989 the company has also has also had a stake in the Scotch whisky industry after they purchased the struggling Ben Nevis distillery. Today they are one of the second largest whisky producer in Japan.

Nucano Espadín Joven Mezcal

Nucano Mezcal is based in the Oaxaca region of Mexico, with the brand's founders aiming to bring greater recognition to not only the spirit, but to the region itself. Inspired by the work of the state's many master \"mezcaleros\", Nucano boasts a fully Oaxacan chain of operation. Determined to create a truly artisanal and authentic spirit, they employ traditional production methods such as cooking their agave in a conical stone oven, and using a horse or mule drawn stone mill to crush the cooked agave in to mosto (agave syrup) from which the spirit is distilled.

This Nucano mezcal is made from 100% Espadín agave which is matured for 8 years, although the spirit itself is not matured after distillation, giving it its joven (young) title. It is twice distilled in a wood-fired copper still before bottling.

North Star Chaos Batch #3

A limited edition Single Malt Scotch whisky distilled on Islay and bottled by North Star Spirits in Glasgow.

This whisky has been matured in both Port octaves and American oak casks.

North Star Spirits was founder in Glasgow in 2016 by Iain Croucher. They have since developed a strong reputation for bottling fantastic single cask and small batch whiskies, as well as the much-lauded Vega and Spica blends.

One of 1,400 bottles

Nikka Super Revival

A tribute to the legendary Super Nikka released in 1962. The revival consists of Nikka grain whisky married together with Yoichi single malt, to bring it more it to line with the original than today's current Super Nikka.

Nikka was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, a former Suntory employee who had studied at the University of Glasgow, and later trained as a blender at the now lost Hazelburn distillery in Campbeltown. Taketsuru opened the Yoichi distillery in the same year as establishing the company, followed by the Nishinomaya and Miyagikyo distilleries in 1959 and 1969, respectively. Since 1989 the company has also has also had a stake in the Scotch whisky industry after they purchased the struggling Ben Nevis distillery. Today they are one of the second largest whisky producer in Japan.

North Highland Blended Malt Thompson Brothers 8 Year Old / Amazon

The Thompson Brothers began their whisky bottling in enterprise in 2013, establishing the Black Isle Whisky Company in their native Dornoch. The brothers, Simon and Philip, renamed the operation as the Dornoch Distilling Company in 2015, opening the Dornoch distillery the following year. In addition to distilling their own whisky, their independent bottlings continue to flourish, with many exceptional tasting and fantastically labelled single malts and rums released under the Thompson Bros banner.

This is a blend of three single malts, all distilled in the North Highland region of Scotland and matured for 8 years. It was bottled by The Thompson Brothers.

Titled the Billionare's Bank Balance Top-Up Edition, this particular bottling was made exclusive to online retailer Amazon.

Nikka Super Rare Old

Nikka was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, a former Suntory employee who had studied at the University of Glasgow, and later trained as a blender at the now lost Hazelburn distillery in Campbeltown. Taketsuru opened the Yoichi distillery in the same year as establishing the company, followed by the Nishinomaya and Miyagikyo distilleries in 1959 and 1969, respectively. Since 1989 the company has also has also had a stake in the Scotch whisky industry after they purchased the struggling Ben Nevis distillery. Today they are one of the second largest whisky producer in Japan.