April 2025 Auction

Glengoyne 21 Year Old pre-2020

Built in 1833, what is now known as Glengoyne is a Highland distillery so close to the Lowland region border that its warehouses across the road actually fall into the latter geographical category. The distillery was owned by the Lang Brothers for 89 years, who used it as provision for their blends. In that time it was also important to those of Robertson & Baxter, who would eventually acquire the site in 1966, and bottled it as a single malt for the first time in the 1970s. It was not until the 1990s that the single malt brand became the distillery’s main focus however. An eventual restructuring by Robertson & Baxter’s parent company, Edrington, saw its operations quieted, and Glengoyne was sold to Ian Macleod Distillers in 2003.

Introduced in 2007, this is the very popular 21 year old expression from the distillery which has been matured exclusively in hand-selected sherry casks.

This packaging was introduced in 2013 and used until 2020 when the distillery range was rebranded.

Glenmorangie Cadboll 1 Litre

Despite being owned by blenders, MacDonald & Muir, for most of the 20th century, Glenmorangie had an early focus on bottling its single malt. Some records show that its single malt was being sold as early as the late 19th century. This became the distillery's main output in 1959, and with the unique flavours derived from Scotland's tallest stills, coupled with their pioneering use of wood finishing, Glenmorangie is now one of the world's biggest selling malts. As a result, the distillery portfolio over the years has been extensive, and little has been spared for independent bottlers.

Released in 2018, this Glenmorangie is part of a travel retail range called The Legends. This release is named after the Cadboll cup, an antique wine cup housed near the distillery in Tain. 

The whisky itself is initially bourbon cask matured, then finished in French sweet wine casks such as Muscat and Semillon.

Glen Grant 18 Year Old Rare Edition

Glen Grant is one of Speyside's most recognised distilleries. It was built in 1839 by James and John Grant, and was a huge facility for its time. Its size increased exponentially over time, in the hands of John's son, John \"The Major\" Grant (who also built the short-lived Caperdonich next-door), and twice in the 1970s following the merger with The Glenlivet Distillers and its subsequent takeover by Seagram. Glen Grant was bottled as a single malt as early as the late-19th century, and developed a global export market. None perhaps as important as in Italy, where their agent in the 1960s, Armando Giovinetti, turned it into the nation's favourite whisky, after discovering the palate preferences of his countrymen for very young single malts. So loved is Glen Grant in Italy, that the distillery is now owned by Gruppo Campari, who bought it from Pernod Ricard in 2006.

This 18 year old release was introduced in 2016, and awarded the 2nd place ranking by Jim Murray's Whisky Bible for Scotch Whisky of the Year in 2019.

Glenfarclas 2008 Single Oloroso Cask 10 Year Old #376 / Distillery Exclusive - Archie Jackson 35 Years

Glenfarclas is considered by many to be one of the finest distilleries in Speyside. Its direct-fired stills produce a heavy single malt that is almost exclusively matured in Jerez sherry casks. The distillery focuses on single malt over blends, and a cool microclimate around the distillery that means that their casks are particularly stingy to the \"angels,\" resulting in an incredible depth of stock. Glenfarclas also feel they share some credit for the modern day love of cask strength whisky, introducing their acclaimed 105 proof expressions back in 1968.

This Glenfarclas was distilled in 2008 and matured in single Oloroso sherry butt #376 for 10 years. It was bottled to honour assistant distillery manager Archie Jackson and his 35 years of service at the distillery, and mad eexclusively available at the distillery shop.

One of 656 bottles.

Glen Elgin 2014 Murray McDavid 9 Year Old / Spirit of Speyside Festival 2023

Glen Elgin was built in at the very end of the 19th century, with distilling commencing in 1900. Its success was sporadic in the early days, but it eventually joined DCL in 1930 as part of their White Horse Distillers arm. Unusually, the distillery had no electricity until 1950, and was entirely powered by paraffin until then. Although a key component in their blends, the fruity character of Glen Elgin was deemed worthy of being bottled as a single malt too, appearing as a 12 year old under White Horse branding from as early as the 1970s, with occasional sought after independent releases appearing from around this time onwards as well.

This Glen Elgin was distilled in January 2014 and matured in single Pedro Ximénez hogshead #2011372 for 9 years. It was bottled by Murray McDavid to celebrate the 2023 Spirit of Speyside Festival, and was made exclusive to the Fiddichside Inn.

Murray McDavid were founded in 1996 by Mark Reynier, Simon Coughlin and ex-Springbank distillery Director, Gordon Wright. The company bought re-opened Bruichladdich distillery in December 2000, hiring Jim McEwan as Master Distiller. The company was purchased by Remy Cointreau in 2012, with the Murray McDavid brand eventually returning to Scottish hands the following year. Murray McDavid is famed for coining the term \"ACE-ing\" (additional cask enhancement) in relation to their cask finishing process, something they continue to use to great effect to this day.

One of 103 bottles.

Glenmorangie 13 Year Old A Tale of Winter 

Despite being owned by blenders, MacDonald & Muir, for most of the 20th century, Glenmorangie had an early focus on bottling its single malt. Some records show that its single malt was being sold as early as the late 19th century. This became the distillery's main output in 1959, and with the unique flavours derived from Scotland's tallest stills, coupled with their pioneering use of wood finishing, Glenmorangie is now one of the world's biggest selling malts. As a result, the distillery portfolio over the years has been extensive, and little has been spared for independent bottlers.

Released in Winter 2021, this limited edition was matured for 13 years, including a finishing period in Marsala wine casks.

Glenmorangie 13 Year Old A Tale of Winter 

Despite being owned by blenders, MacDonald & Muir, for most of the 20th century, Glenmorangie had an early focus on bottling its single malt. Some records show that its single malt was being sold as early as the late 19th century. This became the distillery's main output in 1959, and with the unique flavours derived from Scotland's tallest stills, coupled with their pioneering use of wood finishing, Glenmorangie is now one of the world's biggest selling malts. As a result, the distillery portfolio over the years has been extensive, and little has been spared for independent bottlers.

Released in Winter 2021, this limited edition was matured for 13 years, including a finishing period in Marsala wine casks.

Glenfarclas 21 Year Old Quaich Collaborations

Glenfarclas is considered by many to be one of the finest distilleries in Speyside. Its direct-fired stills produce a heavy single malt that is almost exclusively matured in Jerez sherry casks. The distillery focuses on single malt over blends, and a cool microclimate around the distillery that means that their casks are particularly stingy to the \"angels,\" resulting in an incredible depth of stock. Glenfarclas also feel they share some credit for the modern day love of cask strength whisky, introducing their acclaimed 105 proof expressions back in 1968.

This limited edition 21 year old was bottled for the famous Quaich Bar in the Craigellachie Hotel. These were originally reatiled alongside a small wooden quaich commemorating the collaboration.

One of 300 bottles.

Glendronach 21 Year Old Parliament 2021 Release

Glendronach was built in 1826 by James Allardice, and rebuilt following a fire in 1852 by an individual named Walter Scott (although not the one you might be thinking of). It eventually passed into the hands of perhaps Scotland's greatest distilling dynasty, the Grants of Glenfiddich. Charles, the youngest son of William Grant procured the then-silent distillery from the government in 1920, and it remained in the family until they sold it to Wm. Teacher 40 years later. The Grants and Teachers were early champions of the single malt category, and distillery bottlings of Glendronach were produced for most of the 20th century until it was mothballed by Allied Distillers in 1996. The distillery was revived in 2002, and has since become one of the strongest single malt brands in the world.

Launched in 2011, Parliament is the 21 year old core range expression and takes its name from the community of rooks that have nested in the trees above the distillery for hundreds of years. It is matured using a combination of Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks.

Due to its brief closure in 1996, versions of this 21 year old expression bottled between 2016 and 2023 will inherently contain whisky predating 1996. These older Glendronachs also have a gentle peat influence due to it being used in the first few hours in the malt kiln, back when the distillery still did its own in-house malting. 

Glenmorangie Milsean

Despite being owned by blenders, MacDonald & Muir, for most of the 20th century, Glenmorangie had an early focus on bottling its single malt. Some records show that its single malt was being sold as early as the late 19th century. This became the distillery's main output in 1959, and with the unique flavours derived from Scotland's tallest stills, coupled with their pioneering use of wood finishing, Glenmorangie is now one of the world's biggest selling malts. As a result, the distillery portfolio over the years has been extensive, and little has been spared for independent bottlers.

Released in 2016, this was the seventh annual release in the distillery's Private Edition range. Drawing its name from the Gaelic word for 'sweet things', Milsean is a dessert-y Glenmorangie initially matured in ex-bourbon casks, then finished in re-toasted wine casks.

Glendronach Port Wood 

Glendronach was built in 1826 by James Allardice, and rebuilt following a fire in 1852 by an individual named Walter Scott (although not the one you might be thinking of). It eventually passed into the hands of perhaps Scotland's greatest distilling dynasty, the Grants of Glenfiddich. Charles, the youngest son of William Grant procured the then-silent distillery from the government in 1920, and it remained in the family until they sold it to Wm. Teacher 40 years later. The Grants and Teachers were early champions of the single malt category, and distillery bottlings of Glendronach were produced for most of the 20th century until it was mothballed by Allied Distillers in 1996. The distillery was revived in 2002, and has since become one of the strongest single malt brands in the world.

The Glendronach Port Wood was introduced in 2019 as a 10 year old, with this non-age statement version debuting the following year. The name derives from the whisky being enriched by a second maturation in port pipes sourced from the Douro valley in Portugal. 

Glendullan 12 Year Old Flora and Fauna

Following on from the successful introduction of the Classic Malts range in 1988 (at the time only six expressions), United Distillers sought to build on this by releasing a further 22 single malts in 1991. These became affectionately known as the Flora & Fauna series, a term coined by whisky writer, Michael Jackson, in reference to their labels. The range showcased the lesser-seen distilleries from the company’s extensive portfolio at the time, with the intent of using collective branding to help them raise each other’s profiles. Despite four further additions in 2001, only a handful of these are still permanent distillery bottlings, making it a highly collectible series.

Glendullan became part of DCL (now Diageo) in 1925, and continues to be an important producer for their blends to this day. Production there was increased in 1972 following the opening of \"Glendullan 2\" next-door. Both sites ran simultaneously until 1985 when the original plant was closed, and Glendullan 2 became simply, Glendullan. The key outcome of this was that more spirit could be reserved for bottling as a single malt, with a 12 year old distillery bottling appearing in the 1970s. Several Rare Malts Selections and this Flora & Fauna release increased its presence in the 1990s, before the distillery became the US exclusive side of The Singleton banner in 2007.

Glenfiddich Clans of the Highlands 1980s / MacDonald of Clanranald

Glenfiddich was an early advocate of the single malt Scotch category, and their faith is rewarded today by being one of the best-selling Scotch brands in the world. The distillery was built by William Grant in 1886, distilling its first spirit on Christmas day the following year. Today it is still part of the family-owned, William Grant & Sons. They became the first distillery to actively market their single malt brand in 1963, and were the first to open their facility to visitors. Glenfiddich was an important trailblazer in the whisky industry, who's contribution cannot be forgotten. The scale of their operation today is a testament to this.

One of 11 different tin designs produced by the distillery which illustrate some of the most famous Scottish clans. Each tin contains a lovely bottle of Glenfiddich Special Old Reserve.

Glendronach 1994 Single PX Cask 20 Year Old #3398 / Batch 12

Glendronach was built in 1826 by James Allardice, and rebuilt following a fire in 1852 by an individual named Walter Scott (although not the one you might be thinking of). It eventually passed into the hands of perhaps Scotland's greatest distilling dynasty, the Grant's of Glenfiddich. Charles, the youngest son of William Grant procured the then-silent distillery from the government in 1920, and it remained in the family until they sold it to Wm. Teacher 40 years later. The Grant's and Teacher's were early champions of the single malt category, and distillery bottlings of Glendronach were produced for most of the 20th century until it was mothballed by Allied Distillers in 1996. The distillery was revived in 2002, and has since become one of the strongest single malt brands in the world. 

This Glendronach was distilled in September 1994 and matured in single Pedro Ximénez puncheon #3398 for 20 years. It was bottled in August 2015 as part of Batch #12 of the distillery's famous Single Cask series.

One of 642 bottles.

Glendronach 1994 Single PX Cask 20 Year Old #3273 / Batch 12

Glendronach was built in 1826 by James Allardice, and rebuilt following a fire in 1852 by an individual named Walter Scott (although not the one you might be thinking of). It eventually passed into the hands of perhaps Scotland's greatest distilling dynasty, the Grants of Glenfiddich. Charles, the youngest son of William Grant procured the then-silent distillery from the government in 1920, and it remained in the family until they sold it to Wm. Teacher 40 years later. The Grants and Teachers were early champions of the single malt category, and distillery bottlings of Glendronach were produced for most of the 20th century until it was mothballed by Allied Distillers in 1996. The distillery was revived in 2002, and has since become one of the strongest single malt brands in the world.

This Glendronach was distilled in September 1994 and matured in single Pedro Ximénez puncheon #3273 for 20 years. It was bottled in August 2015 as part of Batch #12 of the distillery's famous Single Cask series.

One of 680 bottles.

Glendronach 2004 Single PX Cask 11 Year Old #5524 / Batch 12

Glendronach was built in 1826 by James Allardice, and rebuilt following a fire in 1852 by an individual named Walter Scott (although not the one you might be thinking of). It eventually passed into the hands of perhaps Scotland's greatest distilling dynasty, the Grants of Glenfiddich. Charles, the youngest son of William Grant procured the then-silent distillery from the government in 1920, and it remained in the family until they sold it to Wm. Teacher 40 years later. The Grants and Teachers were early champions of the single malt category, and distillery bottlings of Glendronach were produced for most of the 20th century until it was mothballed by Allied Distillers in 1996. The distillery was revived in 2002, and has since become one of the strongest single malt brands in the world.

This Glendronach was distilled in January 2004 and finished in single Pedro Ximénez puncheon #5524. It was bottled in August 2015 as part of Batch #12 of the distillery's famous Single Cask series.

One of 704 bottles.

Glendronach 2003 Single PX Cask Finish 12 Year Old #934 / Batch 12

Glendronach was built in 1826 by James Allardice, and rebuilt following a fire in 1852 by an individual named Walter Scott (although not the one you might be thinking of). It eventually passed into the hands of perhaps Scotland's greatest distilling dynasty, the Grants of Glenfiddich. Charles, the youngest son of William Grant procured the then-silent distillery from the government in 1920, and it remained in the family until they sold it to Wm. Teacher 40 years later. The Grants and Teachers were early champions of the single malt category, and distillery bottlings of Glendronach were produced for most of the 20th century until it was mothballed by Allied Distillers in 1996. The distillery was revived in 2002, and has since become one of the strongest single malt brands in the world.

This Glendronach was distilled in February 2003 and finished in single Pedro Ximénez puncheon #934. It was bottled in August 2015 as part of Batch #12 of the distillery's famous Single Cask series.

One of 714 bottles.

Glendronach 1995 Single PX Cask 19 Year Old #3806 / Batch 12

Glendronach was built in 1826 by James Allardice, and rebuilt following a fire in 1852 by an individual named Walter Scott (although not the one you might be thinking of). It eventually passed into the hands of perhaps Scotland's greatest distilling dynasty, the Grants of Glenfiddich. Charles, the youngest son of William Grant procured the then-silent distillery from the government in 1920, and it remained in the family until they sold it to Wm. Teacher 40 years later. The Grants and Teachers were early champions of the single malt category, and distillery bottlings of Glendronach were produced for most of the 20th century until it was mothballed by Allied Distillers in 1996. The distillery was revived in 2002, and has since become one of the strongest single malt brands in the world.

This Glendronach was distilled in September 1995 and matured in single Pedro Ximénez puncheon #3806 for 19 years. It was bottled in August 2015 as part of Batch #12 of the distillery's famous Single Cask series.

One of 701 bottles.

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare

Despite being owned by blenders, MacDonald & Muir, for most of the 20th century, Glenmorangie had an early focus on bottling its single malt. Some records show that its single malt was being sold as early as the late 19th century. This became the distillery's main output in 1959, and with the unique flavours derived from Scotland's tallest stills, coupled with their pioneering use of wood finishing, Glenmorangie is now one of the world's biggest selling malts. As a result, the distillery portfolio over the years has been extensive, and little has been spared for independent bottlers.

The 18 year old age-statement from Glenmorangie was introduced in the 1980s, remaining unchanged until it was rebranded as this, the Extremely Rare, in the relaunch of the core range in 2007. It was redesigned and renamed The Infinita in 2024, to match the modern livery introduced to the remainder of the core range two years prior.

The whisky itself is matured for 15 years in bourbon casks, then finished for 3 years in Oloroso sherry casks.

Glenlossie 10 Year Old Flora and Fauna / Signed

Following on from the successful introduction of the Classic Malts range in 1988 (at the time only six expressions), Diageo sought to build on this by releasing a further 22 single malts in 1991. These became affectionately known as the Flora & Fauna series, a term coined by whisky writer, Michael Jackson, in reference to their labels, and the range showcased the lesser-seen distilleries from the extensive Diageo portfolio at the time. Despite four further additions in 2001, only a handful of these are still permanent distillery bottlings, making this a highly collectible series.

Glenlossie became part of DCL (now Diageo) in 1919, who made it part of their Haig stable in the 1930s. The distillery has always been hugely important to the Diageo blends, and excepting the staff-only Manager's Dram, theis Flora & Fauna is the only distillery bottling, and one of the few from the series still in production. Independent bottlings are more common, but are still decidedly rare.

Glendronach 1995 Single PX Cask 19 Year Old #4034 / Batch 12

Glendronach was built in 1826 by James Allardice, and rebuilt following a fire in 1852 by an individual named Walter Scott (although not the one you might be thinking of). It eventually passed into the hands of perhaps Scotland's greatest distilling dynasty, the Grants of Glenfiddich. Charles, the youngest son of William Grant procured the then-silent distillery from the government in 1920, and it remained in the family until they sold it to Wm. Teacher 40 years later. The Grants and Teachers were early champions of the single malt category, and distillery bottlings of Glendronach were produced for most of the 20th century until it was mothballed by Allied Distillers in 1996. The distillery was revived in 2002, and has since become one of the strongest single malt brands in the world.

This Glendronach was distilled in September 1995 and matured in single Pedro Ximénez puncheon #4034 for 19 years. It was bottled in August 2015 as part of Batch #12 of the distillery's famous Single Cask series.

One of 683 bottles.

Glendronach 1995 Single PX Cask 20 Year Old #444 / Batch 12

Glendronach was built in 1826 by James Allardice, and rebuilt following a fire in 1852 by an individual named Walter Scott (although not the one you might be thinking of). It eventually passed into the hands of perhaps Scotland's greatest distilling dynasty, the Grants of Glenfiddich. Charles, the youngest son of William Grant procured the then-silent distillery from the government in 1920, and it remained in the family until they sold it to Wm. Teacher 40 years later. The Grants and Teachers were early champions of the single malt category, and distillery bottlings of Glendronach were produced for most of the 20th century until it was mothballed by Allied Distillers in 1996. The distillery was revived in 2002, and has since become one of the strongest single malt brands in the world.

This Glendronach was distilled in June 1995 and matured in single Pedro Ximénez puncheon #444 for 20 years. It was bottled in August 2015 as part of Batch #12 of the distillery's famous Single Cask series.

One of 691 bottles.

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old Flora and Fauna

Following on from the successful introduction of the Classic Malts range in 1988 (at the time only six expressions), Diageo sought to build on this by releasing a further 22 single malts in 1991. These became affectionately known as the Flora & Fauna series, a term coined by whisky writer, Michael Jackson, in reference to their labels, and the range showcased the lesser-seen distilleries from the extensive Diageo portfolio at the time. Despite four further additions in 2001, only a handful of these are still permanent distillery bottlings, making this a highly collectible series.

This is one of the rarer Flora & Fauna releases. Introduced as one of the four new additions to the range in 2001, it was quickly discontinued again after Diageo included the distillery alongside Caol Ila and Clynelish among its Hidden Malts series, launching its official single malt brand.

Glen Elgin was built in at the very end of the 19th century, with distilling commencing in 1900. Its success was sporadic in the early days, but it eventually joined DCL in 1930 as part of their White Horse Distillers arm. Unusually, the distillery had no electricity until 1950, and was entirely powered by paraffin until then. Although a key component in their blends, the fruity character of Glen Elgin was deemed worthy of being bottled as a single malt too, appearing as a 12 year old under White Horse branding from as early as the 1970s. Today the 12 year old remains the only permanent release, with other distillery bottlings like this increasingly sought after.

Glenmorangie Signet

Despite being owned by blenders, MacDonald & Muir, for most of the 20th century, Glenmorangie had an early focus on bottling its single malt. Some records show that its single malt was being sold as early as the late 19th century. This became the distillery's main output in 1959, and with the unique flavours derived from Scotland's tallest stills, coupled with their pioneering use of wood finishing, Glenmorangie is now one of the world's biggest selling malts. As a result, the distillery portfolio over the years has been extensive, and little has been spared for independent bottlers.

Introduced in 2008, the Glenmorangie Signet is a combination of younger 'chocolate malt' blended with some very mature, over 30 year old Glenmorangie.

Game of Thrones Limited Editions x 12

The complete set of the Diageo's 2018 collaboration with HBO, which sees their Classic Malts range reimagined as being somehow related to the landed houses of the Game of Thrones television series.

It may be tenuous, but we love it all the same. The Royal Lochnagar and Talisker make some sense at least, and who can forget all those dragons that used to live at Cardhu, or that massive wall at Oban distillery?

• Mortlach 15 Year Old / Six Kingdoms, 46% 70cl
• Oban Bay Reserve / The Night's Watch, 43% 70cl
• Dalwhinnie Winter's Frost / House Stark, 43% 70cl
• The Singleton of Glendullan Select / House Tully, 40% 70cl
• Cardhu Gold Reserve / House Targaryen, 46% 70cl
• Clynelish Reserve / House Tyrell, 51.2% 70cl
• Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old / House Baratheon, 40% 70cl
• Lagavulin 9 Year Old / House Lannister, 46% 70cl
• Talisker Select Reserve / House Greyjoy, 45.8% 70cl
• Johnnie Walker White Walker, 41.7% 70cl
• Johnnie Walker A Song Of Ice, 40.2% 75cl - US Import
• Johnnie Walker A Song Of Fire, 40.8% 75cl - US Import

Remember, a Lannister always pays his 12 bottle shipping fee. 

Game of Thrones Limited Editions 12 x 70cl

The complete set of the Diageo's 2018 collaboration with HBO, which sees their Classic Malts range reimagined as being somehow related to the landed houses of the Game of Thrones television series.

It may be tenuous, but we love it all the same. The Royal Lochnagar and Talisker make some sense at least, and who can forget all those dragons that used to live at Cardhu, or that massive wall at Oban distillery?

• Mortlach 15 Year Old / Six Kingdoms, 46% 70cl
• Oban Bay Reserve / The Night's Watch, 43% 70cl
• Dalwhinnie Winter's Frost / House Stark, 43% 70cl
• The Singleton of Glendullan Select / House Tully, 40% 70cl
• Cardhu Gold Reserve / House Targaryen, 46% 70cl
• Clynelish Reserve / House Tyrell, 51.2% 70cl
• Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old / House Baratheon, 40% 70cl
• Lagavulin 9 Year Old / House Lannister, 46% 70cl
• Talisker Select Reserve / House Greyjoy, 45.8% 70cl
• Johnnie Walker White Walker, 41.7% 70cl
• Johnnie Walker A Song Of Ice, 40.2% 70cl
• Johnnie Walker A Song Of Fire, 40.8% 70cl

Remember, a Lannister always pays his 12 bottle shipping fee. 

Glenlivet 12 Year Old 1980s

Well-known as the oldest licensed distillery in Scotland, for many years ‘Glenlivet’ was a byword for quality, with many single malts using the Glenlivet suffix in an attempt to reap the benefits of associating themselves with the Banffshire distillery. Indeed, owners Pernod-Ricard now put a heavy focus on the brand being ‘The Glenlivet’, encouraging their consumers not to accept any imitations. Glenlivet is in a long-running battle with Glenfiddich for the title of best-selling single malt, with both now selling over a million cases a year. George Smith secured a license to legally distil at Glenlivet in 1824, and it remained family-run until 1978 when Seagram bought a controlling stake in what had by then become The Glenlivet Distilleries Ltd, and counting assets such as Glen Grant, Benriach and Longmorn among its portfolio. When Seagram collapsed in 2001, Pernod-Ricard acquired its sizeable Chivas Brothers Scotch whisky division, with Glenlivet the crown jewel in an empire rivalled only by Diageo.

The 12 year old was the entry level Glenlivet expression for many decades, eventually being replaced by the Founder's Reserve in 2015. The expression returned in an elevated spot in the core range in 2018, before being promptly rebranded as the 12 year old Double Oak the following year, as the distillery's entire permanent portfolio of releases was overhauled.

Glenlivet 2004 Gordon and MacPhail 16 Year Old Batch #21/091

Well-known as the oldest licensed distillery in Scotland, for many years ‘Glenlivet’ was a byword for quality, with many single malts using the Glenlivet suffix in an attempt to reap the benefits of associating themselves with the Banffshire distillery. Indeed, owners Pernod-Ricard now put a heavy focus on the brand being ‘The Glenlivet’, encouraging their consumers not to accept any imitations. Glenlivet is in a long-running battle with Glenfiddich for the title of best-selling single malt, with both now selling over a million cases a year. George Smith secured a license to legally distil at Glenlivet in 1824, and it remained family-run until 1978 when Seagram bought a controlling stake in what had by then become The Glenlivet Distilleries Ltd, and counting assets such as Glen Grant, Benriach and Longmorn among its portfolio. When Seagram collapsed in 2001, Pernod-Ricard acquired its sizeable Chivas Brothers Scotch whisky division, with Glenlivet the crown jewel in an empire rivalled only by Diageo.

This Glenlivet was distilled in 2004 and matured in a pair of refill bourbon barrels for 16 years. It was bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in June 2021, under their Connoisseurs Choice label.

Gordon & MacPhail are one of the largest and most recognisable whisky companies in the world. Although they began distilling at the newly refurbished Benromach distillery in 1998, for most of their history they were an independent bottler. Their labels are recognised by whisky lovers the world over, and their licensed bottlings from distillery's like Macallan and Talisker in the 1970s and 1980s, when the companies were not bottling themselves, are a huge part of the success of those distillers today.

The Connoisseurs Choice label is one of the most recognisable independent bottlings on the market. It was initially created for renowned Italian importer, Edoardo Giaccone in the early 1970s, but became a mainstay of the core Gordon & MacPhail portfolio in 1979.

One of 510 bottles.

Glenlivet 2003 Gordon and MacPhail 17 Year Old Batch #21/090

Well-known as the oldest licensed distillery in Scotland, for many years ‘Glenlivet’ was a byword for quality, with many single malts using the Glenlivet suffix in an attempt to reap the benefits of associating themselves with the Banffshire distillery. Indeed, owners Pernod-Ricard now put a heavy focus on the brand being ‘The Glenlivet’, encouraging their consumers not to accept any imitations. Glenlivet is in a long-running battle with Glenfiddich for the title of best-selling single malt, with both now selling over a million cases a year. George Smith secured a license to legally distil at Glenlivet in 1824, and it remained family-run until 1978 when Seagram bought a controlling stake in what had by then become The Glenlivet Distilleries Ltd, and counting assets such as Glen Grant, Benriach and Longmorn among its portfolio. When Seagram collapsed in 2001, Pernod-Ricard acquired its sizeable Chivas Brothers Scotch whisky division, with Glenlivet the crown jewel in an empire rivalled only by Diageo.

This Glenlivet was distilled in 2003 and matured in a pair of refill bourbon barrels for 17 years. It was bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in June 2021, under their Connoisseurs Choice label.

Gordon & MacPhail are one of the largest and most recognisable whisky companies in the world. Although they began distilling at the newly refurbished Benromach distillery in 1998, for most of their history they were an independent bottler. Their labels are recognised by whisky lovers the world over, and their licensed bottlings from distillery's like Macallan and Talisker in the 1970s and 1980s, when the companies were not bottling themselves, are a huge part of the success of those distillers today.

The Connoisseurs Choice label is one of the most recognisable independent bottlings on the market. It was initially created for renowned Italian importer, Edoardo Giaccone in the early 1970s, but became a mainstay of the core Gordon & MacPhail portfolio in 1979.

One of 510 bottles.

Glenmorangie Burgundy Wood Finish

Despite being owned by blenders, MacDonald & Muir, for most of the 20th century, Glenmorangie had an early focus on bottling its single malt. Some records show that its single malt was being sold as early as the late 19th century. This became the distillery's main output in 1959, and with the unique flavours derived from Scotland's smallest stills, coupled with their pioneering use of wood finishing, Glenmorangie is now one of the world's biggest selling malts. As a result, the distillery portfolio over the years has been extensive, and little has been spared for independent bottlers.

One of the earliest examples of the distillery's pioneering wood finish programme, this was launched in 2002 and was the last of a quartet that already included the Port Wood Finish from 1994 and the Sherry and Madeira Wood Finish releases from 1996. This, along with the Madeira finish were discontinued in 2007, with the port and sherry versions repackaged as part of the new core range.

Not stated on the domestic release, the US packaging confirms these to be 12 year old expressions.

Glenmorangie Port Wood Finish

Despite being owned by blenders, MacDonald & Muir, for most of the 20th century, Glenmorangie had an early focus on bottling its single malt. Some records show that its single malt was being sold as early as the late 19th century. This became the distillery's main output in 1959, and with the unique flavours derived from Scotland's tallest stills, coupled with their pioneering use of wood finishing, Glenmorangie is now one of the world's biggest selling malts. As a result, the distillery portfolio over the years has been extensive, and little has been spared for independent bottlers.

One of the earliest examples of the distillery's pioneering wood finish programme, this was launched in 1994, and follwed up by a Sherry Finish and the Madeira Finish in 1996. A Burgundy Wood Finish completed the quartet when launched in 2002. The Madeira and Burgundy finishes were discontinued in 2007, with this and the sherry version repackaged as the Lasanta and the Quinta Ruban in the new core range.

Not stated on the domestic release, the US packaging confirms these to be 12 year old expressions.

Glenmorangie Madeira Finish 

Despite being owned by blenders, MacDonald & Muir, for most of the 20th century, Glenmorangie had an early focus on bottling its single malt. Some records show that its single malt was being sold as early as the late 19th century. This became the distillery's main output in 1959, and with the unique flavours derived from Scotland's smallest stills, coupled with their pioneering use of wood finishing, Glenmorangie is now one of the world's biggest selling malts. As a result, the distillery portfolio over the years has been extensive, and little has been spared for independent bottlers.

One of the earliest examples of the distillery's pioneering wood finish programme, this was launched along with the Sherry Finish in 1996, in follow up to the Port Wood finish two years earlier. A Burgundy Wood Finish completed the quartet when launched in 2002. This, along with the Burgundy finish were discontinued in 2007, with the port and sherry versions repackaged as part of the new core range.

Not stated on the domestic release, the US packaging confirms these to be 12 year old expressions.