August 2014 Auction

Karuizawa 1969 42 Year Od Single Cask #8183

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim, this one perhaps more than most!

It is amazing that whiskies such as this have been bottled in recent years given how few casks of Karuizawa are remaining. There are now not many as old as this and we doubt there will be many (if any at all) that will match this age in the future.

Distilled in December 1969 and bottled 42 years later in August 2012, this is legendary cask #8183  which oddly is a 400 litre ex-bourbon cask.

Macallan 30 Year Old Masters of Photography Rankin Edition 

The Masters of Photography series of whiskies by Macallan currently contains four releases. This is the first release presented by John Rankin Waddle or simply Rankin.  Macallan commissioned Rankin to produce a limited edition series of photographs to be matched with Macallan 30 year old.  The photographs were taken over one summer and range from staff members, to scenery, equipment and in some cases, nude portraits of Rankins muse over barrels, wash backs and stills.

Only 1,000 bottles and photographs were chosen for this edition and the presentation box contains one of the original Rankin Polaroid photograph. Pair with 30 year old  Macallan Fine Oak.

Karuizawa 1994 Noh Single Cask 15 Year Old

A single cask Karuizawa bottled within the infamous 'Noh' series, with the usual friendly face on the front!

Distilled in 1994 and bottled in 2010 from a single sherry butt with cask number #270, which yielded 480 bottles.

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak

The incredibly desirable and elusive Macallan 30 year old sherry oak, spends it's entire maturation period within Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez.

This recent release from Macallan carries Whisky Tint #26, signed by Bob Dalgarno.

Macallan 30 Year Old Fine Oak

Macallan 30 year old Fine Oak edition matured in a mixture of European and American oak casks.  

Presented in the recent elegant wooden box

Macallan 1963 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old 75cl

One of Macallan's famed Anniversary Malt 25 year old, distilled in 1963 and bottled in 1988.

As the label reads 'A special bottling of unblended single highland malt scotch whisky over 25 years old'.

Please note the discolouration to the label, there is no box.

75cl

Karuizawa 1984 SMWS 132.1 28 Year Old

Like all Karuizawa's this has become incredibly sought after, the first bottling of Karuizawa for the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

Otherwise known as 'Secret Moonlight Garden Dram'.

This Karuizawa was distilled on 30th August 1984 and bottled as a 28 year old, matured exclusively in a single refill ex-sherry butt yielded 229 bottles.

Macallan 1996 Easter Elchies 2013

The Easter Elchies single cask bottlings from Macallan are released annually exclusive to Macallan distillery.  This was released over two days in November and December 2013 to incredibly high demand and a number of unhappy customers.

Distilled in 1996 and matured until 2013, this 17 year old single sherry butt #26 yielded 390 bottles.340 were sold at the distillery, the other 50 were presumably sold to staff.

Macallan 1970 18 Year Old

A very well presented Macallan 18 year old, distilled in 1970 and bottled in 1988.

Please note that this lot has been provided by Queensferry Care and is being auctioned entirely to raise money for this charity. 

Queensferry Care was established in 1993 as a registered charity. The mission of the organisation is to provide quality support services to older people and carers within the communities of rural north-west Edinburgh. This includes Queensferry, Dalmeny, Kirkliston, Newbridge, Ratho Station and Ratho.  More information on QCCC can be found at http://qccc.org.uk/.  

Macallan Coronation

The latest in the Macallan royal bottlings, this release from June 2013 consists of two 35cl bottles with a box designed by David Holmes. One bottle depicts the queen from 1953, matured solely in American oak sherry seasoned casks, while the other matured in Spanish sherry seasoned casks.   Only 1,953 boxes were produced to convey the date of the coronation in 1953.

Only available on Macallan’s website or at the distillery this quickly became one of the fastest selling releases of 2013. 

Bottled at 55.7% (1953 image)

Bottled at 58.1% (2013 image)

Macallan 1971 18 Year Old

A very well looked after bottle of Macallan 18 year old, distilled in 1971 and bottled in 1989.

Box and bottle are in excellent condition.

75cl

Macallan 1974 18 Year Old

Macallan 18 year old distilled in 1984 and bottled in 1993.

Condition of bottle and box is excellent!

Macallan 1956 

Distilled in 1956, this stunning old Macallan was bottled by Campbell, Hope and King, Elgin at 80 proof.

Please note the level has dropped to the bottom shoulder and there is staining across the labels.

26 2/3 fl oz and 80 Proof.

Karuizawa 1999 SMWS 132.5 14 Year Old

Otherwise known as 'Sweet and Darkly Beguiling'.

This Karuizawa was distilled on 25th June 1999 and bottled as a 14 year old in 2013.  

A single refill ex-sherry butt yielded 495 bottles.

Macallan 25 Year Old Gordon and Macphail Silver Jubilee

A very rare Gordon and Macphail bottling of Macallan bottled in 1977 for the Queen's Silver Jubilee.

A remarkable bottle of Macallan that was distilled in the early 1950s, bottle at 26 2/3 fluid ounces and 70 proof.

Please note the condition of the label.

Karuizawa 1991 SMWS 132.2 22 Year Old

Otherwise known as 'Stunning Panaorama of Exotic Fruits'.

This Karuizawa was distilled on 4th September 1999 and bottled as a 22 year old in 2013.  

A single refill ex-sherry butt yielded 355 bottles.

Karuizawa 1996 SMWS 132.4 17 Year Old

Otherwise known as 'Stunning Panaorama of Exotic Fruits'.

This Karuizawa was distilled on 4th September 1999 and bottled as a 17 year old in 2013.  

A single refill ex-sherry butt yielded 346 bottles.

Macallan 1985 18 Year Old

Vintage Macallan 18 year old from 1984.

Karuizawa 2000 SMWS 132.6 12 Year Old

Perhaps slightly more bizarre this whisky is otherwise known as 'Nite Nurse Nipped by Piranhas'.

Distilled on 31st December 2000 and bottled in 2013 this 12 year old Karuizawa was matured in a refill ex-sherry butt yielding 553 bottles.

Macallan 1984 15 Year Old

One of the 15 year old Macallan's, distilled in 1984.

Attached is a great little advert flyer welcoming the new arrival 'Macallan'.

Please note slight rust on the lid.

Macphails Scotland's Whiskies Complete Collection Volume 1 to 5

This is an impressive collection of Gordon and Macphail's 'book series' Scotland's Whiskies, Volumes 1 to 5.

Each book contains a variety of miniatures including some closed distilleries such as Glen Albyn, Convalmore and so on.

40 x 5cl

Macallan 1974 Hart Brothers 21 Year Old

An independant bottling of Macallan, distilled in 1974 and bottled 21 years later by Hart Brothers.

Macallan 18 Year Old 1993

Distilled in 1993, matured for 18 years in sherry wood.

Macallan 1996 18 Year Old

Distilled in 1996 and bottled in 2014.

Macallan 10 Year Old 1990s

An early 1990s bottling of Macallan 10 year old.

Macallan 10 Year Old 1990s

An early 1990s bottling of Macallan 10 year old.

Please note the damage to the box/labels, this shows significant staining.

Macallan 1990 18 Year Old (US Import) 75cl

A US bottling of Macallan 18 year old, distilled in 1990.

75cl bottle.

Please note the damage to the seal of this bottle; it is intact but there is some damage going across the perforated lines.  Please also note the scratch on the box.

Kininvie 1990 23 Year Old Batch #2

This is the first official release under the Kininvie name for the UK market.

This elusive malt from William Grant's Dufftown complex was matured in \"a mix of Hogshead and Sherry butts\" for 23 years.  There are thought to be round 7000 35cl bottles within the batch.

Macallan Decades Twenties

The Macallan Decades, consists of four whiskies that were created to recreate the style of whiskies from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.

This bottle was created to replicate the style of Macallan from the 1920s.

50cl

Macallan Decades Thirties

The Macallan Decades, consists of four whiskies that were created to recreate the style of whiskies from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.

This bottle was created to replicate the style of Macallan from the 1930s.

50cl

Macallan 1987 Private Cellar 21 Year Old

A rare single cask independant bottling of Macallan, distilled in 1987 and bottled in 2008 specially selected by Master Distiller Roderick Christie forthe independant bottlers Forbes Ross & Co.

Kilchoman 2009 Feis Ile 2014

The latest Kilchoman Feis Ile offering,  twin casks filled  #328/329 2009 on the 1st July 2009 were finished in Fino casks prior to bottling on the 20th May 2014.