August 2014 Auction

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.

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

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!

Clynelish 12 Year Old Circa 1980s

Clynelish has grown enormously in popularity in recent years.  This well preserved example from circa 1980 carries a Germany import label by Flaschen Import, Dusseldorf.

Official Ainslie and Heilbron bottling at 75cl.

Clynelish 1972 Rare Malt 23 Year Old 75cl

The Rare Malt Selection is a historic selection of single malt whiskies from operational and lost distilleries that were released by Diageo between 1995 and 2005.

A 75cl bottling of Clynelish, released within the Rare Malt Selection.  Distilled in 1972 and bottled as a 23 year old at 57.1%.

Please note there are a few creases on the box, please see the image for reference.

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.

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.

Convalmore 1977 28 Year Old

An official release from Diageo back in 2005.  There are so few Convlmore's around these days which makes these bottlings quite desirable.

Distilled in 1977 and bottled in 2005, limited to only 3,900 bottles.

Macallan 1985 18 Year Old

Vintage Macallan 18 year old from 1984.

Johnnie Walker 21 Year Old

This very rare expression of Johnnie Walker was produced solely for the Japanese market, it has since been discontinued.

Bottle number D 25609.

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.

Caol Ila 1969 Gordon and Macphail 35 Year Old

Bottled within Gordon and Macphail's Private Collection this 35 year old Caol Ila was distilled on the 17th June 1969 and bottled from two casks #1755 and 1760 in July 2004. 

This is bottle number 177 of 374.

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Cube (Porsche Design)

A special edition of Johnnie Walker Blue Label, produced as a collaboration between Diageo and the Porsche Design Studio. The Cube is a storage box for a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label and four whisky glasses, the top half forms an ice bucket with a pair of tongs included.

A stunning presentation case for this exquisite blend.

All outer packaging not shown in the photos are in excellent condition.

Clynelish 17 Year Old Manager's Dram 1998

The Manager’s Dram series of whiskies were bottled exclusively for employees of what is now known as Diageo.  These whiskies were selected by the respective distillery managers within Diageo malt distilling and bottled at natural cask strength.

This 17 year old Clynelish was matured in sherry casks and selected by the distillery manager.

Bottled 23rd November 1998.

Bottle number 0894.

Clynelish 17 Year Old Manager's Dram 1998

The Manager’s Dram series of whiskies were bottled exclusively for employees of what is now known as Diageo.  These whiskies were selected by the respective distillery managers within Diageo malt distilling and bottled at natural cask strength.

This 17 year old Clynelish was matured in sherry casks and selected by the distillery manager.

Bottled 23rd November 1998.

Bottle number 943.

Caol Ila 1979 Cask Strength 25 Year Old (2005 Release)

A stunning official 25 year old Caol Ila created using a mixture of American and European Oak.

Distilled in 1979, this is bottle number 0185.

Caperdonich 1995 Whisky Broker 17 Year Old

A Whisky Broker bottling of this closed Speyside distillery, distilled on 13th May 1995 and bottled 13th February 2013.

Bottle number 16 of 30 from single cask hogshead #95068.

John Begg Circa 1940's

A very old bottling of John Begg, believed to be circa 1940s.

All labels have falled off and been lost over time, the seal is well and truly intact and carries the John Begg signature.

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.

Coleburn 1980 Douglas Laing 25 Year Old

A rare Douglas Laing Old Malt Cask bottling of Coleburn, distilled in February 1980 and bottled in September 2005 as a 25 year old.

661 bottles released from cask #2128.

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.