August 2014 Auction

Old Parr Elizabethan

A very rare and stunning bottle of Old Parr Elizabethan, presented in a hand blown, each side showing a different historical figure; Thomas Parr, James I, Elizabeth I and Henry VIII.

Bottled to commemorate the Elizabethan era of British history.

Only 252 bottles of this elegant decanter were produced.

Lagavulin 25 Year Old

Released as part of Diageo's Super Premium malts.

From 1977 this 25 year old Lagavulin was released in 2002 and limited to 9,000 bottles.  Perhaps unsuprisingly it is a stunning whisky and is very highly rated indeed.

Bottle number 15 of 9,000.

Please note condition of the box label, minor mould.

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.

Lagavulin 16 Year Old White Horse Bottling 1 Litre

A bottling of Ron Swanson and Jonny Depp's favourite, Lagavulin 16 year old, complete with the White Horse on the label making this early 1990's bottle an especially rare version.

1 Litre.

Oban 16 Year Old Manager’s Dram 200^th Anniversary 1994

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.

Bottled to celebrate Oban’s 200^th anniversary, 1794 – 1994  this 16 year old was released exclusively from sherry casks by distillery manager John William and his employees listed on the rear of the bottle.

Bottled July 1994.

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.

Oban 21 Year Old

A 21 Year Old limited edition Oban, bottled as part of Diageo's 2013 Special Releases. Matured using rejuvenated American oak and second-fill Bodega casks, only 2,860 bottles were released.

Bottled number 0977 of 2,860.

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.

Lagavulin 1995 Feis Ile 2014 

The most recent Feis Ile offering from Lagavulin, distilled in 1995 and personally selected by Ian McArthur.

Matured in European oak sherry butts, as always Lagavulin never ceases to disappoint.

3,500 bottles released, this is bottle 1655.

Lagavulin 1995 Feis Ile 2014 

The most recent Feis Ile offering from Lagavulin, distilled in 1995 and personally selected by Ian McArthur.

Matured in European oak sherry butts, as always Lagavulin never ceases to disappoint.

3,500 bottles released, this is bottle number 1652.

Lagavulin 1995 Feis Ile 2014 

The most recent Feis Ile offering from Lagavulin, distilled in 1995 and personally selected by Ian McArthur.

Matured in European oak sherry butts, as always Lagavulin never ceases to disappoint.

3,500 bottles released, this is bottle 1502.

Lagavulin 1995 Feis Ile 2014 

The most recent Feis Ile offering from Lagavulin, distilled in 1995 and personally selected by Ian McArthur.

Matured in European oak sherry butts, as always Lagavulin never ceases to disappoint.

3,500 bottles released, this is bottle 1395.

Lagavulin 1995 Feis Ile 2014 

The most recent Feis Ile offering from Lagavulin, distilled in 1995 and personally selected by Ian McArthur.

Matured in European oak sherry butts, as always Lagavulin never ceases to disappoint.

3,500 bottles released, this is bottle number 1179.

Lagavulin 1995 Feis Ile 2014 

The most recent Feis Ile offering from Lagavulin, distilled in 1995 and personally selected by Ian McArthur.

Matured in European oak sherry butts, as always Lagavulin never ceases to disappoint.

3,500 bottles released, this is bottle 1501.

Lagavulin 1995 Feis Ile 2014 

The most recent Feis Ile offering from Lagavulin, distilled in 1995 and personally selected by Ian McArthur.

Matured in European oak sherry butts, as always Lagavulin never ceases to disappoint.

3,500 bottles released, this is bottle 929.

Lagavulin 1995 Jazz Festival 2013

Released annually to coincide with Lagavlin’s sponsorship of the Islay Jazz Festival, this particular release was distilled on 19^th January 1995 and bottled in 2013. 

Bottle number 470.

Lagavulin 1997 Jazz Festival 2012

Released annually to coincide with Lagavlin’s sponsorship of the Islay Jazz Festival, this particular release was distilled on 7th May 1997 and bottled in 2012. 

Bottle number 464.

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.

Oban 19 Year Old Manager’s 1995

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.

Released in 1995 from a refill cask, this Oban was bottled for United Distillers (Diageo) and chosen by John Williams.

Linkwood 1974 Rare Malt 30 Year Old

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.

Distilled in 1974  and bottled as a 30 year old under the Rare Malt Selection.

Bottle number 5120.

Please take a close look at the images as the box is damaged 

Oban 19 Year Old Manager’s 1995

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.

Released in 1995 from a refill cask, this Oban was bottled for United Distillers (Diageo) and chosen by John Williams.

Old Pulteney 1969 Gordon and Macphail 37 Year Old

A particularly old vintage of Old Pulteney from 1969 bottled by Gordon and Macphail in 2006.

Oban 12 Year Old 75cl

A stunning example of the old Oban 12 year old, presented in the triangular decanter bottle.

Italian tax seal.

Please note the box lid has become loose and the seal has a slight tear in it.

75cl

Lagavulin 16 Year Old White Horse Bottling

A bottling of Ron Swanson and Jonny Depp's favourite, Lagavulin 16 year old, complete with the White Horse on the label making this early 1990's bottle an especially rare version.

Please note there is a few creases on the box.

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.

Lagavulin 16 Year Old White Horse Bottling

A bottling of Ron Swanson and Jonny Depp's favourite, Lagavulin 16 year old, complete with the White Horse on the label making this early 1990's bottle an especially rare version.

Please note there are the usual few creases on the box from age.

Lochside 1991 Gordon and Macphail 18 Year Old

Lochside distilled in September 1991 and bottled by Gordon and Macphail in June 2010 was matured in refill bourbon barrels.

Laphroaig Royal Warrant 10 Year Old

A limited edition version of Laphroaig 10 year old bottled to commemorate Laphroaig being granted a Royal warrant by Prince Charles.

Limited to 2,200 bottles.