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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 

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.