August 2016 Auction

Ardbeg Kildalton 2014

The latest release from Ardbeg in connection with the North Highland Initiative (NHI) a charity which helps rural communities across the Northern Highlands.This new and elegantly packaged Ardbeg is a combination of first fill and refill ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.  Please do not mistake this Kildalton for that which was released in 2004, 10 years ago. 

The Ardberg Distillery lies on the most Southernly part of Islay and on the rugged shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Ardberg is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex whisky of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat: rather the peat gives way to the malt, the natural sweetness of which subtly intrudes, producing perfect balance. 

Please note that the inner packaging is very fragile and in some cases has cracked or could crack in transit, Whisky Auctioneer takes no resposibility for this issue. 

Aberlour A’bunadh Batch #20 (2007)

Aberlour a`bunadh is produced in the tradition of 19th century single malts from an era when villagers would come to the distillery to collect their dram straight from the cask,often in apothecary bottles obtained from the village chemist. Indeed these bottles are the inspiration for the a`bunadh bottle shape today.

Matured exclusively in Spanish Oak Oloroso Sherry butts, the rarest and most precious casks used for maturation and bottled at cask strength, a`bunadh possesses an unrivalled aromatic intensity. A richer mouth fill and flavour complexity is achieved by bottling without the use of modern day chill filtering methods.

Ardbeg 1996 Gordon and MacPhail

A rare single Ardbeg, distilled in 1996 and bottled in 2005 by Gordon and MacPhail as part of the Connoisseurs Choice collection.Cask #907.

Connoisseurs Choice is a range of single malt whiskies from the various regions of Scotland including: Highland, Speyside, Islay, Lowland and the Islands.

Not something we see every day!

Ardbeg 2007 SMWS 8 Year Old 33.132

A young first filled bourbon casked Ardbeg, \"Beauty and the Beast\", distilled on the 14th of May 2007 then matured in a 2nd fill ex-sherry butt. One of 624 bottles.

The Ardberg Distillery lies on the most Southernly part of Islay and on the rugged shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Ardberg is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex whisky of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat: rather the peat gives way to the malt, the natural sweetness of which subtly intrudes, producing perfect balance. 

Aberlour 1989 Reserve Collection 25 Year Old / Single Cask Edition 

The Reserve Collection has been created to replace the Cask Strength series of bottlings from Chivas Brothers.  This Cask Strength edition, alongside their Single Cask editions are only available at Chivas Brother's distilleries.

The first bottling from Chivas of Aberlour as a distillery exclusive single cask.  Distilled on 13th December 1989 and bottled on 8th July 2015.

Bottle number 70 of 264.

Ardbeg 2007 SMWS 8 Year Old 33.143

\"Thank you and good night\", distilled in May 2007 the matured in a 2nd fill ex-sherry butt. 

One of 582 bottles.

Ardbeg 2007 SMWS 8 Year Old 33.132

A young first filled bourbon casked Ardbeg, \"Beauty and the Beast\", distilled on the 14th of May 2007 then matured in a 2nd fill ex-sherry butt. One of 624 bottles.

The Ardberg Distillery lies on the most Southernly part of Islay and on the rugged shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Ardberg is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex whisky of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat: rather the peat gives way to the malt, the natural sweetness of which subtly intrudes, producing perfect balance. 

Ardbeg 10 Year Old / Introducing

They don't get much peatier than Ardbeg. This is a bottle of their beloved 10 year old, the original release from 2003.

The Ardberg Distillery lies on the most Southernly part of Islay and on the rugged shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Ardberg is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex whisky of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat: rather the peat gives way to the malt, the natural sweetness of which subtly intrudes, producing perfect balance. 

Typically most whiskies are chill-filtered and reduced to a strength of 40% abv. Ardberg Ten Years Old, however, is Non Chill-Filtered and has a strength of 46% abv, thus retaining maximum Flavour, at the same time giving more body and added depth. On adding water a little cloudiness may occur which is Perfectly Natural and is not a matter for concern.

White Horse 1980s 75cl

A lovely old bottle of White Horse from the 1980s.

Ardbeg Blasda

The tamed version of Ardbeg, well to a degree anyway, Ardbeg Blasda was peated to an average of 8ppm compared to the more usual 24ppm.  Rather controversially, the Blasda was also bottled in clear glass, at 40% and has been chill filtered, un-like Ardbeg's other releases which are typically un-chillfiltered and bottled in the iconic green bottle at 46% or above.Now discontinued and becoming increasingly difficult to find.

The Ardberg Distillery lies on the most Southernly part of Islay and on the rugged shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Ardberg is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex whisky of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat: rather the peat gives way to the malt, the natural sweetness of which subtly intrudes, producing perfect balance. 

Ardbeg 2007 SMWS 8 Year Old 33.143

\"Thank you and good night\", distilled in May 2007 the matured in a 2nd fill ex-sherry butt. One of 582 bottles.

The Ardberg Distillery lies on the most Southernly part of Islay and on the rugged shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Ardberg is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex whisky of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat: rather the peat gives way to the malt, the natural sweetness of which subtly intrudes, producing perfect balance. 

Ardbeg Ardbog / US Import 75cl

Released as Ardbeg’s annual Feis Ile offering on 1st June 2013. A vatting of 10 year old Ardbeg matured in bourbon casks with a ‘heart’ matured in Manzanilla sherry casks. 75cl

The Ardberg Distillery lies on the most Southernly part of Islay and on the rugged shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Ardberg is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex whisky of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat: rather the peat gives way to the malt, the natural sweetness of which subtly intrudes, producing perfect balance. 

Please note there is no box. 

Ardbeg 10 Year Old Escape Pack

A bizarre presentation pack of Ardbeg 10 year old and two small branded Ardbeg glasses.

The Ardberg Distillery lies on the most Southernly part of Islay and on the rugged shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Ardberg is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex whisky of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat: rather the peat gives way to the malt, the natural sweetness of which subtly intrudes, producing perfect balance. 

Typically most whiskies are chill-filtered and reduced to a strength of 40% abv. Ardberg Ten Years Old, however, is Non Chill-Filtered and has a strength of 46% abv, thus retaining maximum Flavour, at the same time giving more body and added depth. On adding water a little cloudiness may occur which is Perfectly Natural and is not a matter for concern.

Auchroisk 1979 First Cask 26 Year Old

Distilled on the 5th of September 1979 and matured for 26 years. 

This is bottle 416 drawn from cask # 9/22411. 

Ardbeg 1991 Acorn's 13 Year Old

A very unusual independant bottling of Ardbeg by the Japanese bottling company 'Acorn'.  Distilled in February 1991 and bottled in December 2004 as a 13 year old within their Natural Selection Series. Acorn Limited is an independent bottler located in Sakado city, Saitama. Its most interesting products are the Acorn Original bottles. 

The Ardberg Distillery lies on the most Southernly part of Islay and on the rugged shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Ardberg is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex whisky of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat: rather the peat gives way to the malt, the natural sweetness of which subtly intrudes, producing perfect balance. 

Arran Grand Cru Champagne Finish

One of the older single cask finishes from Arran, this time in a Grand Cru Champagne cask Bottle number 314 of 325. Bottled on 5th August 2005.

Each year Malt Master Gordon Mitchell chooses a selection of casks which have been matured to a particularly high standard. To develop the most interesting and individual characters, the Whisky has subsequently been finished for a period using carefully selected casks from some of the worlds finest wine and spirit producers. The Whisky in this bottle has been finished  in a Grand Cru Cask from Champagne, which has added further complexity to the subtle notes of the Arran Malt.

Signed by Malt master Gordon Mitchell as proof of authenticity.

Aberlour 1985 SMWS 54.2 9 Year Old

This Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottling carries the old style label. Distilled in October 1985 and bottled in February 1995 as a 9 year old.

James Fleming, son of a local tenant farmer built Aberlour Distillery in 1879 after having worked at Dailuiane, Carron for ten years. Producing whisky from 1880 onwards until his death at the age of 65 in 1895. Fleming is buried opposite the distillery in the village cemetery. Robert Thorne & Sons bought the distillery and ran it until 1921. In 1921, Robert Thorne & Sons Ltd. sold the distillery to W. H. Holt & Sons, a brewery near Manchester. In 1945 S. Campbell & Sons Ltd. bought the distillery. In 1975 Pernod Ricard acquired Campbell Distilleries, and they joined with Chivas Brothers in 2001 forming a portfolio of 14 single malt distilleries and 1 grain distillery in Scotland, and 2 gin distilleries in England. In 2002, a new, modernized visitor centre was opened.

Amarone 1966 Recioto Della Valpolicella​

Amarone della Valpolicella is an intensely flavored dry red wine made from dried Passito grapes. It is made in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, and is arguably the region's most prestigious red wine.

The amarone style developed as Veneto's winemakers searched for a way to increase the body, complexity and alcohol content of their wines. As demonstrated by modern-day reds Valpolicella and Garda, wines made from locally grown Corvina, Rondinella andMolinara can sometimes be too light to give satisfaction. These three mainstays of the Valpolicella vineyard are not renowned for their inherent depth (only Corvina is able to produce wines with much body), a deficiency compounded by the cool growing conditions of western Veneto. In order to concentrate the natural sugars and aromatics in Valpolicella wines, local producers began drying their grapes after harvest, to remove water from the berries while retaining sweetness and flavor. (© Copyright Material, Wine-Searcher)

This wine won a gold medal at Pramaggiore (VE) Italy in dates :1967-1968-1969

Ardbeg Ardbog

Released as Ardbeg’s 2013 Feis Ile offering at the start of June on Ardbeg Day, coinciding with the festival celebrations. A vatting of 10 year old Ardbeg matured in bourbon casks with a ‘heart’ matured in Manzanilla sherry casks. 

The Ardberg Distillery lies on the most Southernly part of Islay and on the rugged shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Ardberg is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex whisky of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat: rather the peat gives way to the malt, the natural sweetness of which subtly intrudes, producing perfect balance. 

Antique 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1970s​

This is a rare release from the Frankfurt Distilling Company produced for the Austrian Market. Distilled in the \"Slow Old fashioned Way\" for and bottled by Frankfort Distilling Co, Louisville, Kentucky.

Tax seal.

Ardmore 1981 Gordon and MacPhail

A 1995 bottling of Ardmore by Gordon and MacPhail distilled in 1981.

This full flavoured whisky is produced in a distillery dating from 1898, on the Eastern edge of Speyside at Kennothmont between the River Bogie, the Clashindarroch Forest and the foothills of the Grampian Mountains.

Ardmore 1986 100th Anniversary 12 Year Old

Famous for being the heart of the Teachers blend, Ardmore was rarely recognised as a single malt until recently. 

This 12 year old distilled in 1986 was bottled to commemorate the 100^th anniversary of the distillery in 1999 (built in 1899). 

Ardbeg Perpetuum Bicentenary Release

As Ardbeg distillery turns 200 years old there will no doubt be a few new limited releases, such as the Perpetuum. Released on Ardbeg Day 2015 (30th of May) this was available from Ardbeg Embassies world wide. Not to be confused with the distillery release, this has a slightly lower ABV and comes in a box.

The Ardberg Distillery lies on the most Southernly part of Islay and on the rugged shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Ardberg is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex whisky of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat: rather the peat gives way to the malt, the natural sweetness of which subtly intrudes, producing perfect balance. 

Auchentoshan 21 Year Old

The older style packaging of Auchentoshan 21 year old.

Wakatsuru Sun Shine 20 Year Old Single Malt 30cl

A rather unique unusual single malt from Wakatsuru distillery, Japan.  Wakatsuru is an established Sake brewery that decided to distil malted barley, which has since been bottled.

Distilled in 1995 and matured for 20 years.

Ardbeg Auriverdes

The new and shiny Ardbeg Auriverdes, launched on 31st May 2014 on 'Ardbeg Day' which coincides with 'Ardbeg Day' at the Islay Festival.  

The Auriverdes (Auri = Gold and Verdes = Green) is named after the Brazilian sports teams colours whilst also referring to Ardbeg's iconic green bottle and the 'golden' whisky inside.  

The Ardberg Distillery lies on the most Southernly part of Islay and on the rugged shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Ardberg is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex whisky of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat: rather the peat gives way to the malt, the natural sweetness of which subtly intrudes, producing perfect balance. 

As We Get It Cask Strength Highland Pure Malt​

Very small quantities are bottled at any one time because this quality of whisky is not always available and as no water is added to reduce it, the proof strength varies with each bottling; the quality of course remains superb. The colour of the whisky is influenced by the oak casks in which it matures and may also alter with each bottling. Some may be brown as a spate swollen burn, others as crystal clear as a Highland loch, but whatever the colour or the proof strength, the contents of this bottle are pure Highland Malt Scotch Whisky exactly bottled \"As We Get It\".   

Distilled by Aberlour-Glenlivet Limited, Speyside.

Ardbeg Peat Pack 4 x 5cl

Released in 2006 this collectable gift pack of four 5cl miniatures Including: Ardbeg 10, Ardbeg 17, an Ardbeg Uigeadail and Ardbeg 1981 Kildalton.  Also included is \"The story of peat and Islay malt\" written by author of the whisky bible, Jim Murray.

The Ardberg Distillery lies on the most Southernly part of Islay and on the rugged shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Ardberg is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex whisky of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat: rather the peat gives way to the malt, the natural sweetness of which subtly intrudes, producing perfect balance. 

Please note the fill levels and condition of the box.

W L Weller 12 Year Old

W L Weller is the original wheated bourbon.

This bourbon is made with a unique recipie at Buffalo trace. 

75cl

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky

A very tasty Aberfeldy first introduced in 2005 and given a lovely 'make-over' in 2014. Bottle number A26876

The Aberfeldy Distillery was established just three miles from the birth place of founder John Dewar and was built by the Dewar family. It is steeped in history and craftsmanship. Since 1898 the stills have produced the beautifully balanced Single Malt Whisky at the heart of Dewars Scotch. 

Please note the general condition of the box.

Auchentoshan 1981 First Cask 15 Year Old

A single cask Auchentoshan distilled on the 19th March 1981 and bottled as a 15 year old from cask #1153.

Bottle No. 251

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Arran 2011 A.D. Rattray 5 Year Old

Distilled on the 15th of February 2011 and bottled on the 23rd of March 2016 (after maturation in a PX sherry hogshead). One of 329 bottles from cask no 005. 

Isle of Arran Distillery is one of the few remaining independent distilleries in Scotland. The Distillery is in the village of Lochranza on the Norh-West tip of the Isle of Arran, where it is perfectly situated to capture the character of the beautiful island of pure mountain water and soft sea air washed by the Gulf stream.