August 2016 Auction

Ardbeg 1976 Single Cask #2390 Feis Ile 2002

A Single sherry butt #2390 was filled on 24^th November 1976 and matured for 25 years prior to bottling on 27^th April 2002 for the Feis Ile. Only available at Ardbeg Distillery, 494 bottles of this Ardbeg were filled. This is bottle 427 of 494.

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. 

This unique malt whisky from Ardberg Distillery, is a single malt from a single cask, which has been taken straight from the wood and hand-bottled at cask strength.

Glendronach 1968 25 Year Old / Air nippon Airways

There are a number of famous Glendronach's from 1968 and this is no different, This was a single cask bottled for Nippon Airways. 

The original Glendronach 25 year old from 1968 was described by Serge Valentin from Whisky Fun explains as 'A tremendous sherry monster', and scored it 90 pts.

Bottle number 470 of 487. 

Please note general condition. 

Glenfiddich 1968 Vintage Reserve 30 Year Old

A very rare bottling of Glenfiddich exclusively bottled for the distillery.

Distilled in 1968 matured in cask # 13147.

This is bottle number 161.

Glenlivet 1940 Sestante 45 Year Old

 Bottled by the Italian bottler Sestante, this is an incredible 45 year old Glenlivet, distilled way back in 1940.

Ardbeg 17 Year Old Cadenhead's

A very rare Ardbeg bottled at 17 years by WM. Cadenhead when they were based in Aberdeen. These old Ardbeg's are well reknowned for being excellent drams. This bottle was likely distilled in the mid-early 1960s and is an Italian Import. 75cl, 46%

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. 

Glenmorangie 1963

One of the rarest Glenmorangies , this stunning vintage was distilled in 1963 and matured for 22 years.

Matured in bourbon casks before a final finishing period in Oloroso sherry casks.

75cl

Glenfiddich 1978 Rare Collection 34 Year Old

A single cask Glenfiddich distilled in 1978 was matured for 34 years until bottling. 

This single cask American hoghsead number #11807 this is bottle number 119 of 180 

Glenfiddich 1978 Rare Collection 34 Year Old

A single cask Glenfiddich distilled in 1978 was matured for 34 years until bottling. 

This single cask American hoghsead number #11807 this is bottle number 118 of 180 

Glenfiddich 1978 Rare Collection 34 Year Old

A single cask Glenfiddich distilled in 1978 was matured for 34 years until bottling. 

This single cask American hoghsead number #11807 this is bottle number 84 of 180. 

Glendronach 1972 Single Cask 41 Year Old #702

Distilled in March 1972 and then bottled in October 2013 from single cask number 702 which was an Oloroso sherry butt. 

Bottle number 67 of 448. 

Glendronach 1971 Single Cask 39 Year Old

Distilled on 25th of Febuary 1971 and bottled in June 2010, this was fully matured in cask number 489 which was a Oloroso Sherry butt.

Bottle number 64 of 541 bottles.

Glen Ord 1962 Cadenhead's 20 Year Old

Distilled in December 1962 and bottled in February 1983 by Cadenhead's. 

Glen Grant 1954 Gordon and MacPhail Decanter

A spectacular vintage Glen Grant distilled on the 4th June 1954 and bottled on 26th August 1980.

Please note overall condition of this lot.

Glenlivet 12 Year Old Golf Course Tin Collection 5 x 75cl

Glenlivet produced a range of presentation boxes for Scottish golf course.

This lot contains the 5 bottle collection at 75cl : St Andrews, Muirfield, Royal Dornoch, Troon, and Carnoustie.

Please note there will be a shipping charge for 5 bottles.

Ardbeg Lord of the Isles 25 Year Old

The Ardbeg Lord of the Isles, 25 year old is a highly sought after; an iconic Ardbeg released between 2002 and 2007.Named after the 'Lord of the Isles' who ruled the Western Isles and parts of Argyll between the 12th and 15th Centuries.

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. 

Glen Grant 1956 Gordon and MacPhail

A vintage Glen Grant distilled in 1956 bottled in 2008, when it was aged over 50 years old.

Glenugie 1980 Cadenhead's 12 Year Old 75cl / US Import

Glenugie distilled in May 1980 and bottled in October 1992.

Glendronach 1968 25 Year Old

There are a number of famous Glendronach's from 1968 and this is no different. Originally bottled for the US market - a few went missing and were eventually discovered in a warehouse and sold here. 

This is the original Glendronach 25 year old from 1968, which Serge Valentin from Whisky Fun explains is 'A tremendous sherry monster', scoring 90 pts.

75cl bottle.

Please note the condition of the seal and rust around tin lid.

Glenglassaugh 1967 Signatory Vintage 31 Year Old / Silent Stills

Bottled by Signatory Vintage, this Glenglassaugh was distilled on 5th June 1967 and bottled from cask #2893 on the 5th June 1998.

This is bottle number 4 of 217.

Glenglassaug distillery was closed in 1986 but revived in 2008 and is currently producing.

The Silent Stills packs contain a 70cl bottle, 5cl miniature and replica bung.

Glendronach 1970 Signatory Vintage 20 Year Old​

Distilled on 18th of February 1970 and then matured for 20 years in Sherry Oak. Bottled July 1990.

Bottle #1743 of 1800

Ardbeg Guaranteed 30 Year Old 

This 'Guaranteed' 30 year old Ardbeg was one of the last releases by Allied distillers before Glenmorangie's Takeover in 1997.This release of 30 year old Ardbeg was limited to only 29 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. 

Please note the condition of the front label.

Glenmorangie 1981 Sauternes Wood Finish

Another legendary Glenmorangie in this auction, limited to only 4,000 bottles.

This Glenmorangie was distilled in 1981 and spent the final two years of maturation in Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes casks.  

Bottle number 1267.

Please note general condition. 

Glendronach 33 Year Old

Distilled in 1971, this was released in 2004 to great acclaim. Matured in a legendary batch of Oloroso sherry casks.

Jim Murray gave this 95 out of 100 in his Whisky Bible, then the blind and expert pannel of Judges at the San Francisco Spirits Competition gave it a Gold Medal.

Glendronach 1972 18 Year Old

The old style 18 year old's produced by Glendronach echoed that of Macallan, they carried vintages.

This 18 year old was distilled in 1972.

Bottle number 000548 /72

Please note the condition of the box.

Glendronach Grandeur 31 Year Old Batch #003

This is the third release of the 31 year old within the Glendronach's Grandeur series. 

Matured exclusively in Oloroso Sherry casks and presented in an impressive hard wooden case.

Bottle number 646 of 1109. 

Ardbeg Kildalton 1980

Quite simply a legendary Ardbeg, released in 2004, this was a combination of experimental unpeated Ardbeg and lightly peated Ardbeg.  It is known that between 1979 and 1981 these experiements took place.Only a mere 1,300 bottles of Kildalton were bottled and it is certainly a popular collectors item now.

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. 

Includes the orignal certificate.

Glenburgie 1967 Signatory Vintage Millennium Edition 31 Year Old​

This was bottled on August 2nd 1999 for the Millennium.

Bottle 142 of 150 

Glenury Royal 1970 36 Year Old

Glenury Royal distilled in 1970 and matured for 36 years was released along side Diageo's Special releases in 2006,

Limited to 1,926 bottles this is number 1,824 .

Please note the condition. 

Glenfarclas 1966 Cadenhead's 11 Year Old

Distilled in May 1966 and bottled in October 1977, this is an 11 Year old Glenfarclas bottled by Cadenhead's. 

Glenmorangie 1987 Margaux Cask Finish

Distilled in 1987 and then bottled in 2006 after being finished in wine casks from the Premier Cru Chateau Margaux. 

Bottle number 3307 of 3551.

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old 

The classic old style bottling of Glenfiddich 30 year old presented in a lovely wooden box.

Glenfarclas and Glengoyne 25 Year Old Broxburn Bottlers Limited 25th Anniversary / 25 Year Old

A fantastic blend consisting of two 25 year old casks of Whisky, one from Glenfarclas and one from Glengoyne, both of which were chosen by the respective distillery owners.

Bottled to mark 25 years of Broxburn Bottlers Limited.