August 2016 Auction

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.

Hokuto 12 Year Old Pure Malt / Hakushu

A 12 year old blended malt whisky introduced to the market in 2004 and unfortunately discontinued in 2010.

Please note condition of lot.

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). 

Highland Park 12 Year Old 1990s

This classic 1990’s slope shouldered dumpy bottle released for export was the late Michael Jackson’s favourite tipple.

Please note condition of lot as shown

Hokuto 12 Year Old Pure Malt / Hakushu

A 12 year old bleneded malt whisky introduced to the market in 2004 and unfortunately discountined in 2010.

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.

Highwest Yippee Ki-Yay

A double rye matured in oak barrels originally used to age two different types of wine. Californian Vermouth Barrels  and Californian Qupé Syrah barrels.

Marriage of two straight rye whiskies, A 2 year old with a mashbill of 95% rye, 5% barley malt from MGP. The older rye has a mashbill of 53% rye and 37% corn and was distilled at Barton Distillery.

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.

Highland Park 1995 SMWS 19 Year Old 4.216

A Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) bottling of Highland Park distilled on the 30th November 1995.

'Hypnotic Exotic'

One of 216 bottles. 

Highland Park 1989 First Cask 18 Year Old

We don't often see many bottlings from First Cask.

An excellent aged Highland Park, distilled on the 4th of December 1989 and bottled 18 years later.

Single cask #11850, this is bottle number 172.

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.

Hazelburn 2008 Duty Paid Sample 8 Year Old / First Fill Sherry Hogshead

An official bottling of triple distilled Springbank, supposedly for trade purposes, but available to anyone at the distillery. 

Distilled on the 10th July 2008 and bottled at 8 years of age.

Rotaion No. 36 from warehouse 15.

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.

Highland Park Leif Eriksson

Originally released exclusive to travel retail in March 2011, the Highland Park Leif Eriksson contains a mixture of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.

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. 

Allt A Bhainne 1995 Signatory Vintage 18 Year Old

Distilled in September 1995 and bottled in February 2014. 

Bottle number 128 of 714.

Highland Park 12 Year Old Orkney Rugby Club

A very limited bottling of Highland Park 12 Year Old released to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Orkney Rugby Club 1966 to 2006.

Only 540 bottles were produced.

Allt A Bhainne  That Boutique-y Whisky Company Batch #1

The Boutique Whisky Company was founded to bring forgotten drams from some of the worlds best distilleries to the whisky-craving masses. Often taken from miniscule parcels of forgotten stock/lost casks, none of the bottles carry an age statement. 

The limited edition labels are hand-illustrated and designed with a nod towards whimsically, often incorporating whisky industry \"in-jokes\"

Allt A Bhainne sounds like House of Pain... River of Milk... this one is a little too cryptic to the casual observer.

Bottle number 178 of 304. 

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.

 Please note the condition of the box. 

Hibiki 12 Year Old 50cl

Hibiki 12 year old is a the younger edition of this very popular range of blended whisky produced by Suntory. 

Hakushu 12 Year Old 

Suntory's other excellent distillery which is often over looked for Yamazaki. 

Hibiki 12 Year Old 50cl

Hibiki 12 year old is a the younger edition of this very popular range of blended whisky produced by Suntory. 

Hakushu 12 Year Old 

Suntory's other excellent distillery which is often over looked for Yamazaki. 

Please note minor damage to box.

Hibiki 12 Year Old 50cl

Hibiki 12 year old is a the younger edition of this very popular range of blended whisky produced by Suntory. 

Hibiki 12 Year Old 50cl

Hibiki 12 year old is a the younger edition of this very popular range of blended whisky produced by Suntory. 

Ardbeg Corryvreckan 

Ardbeg Corryvreckan is named after the famous whirlpool to the north of Islay. This is the official release of Corryvreckan following the Committee bottling. This expression joined the Ardbeg 10 year old and Uigeadail as an ongoing product, replacing the Airgh Nam Beist. This Ardbeg was matured in predominantly French oak casks and ex-bourbon American oak 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. 

Hazelburn 8 Year Old First Edition 'The Stills' 

This bottle depicts ‘The Stills’ at Springbank and is part of collection of the first edition collection of 8 year old Hazelburn.  

Aultmore 1997 Exclusive Casks 16 Year Old

Distilled in May 1997 and then matured for 16 years. Finished in Fresh American Oak.

One of 298 bottles.