August 2016 Auction

Ardbeg Guaranteed 10 Year Old 1970s Miniature

A very rare, highly sought after bottle of Ardbeg 10 year old, originally available in the 1970s.

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 Guaranteed 10 Year Old 1970s Miniature

A very rare, highly sought after bottle of Ardbeg 10 year old, originally available in the 1970s.

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. 

Alistair Cunningham's Limited Edition / 50 Years

A blend of fifty, specially selected single malt whiskies, and grain whisky from Dumbarton. This unique blend has been specially developed to commerorate Alistair Cunninghams career spanning fifty years (1942-1992) with the Hiram Walker Group, and to record his outstanding contribution to the Scotch Whisky Industry. 

Released in 1992. 

Please note the condition of the box. 

Ailsa Bay Single Malt

One of the first official single malt bottlings of Ailsa Bay, William Grants & Sons large relatively unheard of lowland distillery located at their Girvan grain distillery. A uniquely distilled and meticulously balanced single malt whisky from Scotlands Ayrshire coast.

This has been peated to 21ppm. 

Ardbeg 14 Year Old Cadenhead's 1970s 5cl Miniature 

This old Cadenhead's bottling of Ardbeg seems to be from the 1970s. 

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 A'Bunadh Batch #53

Aberlour A`bunadh is produced in the tradition of 19th century single malts from an era when villagers would come to the distillery tocollect 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. 

Aberlour A'bunadh is bottled using only first fill Oloroso sherry butts, this is batch #53 released in 2015.

Antiquary De Luxe Scotch Whisky 1970s

An older packaging of this popular blended whisky, with the iconic bottle.  We believe this to be circa 1970s, perhaps 1960s as there is no sign of bottle quantity or alcohol strength. The Antiquary is a fine example of one of Scotlands truly superb Scotch Whiskies. Each Whisky has been matured in Oak casks for at least 12 years. This long ageing process has given a unique smoothness to the blend which contains some of Scotlands greatest and cherished malt and grain whiskies. 

Distilled, Blended and Bottled in Scotland. 

Please note the condition of this lot.

Aberlour A'Bunadh Batch #52

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.

Aberlour A'bunadh is bottled using only first fill Oloroso sherry butts, this is batch #52 released in 2015.

Aberlour A'bunadh Batch #50

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.

Aberlour A'bunadh is bottled using only first fill Oloroso sherry butts, this is batch #50 released in 2015.

This was awarded 95.5% by Jim Murray in his 2016 book with the comment \"Ladies and Gentlemen of Aberlour, I raise my glass to you in celebration\". 

Ailsa Bay Single Malt

One of the first official single malt bottlings of Ailsa Bay, William Grants & Sons large relatively unheard of lowland distillery located at their Girvan grain distillery. A uniquely distilled and meticulously balanced single malt whisky from Scotlands Ayrshire coast.

This has been peated to 21ppm. 

Ailsa Bay Single Malt

One of the first official single malt bottlings of Ailsa Bay, William Grants & Sons large relatively unheard of lowland distillery located at their Girvan grain distillery. A uniquely distilled and meticulously  balanced single malt whisky from Scotlands Ayrshire coast.

This has been peated to 21ppm. 

Antiquary 1970s / Including 70 Proof Miniature

An older packaging of this popular blended whisky, with the iconic bottle. Includes a miniature from the same era. The Antiquary is a fine example of one of Scotlands truly superb Scotch Whiskies. Each Whisky has been matured in Oak casks for at least 12 years. This long ageing process has given a unique smoothness to the blend which contains some of Scotlands greatest and cherished malt and grain whiskies. 

Distilled, Blended and Bottled in Scotland. 

Arran 12 Year Old Cask Strength Batch #6

Batch 6 of Arran's popular cask strength 12 year old. Released in May 2016 and limited to 13,800 bottles.

The Isle of Arran Distillery was opened on 29th June 1995 in the village of Lochranza, on the North-west tip of Arran, and remains the only whisky producer on the island.

Double-distilled from un-peated malt, the Arran Single Malt is matured in both ex-Sherry and ex-Bourbon casks. The result is a fuller bodied dram with a delightful sweet-fruity character that shows maturity far beyond its years.

Allash Doppel Kummel Ancora

A sweet colorless liqueur flavoured with caraway seed, cumin and fennel. 

There are no markings for volume or ABV. 

Please note condition. 

Arran The Bothy Quarter Cask Batch #1

An Arran matured in smaller quarter casks. These smaller casks have more wood contact creating more flavour. Bottled in September 2015. One of 12,000 bottles. 

The Arran Single Malt selected for \"The Bothy\" was initially matured in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels before being transferred for secondary maturation into smaller American oak casks for a minimum of 18 months. This process created greater contact between the Whisky and the oak and a much more intense maturation. The end result is a full-bodied expression of the Arran Malt, combing power and finesse full of rich vanilla sweetness and  bold peppery spice. Bottling at natural cask strength without chill-filtration or artificial colouring presents this Whisky in its purest form.

 Ardbeg 10 Year Old

They don't get much peatier than Ardbeg. This is a bottle of their beloved 10 year old.

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.

This is an earlier LVMH bottle from the early - mid 2000s.

Auchentoshan 1999 Cadenhead's 15 Year Old

Distilled in 1999 and bottled in 2015 after maturation in Bourbon barrels. 

One of 330 bottles.

 Ardbeg 10 Year Old

They don't get much peatier than Ardbeg. This is a bottle of their beloved 10 year old.

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.

Auchentoshan 10 year Old 1 Litre

An older release of 10 year old Auchentoshan.

Auchentoshan has been produced in Dalmuir, Glasgow since 1823. One of the few Lowland malts, it is the only one cdreated using the Traditional, Triple Distillation process. The distinctive flavour is fruity, sweet and dellicate with surprising depth of character and early maturity for its years. Appreciated by connoisseurs for its smooth flavour and by those new to Malts for its liightness and accessibilty, it is now recognised as \"The Lowland malt\".

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old

The Aberfeldy Distillery was established over 118 years ago in 1898, on The Road To Perth, on the South Bank of the river Tay. Fresh Spring water was taken from nearby Pitilie Burn and used to produce this Single Malt Whisky with its distinctive peaty nose.

This is an older style bottle of the Aberfeldy 12 year old.

Please note the condition of the tube and lid as shown in the photograph.

Ancora Cherry Brandy Licor Superfino 1960s

Portugeuse Cherry brandy from the 1960s. 

Please note condition of this lot.

Auchentoshan Select 

The old style introductory malt from Auchentoshan.

Please note condition of the tube. 

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old

A bottle of the Aberfeldy 12 year old, in recent but no longer current packaging. This Classic 12 year old single malt Scotch Whisky was distilled in the Highlands of Scotland.

Antiquary 12 Year Old Superior Deluxe Scotch Whisky

An older packaging of this popular blended whisky, with the iconic bottle. The Antiquary is a fine example of one of Scotlands truly superb Scotch Whiskies. Each Whisky has been matured in Oak casks for at least 12 years. This long ageing process has given a unique smoothness to the blend which contains some of Scotlands greatest and cherished malt and grain whiskies. 

Distilled, Blended and Bottled in Scotland. 

Please note minor rust on the tin.

Ancora Fradetine Liqueuer 1960s

Portuguese spirit produced by Monks. There are no markings for volume or ABV. 

Please note condition. 

Allash Doppel Kummel Ancora

A sweet colorless liqueur flavoured with caraway seed, cumin and fennel. 

There are no markings for volume or ABV. 

Please note condition. 

Ancora Cherry Brandy Licor Superfino 1960s

Portugeuse Cherry brandy from the 1960s. 

Please note condition of this lot.

Abadia Dry Gin

A Portuguese gin named for Alcobaca abbey. This bottle is thought to date from the 1960s.

Please note the condition of the lot and the fill level, as shown in the photograph.

Auchentoshan American Oak 

An Auchentoshan matured in American oak.

Ancora Cherry Brandy Licor Superfino 1960s

Portugeuse Cherry brandy from the 1960s. 

Please note condition of this lot.

Ancora Apricot Brandy 1960s

A very nice Apricot Brandy.

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Anton Riemerschmid Zarenkaffee Liqueur 

The wine distillery, liqueur factory and gentian distillery Anton Riemerschmid was founded in 1835 and belongs to a roster of German liquor companies which are known for their long tradition and great reputation. The management of the company has been in the hands of the family for five generations. Riemerschmid exports to more than 40 countries in the world.

Founder Anton Riemerschmid came from an old Bavarian family. In 1826, he moved to Munich. In 1835, he took over the Royal Bavarian privileged wine spirituous and liqueur factory \"Tipp & Vigl\" in Herrnstreet, being the only owner. He ran the business under his name and in 1865, he moved the factory to the Prater Island. After his death in 1878, his sons Eduard and Henry took over the business. The oldest son Adolf went to Vienna to take over the subsidiary company founded in Vienna in 1849.

Since 1884, the company had been owned by Eduard Riemerschmid, who successfully ran the business together with his son Carl. Since 1905, Dr. Carl Riemerschmid has been the only owner. In 1911, he asked his oldest son Dr. Robert Riemerschmid to join him in the management of the company. Since 1945, Dr. Robert Riemerschmid and his sons Henry have been partners in the company. Under the management of Robert Riemerschmid the basics of the today's company's runnings were set-up. Henry Riemerschmid successfully fought for the rebuilding of the company after the wars. Since 1962, he runs the company on his own.

This is an interesting example of a Bavarian Coffee Liqueur.