August 2016 Auction

Taketsuru 35 Year Old Pure Malt

A very rare bottling of Taketsuru released in 2008, At 35 years this is the oldest Taketsuru and this blended malt contains casks from Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, the oldest available stock from both distilleries.

It is extremely limited and only 1000 bottles were available only in Japan. 

The Last Drop 50 Year Old Blend

An amazong blend, not only because the whisky is 50 years old but because it contains over 82 whiskies originally many from now closed distilleries.The whiskies were married at birth, blended at birth - something rarely seen these days which means that for 50 years the flavours have been harmonising and interacting with each other.  Only three casks of the original blend remained (hence the last drop name), the majority of this was sold as a 12 year old years ago.

Bottled by hand and sealed with wax, the bottle of The Last Drop 50 Year Old nestles in a luxurious red leather case, along with a 50 ml miniature, so that owners can taste this magnificent liquid before deciding to open the bottle.

You will also find within the box, a 'secret drawer' containing a signed and numbered leather-bound book, certifying your bottle of The Last Drop 50 Year Old, and with room for your own tasting notes as you explore this extraordinary blend

Tamdhu 1963 R.W. Duthie 26 Year Old 75cl / US Import

Although Tamdhu was recently closed and reopened for the third time, this Speyside whisky has a delicious flavour profile. 

This was distilled in 1963 and then bottled in 1989. 

Please note the condition of the lot. 

The Drunken Master Blended Malt Whisky Agency / Art Taiwan - Beijing Opera Facial Masks 2 x 70cl​

A joint bottling between the Art Taiwan and the Mash Tun Tokyo by The Whisky Agency.

This lot comprises of two full 70cl whiskies bottled by the Drunken Master. 

A 35 year old blended malt distilled in 1980 and bottled in 2015, alongside a 1992 Burnside bottled in 2015.

\"Burnside\" is Balvenie that has been \"teaspooned\" with Glenfiddich. This practice allowed brand protective Single malt producers to sell casks for blending purposes but ensure that they were not released as independent bottlings. 

The Drunken Master Blended Malt Whisky Agency / Art Taiwan - Beijing Opera Facial Masks 2 x 70cl​

A joint bottling between the Art Taiwan and the Mash Tun Tokyo by The Whisky Agency.

This lot comprises of two full 70cl whiskies bottled by the Drunken Master. 

A 35 year old blended malt distilled in 1980 and bottled in 2015, alongside a 1992 Burnside bottled in 2015.

\"Burnside\" is Balvenie that has been \"teaspooned\" with Glenfiddich. This practice allowed brand protective Single malt producers to sell casks for blending purposes but ensure that they were not released as independent bottlings. 

Taketsuru 25 Year Old

A very rare bottling of Taketsuru, originally introduced in 2012 this blended malt contains casks from Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries.

It is extremely limited and only 120 bottles were available throughout Europe, this bottle was released in Asia. 

Tony Koerhl Series Creative Whisky Company 4 x 70cl

This collection is called  \"Sketch the soul\" Series by Tony Koehl. They were bottled by the Creative Whisky Company.

The range contains four bottles

• A 20 year old Caperdonich distilled on the 2nd of October 1992 and matured in cask 121137. One of 300 bottles.
• A 17 Year Old Imperial distilled on 22nd May 1995. One on 279 bottles,
• A 23 year old little mill Littlemill distilled in December 1990 and then matured in single cask number 36. One of 176 bottles.
• A 22 year old Glen Keith distilled in 1991 then bottled in 2013. Drawn from single cask number 73663,  which yielded 188 bottles.

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

Tomintoul 1966 Signatory Vintage 35 Year Old

An epic looking Tomintoul, distilled on 31st January 1966 and bottled on 27th August 2001 from single cask #533.

Bottle number 104 of 128 presented in a hard wooden case.

Teaninich 1957 Cadenhead's 22 Year Old

Distilled at Teaninich in May 1957 and bottled 22 years later in August 1979.

Tullibardine 1964 Cadenhead's 27 Year Old 75cl / US Import

A single cask Tullibardine, distilled in 1964 and bottled in March 1992.

Tomatin 1976 Single Cask 38 Year Old / The Whisky Hoop Exclusive

Distilled in 1976 then matured in single Hogshead cask number 31 until the 16th July 2015 when it was bottled.

It's rare to see whisky this age these days.

Bottle exclusively for The Whisky Hoop Japanese Scotch Whisky Society

Teeling 1988 Centenary Collection 24 Year Old

This limited release Teeling bottle to mark the Centenary of the start of World War 1, this is the inaugural release which will be followed by further releases each year until 2018.

A single cask from 1988 was chosen which yielded 250 bottles.Cask #10514.

Tullibardine 1964 Cadenhead's 32 Year Old 75cl / US Import

Distilled in November 1964 at Tullibardine distillery in the Highland region and the bottled by Cadenhead's in March 1997. 

This whisky was matured in a oak cask. 

Please note condtion of labels. 

Talisker 1986 Secret Stills No. 1.2 Isle of Skye

As with the rest of the Secret Stills range this single malt is not named, however they do offer a clue that it was distilled at Carbost on the Isle of Skye. Will we ever solve this mystery?

This Talisker, was distilled in 1986 and bottled by Gordon and Macphail 21 years later in 2007.

Limited to 1860 bottles, pulled from casks 1361 - 1363.

Please note rust on the inside of the tube.

Teaninich 1972 Rare Malt 23 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 1972 and bottled 23 years later, as usual with the Rare Malt Selection a healthy abv of 64.95%.

Bottle number 3968.

75cl

Teaninich 1972 Rare Malt 23 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.

Ditsilled in 1972 and bottled 23 years later, as usual with the Rare Malt Selection a healthy abv of 64.95%.

Bottle number 2226.

75cl

Talisker 1989 SMWS 15 Year Old 14.15

A very rare independant bottling of Talisker, distilled in March 1989 and bottled in September 2004.

Taketsuru 21 Year Old 80th Anniversary

This blend range is named after Nikka founder and key member of the birth of Japanese whisky, Masataka Taketsuru.

This blended malt was released to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Nikka, which was established in 1934.

Only 984 bottles were released.

Teeling 23 Year Old Vintage Reserve / Silver Bottling

A recent release from Teeling, this 2015 distillery bottling was matured for 23 years.

Single cask #6879 yielded 340 bottles, this is bottle 008.

Teeling 23 Year Old Vintage Reserve / Silver Bottling

A recent release from Teeling, this 2015 distillery bottling was matured for 23 years.

Single cask #6879 yielded 340 bottles, this is bottle 140.

Talisker 30 Year Old 2013 Release

Released in 2013, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3738 bottles.

This is bottle number 2,245 of 3,738.

Talisker Isle of Eigg Cask Strength Limited Edition

A special vatting of natural cask strength Talisker for the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust to mark their purchase of the island in 1997. 

Bottle number 249 of 252. 

Talisker 30 Year Old 2015  Release

Released in 2015, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3912 bottles.

Bottle number 860. 

Talisker 30 Year Old 2015  Release

Released in 2015, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3912 bottles.

This is bottle number 864 of 3912.

Talisker 30 Year Old 2015  Release

Released in 2015, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3912 bottles.

This is bottle number 832 of 3912.

Talisker 30 Year Old 2015  Release

Released in 2015, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3912 bottles.

This is bottle number 778 of 3912.

Tsuru 17 Year Old

Direct from Nikka's website : 

\"Nikka Whisky founder Masataka Taketsuru, known as the \"father of Japanese whisky,\" brought together all his passion and know-how to create Tsuru blended whisky. Over 17 years, this highly refined blend has been honed further by the hands of time to be reborn as the pinnacle of Nikka whisky. Its dignified nobility shrouded in delicate grace is the very essence of Nikka.\"

Rumors are that Nikka are going to discontinue the Tsuru 17's, so expect these to become very hard to find.

Tomatin 1976 First Cask 18 Year Old

A 1976 vintage Glenrothes bottled within the First Cask range of whiskies.

Distilled on 3rd December 1976 and bottled at 18 years of age.

Cask number #27635, this is bottle number 159.

Please note condition of this lot.

Teaninich 1973 Rare Malt 23 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.

Ditsilled in 1973 and matured for 23 years. 

Bottle number 2165.

Please note condition. 

Adelphi Glover 18 Year Old

This is a 18 year old fusion of Japanese malt and Scottish malt, released in August 2016.

Named after Scotsman Thomas Glover who moved to Japan and set up The Japan Brewery Company and the company that would become Mitsubishi. 

One of 1448 bottles.

Teaninich 1973 Rare Malt 23 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.

Ditsilled in 1973 and matured for 23 years. 

Bottle number 3157.

Please note condition. 

Talisker 17 Year Old Manager's Dram 2011

The Manager’s Dram series of whiskies were bottled exclusively for employees of what is now known as Diageo.  These whiskies were selected by the respective distillery managers within Diageo malt distilling and bottled at natural cask strength.

A 17 year old Talisker bottled in 2011.

Bottle No. 0073.