August 2016 Auction

Oban 19 Year Old Manager’s 1995

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.

Released in 1995 from a refill cask, this Oban was bottled for United Distillers (Diageo) and chosen by John Williams.

Old Fitzgerald 1849

An 8 year old bourbon distilled at Heaven Hill, highly rated by Dave Broom in Whisky Mag.

Italian import thought to date from the 1980s.

Old Midleton 12 Year Old Private Bottling / Exclusive German Bottling

A rare bottling of Midleton that was made for the German market. This is a very rare bottling as Irish distillers limited wouldn't normally bottle anything for private bottling customers with the name Midleton on the label.

There are 2 bottlings of this Midleton, the 1st being limited to 966 bottles, and a 2nd with the \"Private Bottling\" tag. There is only a handful of these private bottling bottles in the world.

Oban 19 Year Old Manager’s 1995

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.

Released in 1995 from a refill cask, this Oban was bottled for United Distillers (Diageo) and chosen by John Williams.

Old Pulteney 1989 Lightly Peated

A recent award winning whisky, the Old Pulteney 1989 has recently acclaimed the title of World's Best Single Malt from the World Whisky Awards, which are awarded by the Whisky Magazine.

This lightly peated 1989 vintage has now virtually all but sold out at retail and has quickly gained status at auctions.

Old Fitzgerald Prime Bourbon 75cl

This is an old Italian import of Old Fitzgerald from either the late 1970s or early 1980s. 

Old Pulteney 1989 Lightly Peated

A recent award winning whisky, the Old Pulteney 1989 has recently acclaimed the title of World's Best Single Malt from the World Whisky Awards, which are awarded by the Whisky Magazine.

This lightly peated 1989 vintage has now virtually all but sold out at retail and has quickly gained status at auctions.

Old Pulteney 1989 Lightly Peated

A recent award winning whisky, the Old Pulteney 1989 has recently acclaimed the title of World's Best Single Malt from the World Whisky Awards, which are awarded by the Whisky Magazine.

This lightly peated 1989 vintage has now virtually all but sold out at retail and has quickly gained status at auctions.

Old Pulteney 1989 Lightly Peated

A recent award winning whisky, the Old Pulteney 1989 has recently acclaimed the title of World's Best Single Malt from the World Whisky Awards, which are awarded by the Whisky Magazine.

This lightly peated 1989 vintage has now virtually all but sold out at retail and has quickly gained status at auctions.

Old Weller Antique Original 107 Brand

W L Weller is the original wheated bourbon, This bourbon is made with a unique recipie at Buffalo trace. 

This has been bottled at 107 proof and used to carry a 7 year age statement but this has now been removed. 

This is produced in a very similar manner to Van Winkle 10 Year Old as it has the same mash bill and produced at the same distillery. 

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Old Pulteney 1989 Lightly Peated

A recent award winning whisky, the Old Pulteney 1989 has recently acclaimed the title of World's Best Single Malt from the World Whisky Awards, which are awarded by the Whisky Magazine.

This lightly peated 1989 vintage has now virtually all but sold out at retail and has quickly gained status at auctions.

Ootori 15 Year Old

A blend from Mercian, the company who owned both Karuizawa and Kawasaki. 

High chance that there will be aleast some of each in this blend.

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Orphan Barrel Barterhouse 20 Year Old Bourbon 

Part of the Diageo's Orphan Barrel series which is produced from casks of Bourbon that have been forgotten about in the many Rickhouses and Distilleries that cover the United States.

This bottle consists of liquid produced at the Bernheim distillery in Kentucky.

Octomore 2008 Rest and Be Thankful Whisky Co. 7 Year Old

You don't see many independant Octomores about. This 7 Year Old was distilled at Bruichladdich on the 19/03/2008 and bottled on the 6th May 2015 at 63.9%

Bottle No 233 of 316

Orphan Barrel Forged Oak 15 Year Old

From the Orphan Barrel website: 

\"A pillar of strength rooted in time and wisdom, Forged Oak was found while foraging through the historic Stitzel-Weller rickhouses. This Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey spent 15 contemplative years in charred American white oak barrels.\"

Old Crow 6 Year Old Bourbon 1970s

A 1970s bottling of 6 year old Kentucky Bourbon. 

Old Crow is was one of Kentucky's earliet bourbons, founded in the 1830s by Scottish imigrant James C. Crow. 

Oban 1980 Distiller's Edition

The 1980 Oban Distiller's Edition, double matured in Montilla Fino sherry wood.

Limited edition: OD 143.FF

Oban 1989 Distillers Edition

Distilled in 1989 and matured in Montilla Fino cask-wood, a Limited Edition.

OD 152.FO

Old Fitzgerald 12 Year Old

Currently distilled at Heaven Hill, this was once under the ownership of Pappy Van Winkle. 

Old Fettercairn 10 Year Old 1980s / Including Water Jug

An old discontinued bottling of Fettercairn 10 year old.

Please note there is a shipping charge for 2 bottles on this lot.

Ardbeg Uigeadail

The legendary cask strength Ardbeg, highly acclaimed and winner of Best Whisky in the World as chosen by Jim Murray.

The Ardbeg Distillery lies on the most Southerly part of Islay and on the rugged shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Ardbeg 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 Uigeadail

Uigedail is the name of the loch which feeds Ardbeg distillery. Uigedail has become a much loved whisky, having gained recognition in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible winning ‘World Whisky of the Year’ in 2009.

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. 

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old

A recentish bottling of Old Pulteney 12 year old. Coming from the mid 2000s and mentioning its IWSC Gold medal. 

Old Fettercairn 10 Year Old

An old discontinued bottling of Fettercairn 10 year old.

Note rust on tin lid.

Old Coach Pure Malt 12 Year Old

A 12 year old scoth blend produced by Unispirits. 

This bottle was exported to Paris. 

Please note the condition. 

Old Grand-dad Bourbon

Featuring the image of Basil Hayden, Old Grand-dad is a classic of the bourbon world. 

Jim Beam purchased the brand in 1987. 

Oban 14 Year Old and Whiskies of the World Miniature Collection 5 x 5cl

This lot consists of three branded glasses (two Oban) and five miscellanous miniatures.

5 x 5cl.

Please note condition of the boxes.

St-Pol Oude Granjenever Genever / Including 2 Glasses

Gift pack of St-Pol Genever from Belgium, containing 2 Glasses. Very nice.

Old Smuggler

A blend primarily for the export market, this one has returned from France.

Please note fill level.