August 2016 Auction

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). 

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.

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.

Oban 1989 Distillers Edition

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

OD 152.FO

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.

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.

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. 

Old Fitzgerald 12 Year Old

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

Allt A Bhainne 1995 Signatory Vintage 18 Year Old

Distilled in September 1995 and bottled in February 2014. 

Bottle number 128 of 714.

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. 

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 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. 

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. 

Aberfeldy 1997 Cadenhead's 17 Year Old Small Batch

Aberfeldy distilled in 1997 and bottled in 2015 by W M Cadenhead. Drawn at 46% from Bourbon Hogsheads. 

Bottle number 714.

Ancora Bitter Amer Tonique 1960s

A bitter Tonic produced in Portugal in the 1960s. 

Please note general condition. 

Aberlour A'bunadh Batch #47

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 #47 released in 2014.

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. 

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.

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\". 

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.

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.