August 2016 Auction

Dalmore 1973 Gonzalez Byass Finish 30 Year Old

Distilled on the 22nd March 1973 and matured in American oak before being finished in Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks from Gonzalez Byass, Jere. de la Frontera, bottled as a 30 year old.

From the rear of the box of this whisky, 'it is in essence a 'collectors item as it is a unique collaboration between two premium brands to bring you the ultimate single malt experience'

Bottle number 4693.

Ichiro's Malt / Milwawkee's Club 25th Anniversary Bourbon

Legend of Whisky Ichiro has bottled an American whisky for the 25th anniversary of Japanese specialist bar, Beer & Bourbon Milwaukee's Club.

Bottle number 143 of 237. 

Dalmore 25 Year Old

Released in very limited quantities in 2013 the Dalmore 25 year old is matured initially in American white oak before a second maturation in a combination of Palomino Fino sherry butts and first fill bourbon cask.

That's not all, these are then married together in bourbon barrels before a final finishing period in Tawny Port pipes.

Dalmore 29 Year Old Stillman's Dram

An early 1990s bottling of Dalmore aged for an impressive 29 years.

Bottled within Whyte and Mackay's long gone Stillman's series of whiskies.

Dailuaine 1980 Flora and Fauna Cask Strength

Diageo released nine Flora and Fauna bottlings at full strength, including this Dailuaine distilled in 1980.

Bottled in 1997

No. 02520

Ichiro's Blend for Isetan / Hanyu and Kawasaki

An exclusive blend produced by Ichiro Akuto the owner of Chichibu distillery and the man responsible for bringing Hanyu and Karuizawa casks to the market.  

This blend was produced for Isetan, Singapore and is a blend of Hanyu and Kawasaki both closed distilleries.  Aged between 12 and 35 years old, released October 2012.

Ichiro's Blend for Isetan / Hanyu and Kawasaki

An exclusive blend produced by Ichiro Akuto the owner of Chichibu distillery and the man responsible for bringing Hanyu and Karuizawa casks to the market.  

This blend was produced for Isetan, Singapore and is a blend of Hanyu and Kawasaki both closed distilleries.  Aged between 12 and 35 years old, released October 2012.

Dalmore 1974 SMWS 19 Year Old 13.11 French Import

You don't see very many single cask Dalmore bottlings. This April 1984 vintage was bottled in January 1994 as a 19 Year Old.

We believe the L before the 13.11 designates that this particular bottling was for the French market.

Dumbarton 1961 Signatory Vintage 29 Year Old

Distilled in January 1961 and bottled in February 1990.

This particular bottling is a single grain whisky from the now closed Dumbarton distillery.

Bottle number 122 of 1300. 

Please note the condtion. 

Dallas Dhu 1978 Signatory Vintage 18 Year Old & Miniature

Bottled by Signatory Vintage, this Dallas Dhu was Distilled on 21st of December 1978 and bottled from cask #2629 in October 1997.

Bottle number 150 of 240.

The Silent Stills packs contain a 70cl bottle, 5cl miniature and replica bung.

Dallas Dhu 1983 Last Cask Filled

A very rare official bottling of Dallas Dhu by the now 'guardians' of the distillery Historic Scotland.

Bottled from the last cask to be filled from the distillery in 1983.

Dallas Dhu Centenary

One of the very few official bottlings of Dallas Dhu by Historic Scotland, they can be called official right?  Dallas Dhu is owned by Diageo but since the distilleries closure Historic Scotland have transformed the distillery into a museum.

This bottle was released to commemorate the centenary of Dallas Dhu distillery from 1899 to 1999.

Presented in wooden frame, this is bottle number 376 from cask #262 including certificate.

Inverleven 1968 SMWS 25 Year Old 20.5 French Import

A May 1968 vintage from closed Lowland distillery Inverleven, bottled by SMWS in January 1994.

We believe the L before the 20.5 designates that this particular bottling was for the French market.

Invergordon 1972 Whisky Broker 43 Year Old

A Single Cask independant bottling of Invergordon Grain Whisky distilled in 1972 by the guys who are starting the new Dornoch Distillery.

A very limited bottling of which only 218 bottles were released; 118 of these were sent to Japan the remaining 100 bottles were sold exclusively at the Dornoch Castle Hotel, of which we are told around 20 were consumed in the bar!  

Cask #37

One of 218 bottles. .

Dalmore Millennium Release 1263 Custodian 2015 / 2nd Release

The first cask to be bottled for Dalmore's custodians, a concept introduced by the distillery for it's followers in 2012.

A trio of casks were filled at midnight on January 1st 2000 and gradually released on their 12th, 15th, and 18th birthday's.

This is the second 'Millennium Release', bottled in 2015 as a 15 year old. Initiallly matured in an American oak ex-bourbon cask, before being finished in a Matusalem oloroso sherry cask.

Ichiro's Malt Double Single Malts

Ichirio has combined two single malts, a Japanese single malt distilled in 2008 with a Scottish single malt distilled in 2007 and matured in Japan.

Bottle number 117 of 500.

Inverleven 1973 Deoch an Doras 36 Year Old

Distilled in 1973 and bottled in 2010, This is from the closed Lowland single malt distillery of Inverleven. 

This was part of the Dumbarton distillery complex where malt production ceased in 1991. 

Dallas Dhu 1975 SMWS 30 Year Old 45.17

A single cask Dallas Dhu bottled by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, distilled in 1975 and bottled at 30 years old by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society in June 2006.

Dallas Dhu 1975 Rare Malt 21 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.

Released at a natural cask strength of 61.9%, distilled in 1975 and bottled in April 1997.

Bottle number 6283.

Dufftown-Glenlivet 1975 Rare Malt 21 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.

Dufftown-Glenlivet distilled in 1975 and bottled as a 21 year old, this is bottle number 4626.

Inverleven 1973 Deoch an Doras 37 Year Old

Distilled in 1973 and bottled in 2011, This is from the closed Lowland single malt distillery of Inverleven. 

This was part of the Dumbarton distillery complex where malt production ceased in 1991. 

Ireland 1989 Nectar of the Daily Drams 26 Year Old

Distilled in 1989 and  aged for 26 years before being bottled 2016.

A mystery Irish single malt whiskey selected by and bottled for The Nectar, Molenstraat. 

Inchgower 1976 Rare Malt 27 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 1976 and bottled as a 27 year old, there were only two releases of Inchgower under the Rare Malt Selection.

Bottle number 2165.

Please note the condition of this lot, in particular the sticker on the rear.

Dallas Dhu 1978 Signatory Vintage 24 Year Old

Specially bottled for the World of Whiskies by Signatory Vintage.

This Dallas Dhu was distilled on 21st of February 1978 and bottled on 15th January 2003.

Cask #347 

Bottle number 161 of 492

Dictador Best of 1978 Limited release 37 Year Old

An amazing vintage Columbian Rum from Dictador, distilled in 1978 and bottled 37 years later.

Bottle number 11 of 306.

Please note the potential for the fragile wax seal to crack. Whisky Auctioneer takes no responsibility for this. 

Dallas Dhu 1974 First Cask 23 Year Old

A single cask Dallas Dhu distilled in 1974 and bottled by First Cask as a 23 year old from cask #2605.

Dewars 150th Anniversary Dacanter

A fantastic decanter produced by Dewar's to mark the 150th anniversary of John Dewar founded his own wine and spirit merchants in Whisky Auctioneer's hometown of Perth in 1846.

Dictador Best of 1979 Limited release 36 Year Old

An amazing vintage Columbian Rum from Dictador, distilled in 1979 and bottled 36 years later.

Bottle number 135 of 324.

Please note the potential for the fragile wax seal to crack. Whisky Auctioneer takes no responsibility for this. 

Dallas Dhu 1979 Gordon and Macphail

Dallas Dhu distilled in 1979 and 1998 by Gordon and Macphail.

Ireland 1993 Nectar of the Daily Drams 21 Year Old

Distilled in 1993 and bottled 2014, this is a mystery Irish single malt whiskey bottled by Nectar of the Daily Drams. 

Dalmore 1990 Cadenhead's 25 Year Old

A stunning example of well aged Dalmore from Cadenhead's at what will no doubt will be a bargain compared to the official counter parts at this age.

Distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2016  from a single sherry butt.

One of 474 bottles.

Dallas Dhu 1979 First Cask 24 Year Old

Dallas Dhu distilled in 1979 and bottled 24 years later by First Cask. Drawn from cask 1387. 

Bottle number 212.