August 2016 Auction

Glenfarclas 1970 Simon Brown 37 Year Old

Simon Brown Traders, a German spirits company bottled this 1970 vintage Glenfarclas in May 2008. 

Matured exclusively in bourbon casks that were filled in October 1970.

Arran Devil’s Punch Bowl Chapter II           

Released in mid 2013, Arran’s second edition, released in the very popular punch bowl series, consists of 27 casks distilled between 1997 and 2004; 17 of which are sherry casks, 6 ‘unpeated’ bourbon casks and 4 peated bourbon casks.Known as the Angels and Devils edition, only 6,600 bottles have been released.

Chapter II of The Devils Punch Bowl is a true contrast of light and shade, hence the title Angels & Devils. The 1997 & 1998 hogsheads were chosen to provide the foundation for this Whisky and add a rich and satisfying depth.  The casks used are the finest ex-Olorso Spainish oak casks and their influence is unmistakeable.

Ardbeg Supernova Stellar Release

Following the incredibly popular committee release of Arbdeg Supernova, this commercial release sold out quickly as well. Ardbeg Supernova is the peatiest Ardbeg ever released at 100ppm, an estimated 18,000 bottles were released in January 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. 

Glenmorangie Ealanta 1993

The fourth edition of Glenmorangie's Private Edition range, the Ealanta was released in 2013.

Distilled in 1993 and bottled in 2013, this Glenmorangie was matured fully in virgin American white oak casks.

Please note there is no box.

Glenlochy 1980 Signatory Vintage 25 Year Old

There are not many Glenlochy bottlings around. Signatory Vintage bottled this one in May 2006 and it was distilled in September 1980.

Bottle No 5 of 229.

Ardbeg Galileo 1999

Released in September 2012, the Ardbeg Galileo quickly sold out at retailers.Aged for 12 - 13 years, the Galileo is a combination of casks matured in first-fill bourbon casks and a peculiar Marsala enhanced version of Ardbeg Alligator.

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. 

Glenmorangie 20 Year Old SMWS 125.33

A 20 Year Old Glenmorangie that has spent it's days maturing in an ex-bourbon second fill hogshead.

'Tutti Fruitti Beauty'

One of 299 Bottles

Glengoyne Teapot Dram Batch #3

An incredibly popular Glengoyne that is only available at the distillery, this is the third batch of the Teapot Dram.

From Glengoyne's website; For almost 150 years, workers at Glengoyne were allowed three large drams while on duty throughout the day. It was the Brewers’ job to select a different cask each week from which to draw the drams. The workers would gather in the staff canteen at 9.00am, midday and 3.00pm to receive their share.

The agreed measure was for it to be “no less than the quantity indicated by the placement of three fingers upon the tumbler” which was usually calibrated by the man with the chubbiest digits. Served at full cask strength, some of the younger workers found it a bit of a struggle to finish. So instead of disposing with the leftovers, the drams were secreted in a copper teapot. The more seasoned imbibers would enjoy a little extra throughout the day – well, it beats a proper tea break.

Available only from Glengoyne Batch 003 has been lovingly recreated by men with a vague recollection of those days matured exclusively in first fill sherry casks.

Bottle No. 1570 of 3484.

Glendronach 1995 Single Cask 19 Year Old #2381 75cl / US Import

A single cask exclusively for the USA, Distilled in May 1995 and bottled July 2014 after being matured in a single Oloroso sherry butt.

Bottle number 502 of 627. 

Please note the dent in the lid. 

Ardbeg Supernova SN2010 Limited Release

This is the 2nd release of Ardbeg's Supernova and was very highly acclaimed. Released in 2010, this was peated in excess of 100 p.p.m.

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 Alligator Untamed Release

A fierce charring to the cask, an 'alligator char' provides the name for this whisky, aggressive heat when applied to the inside of the casks causes the cracking of the wood which resembles that of an Alligators skin. Following the acclaimed committee release, the un-tamed edition was released in 2011 and quickly sold out.

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 Galileo 1999

Released in September 2012, the Ardbeg Galileo quickly sold out at retailers.Aged for 12 - 13 years, the Galileo is a combination of casks matured in first-fill bourbon casks and a peculiar Marsala enhanced version of Ardbeg Alligator.

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 Supernova SN2015

The forth release of Supernova... SN2015. With Ardbeg having blasted whisky into space and it having returned successfully we are being treated to a new Supernova. We'll need to wait and see as to what Dr Lumsden has to say about zero gravity maturation... probably that it isn't cost efficient. Peated to over 100 PPM this is a big bang of a whisky. Truly out of this world. A star of a dram. Is that enough space puns yet? 

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. 

Glendronach 1994 Single Cask 19 Year Old #67

Distilled on the 28th of January 1994 and bottled in November 2013.

Matured in a single Oloroso Sherry butt with cask number #67.

Bottle number 472 of 625.

Ardbeg Supernova SN2015

The forth release of Supernova... SN2015. 

With Ardbeg having blasted whisky into space and it having returned successfully, we are being treated to a new Supernova. We'll need to wait and see as to what Dr Lumsden has to say about zero gravity maturation... probably that it isn't cost efficient. Peated to over 100 PPM, this is a big bang of a whisky. Truly out of this world. A star of a dram. Is that enough space puns yet? 

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 Still Young 1998

Ardbeg Still Young was distilled in 1998 and released in 2006; this is the second release on the ‘path to peaty maturity’.

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. 

Glenfarclas Miniature Set and Snifter / 7 x 5cl

An exclusive and extremely limited miniature set sold only at Glenfarclas distilery, to mark the 40th Anniversary of the visitor centre. Includes:

Glenfarclas 10, 12, 15, 21, 25 and 40 Year Old, as well as the cask strength 105.

A fanastic vertical journey through the distilleries many releases.

Released in a wooden presentation box.

One of 105.

Ardbeg Almost There 1998

Proceeding from Very Young and Still Young, Ardbeg Almost There was the final stage in the journey of young cask-strength Ardbeg 1998 before the Renaissance 10 year old was finally released.

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 condition of the box.

Ardbeg Still Young 1998

Ardbeg Still Young was distilled in 1998 and released in 2006; this is the second release on the ‘path to peaty maturity’.

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 condition of the box.

Glenfiddich Cask of Dreams 2012 75cl / US Import​

This is a bottle of the original Cask of Dreams release by Glenfiddich, strictly to the US market in 2012.

Idividuals were asked to sign and record their dreams on casks that was travelling around America.  Once finished of the tour the cask was flown back to Scotland and filled with 14 year old Glenfiddich and matured for a further three months.  The total out-turn of the Cask of Dreams was 3,500 bottles available only within the US.

75cl.

Glenfiddich Centenary Limited Edition

A very rare limited bottling of Glenfiddich that was bottled on Christmas Day 1986 to celebrate 100 years of the distillery.

Only 12,000 bottles released.

Please note condition of this lot.

Ardbeg Kildalton 2014

The latest release from Ardbeg in connection with the North Highland Initiative (NHI) a charity which helps rural communities across the Northern Highlands.This new and elegantly packaged Ardbeg is a combination of first fill and refill ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.  Please do not mistake this Kildalton for that which was released in 2004, 10 years ago. 

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 that the inner packaging is very fragile and in some cases has cracked or could crack in transit, Whisky Auctioneer takes no resposibility for this issue. 

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Excellence

A stunning bottle of Glenfiddich 18 year old created to commemorate the 18 descendants of William Grant who helped make Glenfiddich the name it is today (or when this was released).

Please note condition of the box. 

Arran Premier Cru Sauternes Single Cask

Arran finished in Premier Cru Sauternes, bottled on 31st of July 2006 yielding 311 bottles.Bottle number 105 of 311.

Each year, Malt Master Gordon Mitchell, chose a selection of casks which had matured to a particularly high standard. To develop the most interesting and individual characters, the Whisky was subsequently finished for a period using carefully selected casks from some of the worlds finest wine and spirit producers.

This Whisky has been finished in a Premier Cru Sauternes Cask which has added further complexity to the subtle notes of the Arran Malt.

Individually signed by Malt Master Gordon Mitchell as proof of authenticity.

Aberlour 21 Year Old

The 21 year old Aberlour was original released in very small quantities.This is bottle number 337, released from cask #38.

James Fleming, son of a local tenant farmer built Aberlour Distillery in 1879 after having worked at Dailuiane, Carron for ten years. Producing whisky from 1880 onwards until his death at the age of 65 in 1895. Fleming is buried opposite the distillery in the village cemetery. Robert Thorne & Sons bought the distillery and ran it until 1921. In 1921, Robert Thorne & Sons Ltd. sold the distillery to W. H. Holt & Sons, a brewery near Manchester. In 1945 S. Campbell & Sons Ltd. bought the distillery. In 1975 Pernod Ricard acquired Campbell Distilleries, and they joined with Chivas Brothers in 2001 forming a portfolio of 14 single malt distilleries and 1 grain distillery in Scotland, and 2 gin distilleries in England. In 2002, a new, modernized visitor centre was opened.

Please note the condtion of the lot as shown.

Glenfiddich Cask of Dreams Russian Edition 75cl​

This is a bottle of the Russian Cask of Dreams release by Glenfiddich, strictly to the Russian market in 2012.

Idividuals were asked to sign and record their dreams on casks that was travelling around Russia. Once finished of the tour the cask was flown back to Scotland and filled with Glenfiddich for a a short period before bottling. The total out-turn of the Cask of Dreams was 6,420 bottles available only within Russia.

Please note tax stamp and general condition. 

Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX

Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX is the first of the distillery's Private Collection bottlings.

Sonnalta PX has been finished in casks formerly containing Pedro Ximenez.

Please note this is a Taiwan import.

Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX

Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX is the first of the distillery's Private Collection bottlings.

Sonnalta PX has been finished in casks formerly containing Pedro Ximenez.

Please note this is a Taiwan import.

Glencadam 1972 First Cask 29 Year Old

A private bottling of Glencadam distilled in 1972 and bottled exclusively for First Cask.

Bottle number 37. 

Glen Albyn 1974 First Cask 26 Year Old

A 1974 vintage Glen Albyn bottled by First Cask, distilled on 17th April and bottled within the popular First Cask series of whiskies.

Cask number #1591 this is bottle number 150.

Aberlour 1974 First Cask 19 Year Old

An independent bottling of Aberlour distilled in 1974 and matured for 19 years. Drawn from cask number 11024. Bottle number 0094. Hand Filled.

James Fleming, son of a local tenant farmer built Aberlour Distillery in 1879 after having worked at Dailuiane, Carron for ten years. Producing whisky from 1880 onwards until his death at the age of 65 in 1895. Fleming is buried opposite the distillery in the village cemetery. Robert Thorne & Sons bought the distillery and ran it until 1921. In 1921, Robert Thorne & Sons Ltd. sold the distillery to W. H. Holt & Sons, a brewery near Manchester. In 1945 S. Campbell & Sons Ltd. bought the distillery. In 1975 Pernod Ricard acquired Campbell Distilleries, and they joined with Chivas Brothers in 2001 forming a portfolio of 14 single malt distilleries and 1 grain distillery in Scotland, and 2 gin distilleries in England. In 2002, a new, modernized visitor centre was opened.

Please note the condition of the label.

Glen Albyn 1979 First Cask 27 Year Old

An independent bottling of Glen Albyn distilled in 1979 and matured for 27 years.

Drawn from cask number 3953. 

Bottle number 187.