August 2016 Auction

Springbank 1989 Murray McDavid 9 Year Oldv

A single cask Springbank bottled exclusively for by Murray McDavid.

Distilled in December 1989 and bottled in 1999

Stagg Jr Bourbon 

A fairly recent addition to Buffalo Trace's range of whiskies, the Stagg Jr (Junior) is an impressive powerful bourbon aged between 8 and 9 years old.

Belvedere Vodka Selection 2 x 70cl

A bottle of rare Diamond rye and a Collector's edition 007. 

The collector's edition was released for the movie Spectre. 

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

Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask

This Balvenie was matured for 14 years prior to a finishing period in Caribbean rum casks.

Springbank and Kilkerran Private Bottling 2016 / 2 x 5cl Miniature

Private bottlings for distillery visitors.

Speyside Single Malt Miniature Selection 10 x 5cl

Please refer to the images for miniatures and their fill levels.

Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask

This Balvenie was matured for 14 years prior to a finishing period in Caribbean rum casks.

Black Snake Blackadder / First Venon

From a vatting of casks of single malt, finished in an Oloroso sherry butt and bottled in December 2015. 

Bottle number 361 of 442. 

Bell's 8 Year Millennium Decanter

A glass decanter of Bell's released for the Millennium. 

Please note the condition. 

Strathisla 1997 Cadenhead's 18 Year Old

Distilled in 1997 and bottled 18 years later by Cadenhead's in 2016.

Please note the condtion of the box. 

Suntory Torys Whisky Black 64cl

A japanese blended whisky from Suntory. 

Springbank 10 Year Old

A 10 year old Springbank from before the new style black packaging. 

Ben Bracken 1993 22 Year Old Islay Single Malt

A 22 year old Islay single malt bottled by Lidl... a 22 year old Islay single malt, WOW!  

Please note condition of the box. 

Bunnahabhain 2005 SMWS 10 Year Old 10.94

Distilled in December 2005, matured in a refill bourbon barrel then bottled 10 years later. 

\"Party on a paddle steamer\"

One of 156 bottles. 

Strathmill 1990 Whisky Broker 24 Year Old

An independantly bottled 1990 Strathmill by The Whisky Broker.

Sherry butt #5224

This is bottle number 6 of 518.

Sarti 3 Valletti Finsec Brandy 1950s

An attractive old bottle of brandy from the Luigi Sarti and Figli Distillery Company, Bologna.

Please note condition.

Bosford Extra Dry Gin 1960s

Gin produced in Italy by Martini and Rossi. 

Estimated to have been produced during the 1960s.

Black Jack 10 Year Old Scotch Whisky 1970s

A old blend produced for the Italian market,

Balvenie 12 Year Old Double Wood

The Double Wood is a malt which gains its distinctive character and name from being matured in two wood types.

During maturation it is transferred from a traditional oak whisky cask to a first fill European oak sherry cask. 

This particular bottle comes with an attractive cooper finish tin.

Benrinnes 1997 Whisky Broker 18 Year Old

A Benrinnes, distilled on 15th August 1997 and matured in a a single cask for 18 years before being bottled in February 2016. 

Bottle number 29 of 216. 

Bladnoch 2007 Whisky Broker 8 Year Old

An 8 year old Bladnoch, bottled by The Whisky Broker.

Distilled on 27th July 2007 and bottled on 4th February 2016.

Matured in a single Seguin Moreau Wine Cask no. 697

Starthisla 12 Year Old

The old style 12 year old from Strathisla, the oldest continuously operating distillery in Scotland.

Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2007 Rockside Farm 75cl / US Import

The Islay Barley collection from Bruichladdich uses barley grown from a single farm on Islay.

The barley was grown on Rockside Farm and distilled in 2007.

Sikes' Hydrometer - 1865-1911

A complete Sikes' Hydrometer set manufactured by Buss.

The set comprises of a mahogany box with purple silk lining and fitted red velvet pad, which house the brass weights, hydrometer float and thermometer.

The lid has inset cartouche which reads 'SIKES' HYDROMETER BUSS 33, HATTON GARDEN, LONDON.'

Thomas Odempsey Buss and his successors opperated at 33 Hatton Garden from 1865-1911 so this set was produced around then for use by customs officials in the testing of alcoholic strength of distilled whisky/spirit once the cask had been removed from it's bonded warehouse and duty was required by law to be calculated and paid. There is a label on the bottom of the case stating 'Adjusted by Justin Long Ltd London...No.23590 6.11.1944'. The themometer carries the same makers mark of Justin Long Ltd. London.

A fascinating piece of history surrounding the production process of Scotch Whisky.

The silk lining is a little stained in places and has a small 1cm split in the top right corner. All pieces are in good condition and carry the reference number 23590.

Ballantine's 1980s Bottle and Golf Bag / Signed by Sandy Lyle

Ballantines core product. This special presentation comes in a branded miniature gold bag. Bottle is signed by Scottish professional golfer Sandy Lyle, who was ambassador for Ballantine's at the time.

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Benriach 12 Year Old Dark Rum / Heavily Peated

Arumaticus Fumosus is a Benriach 12 year old matured in a dark rum barrel .

Strathmill 1995 Cadenhead's 19 Year Old

A Cadenhead's bottling of Strathmill, distilled in 1995 and bottled 20 years later in 2015. 

One of 288 bottles. 

Branca Stravecchio Brandy 1970s

This Italian brandy is matured in Slovenian oak. 

Bell's De Luxe 12 Year Old 1970s

A 1970s version of the hugely popular blend. The box is adorned by gold bells.

Scottish Imperial 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky

Shinshu Mars / Iwai

A blened from Mars which contains a high percentage of corn whisky.

Bushmills Selection 2 x 70cl / Including Water Jug

This lot comprises two popular Irish whiskies:

• Bushmills 10 Year Old Single Malt 40% 70cl
• Bushmills 1608  40% 70cl

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