February 2014 Auction

Ardbeg Ardbog

Released as Ardbeg’s annual Feis Ile offering at the start of June, alongside Ardbeg distillery it was also released at Ardbeg Embassies. 

A vatting of 10 year old Ardbeg matured in bourbon casks with a ‘heart’ matured in Manzanilla sherry casks. 

Ardbeg Ardbog

Released as Ardbeg’s annual Feis Ile offering at the start of June, alongside Ardbeg distillery it was also released at Ardbeg Embassies. 

A vatting of 10 year old Ardbeg matured in bourbon casks with a ‘heart’ matured in Manzanilla sherry casks. 

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.

Please note the fill levels of the miniatures prior to bidding.

Auchentoshan 21 Year Old

The older style packaging of Auchentoshan 21 year old.

Dalmore 1996 Cromartie

Following the very popular Dalmore Clan Mackenzie release in 2010 and Dalmore Castle Leod in 2011,this is the third release in the Clan Mackenzie series.These whiskies were release to pay homage to the Clan Mackenzie and generate funds for the restoration of the Clan Mackenzie's ancestral home the Castle Leod.

Matured in American white oak before being transferred to Oloroso sherry casks , from Gonzalez Byass, distilled in 1996 and bottled in 2012.

Ardbeg Galileo 1999 75cl (US Import)

Released 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.

75cl

Dalmore 12 Year Old The Black Isle 

12 Year Old Dalmore matured equally in American Oak and European Oak, now discontinued but originally only available only at travel retail.

Dalmore 1995 Age of Exploration

Distilled in 1995, the Dalmore's Age of Exploration was matured in American oak casks, prior to being finished for threeyears in Madeira casks and a final year spent marrying in Matusale Oloroso Sherry butts.

Aberlour 15 Year Old Double Cask Matured 1 Litre

A combination of Aberlour aged for 15 years in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.

Deanston 17 Year Old 1990s

Bottled during the 1990s this bottle carries the old packaging of Deanston 17 year old.

Dalmore 18 Year Old

The 18 year old Dalmoe is aged for 14 years in American oak, 3 years in Matusalem sherry butts and a final year in non-descript sherry butts.

Dufftown - Glenlviet 8 Year Old 1 Litre

From the House of Bells, this Dufftown-Glenlivet is 8 years old and is 75 proof and a 1 litre bottle

Arran 1999 'Icons of Arran' The Eagle

Drawn from a combination of 14 bourbon barrels and 7 sherry hogsheads, selected by Arran's Master Distiller James MacTaggart.

Only 6,000 bottles were released worldwide, the fourth in the Icon's of Arran series, chosen because of the pair of Golden Eagles nesting above Lochranza.

Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve

The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve is drawn from casks of three types: American white oak ex-bourbon casks, 30 year old Matusalem oloroso sherry butts and premier cru Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques with the idea being to compliment a cigar.

Dalmore Cigar Malt 75cl (Old Style)

This famous edition of Dalmore Cigar Malt was discontinued in 2009, replaced by the Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve in 2011.

Aberlour Special Reserve

A non-aged expression of Aberlour, exclusively matured in sherry casks.

Please note that there is signifcant damage to the seal of this bottle.

Please refer to the photo for information.

Dalmore Gran Reserva Gift Pack including glass

Typically aged between 10 and 15 years and drawn from first fill casks.  The Dalmore Gran Reserva contains whiskies from both oloroso sherry butts and bourbon barrels, with a 2:1 ratio.  The whisky is then married for a further six months in true Dalmore fashion.

The gift pack includes a Dalmore branded glass.

Dailuaine 1990 SMWS 14 Year old

In 2005 The Scotch Malt WhiskySociety invited members of the creative organisation 26 to write and design the labels for 26 malts. This has words by Jules Horne and was designed by Nina Gronblom.

Aberlour A'Bunadh Batch #44

Batch #44 of this famous cask strength sherried malt.

A'bunadh means 'Origin' in Gaelic.

Distiller's Edition Classic Malts Selection 6 x 5cl

This miniature gift pack contains 6 x 5cl bottles including:

• Cragganmore 1984 Distillers Edition
• Dalwhinnie 1980 Distillers Edition
• Oban 1980 Distillers Edition
• Lagavulin 1979 Distillers Edition
• Glenkinchie 1986 Distillers Edition
• Talisker 1986 Distillers Edition

Please note the fill level on miniatures.

Dalmore 15 Year Old

Dalmore 15 year old was matured for 12 years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks and then a further maturation in three different sherry casks; Amoroso, Apostoles and Matusalem Oloroso.

Dalwhinnie 1990 Distillers Edition

Distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2006, this fresh Oloroso cask finished Dalwhinnie adds a richness and texture to this normally light malt.

Ardmore 1987 Gordon and Macphail

Distilled in 1987 at Ardmore distillery and bottled by Gordon and Macphail

Antiquary 12 Year Old

An older packaging of this popular blended whisky, with the iconic bottle.

There is slight peeling of the box on the rear.

Douglas of Drumlanrig 1990 10 Year Old [Selected by Duke of Buccleuch & Queensberry]

Selected personally by the Duke of Buccleuch & Queensberry this limited bottling is rumoured to be a Mortlach, bottled in 2000.

Dalwhinnie 12 Year Old Managers Dram (2009)

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.

Bottled in 2009 as a 12 year old Dalwhinnie.

Bottle No. 0053.

Dalwhinnie 12 Year Old Managers Dram (2009)

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.

Bottled in 2009 as a 12 year old Dalwhinnie.

Bottle No. 0053.

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.

Dalmore Gran Reserva 1 Litre

Typically aged between 10 and 15 years and drawn from first fill casks.  The Dalmore Gran Reserva contains whiskies from both oloroso sherry butts and bourbon barrels, with a 2:1 ratio.  The whisky is then married for a further six months in true Dalmore fashion.