February 2014 Auction

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 1970s (26 2/3rd fl.oz 70 proof])

A very old Laphroaig 10 year old bottled during the late 1970s at 26 2/3rd fluid ounces and 70 proof.

This bottle is in excellent condition with only minor staining around the very edge of the front label, please see photo for closeup.

Longmorn - Glenlivet 1967 Scott's Selection (US Import)

Distilled in 1967 bottled in 2004 by Scott's Selection.

75cl

Dalmore 1985 Single Cask (Distillery Exclusive)

Distilled on 30th October 1985 and bottled on 22nd June 2006, this 20 year old whisky was exclsuive to the distillery visitor centre.  

Released from cask #5231 this is bottle number 117.

Dalmore River Series [Dee, Spey, Tay and Tweed Drams]

The Rivers Collection was originally released in 2012 and included four bottlings named after four famous Scottish Salmon rivers, The Dee, The Spey, The Tweed and The Tay.

The Dee Dram

The River Dee is revered the world over for its picturesque beauty, clean crisp waters and of course its exceptional salmon fishing.

The Spey Dram

The River Spey is world-renowned as a classic Salmon fishing river which runs through the heart of Scotland's malt whisky country.

The Tweed Dram

The Tweed is the most prolific Salmond river in the British isles, flowing through the historic borders.

The Tay Dram

The mighty river Tay, is the largest of Scotland's great Salmon rivers, the 'Silvery Tay' is steeped in fishing legends.

In recognition of the various trusts a donation was made to the Tay Foundation, Tweed Foundation, Spey Foundation and Dee Trust when these bottles we're originally on the market.

Lagavulin 16 Year Old White Horse Bottling

A bottling of Ron Swanson and Jonny Depp's favourite, Lagavulin 16 year old, complete with the White Horse on the label making this early 1990's bottle an especially rare version.

Dalmore King Alexander III

Crafted to honour the act of saving Scotland’s King in 1263, this expression unites six specially selected casks housing spirit of perfect maturity. Whiskies matured in ex-bourbon casks, Matusalem oloroso sherry wood, Madeira barrels, Marsala casks, port pipes and Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques are brought together. 

Dalmore King Alexander is at the top of the core-range Dalmore's.

Laphroaig 15 Year Old Pre-Royal Warrant

A rare example of Laphroaig 15 year old prior to the Royal Warrant being awarded in 1994.

Lochside 1991 Gordon and Macphail

Lochside distilled in 1991 and bottled by Gordon and Macphail in 2007, this 16 year old whisky was mostly matured in ex-bourbon barrels.

Please note price sticker on the front of the box, this will come off with gentle persuasion.

Loch Lomond 1974 23 year old

Distilled in 1973 and bottled in 1997, 23 year old 

Bottle number of 167 of 500. 

Dallas Dhu 1980 Gordon and Macphail

Distilled in 1980 at the now closed Dallas Dhu distillery, this was bottled in 2004 by Gordon and Macphail.

Littlemill 8 Year Old

An official bottling of Littlemill 8 Year Old in the dumpy green bottle and yellow box and label.

Dalmore 1995 Castle Leod

Following the very popular Dalmore Clan Mackenzie release in 2010, similiarly this follow up was released to generate funds for the restoration of the Clan Mackenzie's ancestral home the Castle Leod.

Matured in American white oak and Spanish sherry wood, before being finished in Bordeaux casks. Castle Leod was distilled in 1995 and bottled in 2011.

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.

Longrow 1990 13 Year old SMWS 114.3 Opening of Queens Street

Distilled March 1990 and bottled in February 2004 at 54.5%, SMWS 114.3 is a 13 year old Longrow bottled to mark the opening of SMWS newest venue in a restored Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh's Queen Street, which opened in 2004. 

Loch Dhu 10 Year Old

Still in high demand the black whisky, distilled at Mannochmore distillery has become increasingly harder to find.

No box.

Longmorn 15 Year Old (Old Style)

The tall cream box and bottle from this popular speyside whisky.

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.

Laphroaig 18 Year Old Diamond Jubilee

This commemorative edition of Laphroaig 18 year old, was released in Summer 2012 in a specially designed tube celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

There were only 3000 of these limited edition tubes made. Jim Beam donated £3000 from the sales of these bottles to the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust which helps young craftsmen.

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.

Laphroaig Cairdeas Ileach Edition Feis Ile 2011

Introducing 2011s Feis Ile offering to the Cairdeas collection of whiskies from Laphroaig.  This particular Cairdeas is named the 'Ileach Edition' after John Campbell gained the position of Master Distiller, the first Islay native to hold this position at Laphroaig.

Laphroaig 18 Year Old Diamond Jubilee

This commemorative edition of Laphroaig 18 year old, was released in Summer 2012 in a specially designed tube celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

There were only 3000 of these limited edition tubes made. Jim Beam donated £3000 from the sales of these bottles to the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust which helps young craftsmen.

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.

Longrow 2000 Gaja Barolo 7 Year Old

Matured for 5 1/2 years in bourbon casks prior to being finish for 1 1/2 years in Barolo casks from the winery Angelo Gaja.  

12,120 bottles were produced, distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2008.

Please note this bottle has no box.

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

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.

Laphroaig Feis Ile 2012 Cairdeas Origin

Laphroaig decided to make their Islay festival bottlings available to not just distillery visitors but the Friends of Laphroaig Online fan club, fitting then that Cairdeas means \"friendship\" in Gaelic.

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.

Laphroaig Feis Ile 2012 Cairdeas Origin

Laphroaig decided to make their Islay festival bottlings available to not just distillery visitors but the Friends of Laphroaig Online fan club, fitting then that Cairdeas means \"friendship\" in Gaelic.

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.

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.