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.

RNLI - Charity Lot (Framed Original Artwork and Photo and Three Bottles and Signed Book)

The RNLI [Royal National Lifeboat Institution] is the charity that saves lives at sea.

They provide, on call, a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service throughout the UK and Ireland and a seasonal lifeguard service.  With their lifeboats, lifeguards, safety advice and flood resuce they are comitted to saving lives.

ALL proceeds of this lot, including fees will be donated to the RNLI.

This lot includes:

1 x Old Pulteney 12 Year Old
1 x Oban 14 Year Old
1 x Talisker 10 Year Old
1 x Malt Whisky by Charles Maclean - Signed
1 x Framed Original Artwork of Old Pulteney at Old Wick Castle - Frame uses ex-whisky cask, staves and cask ends
1 x Framed Photograph of Wick Harbour and Old Lighthouse - Frame uses ex-whisky cask, staves and cask ends

Rosebank 1981 20 Year Old Rare Malt

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.

This Rosebank was distilled in 1981 and bottled in the May 2002 release, at another impressive abv of 62.3%.

Bottle number 5129.

Rosebank 1990 21 Year Old

Rosebank is a sorely missed lowland malt but occasionally Diageo has a Special Release. There were just 5,604 numbered bottles released worldwide. This was aged in refill American oak and refill European oak casks, a must have official bottle from this lost classic.

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.

Rosebank 1991 Gordon and Macphail Connoisseurs Choice

Rosebank distilled in March 1991 and bottled by Gordon and Macphail in April 2007, this 16 year old whisky was matured in refill sherry hogsheads.

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.

Royal Lochnagar Selected Reserve

The more recent bottling of Royal Lochnagar Selected Reserve bottled in 2007 and holds the bottle number 1,092 of 4,710.

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.