February 2015 Auction

Macallan Sir Peter Blake

This stunning presentation art piece from Macallan is in celebration of Sir Peter Blakes eight decades. This art work and selection of whiskies was released to coincide with Sir Peter Blake's 80th birthday.

Sir Peter Blake has worked with Macallan on numerous projects, including designing the label for the highly collectable Macallan 1926, back in 1986.  He worked alongside designer David Holmes on their earliest advertising campaign, and was the creative mind behind the William and Kate Royal Marriage and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee bottlings.

This art piece follows Sir Peter's designs for eight labels representing each of his eight decades.  Working with a team of highly skilled specialists – a fine cabinet maker, a typographer, a writer and art director he inspired and chose several artefacts and backdrops for the art piece to create a true celebration of his life and the Macallan.

The presentation piece consists of a stunning oak box which opens into a display divided into eight sections representing eight decades.  Each section includes one or more artefacts relevant to the decade and a miniature distilled in that decade baring the label designed by Sir Peter.

Further items to note are a book of illustrations, and text about Sir Peter Blake’s life, and the Macallan which is printed on Japanese paper.

Their are eight miniatures in total and they cover every decade from 1930 to 2000. Many (not all) of these vintages are chosen from single malts taken from the Fine & Rare collection through the decades including the oldest from 1937, to the youngest at 2002.  

The artefacts chosen represent the four elements of water, fire, air and earth as a direct connection to our whisky making process.

5cl x 8

Please note damage to the Gnome character in the bottom left section of the piece, as shown in the final image.

Macallan 1945 Speymalt Gordon and Macphail 68 Year Old

A spectacular release from Gordon and Macphail, Macallan distilled in 1945 and bottled in 2013 - 68 years old and at this age it takes the mantle for being the oldest bottle of Macallan ever released!

A truly remarkable bottling from G&M presented in an elegant wooden presentation case.

Macallan 1938

One of two spectacular Macallan's in this months auction, both distilled in 1938 and bottled by Gordon and Macphail at some point during the 1980s.

Please note the smudges on the label, including where the bottle number should be.  We have confirmed the authenticity of these.

Please note there is no box.

Macallan 1938

One of two spectacular Macallan's in this months auction, both distilled in 1938 and bottled by Gordon and Macphail at some point during the 1980s.

Please note the smudges on the label, including where the bottle number should be.  We have confirmed the authenticity of these.

Please note there is no box.

Macallan No.6 

The latest addition to Macallan's 1824 series, the No.6 represents the six pillars of Macallan; 

• Easter Elchies - The Spiritual Home of Macallan
• Curiously small stills
• The finest spirit cut 
• Exceptional oak casks
• Natural colour
• Peerless spirit

This impressive whisky is a labour of love between Macallan and Lalique, producing this stunning decanter and presentation case.  

Macallan 'M'

The final premium release within Macallan's 1824 series of whiskies.  

In true Macallan fashion the M Decanter is incredibly elegant and impressive to look at, without even considering the contents.  The crystal decanter is designed by Fabien Baron a well known French Director and Art Director and created by Lalique.  It is one of the more difficult decanters to produce as it requires a 15 stage finishing process.

The Macallan M is limited to only 1,750 bottles each year and carries Macallan's reputation of exceptional quality whisky proudly.

Please note Russian tax stamp.

Macallan 'M'

The final premium release within Macallan's 1824 series of whiskies.  

In true Macallan fashion the M Decanter is incredibly elegant and impressive to look at, without even considering the contents.  The crystal decanter is designed by Fabien Baron a well known French Director and Art Director and created by Lalique.  It is one of the more difficult decanters to produce as it requires a 15 stage finishing process.

The Macallan M is limited to only 1,750 bottles each year and carries Macallan's reputation of exceptional quality whisky proudly.

Macallan 'M'

The final premium release within Macallan's 1824 series of whiskies.  

In true Macallan fashion the M Decanter is incredibly elegant and impressive to look at, without even considering the contents.  The crystal decanter is designed by Fabien Baron a well known French Director and Art Director and created by Lalique.  It is one of the more difficult decanters to produce as it requires a 15 stage finishing process.

The Macallan M is limited to only 1,750 bottles each year and carries Macallan's reputation of exceptional quality whisky proudly.

Please note Russian Tax seal.

Macallan Royal Marriage 1981

A wonderful addition to any Macallan collection, the Royal Marriage bottling was released in 1981 to celebrate the marriage of The Prince of Wales to  Lady Diana Spencer.

A marriage of casks from 1948 and 1961, the years of the couples' births.

Excellent condition fill level is lower neck.

Macallan 1970 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old

A stunning example of Macallan 25 year old, distilled in 1970 and bottled 25 years later in 1996. 

Matured exclusively in sherry wood.

Macallan Private Eye 70cl and 5cl

Arguably the most desirable/collectable bottle of Macallan, released in 1996 to mark the 35th Anniversary of Private Eye magazine.

The screen-printed label has been designed by the infamous Gonzo artist and Illustrator of Private Eye magazine Ralph Steadman.

The vatting used in this whisky included one cask from 1961 (#1580) amongst other casks and a total of 5,000 bottles were released.

Bottle 3396 of 5,000.

Includes the very famous miniature version aswell. Please note the fill level in all miniatures, this example has a level just below the neck.

Macallan 30 Year Old

Macallan 30 year old matured in a Jerez Sherry casks.  

Presented in this pre 2005 packaging style.

Macallan 12 Year Old British Aerospace ATP Advanced Turbo

A very special bottling of Macallan 12 year old exclusively commissioned for bottled for British Aerospace during the 1980s.

The picture on the label depicts a ATP Advanced Turbo Prop.

Excellent condition.

75cl

Macallan 30 Year Old Fine Oak

Macallan 30 year old Fine Oak edition matured in a mixture of European and American oak casks.  

Presented in the recent elegant wooden box

Macallan 30 Year Old Fine Oak

Macallan 30 year old Fine Oak edition matured in a mixture of European and American oak casks.  

Presented in this older packaging style.

Please note damage to box. 

Macallan 30 Year Old Fine Oak

Macallan 30 year old Fine Oak edition matured in a mixture of European and American oak casks.  

Presented in this older packaging style.

Macallan Diamond Jubilee

Released in 2012 this specially designed bottle bears a unique image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II created by the sculptor Arnold Martin.

The contents of this bottle were specially chosen for the months it was drawn from the casks, 6th February, the Queen's accession and the first week in June, traditionally when the Jubilees are celebrated.  Bottled at 52% in line with the year of the Queen's accession, only 2,012 bottles were released.

Macallan 1981 Gran Reserva 18 Year Old

The Gran Reserva Macallan’s were released between 1997 and 2002 and are perhaps one of the most sought after releases from Macallan.

Distilled in 1981 and bottled in 1999. Absolutely stunning Macallan.

Condition is excellent, fill level is high neck.

Macallan Reflexion

Matured in smaller Hogshead casks to ensure that it gets maximum flavour from both Spanish and American First fill seasoned Sherry casks.

The Decanter and packaging are some of the finest produced, Please see for yourself.

Macallan 1965 Speymalt Gordon and Macphail

Distilled in 1965 and bottled in 2012 making this 46 years old. 

Macallan Reflexion

Matured in smaller Hogshead casks to ensure that it gets maximum flavour from both Spanish and American First fill seasoned Sherry casks.

The Decanter and packaging are some of the finest produced, Please see for yourself.

Macallan Reflexion

Matured in smaller Hogshead casks to ensure that it gets maximum flavour from both Spanish and American First fill seasoned Sherry casks.

The Decanter and packaging are some of the finest produced, Please see for yourself.

Macallan 1997 Easter Elchies 2010

The 2010 Easter Elchies bottling was from a single sherry butt cask #432, distilled in 1997 and bottled in 2010.

Also included is a miniature of from the same cask.

Macallan 1997 Easter Elchies 2011

A single sherry butt number 16946, bottled at cask strength. 

Also includes minature from the same cask. 

Macallan 1996 Easter Elchies 2013

The Easter Elchies single cask bottlings from Macallan are released annually exclusive to Macallan distillery.  This was released over two days in November and December 2013 to incredibly high demand and a number of unhappy customers.

Distilled in 1996 and matured until 2013, this 17 year old single sherry butt #26 yielded 390 bottles.340 were sold at the distillery, the other 50 were presumably sold to staff.

Macallan Coronation

The latest in the Macallan royal bottlings, this release from June 2013 consists of two 35cl bottles with a box designed by David Holmes. One bottle depicts the queen from 1953, matured solely in American oak sherry seasoned casks, while the other matured in Spanish sherry seasoned casks.   Only 1,953 boxes were produced to convey the date of the coronation in 1953.

Only available on Macallan’s website or at the distillery this quickly became one of the fastest selling releases of 2013. 

Bottled at 55.7% (1953 image)

Bottled at 58.1% (2013 image)

Macallan 1999 Easter Elchies 2012

The Easter Elchies single cask bottlings from Macallan are released annually exclusive to Macallan distillery.  

Distilled in 1999 and matured until 2012, this 13 year old single sherry butt #6697 yielded 400 bottles.

Mortlach 1957 Cadenhead's 22 Year Old

One of several of these old Cadenhead's bottlings in our current auction.  

Mortlach has received much attention in the last year and it is always exciting to see old vintages like this, one of several old vintages in this auction.  This rare Cadenhead's Mortlach was distilled in January 1957 and bottled in April 1979.

Condition is near perfect, with exceptional fill level and only some minor peeling at the neck label.

80 Proof 

26 2/3 fl oz

Macallan 1996 Easter Elchies 2013

The Easter Elchies single cask bottlings from Macallan are released annually exclusive to Macallan distillery.  This was released over two days in November and December 2013 to incredibly high demand and a number of unhappy customers.

Distilled in 1996 and matured until 2013, this 17 year old single sherry butt #26 yielded 390 bottles.340 were sold at the distillery, the other 50 were presumably sold to staff.

Macallan 25 Year Old Fine Oak

25 year old Macallan, released within the Fine Oak Series - Whisky Tint 15.

The Fine Oak series from Macallan was matured is matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks.

Ichiro's Blend for Isetan (Hanyu and Kawasaki)

An exclusive blend produced by Ichiro Akuto the owner of Chichibu distillery and the man responsible for bringing Hanyu and Karuizawa casks to the market.  

This blend was produced for Isetan, Singapore and is a blend of Hanyu and Kawasaki both closed distilleries.  Aged between 12 and 35 years old, released October 2012.

Macallan 25 Year Old Fine Oak

25 year old Macallan, released within the Fine Oak Series - Whisky Tint 15.

The Fine Oak series from Macallan was matured is matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks.