February 2015 Auction

Oban 16 Year Old Manager’s Dram 200^th Anniversary 1994

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 to celebrate Oban’s 200^th anniversary, 1794 – 1994  this 16 year old was released exclusively from sherry casks by distillery manager John William and his employees listed on the rear of the bottle.

Bottled July 1994.

Royal Brackla 10 Years Old Flora and Fauna Wooden Box

One of the rare releases from the Flora and Fauna series, Royal Brackla 10 year old only bottled in 1995.

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 3625.

Oban 16 Year Old Manager's Dram Bi-Centenary 1994

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 to celebrate Oban’s 200^th anniversary, 1794 – 1994  this 16 year old was released exclusively from sherry casks by distillery manager John William and his employees listed on the rear of the bottle.

Bottled July 1994.

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 5322.

Rosebank 1990 21 Year Old

Rosebank is a sorely missed lowland malt but occasionally Diageo has a Special Release

This was aged in refill American oak and refill European oak casks, a must have official bottle from this lost classic.

Distilled in 1990 and released within Diageo's Super Premium selection.

Limited to only 5604 bottles.

Bottle number 4112. 

Rosebank 1990 SMWS 23 Year Old 25.66

Distilled on the 14th of November 1990 then aged for 23 years in Refill Ex-Bourbon Hogshead.

While crazy names are common for SMWS, \"Betty Davis doing DIY\" has to be an award winner!

One of 157 bottles.

Old Rip  Van Winkle 10 Year Old

From the Van Winkle range this is the entry level edition. Absolutely stonking!

Oban 19 Year Old Manager’s 1995

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.

Released in 1995 from a refill cask, this Oban was bottled for United Distillers (Diageo) and chosen by John Williams.

Rosebank 1990 Gordon and Macphail 23 Year Old

A Rosebank bank bottled by G&M in 2014. 

Lot No RO/14/02

Rosebank 1989 Cadenhead's 16 Year Old

Distilled 1989 and bottled September 2005, 

One of 294 bottles. 

Rosebank 1990 Gordon and Macphail

A good example of Rosebank, distilled in June 1990 and bottled in April 2006 within Gordon and Macphail's Connoisseur's Choice range.

Matured in refill sherry casks.

Rosebank 1992 Harvey Nicols Lowland / Adelphi

Distilled in 1992 and bottled in 2001 for Harvey Nichols. 

Single cask number 1446. 

Rosebank 12 Year Old Flora and Fauna

This Flora and Fauna bottling of Rosebank has been discontinued for a number of years and was the last standard official release from Rosebank.

There have been super premium releases from Diageo since this bottle was discontinued.

Rosebank 1991 Gordon and Macphail

A good example of Rosebank, distilled in 1991 and bottled in 2008 within Gordon and Macphail's Connoisseur's Choice range.

Matured in refill sherry casks and American casks.

Please note minor stains on the front label.

Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 20 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey

They plan to release one per year to show the effect of the maturation time. 

Royal Lochnagar Selected Reserve

The more original release of the Royal Lochnagar Select Reserve, including the elegnat wooden box and shield.

This version of the Royal Lochnagar Selected Reserve was replaced by the purple box release around 2007/2008.

Please notice slight crack in the wood. 

Old Pulteney 1989 Duncan Taylor 18 Year Old

Distilled in January 1989 and bottled in April 2007 from cask number 10260. 

Bottle number 121 of 198. 

Old Pulteney 1990 Park Avenue Liqour Exclusive

A single cask of Old Pulteney, distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2008 for Park Avenue Liquors in New York. 

Cask number 4931. 

Bottle Number 104. 

Rosebank 1991 Cadenhead's 13 Year Old

Distilled 1991 and bottled July 2004. 

One of 294 bottles. 

Please note slight rust on lid. 

Rock Town 2011 SMWS B3.1

\"A little box of treasures\", Scotch Malt Whisky Society as bottles American whiskey, this Arkansas bourbon producer has had some good press recently winning an award from Jim Murray in 2015. A little box of treasures indeed.

One of 238 bottles.

Royal Lochnagar 1985 Douglas Laing 18 Year Old

Distilled Summer 1985 and bottled in Summer 2003. 

Ardbeg Uigeadail

The legendary cask strength Ardbeg, highly acclaimed and winner of Best Whisky in the World as chosen by Jim Murray.

Ardbeg Uigeadail

The legendary cask strength Ardbeg, highly acclaimed and winner of Best Whisky in the World as chosen by Jim Murray.

Old Fettercairn 10 Year Old

An old discontinued bottling of Fettercairn 10 year old.

Old Pulteney Row to the Pole 35cl

A highly limited Old Pulteney released to commemorate the expidition to the Magnetic North pole by Jock Wishart. 

Rutherford Decanters / Spirit of Scotland 1970s 

Two 1970s bottling of Rutherford's; a 10fl oz and a 1/10th Pint miniature, both presented in the iconic book shape decanters.

Old St Andrews Clubhouse

A blended whisky in a golf ball shaped decanter, for the descerning fan of golf and whisky.

Rivetto Barolo Grappa di Nebbiolo

Grappa produced from Nebbiolo grapes in Piedmont Italy.

Rivetto Barolo Leon 2000 / Barolo Cinato

2 bottles of Italian Barolo which is often described as one of Italy's greatest wines!

Royal Lochnagar 1974 Rare Malt 30 Year Old

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.

Released at natural cask strength of 59.7% this is bottle number 3857. Royal Lochnagar distilled this in 1974 and it was bottled as a 30 year old.

The distillery is situated close to Balmoral, the Queen’s official residence in Scotland which makes this Distillery a Tourist must.

Rosebank 12 Year Old Flora and Fauna

This Flora and Fauna bottling of Rosebank has been discontinued for a number of years and was the last standard official release from Rosebank.

There have been super premium releases from Diageo since this bottle was discontinued.