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Islay Festival Auction 2019

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Started
07 June 2019
Closed
17 June 2019
1 - 32 of 134 Lots
55.2%
70cl
UK
55.2%
70cl

Laphroaig 1987 Single Cask 17 Year Old #4299 / Feis Ile 2004 

These earlier Feis Ile releases are a real rarity and don't often find their way to auction.

Released at Laphroaig distillery during the Feis Ile in 2004, this single cask was selected by Master Blender Robert Hicks as representing the best example of 1987 distillate.

With only 250 bottles produced this is a far cry from the run number of most contemporary Feis Ile bottlings.

Bottle number 205.

Includes certificate of authenticity.

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70cl
UK
See lot description
70cl

Laphroaig SMWS Feis Ile 2019 Releases 3 x 70cl 

A trio of single cask Laphroaig from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, released to celebrate Islay Festival 2019

  • 29.259 'Bessie throttles a kipper'  21 Year Old, one of 252 bottles. 50.2%
  • 29.260 'A visceral, elemental experience' 19 Year Old, one of 507 bottles. 56.9%
  • 29.261 'An evil Dutch dentist's Dram'  21 Year Old, one of 257 bottles. 50.3%

This lot has a 3 bottle shipping fee.

58.5%
70cl
UK
58.5%
70cl

Laphroaig 1992 Single Cask 13 Year Old #228 / Feis Ile 2005

These earlier Feis Ile releases are a real rarity and don't often find their way to auction.

Released at Laphroaig distillery during the Feis Ile in 2005.

Cask number 228 was filled on 16th January 1992.

With only 170 bottles produced this is a far cry from the run number of most contemporary Feis Ile bottlings.

Bottle number 21.

 

50.3%
70cl
UK
50.3%
70cl

Laphroaig 21 Year Old SMWS 29.261 / Feis Ile 2019

'An evil Dutch dentist's dram'

A well-aged single cask Laphroaig from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. One of 257 bottles released to celebrate the Feis Ile festival on Islay in 2019. 

59.9%
70cl
UK
59.9%
70cl

Lagavulin 1991 Cask Strength 24 Year Old / Feis Ile 2015

A triple matured Lagavulin that's spent time in bourbon wood, PX casks and oak puncheons. 

Distilled in 1991 and personally selected by Iain McArthur, a warehouseman at Lagavulin with over 40 years experience.

Bottled exclusively for the Feis Ile in 2015. 

Bottle number 102.

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56%
70cl
UK
56%
70cl

Laphroaig 1994 / Feis Ile 2006

A 1994 vintage Laphroaig for the Feis Ile festival on Islay in 2006. This limited distillery only bottling produced 600 bottles. 

Distilled by the apprentice John Campbell in 1994, and bottled by the Distillery Manager, John Campbell, 12 years later.

Bottle number 420.

52.7%
70cl
UK
52.7%
70cl

Lagavulin 1994 Single Cask / Feis Ile 2010

The Lagavulin release for the 2010 Feis Ile festival on Islay. Distilled on the 1st August 21994 and bottled from a single European oak ex-sherry cask #3210.

Bottle 112.

53.8%
2 x 70cl
UK
53.8%
2 x 70cl

Lagavulin 19 Year Old Cask Strength 2 x 70cl / Feis Ile 2019

The Lagavulin offering for the 2019 Feis Ile festival on Islay, released at the distillery open day on 25th May.

One of 6000 bottles drawn from 19 year old sherry-treated American Oak casks, all personally selected by Iain McArthur.

This Feis Ile release was presented in a fragile paper bag, and some creasing may be present.

This lot has a 2 bottle shipping fee.

55.2%
70cl
UK
55.2%
70cl

Laphroaig 20 Year Old Hunter Laing Kinship / Feis Ile 2018

To celebrate the impending completion of their Ardnahoe distillery on Islay in 2018, Hunter Laing released a second selection of 6 bottlings, following on from the original Kinship collection in 2017.

The 2018 Kinship collection was released exclusively to visitors of Islay's Feis Ile festival, and were available to buy at the Ardnahoe gift shop.

The other five featured distilleries are Islay's Bowmore and Bunnahabhain, islanders Jura and Highland Park and Campbeltown's Springbank. Casks were hand selected by Jim McEwan.

This Laphroaig was from 2 refill hogsheads. One of 470 bottles.

 

54.7%
70cl
UK
54.7%
70cl

Lagavulin 1995 Cask Strength / Feis Ile 2014

The 2014 Feis Ile offering from Lagavulin, distilled in 1995 and personally selected by Iain McArthur.

Matured in European oak sherry butts, this is one of 3,500 bottles released.

Bottle number 3498.

50.2%
70cl
UK
50.2%
70cl

Laphroaig 21 Year Old SMWS 29.259 / Feis Ile 2019

'Bessie throttles a kipper'

A well-aged single cask Laphroaig from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, distilled in 1996 and matured in a first-fill Oloroso hogshead. 

One of 252 bottles released to celebrate Islay Festival 2019. 

56.4%
70cl
UK
56.4%
70cl

Laphroaig 18 Year Old Hunter Laing Kinship / Feis Ile 2019

To celebrate the commencement of distilling operations at their Ardnahoe distillery on Islay, Hunter Laing released a third selection of 6 bottlings, following on from the original Kinship collection in 2017 (celebrating the commencement of construction), and the second in 2018 (celebrating the completion).

The 2019 Kinship collection was released exclusively to visitors of Islay's Feis Ile festival, and were available to buy at the Ardnahoe gift shop.

The other five featured distilleries are fellow Islay producers Ardbeg, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Caol Ila and Bunnahabhain.

This Laphroaig is one of 609 bottled from a refill Oloroso sherry butt.

This lot includes a tasting notes card.

50.3%
70cl
UK
50.3%
70cl

Laphroaig 1989 Vintage 17 Year Old / Feis Ile 2007 - Signed by John Campbell

Released at Laphroaig distillery during the Feis Ile in 2007.

Distilled in December 1989 and bottled at 17 year old exclusively for the Friends of Laphroaig.

Only 4,000 bottles produced.

50.3%
70cl
UK
50.3%
70cl

Laphroaig 1989 Vintage 17 Year Old / Feis Ile 2007

Released at Laphroaig distillery during the Feis Ile in 2007.

Distilled in December 1989 and bottled at 17 year old exclusively for the Friends of Laphroaig.

Only 4,000 bottles produced.

56.9%
70cl
UK
56.9%
70cl

Laphroaig 19 Year Old SMWS 29.260 / Feis Ile 2019

'A visceral, elemental experience'

A well-aged single cask Laphroaig from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, distilled in 1999 and matured in a Oloroso sherry butt for over 19 years.

One of 507 bottles released to celebrate Islay Festival 2019. 

56.9%
70cl
UK
56.9%
70cl

Laphroaig 19 Year Old SMWS 29.260 / Feis Ile 2019

'A visceral, elemental experience'

A well-aged single cask Laphroaig from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, distilled in 1999 and matured in a Oloroso sherry butt for over 19 years.

One of 507 bottles released to celebrate Islay Festival 2019. 

56.9%
70cl
UK
56.9%
70cl

Laphroaig 19 Year Old SMWS 29.260 / Feis Ile 2019

'A visceral, elemental experience'

A well-aged single cask Laphroaig from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, distilled in 1999 and matured in a Oloroso sherry butt for over 19 years.

One of 507 bottles released to celebrate Islay Festival 2019. 

56.9%
70cl
UK
56.9%
70cl

Laphroaig 19 Year Old SMWS 29.260 / Feis Ile 2019

'A visceral, elemental experience'

A well-aged single cask Laphroaig from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, distilled in 1999 and matured in a Oloroso sherry butt for over 19 years.

One of 507 bottles released to celebrate Islay Festival 2019. 

56.9%
70cl
UK
56.9%
70cl

Laphroaig 19 Year Old SMWS 29.260 / Feis Ile 2019

'A visceral, elemental experience'

A well-aged single cask Laphroaig from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, distilled in 1999 and matured in a Oloroso sherry butt for over 19 years.

One of 507 bottles released to celebrate Islay Festival 2019. 

56.9%
70cl
UK
56.9%
70cl

Laphroaig 19 Year Old SMWS 29.260 / Feis Ile 2019

'A visceral, elemental experience'

A well-aged single cask Laphroaig from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, distilled in 1999 and matured in a Oloroso sherry butt for over 19 years.

One of 507 bottles released to celebrate Islay Festival 2019. 

56.9%
70cl
UK
56.9%
70cl

Laphroaig 19 Year Old SMWS 29.260 / Feis Ile 2019

'A visceral, elemental experience'

A well-aged single cask Laphroaig from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, distilled in 1999 and matured in a Oloroso sherry butt for over 19 years.

One of 507 bottles released to celebrate Islay Festival 2019. 

56.9%
70cl
UK
56.9%
70cl

Laphroaig 19 Year Old SMWS 29.260 / Feis Ile 2019

'A visceral, elemental experience'

A well-aged single cask Laphroaig from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, distilled in 1999 and matured in a Oloroso sherry butt for over 19 years.

One of 507 bottles released to celebrate Islay Festival 2019. 

56.9%
70cl
UK
56.9%
70cl

Laphroaig 19 Year Old SMWS 29.260 / Feis Ile 2019

'A visceral, elemental experience'

A well-aged single cask Laphroaig from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, distilled in 1999 and matured in a Oloroso sherry butt for over 19 years.

One of 507 bottles released to celebrate Islay Festival 2019. 

56.9%
70cl
UK
56.9%
70cl

Laphroaig 19 Year Old SMWS 29.260 / Feis Ile 2019

'A visceral, elemental experience'

A well-aged single cask Laphroaig from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, distilled in 1999 and matured in a Oloroso sherry butt for over 19 years.

One of 507 bottles released to celebrate Islay Festival 2019. 

53.8%
70cl
UK
53.8%
70cl

Lagavulin 19 Year Old Cask Strength / Feis Ile 2019

The Lagavulin offering for the 2019 Feis Ile festival on Islay, released at the distillery open day on 25th May.

One of 6000 bottles drawn from 19 year old sherry-treated American Oak casks, all personally selected by Iain McArthur.

This Feis Ile release was presented in a fragile paper bag, and some creasing may be present.

51.3%
70cl
UK
51.3%
70cl

Laphroaig Cairdeas Port Wood / Feis Ile 2013

Released during the Feis Ile 2013, the latest edition of Laphroaig Cairdeas was matured in bourbon casks for 8 years prior to being finished in port pipes for 14 months.

Cairdeas, pronounced [car-chuss] means \"friendship\" in Gaelic.

53.8%
70cl
UK
53.8%
70cl

Lagavulin 19 Year Old Cask Strength / Feis Ile 2019

The Lagavulin offering for the 2019 Feis Ile festival on Islay, released at the distillery open day on 25th May.

One of 6000 bottles drawn from 19 year old sherry-treated American Oak casks, all personally selected by Iain McArthur.

This Feis Ile release was presented in a fragile paper bag, and some creasing may be present.

53.8%
70cl
UK
53.8%
70cl

Lagavulin 19 Year Old Cask Strength / Feis Ile 2019

The Lagavulin offering for the 2019 Feis Ile festival on Islay, released at the distillery open day on 25th May.

One of 6000 bottles drawn from 19 year old sherry-treated American Oak casks, all personally selected by Iain McArthur.

This Feis Ile release was presented in a fragile paper bag, and some creasing may be present.

53.8%
70cl
UK
53.8%
70cl

Lagavulin 19 Year Old Cask Strength / Feis Ile 2019

The Lagavulin offering for the 2019 Feis Ile festival on Islay, released at the distillery open day on 25th May.

One of 6000 bottles drawn from 19 year old sherry-treated American Oak casks, all personally selected by Iain McArthur.

This Feis Ile release was presented in a fragile paper bag, and some creasing may be present.

53.8%
70cl
UK
53.8%
70cl

Lagavulin 19 Year Old Cask Strength / Feis Ile 2019

The Lagavulin offering for the 2019 Feis Ile festival on Islay, released at the distillery open day on 25th May.

One of 6000 bottles drawn from 19 year old sherry-treated American Oak casks, all personally selected by Iain McArthur.

This Feis Ile release was presented in a fragile paper bag, and some creasing may be present.

53.8%
70cl
UK
53.8%
70cl

Lagavulin 19 Year Old Cask Strength / Feis Ile 2019

The Lagavulin offering for the 2019 Feis Ile festival on Islay, released at the distillery open day on 25th May.

One of 6000 bottles drawn from 19 year old sherry-treated American Oak casks, all personally selected by Iain McArthur.

This Feis Ile release was presented in a fragile paper bag, and some creasing may be present.

53.8%
70cl
UK
53.8%
70cl

Lagavulin 19 Year Old Cask Strength / Feis Ile 2019

The Lagavulin offering for the 2019 Feis Ile festival on Islay, released at the distillery open day on 25th May.

One of 6000 bottles drawn from 19 year old sherry-treated American Oak casks, all personally selected by Iain McArthur.

This Feis Ile release was presented in a fragile paper bag, and some creasing may be present.

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