January 2015 Auction

Flora and Fauna Complete Collection - 26 Bottles

The Flora and Fauna series of whiskies was originally created in the early 1990s by United Distillers Vintners (what would later become Diageo).  Originally this range had no name and it was not until the famous whisky writer Michael Jackson nicknamed it the 'Flora and Fauna' series due to the labels, did it stick.  The Flora and Fauna series, as offered in this lot, contains a total of 26 distillery expressions. Not all of these were released at the same time and many have now been discontinued, the last of which was to be the Mortlach 16 year old, perhaps the most loved of all of these whiskies.

A list of the bottles included in this lot (all at 70cl):

Inchgower 14 Year Old
Rosebank 12 Year Old
Strathmill 12 Year Old
Bladnoch 10 Year Old
Balmenach 12 Year Old
Mannochmore 12 Year Old
Dufftown 15 Year Old
Glendullan 12 Year Old
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old
Auchroisk 10 Year Old
Mortlach 16 Year Old
Glenlossie 10 Year Old
Teaninich 10 Year Old
Dailuaine 16 Year Old
Blair Athol 12 Year Old
Clynelish 14 Year Old
Caol Ila 15 Year Old
Linkwood 12 Year Old
Benrinnes 15 Year Old
Aultmore 12 Year Old
Glen Spey 12 Year Old
Speyburn 12 Year Old
Royal Brackla 10 Year Old
Glen Elgin 12 Year Old
Craigellachie 14 Year Old
Aberfeldy 15 Year Old

Please note this lot consists of 26 bottles, shipment for this combined lot will be calculated manually for more information please take a look at our Shipping Charges.

Dalmore 40 Year Old

The oldest release within Dalmore's Rare and Prestigious range, this 40 year old is matured in the classic Dalmore combination of American oak and Gonzalez Byass sherry casks.

One of only 1,000 bottles produced and released with a certificate of authenticity and a very elegant leather bound case.

Dalmore 1973 Gonzalez Byass Finish 30 Year Old

Distilled on the 22nd March 1973 and matured in American oak before being finished in Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks from Gonzalez Byass, Jere. de la Frontera, bottled as a 30 year old.

From the rear of the box this whisky, 'it is in essence a 'collectors item as it is a unique collaboration between two premium brands to bring you the ultimate single malt experience'

Bottle number 1640.

Dalmore 25 Year Old

Released in very limited quantities in 2013 the Dalmore 25 year old is matured initially in American white oak before a second maturation in a combination of Palomino Fino sherry butts and first fill bourbon cask.  That's not all, these are then married together in bourbon barrels before a final finishing period in Tawny Port pipes.

Dalmore Millennium Release 1263 Custodian 2012 / 1st Release

The first cask to be bottled for Dalmore's custodians, a concept introduced by the distillery for it's followers in 2012.

A trio of casks were filled at midnight on January 1st 2000 and gradually released on their 12th, 15th, and 18th birthday's.

This is the first 'Millennium Release', bottled in 2012 as a 12 year old. Initiallly matured in an American oak ex-bourbon cask, before being finished in a Matusalem oloroso sherry cask.

Dallas Dhu 1974 Signatory Vintage 24 Year Old

Distilled August 1974 and bottled April 1999, matured in cask number 2001.

Bottle number 236 of 292.

Dufftown 15 Year Old Flora and Fauna

This Flora and Fauna 15 year old Dufftown has been discontinued for a number of years and has since been replaced by 'The Singleton of Dufftown' range of whiskies.

Famous Grouse 21 Year Old Blended Malt

No longer available 21 year old blended malt whisky from The Famous Grouse.

Dufftown - Glenlivet 10 Year Old 1980s

A 10 year old from the distillery now just refered to as Dufftown or Singleton of Dufftown.

75cl.

Dalwhinnie 1981 Distillers Edition

Only the second release of this double matured Limited Edition matured in Oloroso sherry cask wood.

Level is base of neck, in original box which shows some wear, otherwise package is in excellent condition I.D. is  D.SD. 312

Dailuaine 16 Year Old Flora and Fauna

If you don't like Mortlach, you will probably love Dailuaine - they are reknowned for splitting opinions.

This 16 year old Flora and Fauna is still available, if you look hard enough.

Felipe II Brandy Sherry 1950s

Brandy de Jerez is brandy from the Jerez region of Spain - where sherry comes from.

It is aged by the solera method like sherry, that is new is mixed with old on a systematic basis, accelerating the maturation process. Theoretically, there is some portion of the first brandy ever aged by the distiller in there! Brandy de Jerez is generally sweeter than cognac and has a nice complexity. Felipe II is sweetish, with a nice roundness to the flavor. It is also interesting to note that since alembic distilling was begun by Muslims and the Jerez region was under their rule from many years, brandy de Jerez has quite a pedigree

Dew of Ben Nevis Century of Mallaig Railway

A Blend bottled to celebrate the extension of the West Highland Railway.

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old Vintage 1989 x 2

A boxed and un-boxed 12 year old blended malt from whiskies distilled in 1989.

Dufftown 1983 Signatory Vintage 18 Year Old

Distilled in June 1983 and then bottled in April 2002, this is an 18 year old from Dufftown distillery.

Bottle number 111 of 647.

Ferte de Partenay 1975 Vintage Armagnac 

Dewar's Ancestor 12 Year Old 1980s 75cl

A 12 year old  blend produced in the 1980s by Dewar's.

Dufftown - Glenlviet 8 Year Old 1980s

From the House of Bells, this Dufftown-Glenlivet is 8 years old, bottled during the 1980s.

Dewars White Label 1970s

A classic blend that still popular world wide today, this is a bottle from the 1970s and has no markings for strength or volume.

Appears to be the same size as the later 13 1/2 fl ozs bottles which would make it close to 40cl.

Haig's Dimple 1890

A Haig's blend created to be similar to the original Haig's Dimple created in 1890.

Findlater's First XV 15 Year Old Rugby Decanter

A rare 15 year old decanter produced by Wade ceramics for Findlater's Scotch Whisky to commemorate the game of Rugby, created by William Webb Ellis in 1823.

75cl

Drambuie Liqueur 3 Bottles 1970s

Three different sizes of the whisky liqueur that continues to be popular today. These bottles are from the 1970s.

1 Litre, 70cl and 37.5cl

Dimple 15 Year Old 

A 1990s bottling of this popular 15 year old blend.

Haig's Dimple 15 Year Old 75cl

A 75cl bottle of Haig's iconic blend, named after it's fantastic bottle design.

Haig's Dimple 12 Year Old 75cl

A 75cl bottle of Haig's iconic blend named for its fantastic bottle design. This one is 12 years old.

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old Gold Reserve

12 year old Famous Grouse now discontinued.

Haig's Dimple 15 Year Old 37.5cl

A half bottle of Haig's iconic blend, named after it's fantastic bottle design.

Dry Sack Williams & Humbert Sherry

Produced by Williams & Humbert in Jerez, Spain, Dry Sack has been available for more than one hundred years. After the aging of sherry wine, the barrels are again used to age the best malts.

The history of Bodegas Williams & Humbert goes back nearly 130 years. They participated in the creation of the Jerez-Xérès-Brandy Quality Demarcation and are now considered to be one of the world’s most prestigious wine producers.   The winery was founded in 1877 by Sir Alexander Williams, a great admirer and connoisseur of sherry products, and Arthur Humbert, a specialist in international relations.Since then they have preserved part of the original wines and brandies (soleras) in high quality oak casks. These soleras are the base of the development and ageing of every sherry and brandy produced at Bodegas Williams & Humbert.

The perfect aperitif, Dry Sack  aged in oak casks. 

Dalmore Millennium Release 1263 Custodian 2012 / 1st Release

The first cask to be bottled for Dalmore's custodians, a concept introduced by the distillery for it's followers in 2012.

A trio of casks were filled at midnight on January 1st 2000 and gradually released on their 12th, 15th, and 18th birthday's.

This is the first 'Millennium Release', bottled in 2012 as a 12 year old. Initiallly matured in an American oak ex-bourbon cask, before being finished in a Matusalem oloroso sherry cask.

Dalmore Ceti 30 Year Old

This 30 year old Dalmore is named after a star Kappa Ceti within the Cetus constellation, Kappa Ceti is approximately 30 light years from Earth, hence this 30 year old was chosen to be titled Ceti.

This rare Dalmore has spent 23 years maturing in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels prior to a further 7 years within 30 year old Matusalem oloroso sherry butts sourced from Gonzalez Byass. 

Only 1,000 bottles were produced.

Famous Grouse 21 Year Old Millenium Decanter Open Golf Championship

A 21 year old Famous Grouse bottled at the turn of the millenium.

This extravagant decanter was produced as the official whisky of the Open Championship at St Andrews in 2000.