January 2015 Auction

Glenfiddich 40 Year Old Rare Collection

A fantastic 40 year old, produced by Glenfiddich.  Selected by Glenfiddich's Malt Master who hand selects individual casks before marrying them together with what was left over from the previous 40 Year Old vatting; a process known as ‘remnant vatting’, Glenfiddich claim to be the only distillery to use such a process.

This bottling is number 15 of 600.

As with so many malts of this age it is presented in an elegant bottle and presentation case made of hand-stitched calf-leather.

Includes certificate of authenticity.

Glendullan 1978 Rare Malt 26 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.

This Glendullan was distilled in 1978 and bottled as a 26 year old at 56.6%.

Bottle number 3217.

Please note that there is minor damage to the lid of the box.

Glenglassaugh 1978 Over 30 Year Old

33 year old Glenglassaugh released since BenRiach took the distillery over. Presented in a well crafted wooden box in a glass decanter with stopper.

Bottle number 300 of 352

Glenglassaugh 1966 Over 40 Year Old

45 year old Glenglassaugh released since BenRiach took the distillery over. Presented in a well crafted wooden box in a glass decanter with stopper.

Bottle number 58 of 161.

Ardbeg Auriverdes 

The new and shiny Ardbeg Auriverdes, launched on 31st May 2014 on 'Ardbeg Day' which coincides with the 'Ardbeg Day' with the Islay Festival.  

The Auriverdes (Auri = Gold and Verdes = Green) is named after the Brazilian sports teams colours whilst also referring to Ardbeg's iconic green bottle and the 'golden' whisky inside.  

Ardbeg Auriverdes 

The new and shiny Ardbeg Auriverdes, launched on 31st May 2014 on 'Ardbeg Day' which coincides with the 'Ardbeg Day' with the Islay Festival.  

The Auriverdes (Auri = Gold and Verdes = Green) is named after the Brazilian sports teams colours whilst also referring to Ardbeg's iconic green bottle and the 'golden' whisky inside.  

Glenmorangie 1977 21 Year Old

A rare vintage Glenmorangie, distilled in 1977 and bottled in 1998.

Ardbeg Supernova Stellar Release

Following the incredibly popular committee release of Arbdeg Supernova, this commercial release sold out quickly as well.  

Ardbeg Supernova is the peatiest Ardbeg ever released at 100ppm, an estimate 18,000 bottles were released in January 2009.

Ardbeg Kildalton 1980

Quite simply a legendary Ardbeg released in 2004, this was a combination of experimental unpeated Ardbeg and lightly peated Ardbeg.  It is known that between 1979 and 1981 these experiements took place.

Only a mere 1,300 bottles of Kildalton were bottled and it is certainly a popular collectors item now.

Please note the cap rotates.

Ardbeg 17 Year Old

The first releases of Ardbeg 17 year old sparked the renewed interest in Ardbeg. 

Now, several years after being discontinued, it is still recognised as a sensational Ardbeg.

Glenmorangie The Original Port Wood Finish

This is the earliest experimental wood finish that started it all for Glenmorangie in the early 1990’s. 

Released 1993/4 at 46.8% & 46.5%, they launched the distilleries hugely successful wood finish range which continues to the present day, and are now both quite rare.

This bottle is the 46.8% expression, the label on the original flip top box is slightly rubbed, level is high neck, bottle and labels are pristine.

Ardbeg Kildalton 1980

Quite simply a legendary Ardbeg released in 2004, this was a combination of experimental unpeated Ardbeg and lightly peated Ardbeg.  It is known that between 1979 and 1981 these experiements took place.

Only a mere 1,300 bottles of Kildalton were bottled and it is certainly a popular collectors item now.

Ardbeg 17 Year Old

The first releases of Ardbeg 17 year old sparked the renewed interest in Ardbeg. 

Now, several years after being discontinued, it is still recognised as a sensational Ardbeg.

Ardbeg Still Young 1998

Ardbeg Still Young was distilled in 1998 and released in 2006, the second release on the ‘path to peaty maturity’.

Glenfiddich Spirit of a Nation 29 Year Old

A limited edition Glenfiddich produced to commemorate the four brave servicemen and women who were wounded while serving in the armed forces and who set out on an epic 335km race to the South Pole. Glenfiddich are sponsoring the expedition and this bottle was released to commemorate the event.  

Released exclusively in the UK this refill sherry cask was filled in 1984 and select by Glenfiddich's Malt Master.  The whisky spent a brief finishing period in a cask which toured events in support of the 'Walking With the Wounded UK South Pole Challenge Team'.  

Only 200 bottles were released.

Glendronach 1973 18 Year Old

The old style 18 year old's produced by Glendronach echoed that of Macallan, they carried vintages.

This 18 year old was distilled in 1974 and bottled in 1992.

Bottle number 002900.93

Please note the condition of the box.

Ardbeg 1972 32 Year Old Single Cask 866 (Oddbins Exclusive)

An oddbins exclusive, this rare, desirable Ardbeg was distilled on the 24th March 1972 and was matured in a bourbon cask, prior to being bottled on 24th August 2004.

This 32 year old whisky came from cask #866 yielding 239 bottles.

This is bottle 125 of 239.

Ardbeg Lord of the Isles 25 Year Old

Ardbeg Lord of the Isles 25 Year Old

The Ardbeg, Lord of the Isles 25 year old is a highly sought after and iconic Ardbeg, released between 2002 and 2007.

Named after the 'Lord of the Isles' who ruled the Western Isles and parts of Argyll between the 12th and 15th Centuries.

Includes certificate.

Bottle code

Glendullan 1974 Rare Malt 23 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.

This Glendullan was distilled in 1974 and bottled as a 23 year old at 63.1%.

Bottle number 5335.

Glenlivet 12 Year Old Turnberry Classic Golf Courses

Glenlivet produced a range of presentation boxes for Scottish golf course.

Saint Andrews, Muirfield, Turnberry, Royal Dornoch, Troon and Carnoustie were all released.

This is a 12 year old Glenlivet depicting Turnberry Golf Course.