January 2017 Auction

Macallan 1940 Fine And Rare 35 Year Old

Distilled in 1940, originally bottled by Gordon and MacPhail in 1975 as a 35 year old, and re-bottled officially by Macallan in 2002.

Legendary spirit which is now part of the Fine and Rare range, the pinnacle of Macallan's excellence. 

A rare opportunity to own a genuinely old Macallan. 

Macallan 1949 Millennium 50 Year Old

An amazing bottle of whisky, released by Macallan to commemorate the turn of the millenium.   This whisky is among the most desirable and sought after whiskies on the market, it represents the most luxiourious of Macallan, not only in presentation and quality, but also in rarity and age.

Distilled on 14th January 1949 and released as a 50 year old presented in an elegant decanter designed by Caithness Glass along with a stopper and an impressive 'fitted' lockable hard wood case.  The copper used for the ingot and neck were retrieved from No.9 spirit still at Macallan distillery.

Please note condition of lot.

Karuizawa 1971 41 Year Old Noh Single Cask #1842

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.  This particular Karuizawa was distilled in 1971 and bottled in 2013 after being matured for 41 years in single Bourbon cask #1842.

One of only 82 bottles released. 

Karuizawa 45 Year Old Single Cask #2725

45 Year Old Karuizawa matured in Sherry Butt Cask #2725. One of 310

Karuizawa 29 Year Old Geisha Single Cask #8897 and 30 Year Old Geisha Single Cask #5347 / 2 x 70cl

This lot comprises of:

Karuizawa 30 Year Old Single Cask #5347

One of the recent Karuizawa bottlings exclusive to attendees of The Whisky Show, London and carries a stunning depiction of a Geisha, only half though - the other half is found on a sister bottling from the bourbon cask #8897.

Produced from single sherry cask #5347.

Karuizawa 29 Year Old Single Cask #8897

One of the recent Karuizawa bottlings exclusive to attendees of The Whisky Show, London and carries a stunning depiction of a Geisha, only half though - the other half is found on a sister bottling from a sherry cask #5347.

Produced from single bourbon cask #8897.

Please note shipping charge for 2 bottles.

Karuizawa 1969 Single Cask 42 Year Old #8183

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim, this one perhaps more than most!

It is amazing that whiskies such as this have been bottled in recent years given how few casks of Karuizawa are remaining. There are now not many as old as this and we doubt there will be many (if any at all) that will match this age in the future.

Distilled in December 1969 and bottled 42 years later in August 2012, this is legendary cask #8183  which oddly is a 400 litre ex-bourbon cask.

Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask #6355 / Only 97 Bottles

One of the three bottles which make up the iconic 1980/1981/1982 Samurai Set.

Distilled in 1981 and bottled in 2015 after maturing in a single Sherry Butt. Cask No. / 6355

One of only 97 bottles.

Macallan 1959 100 Proof

It's very rare to see these older bottles of Macallan, bottled at cask strength.

Distilled in 1959 this Macallan was bottled at some point in the 1970s by Gordon and MacPhail at 100 UK Proof (57.15%) after being matured in ex-Sherry casks.

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Macallan 1959 1970s

Distilled in 1959 this very old bottling of Macallan was bottled in 1978/79, by Gordon and MacPhail at 80 UK Proof.

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Macallan 1967 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old

A stunning example of Macallan 25 year old, distilled in 1967 and bottled 25 years later in 1992. 

Matured exclusively in sherry wood.

Karuizawa 1977 32 Year Old Single Cask #4592

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.

A fantastic and very limited Noh bottling of Karuizawa, distilled in 1972 and bottled 32 years later from single sherry butt #4592 in 2010.

190 bottles were released.

Macallan 25 Year Old Decanter

A beautifully presented Macallan Decanter bottled at 25 years old.

The hand blown English crystal decanter is often referred to as the 'Tudor Decanter'.  The writing on the decanter is difficult to make out on the images but carries a large 'M'.

Includes a well designed branded Macallan box and crystal stopper.

Please note condition of box.

Karuizawa 1972 39 Year Old Single Cask #7038

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.

Another cracking single cask from Karuizawa, distilled in 1972 and bottled 39 years later on the 4th October 2011. 

523 bottles were released.

Note marks on box.

Macallan 1965 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old

A stunning example of Macallan 25 year old,  distilled in 1965 and bottled in 1990,  25 years later.

Matured exclusively in sherry wood.

Michter's Single Barrel 25 Year Old / Bottle #1

A very rare well aged straight rye, the Michter's 25 year old is produced from quality American corn and matured in hand selected charred white oak barrel. 

This 25 year old, presented in an elegant tall bottle with copper colour wax comes from barrel No. 11402D

Only 25 Bottles were released and this is bottle #1!

Macallan 1963

Macallan distilled in 1963 and bottled in 1980. This bottled was exported to the Italian market. 

Please note the general condition. 

Karuizawa 1991 Geisha Single Cask #259 / One of 85 Bottles 

A new single cask release from Karuizawa distilled in 1991 and matured in single sherry butt before being bottled in 2016

This is one of 85 bottles.

Karuizawa 1972 39 Year Old Single Cask #7038

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.

Another cracking single cask from Karuizawa, distilled in 1972 and bottled the 4th October 2011. 

523 bottles were released.

Karuizawa 1984 30 Year Old Single Cask #3620 / Samurai

Karuizawa distillery was the smallest distillery in Japan. The distillery was established in 1955  on the slopes of Mount Asama, an active volcano. Karuizawa was mothballed in 2000 and the remaining stocks were thankfully ‘saved’ by Ichiro Akuto.   

Karuizwa’s style was that of a certain Speyside whisky, they almost exclusively used Golden Promise barley imported from Scotland and primarily matured whisky in sherry casks imported from Spain. The key to Karuizawa’s success was the hidden earthiness and peatiness that gave many of their legendary single cask bottlings it’s unique character.

The water source used in production has flowed through the volcanic lava rock and soil that surround the distillery, giving it a unique mineral quality. This high quality led Karuizawa to be the first whisky exported out of Japan but ultimately led to their downfall, as both Japan and the world were not ready to accept such a high quality spirit which was not produced in Scotland. As a result, the distillery was not financially viable, which resulted in a great loss for whisky drinkers but produced an interesting rarity for whisky collectors.

Karuizawa is unique, there are so few releases in the last couple of years of this legendary malt.

Distilled in 1984 and matured for 30 years until bottling in 2015, limited to only 280 bottles.

Karuizawa 1991 Geisha Single Cask #259 / One of 85 Bottles 

A new single cask release from Karuizawa distilled in 1991 and matured in single sherry butt before being bottled in 2016

This is one of 85 bottles.

Karuizawa 1973 Single Cask #6249 Martin's Selection

Distilled in 1973 and bottled in March 2008 after being matured sherry butt 6249.

Bottle #135 of 345 bottles.

Please note fill level.

Karuizawa Cask Strength Selection 4 x 70cl

This cask strength series of Karuizawa was exclusively released to the Taiwanese market, this includes all four releases.

The cask strength series is a combination of sherry casks from 1999 and 2000 all bottled at 61.7%. 

Please be aware of condition of the lot. 

Please note that there will be a shipping charge for four bottles on this lot. 

Karuizawa 1972 36 Year Old Single Cask #7290

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.

Another cracking single cask from Karuizawa, distilled in 1972 and bottled 36 years later in 2008.

528 bottles were released from single sherry butt #7290.

Please note condition of box. 

Karuizawa 1975 35 Year Old Single Cask #6736

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.  This particular Karuizawa was distilled in 1975 and bottled on the 14^th June 2010 for Whisky Live Paris 2010.

This is a single cask release from a sherry butt.

Note condition of box

Karuizawa 1983 29 Year Old Noh Single Cask #5322

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.

Another infamous Noh single cask from Karuizawa, distilled in 1983 and bottled 29 years later from single sherry hogshead #5322

205 bottles were released.

Macallan 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt 75cl

A stunning example of Macallan 25 year old, bottled as an 'Anniversary Malt'

Comes in a red wooden box.

Karuizawa 1984 30 Year Old Noh Cask Single Cask #3032 75cl

As with many of the Karuizawa bottlings that we list in our auctions, the labels are fantastic! 

This is a single cask distilled in 1984 and bottled in 2014.

Single cask #3032 an sherry butt that yielded 279 bottles.

Please note general condition of this lot.

Karuizawa 1984 Noh Cask 30 Year Old Single Cask #2030

From this incredibly popular lost Japanese distillery, which has produced so many internationally acclaimed malts.

Distilled in 1984 and bottled from a Sherry cask #2030 in 2015.

One of 522 bottles. 

Karuizawa 1984 30 Year Old Single Cask #3622 / Samurai

Karuizawa distillery was the smallest distillery in Japan. The distillery was established in 1955  on the slopes of Mount Asama, an active volcano. Karuizawa was mothballed in 2000 and the remaining stocks were thankfully ‘saved’ by Ichiro Akuto.   

Karuizwa’s style was that of a certain Speyside whisky, they almost exclusively used Golden Promise barley imported from Scotland and primarily matured whisky in sherry casks imported from Spain. The key to Karuizawa’s success was the hidden earthiness and peatiness that gave many of their legendary single cask bottlings it’s unique character.

The water source used in production has flowed through the volcanic lava rock and soil that surround the distillery, giving it a unique mineral quality. This high quality led Karuizawa to be the first whisky exported out of Japan but ultimately led to their downfall, as both Japan and the world were not ready to accept such a high quality spirit which was not produced in Scotland. As a result, the distillery was not financially viable, which resulted in a great loss for whisky drinkers but produced an interesting rarity for whisky collectors.

Karuizawa is unique, there are so few releases in the last couple of years of this legendary malt.

Distilled in 1984 and matured for 30 years until bottling in 2015, limited to only 332 bottles.

Macallan 1968 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old

A stunning example of Macallan 25 year old, distilled in 1968 and bottled 25 years later in 1994. 

Matured exclusively in sherry wood.

Spanish Import

Karuizawa 1984 Noh Cask 30 Year Old Single Cask #2030

From this incredibly popular lost Japanese distillery, which has produced so many internationally acclaimed malts.

Distilled in 1984 and bottled from a Sherry cask #2030 in 2015.

One of 522 bottles. 

Karuizawa 1984 30 Year Old Single Cask #7843 / Samurai

Karuizawa distillery was the smallest distillery in Japan. The distillery was established in 1955  on the slopes of Mount Asama, an active volcano. Karuizawa was mothballed in 2000 and the remaining stocks were thankfully ‘saved’ by Ichiro Akuto.   

Karuizwa’s style was that of a certain Speyside whisky, they almost exclusively used Golden Promise barley imported from Scotland and primarily matured whisky in sherry casks imported from Spain. The key to Karuizawa’s success was the hidden earthiness and peatiness that gave many of their legendary single cask bottlings it’s unique character.

The water source used in production has flowed through the volcanic lava rock and soil that surround the distillery, giving it a unique mineral quality. This high quality led Karuizawa to be the first whisky exported out of Japan but ultimately led to their downfall, as both Japan and the world were not ready to accept such a high quality spirit which was not produced in Scotland. As a result, the distillery was not financially viable, which resulted in a great loss for whisky drinkers but produced an interesting rarity for whisky collectors.

Karuizawa is unique, there are so few releases in the last couple of years of this legendary malt.

Distilled in 1984 and matured for 30 years until bottling in 2015, limited to only 458 bottles.