January 2017 Auction

Clynelish 1965 Duthie for Corti 21 Year Old

An independently bottled Clynelish imported by R.W. Duthie which has become a very rare Clynelish indeed.

A real gem for any Clynelish enthusiast, produced at the original Clynelish distillery, which has now become recognised as Brora.

Bottled in 1986

Bowmore 1964 Duthie for Corti 22 Year Old

Distilled in 1964, this hails from the era of epic Bowmores. 

Bottled in 1986 by R.W Duthie & Co of Aberdeen, this was for the Corti Brothers of Sacramento. 

Bowmore 1964 Bicentenary

Released in early 1979, this legendary bottling of Bowmore contains whisky vatted from a selection of casks distilled in 1964.  This Bicentenary release is widely considered to be one of the best Bowmore's ever bottled.

The selected casks were all matured exclusively in Bowmore's famous No.1 Vault, the original warehouse at the distillery, which dates back to 1779.

The bottle, bearing the Morrison clan coat of arms, is a replica of a hand blown decanter.

75cl Italian Import.

Slight chip on wax seal

Please note condition of box.

Balvenie 1990 DCS Compendium 26 Year Old Chapter #2

This bottle forms part of the second Chapter of Balvenie's five-part DCS Compendium, which is a tribute to reknowned malt master David Stewart.

Filled on 1st May 1990.

Bottled on 22nd September 2016.

One of 139 bottles from refill American oak hogshead Cask #7359; 26 Years Old.

Bunnahabhain 1963 40 Year Old Feis Ile 2003

Bottled on the 20th May 2005 as Bunnabahhain's 2003 Feis Isle bottling.

This was a combination of the last seven hogsheads of 1963 Bunnahabhain that were in existence, distilled on 11th May 1963.

The cask yielded 743 bottles at a cask strength of 42.9%.

Please note the rust on the lid and inside of the box.

Longmorn 1964 Duthie for Corti 21 Year Old

A fantastic 21 year old whisky, distilled in 1964.

Bottled in 1986 by R.W Duthie & Co of Aberdeen, this was for the Corti Brothers of Sacramento. 

Balvenie 1990 DCS Compendium 25 Year Old Chapter #2

This bottle forms part of the second release of Balvenie's five-part DCS Compendium, which is a tribute to reknowned malt master David Stewart.

Distilled on 3rd October 1990.

Filled on 23rd September 2016.

One of 212 bottles from European oak Oloroso Sherry butt Cask #2790; 25 Years Old.

Bowmore 1971 Sestante 14 Year Old

A very interesting, 1971 bottling of Bowmore which appears to have been matured in sherry casks, by the reknowned importer Sestante.

Laphroaig 30 Year Old 

Presented in this wooden box, Laphroaig 30 year old was originally released in 2000.  

It's very well aged official bottlings from Islay, this well aged Laphroaig has only been out-matured by the 40 year old releases.

75cl.

Balvenie 1966 Vintage Cask

The vintage cask range of whiskies from Balvenie are a fantastic insight into single casks released from this popular Speysider.

Distilled in 21st May 1966 and bottled on 26th August 1998  this is a specially selected single cask Balvenie, from cask #6434

Bottle number 219 of 270.

Please note the condition.

Chartreuse Yellow Label 'Une Tarragone' 1936-1941

Originally created in 1605 by monks using a recipe for an elixir of long life. 

Produced between 1904-1989 in Tarragona (Spain) after the Carthusian Monks were exiled from France. In 1989 the distillery in Tarragona closed down and the production of this liquor returned to France. Nowadays the bottles produce in the distillery of Tarragona have become one of the most expensive and sought after liquors in the world. The recipe contains more than 130 different plants and flowers, the Mediterranean character of the Tarragona distillery is bottled in this unique and limited liquor.

This Yellow Label 'Une Tarragone' was produced between 1936 and 1941.

Please note general condition. 

Bowmore 1965 Rimini 20 Year Old

A rare Bowmore bottled for the Italian market by Intertrade in the 1980s.

Distilled in 1965 and bottled 20 years later in November 1985.

Caol Ila 1967 Duthie for Corti​​

Distilled in 1967. 

Bottled in 1983 by R.W Duthie & Co of Aberdeen, this was for the Corti Brothers of Sacramento. 

Brora 1977 Rare Malt 21 Year Old / 56.9%

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.

Brora closed in 1983 and over the years has contributed to 13 different Rare Malt releases. 

This bottle was distilled in 1977 and bottled in October 1998 as a 21 year old.

Bottle number 3167.

Balblair 1966 38 Year Old

Balblair carries the moto 'The Spirit of the Air', this legendary bottling was distilled in 1966 and bottled exclusively from Spanish oak 38 years later.

Whisky Magazine scored this whisky over 9 points on several occasions.

Bottle number 2166.

Laphroaig 1968 Gordon and MacPhail 15 Year Old

We always get excited about Islay whisky from this period. This is a fantastic example of a mid 1980s Connoisseur's Choice bottling, oh and did we mention it is Laphroaig!  

Aged for 15 years after being distilled in 1968.  This era of Islay whisky is becoming incredibly difficult to find, good luck!

75cl

Please not condition of this lot.

Bowmore 1991 Keizō Saji's Cask 21 Year Old

In 1991, the then president of Suntory, Mr Keizō Saji, visited Bowmore distillery and oversaw the filling of a single sherry cask.  After the death of Mr Saji in 1999, his son visited Bowmore distillery and donated his fathers cask to the employees of Morrison Bowmore.  

The single sherry cask was distilled in 1991 and bottled in 2012.  The 21 year old bottling was then given exclusively to employees of Morrison Bowmore.

Bottle number 432.

Lagavulin 25 Year Old Bicentenary 2016

Released as part of Diageo's Super Premium malts. This 25 year old Lagavulin was released in 2016 and limited to 8,000 bottles.  

Released for the distilleries Bicentrnary. 

Bottle number 3157 of 8000. 

Bowmore 1973 Vintage / Oddbins Exclusive

A rare bottling of Oddbins Exclusive Bowmore, distilled on the 16th June 1973 and matured in two sherry casks.

Please note there is no box.

Balvenie 2001 DCS Compendium 15 Year Old Chapter #2

This bottle forms part of the second Chapter of Balvenie's five-part DCS Compendium, which is a tribute to reknowned malt master David Stewart.

It consists of a 2001 vintage, cask strength, 15 year old Balvenie matured in a European oak Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt.

Filled on 25th April 2001 to cask #9328.

Balvenie 2001 DCS Compendium 15 Year Old Chapter #2

This bottle forms part of the second release of Balvenie's five-part DCS Compendium, which is a tribute to reknowned malt master David Stewart.

It consists of a 2001 vintage, cask strength, 15 year old Balvenie matured in a European oak Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt.

Filled on 25th April 2001 and bottled 29th August 2016 from cask #9328

Balvenie 1997 DCS Compendium 19 Year Old Chapter #2

Consists of a 1997 vintage, cask strength, 19 year old Balvenie matured in a European oak Port Puncheon.

Filled on 6th August 1997.

Bottled on 28th September 2016 from cask #7951.

One of 265 bottles.

Balvenie 1997 DCS Compendium 19 Year Old Chapter #2

Consists of a 1997 vintage, cask strength, 19 year old Balvenie matured in a European oak Port Puncheon.

Filled on 6th August 1997.

Bottled on 28th September 2016 from cask #7951.

One of 265 bottles.

Bowmore Mizunara Cask Finish

From Bowmore's Website: 

\"East Meets West

Mizunara oak casks embarked on the 6,000 mile journey from Japan to Islay.

Cultures and languages differ but master craftsmanship is admired the whole world over. Combining the best of the east and the west in a first for scotch malt whisky, Bowmore Mizunara cask finish is an intriguing marriage of Scottish strength and passion with Japanese elegance and refinement.

Here, in a first for scotch malt whisky, these legendary Mizunara casks became home to Bowmore’s celebrated single malt, resting peacefully in the infamous No.1 Vaults. A remarkable creation has emerged which is a rare masterpiece indeed, merging the skills of the great whisky distilling nations.\"

Bottle 1874 of 2000.

Note condition of box.

Brora 30 Year Old 2005 Release

The forth release of 30 year old Brora released as part of the 'special release' series in 2005 by Diageo.

Bottle 599 of 3000 bottles.

Please note rust on the tube.

Balvenie 2001 DCS Compendium 15 Year Old Chapter #2

This bottle forms part of the second release of Balvenie's five-part DCS Compendium, which is a tribute to reknowned malt master David Stewart.

It consists of a 2001 vintage, cask strength, 15 year old Balvenie matured in a European oak Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt.

Filled on 25th April 2001 from cask #9328.

One of 368 Bottles.

Balvenie 2001 DCS Compendium 15 Year Old Chapter #2

This bottle forms part of the second release of Balvenie's five-part DCS Compendium, which is a tribute to reknowned malt master David Stewart.

It consists of a 2001 vintage, cask strength, 15 year old Balvenie matured in a European oak Pedro Ximenez sherry butt.

Filled on 25th April 2001 from cask # 9328

Lagavulin 12 Year Old White Horse 1980s

A 1980s White Horse bottling of 12 year old Lagavulin exported to the Italian Market.

Please note general condition. 

Brora 32 Year Old 2011 Release

The 2011 release of Brora by Diageo, was the first official bottling of Brora over the age of 30.

Bottle #1391/1500

Brora 35 Year Old 2012 Release

Another fantastic release from Diageo as part of their ongoing annual super premium releases.

Released in 2012 this was the oldest official bottled Brora at the time, only more recently beaten by the single cask 40 year old currently available at Travel Retail for no less than £6,995 which makes these bottlings seem a bargain!

Matured in ex-bourbon casks filled in 1976 and 1977, this 35 year old Brora is bottle number 1004 of 1,566

Note condition of lot

Laphroaig 32 Year Old

One of several new Laphroaig's released to commemorate their 200th anniversary, 1815 to 2015.

This latest release is one of the oldest ever from Laphroaig, matured for 32 years in ex-Oloroso sherry casks this has been incredibly popular at retail selling out almost immediately.

Only 5,880 bottles were produced.

Brora 32 Year Old 2011 Release

The 2011 release of Brora by Diageo, was the first official bottling of Brora over the age of 30.

This is bottle number 1,396 of 1,500.