January 2017 Auction

Glenfarclas Family Collector Series / 6 x 70cl

Six extremely exclusive Whiskies, each representing one of six generations of the Grant Family.

• Glenfarclas 1966 Fino Casks Collector Series I:
  • Distilled on the 23rd September 1966 and bottled on 18th December 2013 from Fino Cask #'s 4194, 4195, and 4197.
  • One of 1444, 50.5%, 70cl. 
• Glenfarclas 1956 Sherry Casks Collector Series II:
  • Distilled on 1st June 1956, 5th June 1956, and 30th October 1956, bottled on 15th July 2014 from respective Sherry Cask #'s 1762, 1774 and 2356.
  • One of 660, 47.5%, 70cl.
• Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Collector Series III:
  • Bottled on 24th April 2015.
  • One of 937, 41.1%, 70cl. 
• Glenfarclas 1981 Port Cask Collector Series IV:
  • Distilled on 16th January 1981, bottled on 19th May 2016 from single Port Cask # 521.
  • One of 521, 47.9%, 70cl.
• Glenfarclas 1986 Refill Sherry Butts Collector Series V:
  • Distilled on 26th September 1986, bottled on 19th May 2016 from Refill Sherry Butt #'s 3454 and 3457.
  • One of 1094, 53.8%, 70cl.
• Glenfarclas 1976 40 Year Old Collector Series VI:
  • Distilled in 1976 and bottled on 19th May 2016.
  • One of 1500, 43.7% 70cl.

Please note there is a shipping charge for 6 bottles with this lot.

Glenfarclas 1953 Single Cask 58 Year Old

So few whiskies of this age are available these days, even Glenfarclas has no whisky remaining older than 1953. The whisky was distilled on 20th November 1953 and bottled on 13th February 2012, matured exclusively in a first fill sherry butt #1674.

A panel comprising of Serge Valentin, a whisky connoisseur and a key member of the internationally renowned Malt Maniacs, Ben Ellefsen, Sales Director for Master of Malt, Michał Kowalski of Wealth Solutions and George Grant himself, unanimously made the selection from the remaining 4 casks distilled in 1953 and cask #1674 was selected to be bottled.

This single cask bottling was released at 58 years old and sold exclusively through the Wealth Solutions, Poland.

5* rated by Whiskyfun.com (no numerical score as Serge Valentin assisted with selection).

Yoichi SMWS 116.1

Distilled in November 1986 and bottled in July 2002.

This is a 16 Year Old Single Cask from Nikka's Yoichi distillery. Cask #116.1

56.6% abv

Yoichi SMWS 116.2

Distilled in November 1990 and bottled in July 2002.

This is a 11 Year Old Single Cask from Nikka's Yoichi distillery. Cask #116.2

61% abv

Shipping will be charged for two bottles.

Please note condition of boxes. 

Port Ellen 21 Year Old Maltings 25th Anniversary

A stunning and particularly rare bottle of Port Ellen released in 1998 to mark the 25th Anniversary of Port Ellen Maltings.

This has been widely reviewed and acclaimed reaching a cracking 94 points on WhiskyFun.com, a Port Ellen for any serious collector.

Bottle number 207.

Glendronach 26 Year Old Trump International Scotland / Signed by President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump

Political views aside, these bottlings have become incredibly sought after.  

This bottle is signed by the current President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump. These bottles were randomly selected and signed over the last few year by Trump, explaining the slightly different variations.

This very rare single cask Glendronach was bottled to commemorate the launch of Trump International Golf Links, Scotland. 

Bottled on the 25th of June 2012 from single cask #1036.

Only 504 bottles were released, each bottle is numbered within the certificate/card inside the box, this is bottle number 59.

Glenmorangie 1981 Pride

Distilled in 1981 this was matured for 18 years prior to being moved to Sauternes Barriques from Chateau d’Yquem for an additional 10 years.

Presented in crafted presentation case and a Litre Baccarat decanter. 

This is Dr Bill Lumsden's Pride... a whisky master at the top of his game. 

One of only 700 bottles.

Please note due to the weight of this item it equates to two bottles for shipping.

Glendronach 26 Year Old Trump International Scotland / Signed by President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump

Political views aside, these bottlings have become incredibly sought after.  

This bottle is signed by the current President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump. These bottles were randomly selected and signed over the last few year by Trump, explaining the slightly different variations.

This very rare single cask Glendronach was bottled to commemorate the launch of Trump International Golf Links, Scotland. 

Bottled on the 25th of June 2012 from single cask #1036.

Only 504 bottles were released, each bottle is numbered within the certificate/card inside the box, this is bottle number 302.

Glendronach 26 Year Old Trump International Scotland / Signed by President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump

Political views aside, these bottlings have become incredibly sought after.  

This bottle is signed by the current President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump. These bottles were randomly selected and signed over the last few year by Trump, explaining the slightly different variations.

This very rare single cask Glendronach was bottled to commemorate the launch of Trump International Golf Links, Scotland. 

Bottled on the 25th of June 2012 from single cask #1036.

Only 504 bottles were released, each bottle is numbered within the certificate/card inside the box, this is bottle number 264.

Glenfiddich 40 Year Old 2002 Release

This Glenfiddich was released under their 'Rare Collection'.

Bottled 28th November 2002.

Bottle number 479 of 600.

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

As we all know Yamazaki has ascended into one of the most desirable and sought after whiskies in the world.

This 25 year old is matured exclusively in the finest Oloroso sherry casks and presented in a very elegant, simple box.

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

As we all know Yamazaki has ascended into one of the most desirable and sought after whiskies in the world.

This 25 year old is matured exclusively in the finest Oloroso sherry casks and presented in a very elegant, simple box.

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

As we all know Yamazaki has ascended into one of the most desirable and sought after whiskies in the world.

This 25 year old is matured exclusively in the finest Oloroso sherry casks and presented in a very elegant, simple box.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks for between 12 and 15 years , this whisky recently won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

Approx 16,000 bottles were released.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks for between 12 and 15 years , this whisky recently won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

Approx 16,000 bottles were released.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks for between 12 and 15 years, this whisky recently won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

Approximately 16,000 bottles were released.

Glenfarclas 40 Year Old Scottish Classic

The limited edition Scottish classic was touted “celebration of the third millennium”. The range of 600, individually numbered bottles commemorates three great Scottish literary heores. Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson and Robert “Rabbie” Burns are all honoured by art work produced by three different artists. Each bottle has an illustration of a scene from one of the authors’ magna opera, and there are 30 different variations.

This is bottle 265 and it depicts an image from \"Tam o' Shanter\" by Robert Burns.

A work of art in more than one way.

Glenfiddich 1994 Single Cask 20 Year Old / Sherry Oak / Includes Clay Stand

A new Taiwanese single cask Glenfiddich range distilled 30th March 1994 and bottled after 20 Years from Cask #7188

Bottle #25/72

This release was matured in Sherry Oak.

Comes with clay bottle stand.

Glenfarclas 1961 Glencairn Crystal Decanter

Distilled in 1961 and bottled in a Glencairn crystal decanter at the start of the 1990s. 

One of only 250 bottles. 

Glen Garioch 1975 Samaroli for Duthie / 30th Anniversary

A 1975 vintage Glen Garioch bottled by Samaroli to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Milanese Delicatessen 'Il Salumaio di Montenapoleone'

A great example of the older style, heavily peated, intense Glen Garioch bottled circa 1987.

Bottle No. 187

Glenfiddich 1994 Single Cask 20 Year Old / Sherry Oak / Includes Clay Stand

A new Taiwanese single cask Glenfiddich range distilled 25th July 1994 and bottled after 20 Years from Cask #06/3206-33

Bottle #46/60

This release was matured in Rum Oak.

Comes with clay bottle stand.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2009 / First Release

The original release of Yamazaki sherry cask, released back in 2009.

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks for between 12 and 15 years , the 2013 bottling recently won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

Glenlivet 1938 Sestante 50 Year Old

Italian bottler Sestante is known for having some legendary casks of Scotch from very early on, and this Glenlivet is no exeption.

This is an incredible 50 year old Glenlivet, distilled way back in 1938.

Glenfiddich 1994 Single Cask 20 Year Old / Bourbon Oak / Includes Clay Stand​

A new Taiwanese single cask Glenfiddich range distilled 9th June 1994 and bottled after 20 Years from Cask #14624

Bottle #45/95

This release was matured in Bourbon Oak.

Comes with clay bottle stand.

Glen Moray 1959 Samaroli

Another exceptionally rare and highly sought after release from the legendary Italian bottler, Samaroli.

Distilled in 1959 by Glen Moray-Glenlivet Co. Elgin and bottled by R.W. Duthie and Co. Aberdeen in 1984. 

Matured in Sherry Hogshead Cask.

Please note condition of lot as shown, includding fill level. 

Glenfiddich 1972 Private Vintage 32 Year Old

A single cask bottling of 1972 vintage Glenfiddich.

Single cask 16032 was matured for 32 years.

Bottle number 208. 

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks, aged between 12 and 15 years old and even 25 years old, blended together with older single malt stock by chief blender Shinji Fukuyo.

This bottling is the follow up to the famous 2013 release which won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

5000 bottles were produced which is less than third of the quantity of the previous release of Yamazaki Sherry Cask, of which there were approximately 16,000 bottles.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks, aged between 12 and 15 years old and even 25 years old, blended together with older single malt stock by chief blender Shinji Fukuyo.

This bottling is the follow up to the famous 2013 release which won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

5000 bottles were produced which is less than third of the quantity of the previous release of Yamazaki Sherry Cask, of which there were approximately 16,000 bottles.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks, aged between 12 and 15 years old and even 25 years old, blended together with older single malt stock by chief blender Shinji Fukuyo.

This bottling is the follow up to the famous 2013 release which won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

5000 bottles were produced which is less than third of the quantity of the previous release of Yamazaki Sherry Cask, of which there were approximately 16,000 bottles.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks, aged between 12 and 15 years old and even 25 years old, blended together with older single malt stock by chief blender Shinji Fukuyo.

This bottling is the follow up to the famous 2013 release which won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

5000 bottles were produced which is less than third of the quantity of the previous release of Yamazaki Sherry Cask, of which there were approximately 16,000 bottles.

Port Ellen 1979 24 Year Old 3rd Release

The third release within Diageo's annual Port Ellen releases, distilled in 1979 and bottled 24 years later in 2003, bottled at cask strength and limited to 9,000 bottles, this is bottle 6525.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel of the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks, aged between 12 and 15 years old and even 25 years old, blended together with older single malt stock by chief blender Shinji Fukuyo.

This bottling is the follow up to the famous 2013 release which won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

5000 bottles were produced which is less than third of the quantity of the previous release of Yamazaki Sherry Cask, of which there were approximately 16,000 bottles.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2009 / First Release

The original release of Yamazaki sherry cask, released back in 2009.

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks for between 12 and 15 years , the 2013 bottling recently won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.