January 2017 Auction

Talisker Gordon and MacPhail

A stunning old bottle of Talisker bottled by Gordon and MacPhail, bottled in the 1980s.

The neck label is missing but this liquid is likely from the same period as similiar bottles late 1950s perhaps?

Please note the label does not state a vintage.

Taketsuru 25 Year Old

A very rare bottling of Taketsuru, originally introduced in 2012 this blended malt contains casks from Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries.

It is extremely limited and only 120 bottles were available throughout Europe, this bottle was released in Asia. 

Taketsuru 25 Year Old

A very rare bottling of Taketsuru, originally introduced in 2012 this blended malt contains casks from Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries.

It is extremely limited and only 120 bottles were available throughout Europe, this bottle was released in Asia. 

Taketsuru 25 Year Old

A very rare bottling of Taketsuru, originally introduced in 2012 this blended malt contains casks from Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries.

It is extremely limited and only 120 bottles were available throughout Europe, this bottle was released in Asia. 

Taketsuru 25 Year Old

A very rare bottling of Taketsuru, originally introduced in 2012 this blended malt contains casks from Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries.

It is extremely limited and only 120 bottles were available throughout Europe, this bottle was released in Asia.

Talisker 1979 The Bottlers 22 Year Old​

A single cask Talisker bottled by The Bottlers

Distilled in 1979 and bottled in August 2001

Cask #4014

Tamnavulin 1968 Samaroli / 40th Anniversary

A cask strength independent bottling of Tamnavulin from Italian bottler Samaroli.

This bottle marks the 40th Anniversary of Samaroli and was distilled 1968 and was bottled 2008 from cask #3662.

After 40 years in barrel it's come down to a cask strengh of a mellow 40%

Bottle 46 of 208

Talisker 8 Year Old 1970s

A brilliant and very rare example of an 8 year old Talisker which was bottled before the 'Striding Man' mid-1980s era when Talisker was bottled under the Johnnie Walker name.

This was arround the time that Talisker closed their on site maltings and began to import malt from Glen Ord.

Carries the moto 'The Golden Spirit of the Isle of Skye'.

Talisker 1979 Cadenhead's Cask Strength 20 Year Old

Distilled 1979 and Bottled October 1999.

One of 318 Bottles.

Vega Sicilia \"Unico\" 1968 Ribera Del Duero

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer and traces its roots back to 1864.  American wine guru Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) has called Vega Sicilia \"One of the world's most iconic wines'.

Vega Sicilia is noted for its patience in winemaking and willingness to hold onto their inventory and age their wines in the barrel - sometimes for several decades - before they release their wines to the market.  Vega Sicilia produces three wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserve, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

This bottle is their signature wine, Unico Gran Reserva - a vintage wine usually released after at least 10 years of maturation; 1968 vintage.

Please note the general condition of this lot.

Vintage Wine Disclaimer - Item purchased fully at the buyers risk!

Whisky Auctioneer can not be held liable for the condition of wines and the buyer accepts all responsibility in purchasing these items.  The buyer also accepts that the condition of wines are shown in the images and that the contents and fragility of the cork and seal are not the responsibility of Whisky Auctioneer.  These items will be purchased fully at the buyers risk, any leakage or breakage to the cork will be not be applicable for a refund (even if insured).

Vega Sicilia \"Unico\" 1947 Ribera Del Duero

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer and traces its roots back to 1864.  American wine guru Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) has called Vega Sicilia \"One of the world's most iconic wines'.

Vega Sicilia is noted for its patience in winemaking and willingness to hold onto their inventory and age their wines in the barrel - sometimes for several decades - before they release their wines to the market.  Vega Sicilia produces three wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserve, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

This bottle is their signature wine, Unico Gran Reserva - a vintage wine usually released after at least 10 years of maturation; 1947 vintage.

Vintage Wine Disclaimer - Item purchased fully at the buyers risk!

Whisky Auctioneer can not be held liable for the condition of wines and the buyer accepts all responsibility in purchasing these items.  The buyer also accepts that the condition of wines are shown in the images and that the contents and fragility of the cork and seal are not the responsibility of Whisky Auctioneer.  These items will be purchased fully at the buyers risk, any leakage or breakage to the cork will be not be applicable for a refund (even if insured).

Taketsuru 21 Year Old 80th Anniversary

This blend range is named after Nikka founder and key member of the birth of Japanese whisky, Masataka Taketsuru.

This blended malt was released to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Nikka, which was established in 1934.

Only 984 bottles were released.

Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2016 Release

Part of Buffalo Trace's annual antique collection. Bottled at hot 63.1% alcohol, they do get higher abvs than this but it's still impressive!

The 2011 release won Jim Murray's Whisky of the Year! 

Tomatin 1976 Douglas Laing 23 Year Old

Part of Douglas Laing's 'Old Malt Cask' series

Distilled November 1976 and bottled February 2000.

One of 293 bottles

Vega Sicilia \"Unico\" 1982 Ribera Del Duero

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer and traces its roots back to 1864.  American wine guru Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) has called Vega Sicilia \"One of the world's most iconic wines'.

Vega Sicilia is noted for its patience in winemaking and willingness to hold onto their inventory and age their wines in the barrel - sometimes for several decades - before they release their wines to the market.  Vega Sicilia produces three wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserve, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

This bottle is their signature wine, Unico Gran Reserva - a vintage wine usually released after at least 10 years of maturation; 1982 vintage.

Please note the general condition of this lot.

Vintage Wine Disclaimer - Item purchased fully at the buyers risk!

Whisky Auctioneer can not be held liable for the condition of wines and the buyer accepts all responsibility in purchasing these items.  The buyer also accepts that the condition of wines are shown in the images and that the contents and fragility of the cork and seal are not the responsibility of Whisky Auctioneer.  These items will be purchased fully at the buyers risk, any leakage or breakage to the cork will be not be applicable for a refund (even if insured).

Very Old St. Nick Lot 12 Ancient Cask Bourbon

Originally the Very Olde St Nick Bourbon Whiskey was a brand designed for export, predominantly to Japan.

This bourbon is rumoured to be from one of the Bardstown distilleries in Kentucky. 

Talisker 1988 Samaroli

A single cask Talisker bottled by Samaroli

Distilled in 1988 and bottled in September 2000.

Bottle #11 of 360

Cask #1823

Vega Sicilia \"Unico\" 1982 Ribera Del Duero

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer and traces its roots back to 1864.  American wine guru Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) has called Vega Sicilia \"One of the world's most iconic wines'.

Vega Sicilia is noted for its patience in winemaking and willingness to hold onto their inventory and age their wines in the barrel - sometimes for several decades - before they release their wines to the market.  Vega Sicilia produces three wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserve, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

This bottle is their signature wine, Unico Gran Reserva - a vintage wine usually released after at least 10 years of maturation; 1982 vintage.

Please note the general condition of this lot.

Vintage Wine Disclaimer - Item purchased fully at the buyers risk!

Whisky Auctioneer can not be held liable for the condition of wines and the buyer accepts all responsibility in purchasing these items.  The buyer also accepts that the condition of wines are shown in the images and that the contents and fragility of the cork and seal are not the responsibility of Whisky Auctioneer.  These items will be purchased fully at the buyers risk, any leakage or breakage to the cork will be not be applicable for a refund (even if insured).

Talisker 30 Year Old 2015  Release

Released in 2015, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3912 bottles.

This is bottle number 859 of 3912.

The Royal Household 1980s / James Buchanan

A rare blend from the 1980's produced by James Buchanan Distillers

Note condition of the box.

Timorous Beastie 40 Year Old

An very well aged Highland Vatted Malt bottled at natural cask strength.

Produced by Douglas Laing and Co Ltd.

Tomatin Cuatro Series 4 x 70cl

The complete selection of the Tomatin Cuatro series Single Malt whiskies. Each bottle finished in a different type of Sherry Cask:

1 x 12 year old Fino Cask Finish
1 x 12 year old Manzanilla Cask Finish
1 x 12 year old Oloroso Cask Finish
1 x 12 year old Pedro Ximenez Finish

All distilled on 15/01/2002 and bottled on 20/08/2014

Limited to only 1500 bottles of each.

Please note there is a shipping charge for 4 bottles associated with this lot.

Teaninich 1972 Rare Malt 23 Year Old 75cl / 64.95%

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.

Ditsilled in 1972 and bottled 23 years later.

Bottle number 6682.

Please note there is no box.

Teaninich 1972 Rare Malt 23 Year Old 75cl / 64.95%

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.

Ditsilled in 1972 and bottled 23 years later.

Bottle number 6613.

Tomatin Cuatro Series 4 x 70cl

The complete selection of the Tomatin Cuatro series Single Malt whiskies. Each bottle finished in a different type of Sherry Cask:

1 x 12 year old Fino Cask Finish
1 x 12 year old Manzanilla Cask Finish
1 x 12 year old Oloroso Cask Finish
1 x 12 year old Pedro Ximenez Finish

All distilled on 15/01/2002 and bottled on 20/08/2014

Limited to only 1500 bottles of each.

Please note there is a shipping charge for 4 bottles associated with this lot.

Tobermory 15 Year Old

A beautifully presented Tobermory, matured for 15 years in Oloroso sherry casks.

Vega Sicilia \"Unico\" 1953 Ribera Del Duero

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer and traces its roots back to 1864.  American wine guru Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) has called Vega Sicilia \"One of the world's most iconic wines'.

Vega Sicilia is noted for its patience in winemaking and willingness to hold onto their inventory and age their wines in the barrel - sometimes for several decades - before they release their wines to the market.  Vega Sicilia produces three wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserve, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

This bottle is their signature wine, Unico Gran Reserva - a vintage wine usually released after at least 10 years of maturation; 1953 vintage.

Please note the general condition of this lot.

Vintage Wine Disclaimer - Item purchased fully at the buyers risk!

Whisky Auctioneer can not be held liable for the condition of wines and the buyer accepts all responsibility in purchasing these items.  The buyer also accepts that the condition of wines are shown in the images and that the contents and fragility of the cork and seal are not the responsibility of Whisky Auctioneer.  These items will be purchased fully at the buyers risk, any leakage or breakage to the cork will be not be applicable for a refund (even if insured).

Vega Sicilia \"Unico\" Reserva Especial 1990 Ribera Del Duero

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer and traces its roots back to 1864.  American wine guru Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) has called Vega Sicilia \"One of the world's most iconic wines'.

Vega Sicilia is noted for its patience in winemaking and willingness to hold onto their inventory and age their wines in the barrel - sometimes for several decades - before they release their wines to the market.  Vega Sicilia produces three wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserve, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

This bottle is their Unico Reserva Especial - a multi-vintage blend of wines held for their \"Unico\" range and which may contain constituent vintage wines from more than 30 years apart.  Unico Reserva Especial is usually only available to private customers under strict allocation.

This 1990 release is a multi-vintage blend of Unico wines from 1970 & 1968 - of which, the 1970 vintage was named \"The Immortal\" by Robert Parker.

Vintage Wine Disclaimer - Item purchased fully at the buyers risk!

Whisky Auctioneer can not be held liable for the condition of wines and the buyer accepts all responsibility in purchasing these items.  The buyer also accepts that the condition of wines are shown in the images and that the contents and fragility of the cork and seal are not the responsibility of Whisky Auctioneer.  These items will be purchased fully at the buyers risk, any leakage or breakage to the cork will be not be applicable for a refund (even if insured).

Vega Sicilia \"Unico\" 1960 Ribera Del Duero

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer and traces its roots back to 1864.  American wine guru Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) has called Vega Sicilia \"One of the world's most iconic wines'.

Vega Sicilia is noted for its patience in winemaking and willingness to hold onto their inventory and age their wines in the barrel - sometimes for several decades - before they release their wines to the market.  Vega Sicilia produces three wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserve, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

This bottle is their signature wine, Unico Gran Reserva - a vintage wine usually released after at least 10 years of maturation; 1960 vintage.

Please note the general condition of this lot.

Vintage Wine Disclaimer - Item purchased fully at the buyers risk!

Whisky Auctioneer can not be held liable for the condition of wines and the buyer accepts all responsibility in purchasing these items.  The buyer also accepts that the condition of wines are shown in the images and that the contents and fragility of the cork and seal are not the responsibility of Whisky Auctioneer.  These items will be purchased fully at the buyers risk, any leakage or breakage to the cork will be not be applicable for a refund (even if insured).

Vega Sicilia \"Unico\" 1961 Ribera Del Duero

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer and traces its roots back to 1864.  American wine guru Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) has called Vega Sicilia \"One of the world's most iconic wines'.

Vega Sicilia is noted for its patience in winemaking and willingness to hold onto their inventory and age their wines in the barrel - sometimes for several decades - before they release their wines to the market.  Vega Sicilia produces three wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserve, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

This bottle is their signature wine, Unico Gran Reserva - a vintage wine usually released after at least 10 years of maturation; 1961 vintage.

Please note the general condition of this lot.

Vintage Wine Disclaimer - Item purchased fully at the buyers risk!

Whisky Auctioneer can not be held liable for the condition of wines and the buyer accepts all responsibility in purchasing these items.  The buyer also accepts that the condition of wines are shown in the images and that the contents and fragility of the cork and seal are not the responsibility of Whisky Auctioneer.  These items will be purchased fully at the buyers risk, any leakage or breakage to the cork will be not be applicable for a refund (even if insured).

Taketsuru 21 Year Old 

Released by Nikka, this range of blended malts is named after Nikka's founder and a key member of the birth of Japanese whisky, Masataka Taketsuru.

Taketsuru 21 year old is highly acclaimed and has received many awards.

Taketsuru Nikka Fortune ‘80

From the date on the bottle this appears to have been produced in 1988, this is a Taketsuru from the 1980s. 

Taketsuru is a blend from Nikka so no doubt contains both Miyagikyo and Yoichi, the blend takes its name from Nikka founder Masataka Taketsuru.