January 2018 Auction

Demerara 1985 UF30E 27 Year Old Rum​

A 27 year old rum from Demerara Distillery in Guyana, bottled from barrels marked UF30E in 2012 by Velier.

3 barrels produced 814 bottles.

Daly's Tullamore 1952 Cadenhead's 38 Year Old

Today Tullamore Dew is a very popular Irish blend, however historically Tullamore was a historic site for distilling since the 1780s with a distillery being built on the site in 1829. This Daly's distillery produced a range of whiskies.

The Dew took it's name from Daniel E Williams, the hugely successful manager of the distillery who worked there over a 60 year stretch. 

The distillery operated until 1954 when it closed. This whisky was distilled in 1952 and bottled in 1991, as a 38 year old, by Cadenhead's at cask strength.

Dalmore 20 Year Old 1960s

A stunning example of Dalmore, produced in the 1960's.  This Duncan Macbeth bottling is incredibly difficult to find these days along with the younger 8 and 12 year old bottles produced around the same time.  

It is highly likely that the contents of this whisky were distilled in the 1940's, post WWII.

Serge Valentin at WhiskyFun gave this old Dalmore an astonishing 93 points.

Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 1995 Fine Bourgogne Brandy

From the internationally-acclaimed Burgundian winery, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, we present this Fine Bourgogne Brandy.

The appellation \"Fine Bourgogne\" was only created by Decree (No. 2011-283) on the 17th of March 2011, making this only the 4th specified appellation for French Brandy - alongside Armagnac, Cognac and Calvados.

Using wine grapes as the base for distillation, the spirit (at this stage, a Marc or eaux-di-vie) is then matured in oak barrels for a minimum period of 3 years before bottling.

This brandy was distilled from grapes grown during the 1995 vintage, the spirit matured in oak barrels until being estate-bottled on the 24th of November 2011.

Dalmore 1973 Gonzalez Byass Finish 30 Year Old

Distilled on the 22nd March 1973 and matured in American oak before being finished in Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks from Gonzalez Byass, Jerez de la Frontera, bottled as a 30 year old.

From the rear of the box of this whisky, 'In essence, the 1973 is a collector's item witnessing a unique collaboration between two premium brands to bring you the ultimate single malt experience.'  We couldn't have put it better!

Dalmore 1973 Gonzalez Byass Finish 30 Year Old

Distilled on the 22nd March 1973 and matured in American oak before being finished in Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks from Gonzalez Byass, Jerez de la Frontera, bottled as a 30 year old.

From the rear of the box of this whisky, 'In essence, the 1973 is a collector's item witnessing a unique collaboration between two premium brands to bring you the ultimate single malt experience.'  We couldn't have put it better!

Dailuaine 1966 Cadenhead's 13 Year Old / Sherry Wood

As Scotland’s oldest independent bottler, Cadenhead’s have long been known for releasing stunning whiskies but none more so than those from their famous ‘dumpy’ series, which features some incredible 1950s and 60s vintages.  Whisky from this bygone era of production have become increasingly elusive in recent years, making them exceptionally desirable. 

This Dailuaine was distilled in May 1966 and bottled in June 1979 after maturation in sherry wood.

Dalmore 8 Year Old 1950s

An incredible old bottling of Dalmore thought to be from around the 1950s.

Produced as a 8 year old and bottled carrying the name of the Distillery owners; Duncan Macbeth & Co. which merged with now owners Whyte and MacKay in 1960, meaning this bottle was likely filled in 1950s.

The black and gold labeling was standard for the distillery for a number of years.

Calinosi import for the Italian market.

Dalmore 8 Year Old 1950

An incredible old bottling of Dalmore thought to be from around the 1950s.

Produced as a 8 year old and bottled carrying the name of the Distillery owners; Duncan Macbeth & Co. which merged with now owners Whyte and MacKay in 1960, meaning this bottle was likely filled in 1950s.

The black and gold labeling was standard for the distillery for a number of years.

Dalmore 8 Year Old 1950s/1960s

An incredible old bottling of Dalmore thought to be from around the 1950s.

Produced as a 8 year old and bottled carrying the name of the Distillery owners; Duncan Macbeth & Co.

The black and gold labeling was standard for the distillery for a number of years.

This is an Italian import bottling.

Dallas Dhu 1968 Douglas Laing 31 Year Old

A rare late 60's Dallas Dhu from Douglas Laing, distilled December 1968 and bottled May 2000.

Part of the Old Malt Cask series.

One of 253 Bottles.

Dalmore 8 Year Old 1950s/1960s

An incredible old bottling of Dalmore thought to be from around the 1950's.

Produced as a 8 year old and bottled carrying the name of the Distillery owners; Duncan Macbeth & Co.

The black and gold labeling was standard for the distillery for a number of years.

This is an Italian import bottling.

Dailuaine 1966 Cadenhead's 23 Year Old

A 23 Year Old Dailuanie, distilled in 1966 and bottled at cask strength by Cadenhead's in December 1989.

Vale Royal Wedderburn Jamaican Rum Averys for Corti 9 Year Old 1970s / US Import​

This is a truly special bottle. The terms Wedderburn and Vale Royal are both fairly obscure, though both are used to refer to specific, high ester rums particular to Jamaica.

Wedderburn rum was a classification of heavy rum that would usually be used to give weight and flavour to blended rums - much like malt or peated whisky in blends - and is rarely seen unblended. 

The popular Jamaica rum Smith and Cross, for example, is a blend of Wedderburn, mellowed out with milder Plummer style rum. 

Vale Royal on the other hand is generally used to connote rum produced in the 'style' of Vale Royal, the residence of the Prime Minister of Jamaica, which also housed a now defunct estate distillery.

There is speculation that the original Vale Royal stills are now situated at Long Pond and that this is where modern Vale Royal rum is produced.

Irrespective, not only is this is a phenomenally rare style of high ester, Jamaica rum, it is also one of a handful of bottles produced for Corti brothers in the 1970s, which are highly sought after and have a near cult like status amongst collectors and counnosures.

Dallas Dhu 1982 Historic Scotland 24 Year Old Cask Strength​

Distilled in 1982 not long before the distilleries closure then bottled in 2007 by Historic Scotland, the Government body that runs the former distillery as a museum.

Word on the street is that they are making moves to start the distillery back up and running. 

Cask number 3739 and bottle number 039. 

Dallas Dhu 1982 Historic Scotland 24 Year Old Cask Strength​

Distilled in 1982 not long before the distilleries closure then bottled in 2007 by Historic Scotland, the Government body that runs the former distillery as a museum.

Word on the street is that they are making moves to start the distillery back up and running. 

Cask number 3739 and bottle number 499. 

Dallas Dhu 1975 Rare Malt 21 Year Old / 61.9%

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.

Released at a natural cask strength of 61.9%, distilled in 1975 and bottled in April 1997.

Dailuaine 1976 The Whisky Agency 35 Year Old​ Romantiques​

An independently bottled Dailuaine, distilled in 1976 and bottled 35 years later by The Whisky Agency.

Delauriere Fine-Champagne Cognac Circa 1920/1940s​

An incredibly old bottle of Cognac bottled by Boutilliere Delauriere & Co.  Fine-Champagne Cognacs are distilled from grapes sourced only from the prestigious Grande-Champagne and Petite-Champagne sub-regions.

The sole label on this bottle declared \"Vieille Reserve\" (Old Reserve) indicating that this Cognac perhaps matured for a long period of time in oak casks before bottling.

We estimate this bottle to be from the early 20th Century, likely between 1920 and 1940. Similar bottles have been known to contain vintages of Cognac from the early 1800s.

Dallas Dhu 1981 Duncan Taylor 26 Year Old

Distilled in April 1981 and bottled in June 2008 as a 27 year old by Duncan Taylor.

Cask number #428 yielded 218 bottles, this is number 5.

Dallas Dhu 1981 Duncan Taylor 26 Year Old

Distilled in April 1981 and bottled on June 2008 as a 26 year old by Duncan Taylor.

Cask number #428 yielded 218 bottles, this is number 57.

Very Olde St Nick Lot 12 Ancient Cask Bourbon

Very Olde St Nick was a bourbon brand designed for the Japanese export market.

The whisky has been widely connected with many of the Bardstown distilleries during different periods and for different reasons, though none have ever confirmed their supply to this brand.

Japanese Import

Very Olde St Nick Ancient Cask Bourbon

Very Olde St Nick was a bourbon brand designed for the Japanese export market.

The whisky has been widely connected with many of the Bardstown distilleries during different periods and for different reasons, though none have ever confirmed their supply to this brand.

Dalwhinnie 1973 29 Year Old / Cask Strength

Following the success of the 1966 Dalwhinnie 36 year old, this official release followed in 2003.

Distilled in 1973 and bottled as a 29 year old, this was also very well received by critics.

Very Olde St Nick Lot 12 Ancient Cask Bourbon

Very Olde St Nick was a bourbon brand designed for the Japanese export market.

The whisky has been widely connected with many of the Bardstown distilleries during different periods and for different reasons, though none have ever confirmed their supply to this brand.

Japanese Import

Dumbarton 1964 Clan Denny 40 Year Old

Distilled in 1964 and bottled 40 years later from cask ref: HH1891

This particular bottling is from the now closed Dumbarton distillery.

Damoiseau Millesime 1980 Rhum Vieux 18 Year Old

Rhums Damoiseau are distilled in the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe from 100% fresh-pressed sugarcane and no molasses - this results in a fresh character rum without any rubberiness.

After distillation, the rum is stocked in oak barrels that have previously been used for bourbon.  Given the hot climate in Guadeloupe, the casks experience an evaporation rate of almost 50% after 10 years, while also imparting into the spirit a light brown colour.

Damoiseau Millesime 1980 Rhum Vieux 18 Year Old

Rhums Damoiseau are distilled in the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe from 100% fresh-pressed sugarcane and no molasses - this results in a fresh character rum without any rubberiness.

After distillation, the rum is stocked in oak barrels that have previously been used for bourbon.  Given the hot climate in Guadeloupe, the casks experience an evaporation rate of almost 50% after 10 years, while also imparting into the spirit a light brown colour.

This official bottling is the oldest rum from the Bellevue distillery we have auctioned yet, both in terms of age and vintage.  Note also, it has been bottled at full strength.

Dufftown-Glenlivet 1975 Rare Malt 21 Year Old / 54.8%

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.

Distilled in 1975 and bottled as a 21 year old, this is bottle number 2762.

Dufftown-Glenlivet 1975 Rare Malt 21 Year Old / 54.8%

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.

Dufftown-Glenlivet distilled in 1975 and bottled as a 21 year old.

Dufftown-Glenlivet 1975 Rare Malt 21 Year Old / 54.8%

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.

Dufftown-Glenlivet distilled in 1975 and bottled as a 21 year old.

Dimple 12 Year Old Royal Pewter Decanter 1980s

A 1980s bottling of this blend in an unusual pewter clad bottle designed by Royal Holland Pewter.

75cl