January 2018 Auction

Clynelish 1965 Duthie for Corti 21 Year Old 75cl / US Import​

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

Clynelish 1965 Duthie for Corti 21 Year Old 75cl / US Import​

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

Caol Ila 1967 Duthie for Corti 75cl / US Import​

Distilled in 1967 at Caol Ila and bottled in 1983 by R.W Duthie & Co of Aberdeen, this was for the Corti Brothers of Sacramento. 

Caol Ila 1977 Rare Malt 20 Year Old 75cl / 61.30%

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.

This Caol Ila was distilled in 1977 and bottled in the October 1998 release, again at a high abv of 61.30%. This is a particularly rare, Rare Malt.

Bottle number 0668.

Caroni 1974 Full Proof 34 Year Old Heavy Trinidad Rum​

Distilled at Caroni in 1974 and matured at their distillery until 2008.

Clynelish 12 Year Old Ainslie and Heilbron Full Proof 1973 Rotation / Edward & Edward Import​

Distilled in the early 1970s at Brora, this legendary Clynelish was imported by Whiskyteca Edward & Edward in Italy in the 1980's. Bottled at 56.8%.

This particular bottling was rated a very good 93 points from Serge Valentin on Whiskyfun.com

Clynelish 12 Year Old Ainslie and Heilbron 1970s

A stunning example of Clynelish bottled by Ainslie and Heilbron, now considered to be quite legendary as bottlings of this was likely produced at the old Clynelish distillery, now more commonly known as Brora.   

This bottling comes in the form of 70 proof and a quantity of 26 2/3 fl oz.

Compass Box Lady Luck

A blended malt from the boutique blenders Compass Box containing Caol Ila and Imperial aged in American White Oak Hogshead.

Limited to 754 bottles and released in September 2009.

This is a fantastically tasty whisky, a great favourite here at Whisky Auctioneer!

Clynelish 1971 Signatory Vintage 28 Year Old

Bottled by Signatory, this Clynelish was distilled in on the 4th of March 1971 and bottled in July 1999

Casl #2707.

Bottle number 114 of only 285 bottles produced.

Convalmore-Glenlivet 1962 Cadenhead's 16 Year Old

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 Convalmore was distilled in November 1962 and bottled in June 1979

Chichibu 2009 Single Cask #2369 / Warrior Series No. 1

An exciting new release from Ichiro Akuto's Chichibu. 

Distilled in 2009 and aged in French white wine cask #2369 until 2017.

This is the first in what looks to be an eagerly anticipated range of Whiskies.

Clynelish 1972 Gordon and MacPhail / Rare Old

An exceptionally sought after release of Clynelish. 

Distilled in 1972 and bottled in 2016 after 43-44 years of aging, this is one of the oldest Clynelish to be released.

Lot no. RO/16/07.

High Spirits import for the Italian market.

Clynelish 1972 Gordon and MacPhail / Rare Old

An exceptionally sought after release of Clynelish. 

Distilled in 1972 and bottled in 2016 after 43-44 years of aging, this is one of the oldest Clynelish to be released.

Lot no. RO/16/07.

High Spirits import for the Italian market.

Cardow 1962 Cadenhead's 16 Year Old / Cardhu

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 Cardhu was bottled under one of the distilleries lesser known names 'Cardow'.

Distilled in December 1962 and bottled in June 1979.

Convalmore 1977 36 Year Old

The second bottling of Convalmore within Diageo's special release series, this one is from 2013.

Distilled in 1977 and bottled at cask strength 36 years later.

Bottle number 816 of 2680.

Italian import.

Compass Box Bern's Blended Grain 75cl / US Import​

Made up of 5 unique casks from Strathclyde and Girvan, this is a well aged blended grain whisky.

Courvoisier 80 Year Old Grand Fine Champagne Cognac 1920s​

A real rarity, this bottle carries an astounding 80 year age statement and we estimate it to have been put in bottle in the 1920s. 

Caroni 1969 Moon Import 10th Anniversary​

A 1969 vintage Caroni rum from the now lost distillery, bottled in the 1980's.

Unusual to say the least, the front label celebrates the Moon Import 10th Anniversary.

Clynelish 1972 Rare Malt 24 Year Old / 61.3%

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 within the Rare Malt Selection.  Distilled in 1972 and bottled as a 24 year old at 61.3%

Bottled in 1997.

Clynelish 1972 Rare Malt 24 Year Old / 61.3%

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 within the Rare Malt Selection.  Distilled in 1972 and bottled as a 24 year old at 61.3%

Bottled in 1997.

Bottle number 5658.

Compass Box Last Vatted Malt

In the final day before the 2009 Scotch Whisky regulations were enacted (22/11/2009) Compass Box released both this and the \"Last Vatted Malt\". From that day forward the word \"Vatted\" was no longer legitimate and has been replaced with \"Blended\". So now Blended Malts and Blended Grains are the acceptable nomenclature.

This is a combination of old Speyside and Islay single malts. 

One of 1,323 bottles. 

Clynelish 12 Year Old Ainslie and Heilbron 1970s / Di Chiano Import

A fantastic old bottling of Clynelish by Ainslie & Heilbron distillers but bottled by Gordon and MacPhail, making it a semi-official bottling. 

Imported by Di Chiano for the Italian market in the 1970's.

Clynelish 12 Year Old Ainslie and Heilbron 1980s 57%/ Full Proof​

An older bottling of Clynelish from when it was sold under the Ainslie & Heilbron distillers brand. Bottled by Gordon and MacPhail in the 1980s.

Imported by Meregalli Guiseppe for the Italian market.

Chichibu 2013 Ichiro's Malt Single Cask #2588 / Velier 70th Anniversary​

A single cask Chichibu distilled in 2013 and matured in a single first fill sherry hogshead. Bottled in 2017 for the 70th anniversary of Italian import company, Velier.

La Maison du Whisky import although subsequently exported to Italy.

The label features artwork The Red Point by Jun Inoue

Chichibu 2010 Ichiro's Malt Single Cask #2628 / Fifty Two Seats of Happiness

Another new and very rare single cask Chichibu distilled in 2010 and bottled exclusively for the Fifty Two Seats of Happiness.

Distilled in 2010 using Braemar Barley and matured in a single PX hogshead #2628.

318 Bottles produced.

Clynelish 1972 Rare Malt 22 Year Old 20cl / 58.95%

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.

Released within the Rare Malt Selection. Distilled in 1972 and bottled as a 22 year old at 58.64%, this is a rare American bottling of Clynelish.

Clynelish 12 Year Old Ainslie and Heilbron 1970s

A semi-official bottling of Ainslie & Heilbron Clynelish distillers and bottled by Gordon and MacPhail.

Chichibu 2011 Ichiro's Malt Peated Single Cask #1401 / LMDW 60th Anniversary​

A recent release from the relatively new and incredibly popular Japanese distillery, Chichibu.

Distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2016, this has been matured in a single ex-Hanyu hogshead #1401. 

Specially selected by La Maison du Whisky to celebrate their 60th anniversary.

The label features 2016 artwork Hanyanna Mask Edition #1 by Romain Fere.

Chichibu 2008 Ichiro's Malt Single Cask / Malt Dream Cask #200

Distilled using Optic barley on 12th December 2008 before being bottled from a single bourbon cask #200 on 29 June 2016.

One of 194 bottles.

Convalmore 1981 SMWS 15 Year Old 83.7​

A rare Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottling of Convalmore, distilled in May 1981 and bottled in January 1997 from cask 83.7.

'Lavender and mushrooms'

Chichibu 2011 Peated Single Cask #1401 / Hannya Mask Edition #1 / La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary

A recent release from the relatively new and incredibly popular Japanese distillery, Chichibu.

Distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2016, this has been matured in an ex-Hanyu single cask #1401. 

Specially selected by La Maison du Whisky to celebrate their 60th anniversary.

Please note minor creasing in the box.

Chichibu 2010 Ichiro's Malt Single Cask #651 / LMDW​

Exclusively bottled for La Maison du Whisky, Paris.This single cask Chichibu was distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2014 from a single first fill bourbon barrel #651.

The label featured the 2011 artwork Night Owl by Tay Bak Chiang.