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

Talisker 1952 Gordon and MacPhail 21 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​ Import

This Talisker was distilled on Skye in 1952 and bottled as 21 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970s.

Bottle number 633.

Pinerolo Italian Import. These particular bottlings all scored between 90 and 94 points when reviewed by Serge Valentin for Whiskyfun.com. Very impressive indeed!

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.

Talisker 1955 Gordon MacPhail Secret Stills No. 1.1​

As with the rest of the Secret Stills range the distillery is at which this single malt was produced is a feircly guarded secret.. They do, however, offer a clue that it was distilled at Carbost on the Isle of Skye. Will we ever solve this mystery?

This Talis... *AHEM* secret Skye malt, was distilled in 1955 and bottled by Gordon and MacPhail circa 50 years later in 2005.

At half a century old, this is a genuine rarity.

Please note condition of lot as shown, including rust around lid. 

Talisker 1954 Gordon and MacPhail

A spectacular Talisker distilled in 1954 and then bottled by Gordon and MacPhail.

Produced using old stock labels, the measurements have been redacted and printed over. 

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.

Talisker 1951 Gordon and MacPhail 21 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​ Import

This Talisker was distilled on Skye in 1951 and bottled as 21 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970's.

Bottle number 529.

Pinerolo Italian Import.

These particular bottlings all scored between 90 and 94 points when reviewed by Serge Valentin for Whiskyfun.com. Very impressive indeed!

Talisker 1947 Gordon and MacPhail

An absolutely stunning bottle of Talisker, distilled in 1947 and bottled at some point in the late 1970's or early 1980's by Gordon and MacPhail.

Pinerolo import for the Italian market.

Talisker 1954 Gordon and MacPhail

A spectacular Talisker distilled in 1954 and then bottled by Gordon and MacPhail.

Produced using old stock labels, the measurements have been redacted and printed over. 

The Last Drop 1960 Blended Whisky

A cask strength blend of a truly amazing age. Distilled in 1960, it was blended and decanted into fresh sherry butts in 1972 where it was left to rest and mature until 2008 when it was bottled by hand. By this point less than half of the original contents remained, leaving only enough for 1347 bottles.

Many of the malts that comprise this blend come from now silent distilleries.

This was named Blend of the Year in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2010.

Complete with stopper and 5cl miniature.

The Last Drop 1960 Blended Whisky

A cask strength blend of a truly amazing age.

Distilled in 1960, it was blended and decanted into fresh sherry butts in 1972 where it was left to rest and mature until 2008 when it was bottled by hand. By this point less than half of the original contents remained, leaving only enough for 1347 bottles.

Many of the malts that comprise of this blend come from now silent distilleries.

This was named blend of the year in 2010's Whisky Bible.

Complete with stopper and 5cl miniature.

Talisker 1951 Gordon and MacPhail 21 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​ Import

This Talisker was distilled on Skye in 1951 and bottled as 21 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970s.

Bottle number 289.

Pinerolo Italian Import. These particular bottlings all scored between 90 and 94 points when reviewed by Serge Valentin for Whiskyfun.com. Very impressive indeed!

Talisker 1953 Gordon and MacPhail 24 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​ Import

This Talisker was distilled on Skye in 1953 and bottled as 24 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970s.

Bottle number 1724.

Pinerolo Italian Import. These particular bottlings all scored between 90 and 94 points when reviewed by Serge Valentin for Whiskyfun.com. Very impressive indeed!

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.

Talisker 1953 Gordon and MacPhail 24 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​

This Talisker was distilled on Skye in 1953 and bottled as 24 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970s.

Bottle number 1726.

Pinerolo Italian Import. These particular bottlings all scored between 90 and 94 points when reviewed by Serge Valentin for Whiskyfun.com. Very impressive indeed!

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.

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.

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.