January 2018 Auction

Glenrothes 1947 28 Year Old

We often talk about vintage whisky and the increasing rarity of these bottlings.

Now, vintages from the 1940's are very rare indeed and we are very excited to offer this Glenrothes distilled in 1947 at auction, bottled at 28 years of age.

Glenugie 1966 Samaroli 33 Year Old / One of 108 Bottles

A very rare bottling of Glenugie by the legendary bottler Samaroli.

This incredibly rare Glenugie is not often seen at auction and that is not surprising as only 108 bottles were released in 1999 from single cask #5822.

Bottle number 42 of 108.

Glenfiddich 1968 Vintage Reserve 30 Year Old

A very rare bottling of Glenfiddich exclusively bottled for the distillery.

Distilled in 1968 matured in cask # 13142.

This is bottle number 167.

Glendronach 1968 25 Year Old / Air Nippon Airways

There are a number of famous Glendronach's from 1968 and this is no different, This was a single cask bottled for Nippon Airways. 

The original Glendronach 25 year old from 1968 was described by Serge Valentin from Whisky Fun as a 'A tremendous sherry monster''. It scored it 90 points.

Cask number 13, bottle number 177 of only 487. 

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Glen Garioch 1968 Single Cask 29 Year Old

Single cask, number #625, from Glen Garioch distilled on 27th April 1968 and bottled 29 years later from a single hogshead.

Glenlivet 1940 Gordon and MacPhail 45 Year Old

A fantastic example of war-time whisky distilled at Glenlivet distillery in 1940.  

This Gordon and MacPhail George & J.G.Smiths Glenlivet was bottled as a 45 year old in the mid 80s.

75cl.

Glen Garioch 1971 Samaroli Sherry Wood Single Cask

A single cask Glen Garioch bottled by the legendary Samaroli.

The single sherry wood cask only produced 300 bottles, cask number 1.239 was filled in 1971 and bottled in 1997.

Another highly sought after 1971 Glen Garioch, with Serge Valentin of Whisky Fun awarding this 91 points.

Glen Grant 1967 Averys for Corti 10 Year Old / US Import​

A ten year old Glen Grant distilled in 1967 and bottled Summer 1978 by Averys.

Imported for Corti Brothers

Glenfiddich 1978 Rare Collection 34 Year Old

A single cask Glenfiddich distilled in 1978 was matured for 34 years until being hand bottled at the distillery on 17th October 2012. 

This single cask American hoghsead number #11807 this is bottle number 157 of 180. 

Glen Grant 1953 Gordon and MacPhail Private Collection​

Released as part of Gordon and MacPhail's private collection this is a very well aged Glen Grant.

Distilled on 16 April 1953 and bottled Aug 2001 from cask #'s 1860 and 1864

This is bottle number 275.

1st Fill Sherry Hogshead

Glendronach 1968 25 Year Old 75 cl / US Import

There are a number of famous Glendronach's from 1968 and this is no different. Originally bottled for the US market - a few went missing and were eventually discovered in a warehouse and sold here in the UK. 

This is the original Glendronach 25 year old from 1968, which Serge Valentin from Whisky Fun explains is 'A tremendous sherry monster', scoring 90 pts.

75cl bottle.

Please note condition of lot as shown, box scuffs.

Glen Moray 1959 Duthie for Corti 27 Year Old 75cl / US Import​

Another rare and sought after release from Glen Moray, distilled way back in 1959.

Bottled in 1986 by R.W. Duthie & Co of Aberdeen, this was for the Corti Borthers of Sacramento. 

Glenlivet 1938 Gordon and MacPhail 

A stunning 1938 vintage Glenlivet bottled by Gordon and MacPhail and carrying the George and J.G Smith Label.

Bottled during the 1970s.

Glen Grant 1938 Gordon and MacPhail 45 Year Old​

A stunning 1938 vintage Glen Grant bottled by Gordon and MacPhail.

Pre-World War Two whiskies are incredibly hard to find these days.

Please note condition of lot.

Glenfiddich 1977 Private Vintage Turnberry’s Centenary

A very rare private vintage from Glenfiddich, distilled in 1977. Bottled from cask #26597 and released in 2006 to celebrate the centenary of Turnberry. It was originally only available from the Turnberry Hotel and Golf Course. 

Bottle number 108. 

Glendronach 1985 Single Cask 30 Year Old #1037

Distilled on the 13/12/1985 and bottled in September 2016.

Matured in a single Pedro Ximenez sherry puncheon with cask number #1037.

Bottle number 69 of 507.

Glenfiddich 1992 130th Anniverary Single Cask 25 Year Old / Release #1

A single cask Glenfiddich distilled 24th August 1992 and bottled after 25 years from Cask #34748.

Bottle #22 of 618.

The carving on the box was designed by Taiwanese artist Joe Fang, and depicts the distillery's rich history in the style of a traditional Taiwanese window grill.

Glenrothes 1985 Single Cask #8377​

Distilled on Halloween, the 31st of October 1985 and bottled on the 1st of November 2017 from cask #8377 at 32 years old. 'The Spirit of Rothes.' 

Presented in an elegant wooden display case with a lower drawer containing art and information cards.

One of 200 bottles.

Glen Flagler 1973 30 Year Old

A very rare bottling of this long lost distillery that was once part of the Moffat distilling complex, Glenflagler was produced between 1965 and 1985.

This 30 year old official release from Inverhouses is a combination of the five  last remaining casks of Glen Flagler that belonged to Inverhouse.

A release of only 931 bottles this is bottle number 324.

Includes a lovely wooden box and certificate of authenticity. Box contains an internal image of racehorse Red Rum, who won the Grand National during the year of bottling.

Glenmorangie 1993 Swamp Oak 12 Year Old / Limited Edition 75cl

A bottle with a tale attached!

Filled on the 10th May 1993 into cask #1946 and bottled on 7th September 2005.

Part of a series of oak experiments by Bill Lumsden, the others being Missouri Oak, Truffle Oak, Post Oak and Burr Oak.

Swamp Oak was the lowest outturn of the series, with only 247 bottles produced and was intended for release in the North American market.

It is believed that the entire shipment of bottles was lost in transit and so never made it to open market. After several years the bottles were recovered and returned to Glenmorangie, where the majority are still held.

Bottle number 74 of 247.

Glenlochy 1969 Rare Malt 25 Year Old 75cl / 62.2%

A very sought after bottling of Glenlochy from within the Rare Malts Selection and one of the scarcer bottles from the series.

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 1969 and bottled as a 25 year old, this is bottle number 755.

Glenlivet 1967 Cellar Collection

A very well aged Glenlivet, distilled in 1967 and bottled in 2000, this Cellar Collection came from cask #2GC8003.

Glenlochy 1969 Rare Malt 25 Year Old 75cl / 62.2%

A very sought after bottling of Glenlochy from within the Rare Malts Selection and one of the scarcer bottles from the series.

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 1969 and bottled as a 25 year old, this is bottle number 1365.

Glenfiddich 1997 Spirit of Speyside Festival 2013

A 5 bottle collection of Spirt of Speyside Glenfiddich single cask releases, from 2013 through to 2017:

• Glenfiddich 1997 Spirit of Speyside Festival 2013, First Fill Bourbon , 54.4% vol.
• Glenfiddich 1993 Cerons Sweet Wine Cask / Spirit of Speyside Festival 2014, Cerons Sweet Wine Cask, 57% vol.
• Glenfiddich 1995 First Fill Sherry Cask / Spirit of Speyside Festival 2015, 1st Fill Sherry, 57.8% vol.
• Glenfiddich 2001 Second Fill Sherry Cask / Spirit of Speyside 2016, 2nd Fill Sherry, 61.5% vol.
• Glenfiddich 2003 Peated First Fill Sherry Cask / Spirit of Speyside Festival 2017, 1st Fill Sherry, 59% vol.

Please note there will be a shipping charge for 5 bottles.

Glenlivet 1969 Signatory Vintage 31 Year Old Gift Pack

An independent Glenlivet distilled on the 19th of February 1969 and matured in a sherry butt #1392 prior to being bottled 27th of July 2000.

Bottle number 436 of 498.

Presented in an attractive wood case, complete with branded glass  and certificate. 

Please note there is no miniature.

Glenfarclas 21 Year Old 1970s / Pinerolo Import​

Produced for the European markets, this square bottled Glenfarclas is very hard to come across.

This bottle was specially selected for Edward and Edwards of Salo, Italy and was imported by Pinerolo.

Bottle number 219.

Glenfarclas 21 Year Old 1970s / Pinerolo Import​

Produced for the European markets, this square bottled Glenfarclas is very hard to come across.

This bottle was specially selected for Edward and Edwards of Salo, Italy and was imported by Pinerolo.

Bottle number 356.

Glen Grant 1949 Gordon and MacPhail 33 Year Old

Nobody offers a selection of vintages like Gordon and MacPhail.

This Glen Grant was distilled in 1949 and bottled at 33 years old during the early 1980s.

Glen Avon 1958 Gordon and MacPhail

A wonderful old bottling of a mystery Speyside by Gordon and MacPhail, Glen Avon is rumoured to actually be Glenfarclas - it's only a rumour though!

Distilled in 1958 and bottled in 1996.

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old 130th Anniverary Single Cask / Release #1​

A single cask Glenfiddich re-casked 17th July 2008 and bottled after maturing for a total of 20 years from Cask #4.

Bottle #24 of 96.

This is a special bottling for the 130th Anniversary of Glenfiddich distillery.

Glen Grant 1948 Gordon and MacPhail 40 Year Old

Nobody offers a selection of vintages like Gordon and MacPhail, this Glen Grant was distilled in 1948 and bottled during the 1980s.

Glen Grant 45 Year Old 1980s

Bottled by Gordon and MacPhail in the early 1980, containing malt prouduced in the latter days of the Second World War.

Please note condition of label