January 2018 Auction

Longmorn 1964 Duthie for Samaroli​

A fantastic circa 19 year old whisky, distilled in 1964.

Bottled in 1983 by R.W Duthie & Co of Aberdeen, exclusively for legendary Italian importers Samaroli. 

Ardbeg 1972 Douglas Laing 29 Year Old 75cl / The Ardbeggeddon​

A sherry cask Ardbeg, distilled in 1972 and bottled in November 2001 at 29 years old by Douglas Laing.

Specially selected for the Plowed Society by The Whisky Shop to commemorate The Ardbeggeddon gathering in Las Vegas in 2002.

One of 227 bottles.

Longmorn 1974 Duthie for Samaroli Cask Strength Sherrywood

A legendary independent bottling of heavily sherried Longmorn, distilled in 1974 and bottled for Silvano Samaroli by R.W. Duthie in 1985 at cask strength / 60.8%.

This particular bottling was rated very good by Serge Valentin who scored it an impressive 92 points!

Bottle number 584 of only 600 bottles.

Ardbeg Lord of the Isles 25 Year Old 4 x 70cl​

A highly sought after and iconic Ardbeg, released between 2002 and 2007.

Named after the 'Lord of the Isles' who ruled the Western Isles and parts of Argyll between the 12th and 15th Centuries.

The bottles in this lot all come from one single case that was delivered straight to seller from the distributor. Release L7

There will be a shipping charge for 4 bottles.

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 1970s

An older Italian Import bottling of Laphroaig 10 Year Old, bottled in the 1970's.

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 1970s / 3 x 26.4 Fl Oz​

Classic Laphroaig from the late 1970s when both imperial and metric measurements were used. 

Please note there will be a shipping charge for 3 bottles.

Ardbeg 1967 Signatory Vintage 30 Year Old / Dark Oloroso Cask

A legendary Ardbeg, awarded an impressive 92 points by Serge Valentin at Whisky Fun.

Distilled on the 22nd March 1967 and matured in a single dark Oloroso sherry butt #1140 for 30 years before bottling on 15th December 1997 by Signatory Vintage.

Bottle No. 320 of 536.

Longrow 1987 Samaroli 'Dreams'​

A 1987 vintage Longrow for the Italian market.

Bottled 1999 

Bottle #250

Ainslie's Kings Legend Finest Scotch Whisky 1950s

An old spring-cap bottle of Ainslie's King's Legend Blend. This is a famous blend containing high quantities of Clynelish.

This bottle has no volume or ABV measurements.

Ardbeg 1975 Duthie for Corti 11 Year Old 75cl / US Import​

Distilled in 1975 by Ardbeg Distillery Ltd and bottled in 1986 as an 11 Year Old.

Selected by Darrell Corti especially for Corti Borthers, Sacramento.

Independently bottled Ardbegs are exceptionally rare in themselves, with this being up there as one of the rarest.

Lagavulin 1991 200th Anniversary 25 Year Old Single Cask

A very special release of Lagavulin distilled in 1991 and bottled at natural cask strength in 2016 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of this famous Islay distillery.

Only 522 bottles were released by owners, Diageo, with all of the proceeds from the initial sales being donated to 7 Islay charities by way of thanks to the people of the island.

The whisky was initially over-subscribed by interested buyers and so offered for sale after random ballots drawn.

This is bottle No. 504/522

Ardbeg 1967 Douglas Laing 32 Year Old

A legendary vintage of Ardbeg.

Distilled March 1967 and matured for 32 years before being bottled in November 1999 by Douglas Laing within their Old Malt Cask series.

One of 120 bottles.

Longrow 1974 Bond Reserve

Longrowpeated spirit was first produced at Springbank during the early 1970's. 

This is bottle number 10 of this limited 1974 vintage Bond Reserve release. 

Longrow 1974 Bond Reserve

Longrow, peated spirit was first produced at Springbank during the early 1970s. 

This is bottle number 94 of this limited 1974 vintage Bond Reserve release. 

Ardbeg 1965 Cadenhead's 15 Year Old

A very old vintage of Ardbeg bottled by Cadenhead's.

Distilled in 1965, matured for 15 years and bottled in December 1980

Lagavulin 1976 37 Year Old

A very well aged Lagavulin, released in late 2013 as part of Diageo's annual 'super premium' releases.

Distilled in 1976 and matured in refill American oak and European oak casks, yielding 1,868 bottles.

Bottle number 616.

Longmorn 1964 Duthie for Corti 21 Year Old 75cl / US Import​

A fantastic 21 year old whisky, distilled in 1964.

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

Ardbeg 1967 Glenscoma 32 Year Old​

An independent bottle from Ardbeg distilled in 1967 and bottled 32 years later for SCOMA GmbH in Germany.

A.H. Hirsch Reserve 1974 16 Year Old Bourbon / 2003 Release

A legendary bottle of Bourbon that has had a whole book written about itself: \"The Best Bourbon You'll Never Taste\" by Charles K Cowdery

Distilled in Spring 1974, this bourbon is bottled from a single 400 barrel batch commissioned by Adolph Hirsch and distilled under contract at Bomberger's distillery, just outside Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania (The home of Michter's whisky).

This is the 2003 bottling, produced by Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky, referred to in inner circles as 'gold foil'. Responsibility for the earlier bottle was undertake by Julian Van Winkle III, however Sazerac acquiring the Pappy Van Winkle brand in 2003 meant that this had to change.

In his book Cowdery refers to the bourbon as one of the \"best whiskeys I've ever tasted.\"

Mash bill contains 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley.

Lagavulin 1985 21 Year Old 2007 Release

A truly legendary Lagavulin released in 2007 within Diageo's Super Premium selection.

Distilled in 1985 and bottled as a 21 year old at cask strength, this is incredibly highly acclaimed. A must for any Lagavulin collector or drinker - if you haven't tasted this, you should!  

Bottle no. 2869.

Avonside 1938 Gordon and MacPhail 35 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​ Import

Rumour has it that Avonside was actually single malt from Glenlivet, however the title has also been used by Gordon and MacPhail for younger blends and blended malts.​

Distilled in 1938 and bottled as a 35 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970s.

Bottle number 1157.

Pinerolo Italian Import. This particular bottling was rated an impressive 93 points from Serge Valentin on Whiskyfun.com

Linkwood 1939 Gordon and MacPhail 37 Year Old/ Pinerolo​ Import

This Linkwood was distilled in 1939 and bottled as a 37 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970s.

Bottle number 1727.

Pinerolo Italian Import. This particular bottling scored 89 points when reviewed by Serge Valentin for Whiskyfun.com!

Laphroaig 30 Year Old 75cl

Presented in this wooden box, Laphroaig 30 year old was originally released in 2000.

75cl.

Laphroaig 30 Year Old 75cl

Presented in this wooden box, Laphroaig 30 year old was originally released in 2000.

75cl.

Ardbeg Mor 10 Year Old 4.5 Litres Cask Strength / 1st Edition

They don't get much peatier than Ardbeg, this is a huge bottle of their beloved 10 year old that was initially released at Feis Ile 2007.

One of only 1000 bottles.

The bottle come with all original packaging, including Ardbeg Mor branded shipping box.

Please note there will be a shipping charge for 6 bottles.

Avonside 1938 Gordon and MacPhail 33 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​ Import

Rumour has it that Avonside was actually single malt from Glenlivet, however the title has also been used by Gordon and MacPhail for younger blends and blended malts.​

Distilled in 1938 and bottled as a 33 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970s.

Bottle number 174.

Pinerolo Italian Import. This particular bottling was rated a very good 89 points from Serge Valentin on Whiskyfun.com

Ardbeg Mor 10 Year Old 4.5 Litres Cask Strength / 1st Edition

They don't get much peatier than Ardbeg, this is a huge bottle of their beloved 10 year old that was initially released at Feis Ile 2007.

One of only 1000 bottles.

The bottle comes with all original packaging, including Ardbeg Mor branded shipping box.

This particular bottle comes in great condition and was delivered straight to seller from the distributor.

Please note there will be a shipping charge for 6 bottles.

Lagavulin 12 Year Old White Horse 1970s

A rare bottle of Lagavulin 12 year old bottled by White Horse distillers from the late 1970s, carrying the royal warrant to her Majesty the Queen.

'Specially Selected Lagavulin Pure Islay Malt Scotch Whisky White Horse Distillers Ltd'

Montenegro S.P.A. import for the Italian market.

Laphroaig Dr Jekyll's PX Sherry Cask

An incredibly rare official single cask bottling of Laphroaig.

Fully matured in single Pedro Ximenez Sherry Hogshead stored in warehouse 9 for over 7 years before being bottled in 2012.

\"Dr Jekyll's Expression of Laphroaig\". Bottled exclusively for Dr Jekyll's pub in Oslo, Norway.

Avonside 1938 Gordon and MacPhail 33 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​ Import

Rumour has it that Avonside was actually single malt from Glenlivet, however the title has also been used by Gordon and MacPhail for younger blends and blended malts.​

Distilled in 1938 and bottled as a 33 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970s.

Bottle number 174.

Pinerolo Italian Import. This particular bottling was rated a very good 89 points from Serge Valentin on Whiskyfun.com

Laphroaig 32 Year Old

One of several Laphroaig's released to commemorate their 200th anniversary, 1815 to 2015.

This is one of the oldest ever from Laphroaig, matured for 32 years in ex-Oloroso sherry casks this was incredibly popular at retail selling out almost immediately.

Only 5,880 bottles were produced.

Lagavulin 25 Year Old Bicentenary 2016

Released in 2016 as part of Diageo's Super Premium malts.  This sherry cask matured, 25 year old Lagavulin is a celebration of the distillery's bicentenary anniversary. 

Bottle number 2940 of 8000.