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26 January 2018
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05 February 2018
1 - 32 of 213 Lots
57.7%
70cl
UK
57.7%
70cl

Port Ellen 1979 30 Year Old 9th Release 6 x 70cl

The ninth of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1979 and bottled 30 years later in 2009, bottled at cask strength and limited to 5,916 bottles, this case is bottles 1588-1593

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

Included in original cardboard case, with sequential bottle numbers. 

Please note there will a shipping charge for 6 bottles.

This particular lot comes in great condition from a case that was delivered straight to seller from the distributor

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51%
70cl
UK
51%
70cl

Port Ellen 1979 37 Year Old 17th Release​

The seventeenth edition of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases. Distilled in 1979 and bottled 37 years later in 2017, bottled at cask strength and limited to 2988 bottles, this is bottle 2176.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

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56.2%
70cl
UK
56.2%
70cl

Port Ellen 1979 22 Year Old 1st Release

The first of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1979 and bottled 22 years later in 2001 at cask strength.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

 Limited to 6,000 bottles, this is number 1377.

55.2%
70cl
UK
55.2%
70cl

Port Ellen 1978 37 Year Old 16th Release

The sixteenth edition of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases. Distilled in 1978 and bottled 37 years later in 2016.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

Bottled at cask strength and limited to 2940 bottles, this is bottle 1489.

60.7%
70cl
UK
60.7%
70cl

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.

68.9%
75cl
UK
68.9%
75cl

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.

56.2%
70cl
UK
56.2%
70cl

Port Ellen 1979 22 Year Old 1st Release

The first of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1979 and bottled 22 years later in 2001 at cask strength. Limited to 6,000 bottles, this is number 1750.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

 

 

56.2%
70cl
UK
56.2%
70cl

Port Ellen 1979 22 Year Old 1st Release

The first of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1979 and bottled 22 years later in 2001 at cask strength.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

 Limited to 6,000 bottles, this is number 843.

 

75 proof
26 2/3 fl oz
UK
75 proof
26 2/3 fl oz

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.

53.9%
70cl
UK
53.9%
70cl

Port Ellen 1983 32 Year Old 15th Release

The fifteenth edition of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases. Distilled in 1978 and bottled 32 years later in 2015, bottled at cask strength. 

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

Limited to 2,964 bottles, this is bottle 309.

51%
70cl
UK
51%
70cl

Port Ellen 1979 37 Year Old 17th Release​

The seventeenth edition of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases. Distilled in 1979 and bottled 37 years later in 2017, bottled at cask strength and limited to 2988 bottles, this is bottle 1658.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

95.6 US Proof / 47.8%
75cl
UK
95.6 US Proof / 47.8%
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year Old Family Reserve

The oldest release as part of the 'Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve' series of bourbons.  

Matured for an incredible 23 years, this is now one of the most desirable, collectable and stunning Bourbon whiskeys in the world.

Pre-2007, bottle number #C11285. 

95.6 US Proof / 47.8%
75cl
UK
95.6 US Proof / 47.8%
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year Old Family Reserve

The oldest release as part of the 'Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve' series of bourbons.  

Matured for an incredible 23 years, this is now one of the most desirable, collectable and stunning Bourbon whiskeys in the world.

Bottle number H1939.

90.4 US Proof / 45.2%
75cl
UK
90.4 US Proof / 45.2%
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Old Family Reserve

This bourbon has become quite legendary, particularly after the theft of 65 X 3 bottle cases in 2013.

Now incredibly hard to find and even harder to buy from any retailer.

Serial Number : B16076103711

56.2%
70cl
UK
56.2%
70cl

Port Ellen 1978 25 Year Old 4th Release

The forth release of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1978 and bottled 25 years later in 2004, bottled at cask strength and limited to 5100 bottles.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

54.6%
70cl
UK
54.6%
70cl

Port Ellen 1978 31 Year Old 10th Release 

The tenth release of this famed Limited Edition series from Diageo. Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

Distilled 1978 and bottled in 2010.

This is bottle 0893 of only 3000 bottles.

90.4 us Proof / 45.2%
75cl
UK
90.4 us Proof / 45.2%
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Old Family Reserve

This bourbon has become quite legendary, particularly after the theft of 65 X 3 bottle cases in 2013.

Now incredibly hard to find and even harder to buy from any retailer.

This bottle was distilled in the Frankfort distillery.

Bottle code obscured by Hi-Spirits import sticker.

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54.2%
70cl
UK
54.2%
70cl

Port Ellen 1978 27 Year Old 6th Release

The sixth edition of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases. 

Distilled in 1978 and bottled 27 years later in 2006, bottled at cask strength.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

This is bottle 4892.

53.9%
70cl
UK
53.9%
70cl

Port Ellen 1979 32 Year Old 11th Release

The eleventh of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1979 and bottled 32 years later in 2011, bottled at cask strength and limited to 2,988 bottles, this is bottle 1325.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

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

90.4 us Proof / 45.2%
75cl
UK
90.4 us Proof / 45.2%
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Old Family Reserve

This bourbon has become quite legendary, particularly after the theft of 65 X 3 bottle cases in 2013.

Now incredibly hard to find and even harder to buy from any retailer.

This bottle was distilled in the Frankfort distillery.

Bottle code B1507110:02M

90.4 US Proof / 45.2%
75cl
UK
90.4 US Proof / 45.2%
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Old Family Reserve

This bourbon has become quite legendary, particularly after the theft of 65 x 3 bottle cases in 2013.

Now incredibly hard to find and even harder to buy from any retailer.

Bottle code has been partially obscured by UK tax stamp: B1507110:2...

90.4 US Proof / 45.2%
75cl
UK
90.4 US Proof / 45.2%
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Old Family Reserve

This bourbon has become quite legendary, particularly after the theft of 65 x 3 bottle cases in 2013.

Now incredibly hard to find and even harder to buy from any retailer.

Bottle code has been obscured by Hi-Spirits import label.

90.4 us Proof / 45.2%
75cl
UK
90.4 us Proof / 45.2%
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Old Family Reserve

This bourbon has become quite legendary, particularly after the theft of 65 X 3 bottle cases in 2013.

Now incredibly hard to find and even harder to buy from any retailer.

This bottle was distilled in the Frankfort distillery.

Bottle code B160761050M

57.3%
70cl
UK
57.3%
70cl

Port Ellen 1979 24 Year Old 3rd Release​

The 3rd release of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1979 and bottled 24 years later in 2003, bottled at cask strength and limited to 9000 bottles.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

Bottle number 2148.

57.4%
70cl
UK
57.4%
70cl

Port Ellen 1979 25 Year Old 5th Release

The fifth release of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1979 and bottled 25 years later in 2005, bottled at cask strength and limited to 5280 bottles, this is bottle 3750.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

 

47.8% / 95.6 Proof
75cl
UK
47.8% / 95.6 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

As sought after as the other members of this 'family'.

Produced in very limited quantities by Buffalo Trace distillery.

Serial Number: B1614509:38K

45.5%
70cl
UK
45.5%
70cl

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.

53.5% 107 Proof
75cl
UK
53.5% 107 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Old Family Reserve

The teenager of this family of world reknowned American whiskies, now in incredibly high demand!

Serial Number: B1618120:404.

42%
70cl
UK
42%
70cl

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!

107 US Proof / 53.5%
70cl
UK
107 US Proof / 53.5%
70cl

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Old Family Reserve

The teenager of this family of world renowned American whiskies, now in incredibly high demand!

Serial Number: B1516908:31M

53.5% 107 Proof
75cl
UK
53.5% 107 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Old Family Reserve

The teenager of this family of world reknowned American whiskies, now in incredibly high demand!

Serial Number: B1618116:294.

42%
70cl
UK
42%
70cl

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!

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