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. 

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.

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.

Longrow 1987 Samaroli 'Dreams'​

A 1987 vintage Longrow for the Italian market.

Bottled 1999 

Bottle #250

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.

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

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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!

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. 

Laphroaig 30 Year Old 75cl

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

75cl.

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. 

Laphroaig 30 Year Old 75cl

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

75cl.

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.

Uniting Nations 40 Year Old The Essence of Karuizawa / Ichiro Akuto Blended Malt

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited bottling was blended by Ichiro Akuto, this is a combination of a 40 year old Scottish malt and 45 year old Karuizawa. 

One of 677 bottles produced

Bottled at cask strength.

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.