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

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

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2938 of 8000.

Longrow 1987 Samaroli Single Cask

A 1987 vintage Longrow for the Italian market.

Bottled in 2005 by Samaroli.

Cask #113, bottle no. 222 of 312.

Lagavulin 1979 Distillers Edition / First Release

A bottle of the first ever distillers edition which was distilled in 1979 and bottled in 1997.

Finished in Pedro Ximenez casks.

Lg 4/463.

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 1980s / Cinzano Import

An older bottling of Laphroaig from the 1980's or perhaps even the late 1970's, prior to the granting of the royal warrant.

Cinzano import for the Italian market.

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 1980s

An older bottling of Laphroaig from the 1980's.

Laphroaig 17 Year Old Edition 2 / The Savoy Collection

Many decades ago, The Savoy created a range of spirits bottled exclusively for the hotel to be enjoyed by the most loyal guest and discerning imbibers of the time. These spirits were savoured in The Savoy's world famous bar and were often shipped abroad or bought home as the most special memento of their stay. It's nopt the kind of place you simply steal the toilettries from.

In 2013 The Savoy revived this tradition with the launch of a most prestigious collection of unique spirits, bottled and presented to reflect the outstanding quality that has been The Savoy's trademark for over 124 years. 

This Edition II release is a 17 year old from Islay's Laphroaig distillery, following on from Edition I which was a Macallan.

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 1980s / Cinzano Import

An older bottling of Laphroaig from the 1980's or perhaps even the late 1970's, prior to the granting of the royal warrant.

Cinzano import for the Italian market.

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 1970s/80s Cinzano Import​

An older bottling of Laphroaig from the 1980's or perhaps even the late 1970's, prior to the granting of the royal warrant.

Cinzano import for the Italian market.

Lagavulin 15 Year Old White Horse Ceramic Decanter 1980s

A very different presentation of Lagavulin by White Horse, this rare bottling of 15 year old Islay whisky is presented in a ceramic decanter.

75cl

Laphroaig 1969 Sestante 19 Year Old

An amazing vintage Laphroaig bottled by the famous Italian bottlers Sestante.

Distilled in 1969 and bottled at 19 years old at 40%.

Lagavulin 1979 Distillers Edition 1 Litre / First Release

A litre bottle of the first ever distiller's edition which was distilled in 1979 and bottled in 1997.

Finished in Pedro Ximenez casks.

Lg 4/463.

Ladyburn 1973 27 Year Old Single Cask 1590

The Ladyburn Distillery was built in 1966 by William Grant & Sons Ltd and only operated for a very short period until November 15th 1975.  

There have been very few bottlings from Ladyburn, this official single cask release is part of 18 single casks from 1973 bottled in 2000, a release totaling 3,000 bottles.  Each individual bottle carries the bottling number and cask it originated from.  This is bottle number 173 from cask #1590.

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 1980s

An older bottling of Laphroaig from the 1980's.

Linkwood 12 Year Old 1970s / Samaroli Import

Linkwood Over 12 Year Old Pure Malt especially produced for 'John McEwan & Co' and imported to Italy by Samaroli.