January 2018 Auction

Bowmore 1964 Gold Bowmore 44 Year Old

The third and final in this famous series, the Gold Bowmore was matured in a mixture of bourbon and sherry casks, to provide a comparison to the more famous Oloroso casks.

Bottled at 42.4%.

One of 701 bottles.

Bowmore 1964 Gold Bowmore 44 Year Old

The third and final in this famous series, the Gold Bowmore was matured in a mixture of bourbon and sherry casks, to provide a comparison to the more famous Oloroso casks.

Bottled at 42.4%.

One of 701 bottles.

Bowmore 1967 Largiemeanoch 12 Year Old

An incredibly rare Bowmore bottled under the Largiemeanoch label for The Howgate Wine Co Ltd., Edinburgh.

This is a legendary bottle of whisky, distilled at Bowmore in 1967 and matured in the finest sherry cask # 2655/6/7 for 12 years.  

This rarely appears at auction and we are delighted to be able to offer this exceptionally rare, mythical bottle of whisky in the current auction.

Please note condition of lot as shown. This bottle is not sealed. We have no reason to doubt the authenticity, however purchase is at the buyer's own risk.

Bowmore 1957 75cl / US Import

Distilled back in January 1957, this was matured in Bowmore's Number one Vault. The whisky was matured for 38 years and then bottled due to the risk of the liquid falling bellow 40% ABV. So this has been bottled at a natural cask strength, which is a missleading statement when 40.1% is the alcohol by volume. 

The bottle is presented in a crafted wooden box which has it's own lock and key.

This is bottle number 515 of 861.

Bowmore 1973 43 Year Old​

A 2016 super-premium Bowmore bottling.

Vatting the last 6 remaining bourbon hogsheads of 1973 this joins the ranks of some impressive bottles from that vintage. 

Casks 3883-3888 were distilled on the 10th of May 1973 and bottled on the 2nd of June 2016 at a staggering 43 years old.

Brora 1972 Douglas Laing 30 Year Old 75cl / The Brorageddon​

A cask strength Brora, distilled in 1972 and bottled in February 2003 at 30 years old by Douglas Laing.

Specially selected for the Plowed Society by The Whisky Shop in 2003.

One of 201 bottles.

Bowmore 1973 43 Year Old​

A 2016 super-premium Bowmore bottling.

Vatting the last 6 remaining bourbon hogsheads of 1973 this joins the ranks of some impressive bottles from that vintage. 

Casks 3883-3888 were distilled on the 10th of May 1973 and bottled on the 2nd of June 2016 at a staggering 43 years old.

Bowmore 1973 43 Year Old​

A 2016 super-premium Bowmore bottling.

Vatting the last 6 remaining bourbon hogsheads of 1973 this joins the ranks of some impressive bottles from that vintage. 

Casks 3883-3888 were distilled on the 10th of May 1973 and bottled on the 2nd of June 2016 at a staggering 43 years old.

Bowmore 1973 43 Year Old​

A 2016 super-premium Bowmore bottling.

Vatting the last 6 remaining bourbon hogsheads of 1973 this joins the ranks of some impressive bottles from that vintage. 

Casks 3883-3888 were distilled on the 10th of May 1973 and bottled on the 2nd of June 2016 at a staggering 43 years old.

Brora 1972 Rare Malt 22 Year Old / 58.7%

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.

It is often said that 1972 Broras are exceptional, there are five Rare Malt Brora 1972s and this is an example of one of them. The 1972 continued to be an important vintage when Diageo released the 40 year old with the same vintage. 

Since its closure in 1983 the popularity of Brora has soared, this is a fantastic opportunity to own an historic bottle.

Bowmore 1964 Duthie for Corti 22 Year Old 75cl / US Import​

Distilled in 1964, this hails from the era of epic Bowmores. 

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

Bowmore 1964 Duthie for Corti 22 Year Old 75cl / US Import​

Distilled in 1964, this hails from the era of epic Bowmores. 

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

Bowmore Bicentenary

Released in early 1979, this legendary bottling of Bowmore contains whisky vatted from a selection of casks distilled in 1964.  This Bicentenary release is widely considered to be one of the best Bowmore's ever bottled.

The selected casks were all matured exclusively in Bowmore's famous No.1 Vault, the original warehouse at the distillery, which dates back to 1779.

The bottle, bearing the Morrison clan coat of arms, is a replica of a hand blown decanter.

Please note that there is a defect with all Bowmore Bicentenary. The cork is very thin and held in place by the wax, the wax is soluble in whisky. This can create issues in transit where a bottle with no issues can start to leak, Whisky Auctioneer Ltd cannot be held liable for any leakage/damage caused whilst the bottle is in transit, including lots sent using Risk Free Shipping. Collection is advised.

Bowmore 1968 Signatory Vintage 31 Year Old / Millennium Edition

Distilled on the 8 of October 1968 and bottled on the 4th November 1999 from single oak cask #3817

This Signatory Millennium Edition is bottle 218 of 238.

Balvenie 1990 DCS Compendium 25 Year Old Chapter #2

This bottle forms part of the second release of Balvenie's five-part DCS Compendium, which is a tribute to renowned malt master David Stewart.

Distilled on 3rd October 1990.

Filled on 23rd September 2016.

One of 212 bottles from European oak Oloroso Sherry butt Cask #2790; 25 Years Old.

Talisker 1952 Gordon and MacPhail 21 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​ Import

This Talisker was distilled on Skye in 1952 and bottled as 21 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970s.

Bottle number 633.

Pinerolo Italian Import. These particular bottlings all scored between 90 and 94 points when reviewed by Serge Valentin for Whiskyfun.com. Very impressive indeed!

Balvenie Tun 1858 Batch #6

A marriage of 6 Traditional whisky casks and 4 Sherry Butts created the sixth limited edition Balvenie Tun 1858, for the Taiwanese market. 

As with the Balvenie Tun 1401, these whiskies are hand-selected by Malt Master David Stewart. Six traditional whisky casks and four sherry butts are combined and rested for several months in Tun 1858. 

The expression consists of the casks shown below.

Six traditional whisky casks
#30911
#30912
#36451
#42891
#42892
#32279

Four sherry butts
#314319
#314320
#30081
#347134

Talisker 1955 Gordon MacPhail Secret Stills No. 1.1​

As with the rest of the Secret Stills range the distillery is at which this single malt was produced is a feircly guarded secret.. They do, however, offer a clue that it was distilled at Carbost on the Isle of Skye. Will we ever solve this mystery?

This Talis... *AHEM* secret Skye malt, was distilled in 1955 and bottled by Gordon and MacPhail circa 50 years later in 2005.

At half a century old, this is a genuine rarity.

Please note condition of lot as shown, including rust around lid. 

Talisker 1954 Gordon and MacPhail

A spectacular Talisker distilled in 1954 and then bottled by Gordon and MacPhail.

Produced using old stock labels, the measurements have been redacted and printed over. 

Bowmore 30 Year Old Sea Dragon

Nicknamed 'the seadragon' due to the mythical beast adorning the rather pretty black ceramic bottle and box, this 30 year old Bowmore appeared in the mid 1990s and has achieved almost mythic status.

The contents of this decanter are almost entirely made up of long-aged casks from the legendary 1960s vintages.

Weight of decanter and liquid combined ~ 1.8 Kg.

Bowmore 1956 Sherry Cask

A 1956 vintage sherry cask matured Bowmore, bottled some time in the late 1970's.

These Sherry Cask Bowmore vintages come highly recommended by those lucky enough to try them. 

P. Soffiantino import for the Italian market.

Bowmore 1969

A 1969 vintage sherry cask matured Bowmore... 1960s Sherry Cask Bowmore Vintages come highly reccomended by those lucky enough to try them. 

Bottled in the 1980s. 

Ben Nevis 1966 Single Cask 51 Year Old #4278 / LMDW Exclusive​

Single malt whisky distilled in 1966 then matured in single hogshead cask #4278. 

Matured for 51 years and bottled exclusively for La Maison du Whisky in Paris.

One of only 120 bottles.  

Bunnahabhain 1968 Auld Acquaintance 34 Year Old

Distilled on Hogmanay (31st December) 1968 this rare limited edition Bunnahabhain was bottled in 2002.  

It has been highly acclaimed receiving 93 (almost 94!) points from Serge Valentin on Whisky Fun.

It is now a very sought after bottle and is increasingly difficult to find with only 2,002 bottles released.

Please note condition of lot as shown, including sear in neck tag and rust around lid.

Balvenie 1993 DCS Compendium 23 Year Old Chapter #3​

This bottle forms part of the third release of Balvenie's five-part DCS Compendium, which is a tribute to renowned malt master David Stewart.

Distilled on 6th December 1993.

Bottled on the 19th June 2017.

One of 213 bottles from single cask #11621

Talisker 1951 Gordon and MacPhail 21 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​ Import

This Talisker was distilled on Skye in 1951 and bottled as 21 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970's.

Bottle number 529.

Pinerolo Italian Import.

These particular bottlings all scored between 90 and 94 points when reviewed by Serge Valentin for Whiskyfun.com. Very impressive indeed!

Balvenie 2004 DCS Compendium 13 Year Old Chapter #3​

This bottle forms part of the third release of Balvenie's five-part DCS Compendium, which is a tribute to renowned malt master David Stewart.

Distilled on 19th January 2004.

Bottled on the 19th June 2017.

One of 372 bottles from single cask #741

Talisker 1947 Gordon and MacPhail

An absolutely stunning bottle of Talisker, distilled in 1947 and bottled at some point in the late 1970's or early 1980's by Gordon and MacPhail.

Pinerolo import for the Italian market.

Talisker 1954 Gordon and MacPhail

A spectacular Talisker distilled in 1954 and then bottled by Gordon and MacPhail.

Produced using old stock labels, the measurements have been redacted and printed over. 

The Last Drop 1960 Blended Whisky

A cask strength blend of a truly amazing age. Distilled in 1960, it was blended and decanted into fresh sherry butts in 1972 where it was left to rest and mature until 2008 when it was bottled by hand. By this point less than half of the original contents remained, leaving only enough for 1347 bottles.

Many of the malts that comprise this blend come from now silent distilleries.

This was named Blend of the Year in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2010.

Complete with stopper and 5cl miniature.

The Last Drop 1960 Blended Whisky

A cask strength blend of a truly amazing age.

Distilled in 1960, it was blended and decanted into fresh sherry butts in 1972 where it was left to rest and mature until 2008 when it was bottled by hand. By this point less than half of the original contents remained, leaving only enough for 1347 bottles.

Many of the malts that comprise of this blend come from now silent distilleries.

This was named blend of the year in 2010's Whisky Bible.

Complete with stopper and 5cl miniature.

Talisker 1951 Gordon and MacPhail 21 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​ Import

This Talisker was distilled on Skye in 1951 and bottled as 21 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970s.

Bottle number 289.

Pinerolo Italian Import. These particular bottlings all scored between 90 and 94 points when reviewed by Serge Valentin for Whiskyfun.com. Very impressive indeed!