January 2018 Auction

Highland Queen 1960s/70s / includes Miniature

A very old bottle of blended whisky from Macdonald and Muir of Leith.

Named for Mary Queen of Scots.  There are volume and ABV markings on the label which is indicative of a 1970's bottling date. Additionally, the reverse label still states MacDonald & Muir as whisky purveyors to the King of Denmark, who died in 1972.

Includes miniature, both bottled at 70 proof.

Haig's Dimple 1950s

An old bottle of Haig's Dimple from around 1950s.

Haig's Dimple 1960s

An old bottle of Dimple. Dimple was produced by Haig and interestingly in 1958 the Dimple bottle was the first container to be trademarked by the US Patent office, this was because of its unique design. 

The Haig family had a long history of distilling going back as far as the 15th Century. Since 1824 when Cameronbridge distillery was opened by John Haig, Haig has been a big brand in the whisky world. As part of a distilling dynasty John Haig became important in the regulation of Whisky production and was a spokesman for the industry. Although the brand began to shrink in the 1970s, in the last year it has seen a healthy revival with the help of Mr Posh Spice David Beckham. 

Hine Antique XO Premier Cru Grand Champagne Cognac​

A Premier Cru Grand Champagne cognac from Hine. within the premium XO age category.

Highland Park Dark Origins

A non-age statement Highland Park matured in \"double first fill sherry casks,\" which apparently means a combination of 80% first fill sherry casks from Europe and the US, and 20% refill sherry casks.

Hudson Whiskey Set in Wooden Presentation Crate

A selection of goods from Hudson Whisky including: 

• Oak Barrel with stand
• Baseball Cap 
• Branded Zippo Lighter
• Barrel Infusing Bottle

Please note there is a shipping charge for 4 bottles for this lot. 

Highland Park Leif Eriksson

Originally released exclusive to travel retail in March 2011, the Highland Park Leif Eriksson contains a mixture of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.

Highland Park 2004 SMWS 12 Year Old​ 4.226

An independently bottled Highland Park distilled in 2004 and bottled 12 years later from a refill sherry puncheon by SMWS. 

\"Smoked plum lemonade\"

One of 627 bottles. 

Haig Gold Label 1 Litre Circa 1960s/1970s

A bottle of Gold Label from Haig released during the 1970s.

The Haig family had a long history of distilling going back as far as the 15th Century. Since 1824 when Cameronbridge distillery was opened by John Haig, Haig has been a big brand in the whisky world. As part of a distilling dynasty John Haig became important in the regulation of Whisky production and was a spokesman for the industry. Although the brand began to shrink in the 1970s, in the last couple of years it has seen a healthy revival with the help of Mr Posh Spice David Beckham.

Shipping will be charged at three bottles on this lot.

Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old 1970s / Italian Import​

This blend was supplied to Officers of Her Majesty's Services and the Diplomatic Core.  A high honour indeed to be the preferred drink offered by those representing the United Kingdom internationally.

This 1970's bottling was imported by Dortmund Hansa Bier for the Italian market.

High West Yippee Ki-Yay Blended Rye Batch #2 

A double rye matured in oak barrels originally used to age two different types of wine. Californian Vermouth Barrels  and Californian Qupé Syrah barrels.

Marriage of two straight rye whiskies, A 2 year old with a mashbill of 95% rye, 5% barley malt from MGP. The older rye has a mashbill of 53% rye and 37% corn and was distilled at Barton Distillery.

Hazelburn 2003 Sherry Cask 13 Year Old​

A 13 year old bottle of Hazelburn, distilled at Springbank in 2003 and bottled in March 2017.

Matured in a mixture of fresh and refill Oloroso sherry casks.

One of only 12000 bottles.

Highland Park 2007 Gordon and MacPhail Cask Strength 8 Year Old

A cask strength bottling of Highland Park by Gordon and MacPhail.

Distilled in 2007, bottled in 2014 from casks 15603510-15603515. All of which were refill bourbon barrels.

Highland Park 25 Year Old Miniature 2 x 5cl

A miniature version of this well-aged Highland Park, in the old label design and bottle shape.

Havana 10 Year Old Caribbean Rum / Italian Import

Claiming to be the original Caribbean rum, although not to be confused with the popular Havana Club brand. This was imported by Bagnoli for the Italian market in the 1990's.

Haig's Gold Label 1960s

A bottle of spring-cap sealed Gold Label from Haig released during the 1960's.

The Haig family had a long history of distilling going back as far as the 15th Century.  Since 1824 when Cameronbridge distillery was opened by John Haig, Haig has been a big brand in the whisky world. As part of a distilling dynasty, John Haig became important in the regulation of Whisky production and was a spokesman for the industry.  Although the brand began to shrink in the 1970s, in the last couple of years it has seen a healthy revival with the help of Mr Posh Spice David Beckham.

Lot comes with a matching miniature from the same period.

Highland Park 1996 Creative Whisky Co 14 Year Old / Glasgow Whisky Festival

A single cask Highland Park, distilled 1996 and bottled in 2010 by the Creative Whisky Co. for the Glasgow Whisky Festival.

Highland Park 10 Year Old / Rebus 30

Ten years ago Ian Rankin (Rebus Creator) celebrated the 20th anniversary of the publication of the first ‘Inspector Rebus’ novel. Ian visited the distillery on Orkney where he selected a special single cask. The whisky’s flavour profile was chosen according to what Ian felt Rebus would prefer – cask no 3272.

This time to celebrate Rebus30, Highland Park created a 10 year old single malt. 

Limited to only 10,000 bottles. 

Dimple 12 Year Old 1980s

A 75cl bottle of Haig's iconic blend named for its fantastic bottle design.

Please note condition of lot.

Highland Park Harald

Released for the European travel retail market, this is part or the Warrior range.

Representing part of Orkney's history, King Harald was the first Norwegian King and established Orkney as an Earldom.

The whisky is matured in a combination of European and American oak Sherry casks.

Highland Laddie Scotch Whisky 1970s

A late 1970's blended Scotch from J. Sykes & Co Ltd in Liverpool.

Highland Park Dragon Legend

New release from the Orkney distillery which demonstrates \"the richer, smoker side of Highland Park\" by using a higher percentage of peated malt.

Heaven Hill 2009 Whisky Broker 8 Year Old​

An independent Heaven Hill distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2017.

Bottle number 177 of 267

Cask Number 152715.

Hine Rare and Delicate 75cl / US Import

A fine Champagne cognac from Hine. 

Heaven Hill 2009 Whisky Broker 8 Year Old​

An independent Heaven Hill distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2017 from single barrel #152715

Bottle number 213 of 267

Cask Number 15041.

Hennessy Very Special Cognac

A bottle of Hennessy VS.

Hamilton City of London Dry Gin 1960/70s

Produced by Hamilton Distilling Company.

Haig's Pinch 12 Year Old 1970s / US Import​

A bottle of Haig's Pinch whisky, the alternative name used in the United States for the Dimple.

Dimple is a premium blend produced by Haig's, which has a higher malt influence from Linkwood and Glenkinchie, than its sister blend Haig's Gold.

Interestingly in 1958 the Dimple bottle was the first container to be trademarked by the US Patent office, thanks to its unique design. 

4/5 Quart

Haig's Dimple 1970s

An old bottle of Haig's Dimple from around the 1970s.

Haig's Dimple 1.13 Litre / Bahrain Duty Free​

Dimple is a premium blend produced by Haig's, which has a higher malt influence from Linkwood and Glenkinchie, than its sister blend Haig's Gold.

Interestingly in 1958 the Dimple bottle was the first container to be trademarked by the US Patent office, thanks to its unique design. 

This bottle was an unusual size produced for Bahrain Duty Free

Highland Park Valkyrie

A new series released by Highland Park named 'Viking Legend'.

This is the 1st edition called 'Valkyrie'.

Designed in partnership with Jim Lyngvild.

Please note condition of lot as shown, box creases.

Highland Park New Make Spirit 35cl

A bottle of Highland Park New Make spirit which is spirit which has spent no time in oak. 

Distilled in February 2010 and bottled in March of the same.