January 2018 Auction

Hanyu 1985 Ichiro's Malt 'Card' #9421 / Nine of Diamonds​

Hanyu is a closed Japanese distillery that received a new lease of life from Ichiro Akuto, who bottled the last of the stock in the iconic card range. 

Distilled in 1985 and bottled in 2009, after being aged in a hogshead then finished in a Bourbon barrel. 

Bottle number 148 of 248. 

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.

Hibiki 30 Year Old Kacho Fugetsu Limited Edition

The Kacho Fugetsu Hibiki 30 year old is at the pinnacle of the Hibiki range and a prefect example of their appreciation of the beauty of Japanese nature. The special limited release was exclusive to travel retail in 2015.

Hibiki 30 year old is a very popular and stunning blend produced by Suntory. Here is a just a snapshot of its accolades:

• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2004 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2006 
• Word Whisky Awards 2007 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2007 
• Word Whisky Awards 2008 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2008

Hibiki 30 Year Old Kacho Fugetsu Limited Edition

The Kacho Fugetsu Hibiki 30 year old is at the pinnacle of the Hibiki range and a prefect example of their appreciation of the beauty of Japanese nature. The special limited release was exclusive to travel retail in 2015.

Hibiki 30 year old is a very popular and stunning blend produced by Suntory. Here is a just a snapshot of its accolades:

• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2004 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2006 
• Word Whisky Awards 2007 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2007 
• Word Whisky Awards 2008 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2008

Hibiki 30 Year Old Kacho Fugetsu Limited Edition

The Kacho Fugetsu Hibiki 30 year old is at the pinnacle of the Hibiki range and a prefect example of their appreciation of the beauty of Japanese nature. The special limited release was exclusive to travel retail in 2015.

Hibiki 30 year old is a very popular and stunning blend produced by Suntory. Here is a just a snapshot of its accolades:

• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2004 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2006 
• Word Whisky Awards 2007 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2007 
• Word Whisky Awards 2008 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2008

Jura 1965 36 Year Old

A highly sought after Isle of Jura distilled in 1965 and bottled in this stunning and unusual packaging.

Bottle number 324 of 449, bottled on 19th July 2001 from cask #590.

Signed by Michael Heads, the old distillery manager.

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.

Hanyu Ichiro's Malt The Joker 'Colour'

The 54th and final bottling in Ichiro's Card Series.

There are two Joker's released to complete the 54 bottle series, one in colour and one in Black and White.  This particular bottling is the Colour Joker, a vatting of 14 casks covering vintages from 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991 and 2000.  The casks used for this final bottling include a sherry butt, puncheon, hogshead, Cognac, chibidaru, Madeira hogshead and bourbon.

Only 3,690 bottles of this highly sought after whisky have been made available.

Hanyu Ichiro's Malt The Joker 'Colour'

The 54th and final bottling in Ichiro's Card Series.

There are two Joker's released to complete the 54 bottle series, one in colour and one in Black and White.  This particular bottling is the Colour Joker, a vatting of 14 casks covering vintages from 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991 and 2000.  The casks used for this final bottling include a sherry butt, puncheon, hogshead, Cognac, chibidaru, Madeira hogshead and bourbon.

Only 3,690 bottles of this highly sought after whisky have been made available.

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.

Hibiki 30 Year Old

Hibiki 30 year old is a very popular and stunning blend produced by Suntory.  Here is a hint of it's success  -

• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2004 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2006 
• Word Whisky Awards 2007 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2007 
• Word Whisky Awards 2008 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2008

Bottle No. 60248

Hanyu 1990 Full Proof 'The Wave' Single Cask #9305

A single cask release for Full Proof of the closed Japanese distillery Hanyu. 

Distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2009. 

Bottle number 59 of 200. 

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.

Jura 1966 Duthie for Corti 20 Year Old 75cl / US Import

An independently bottled Jura imported by R.W. Duthie which has become one of the rarest Independent Jura's around.

A real gem for any Jura enthusiast.

Bottled in 1986.

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.

Jura 1966 Duthie for Corti 20 Year Old 75cl / US Import

An independently bottled Jura imported by R.W. Duthie which has become one of the rarest Independent Jura's around.

A real gem for any Jura enthusiast.

Bottled in 1986.

Johnnie Walker The Directors Blend 2013

Only given to very important Diageo types meaning this was never available at retail. This means that very few bottles made it to the secondary market and collectors have fought to get hold of this essential part of Walker history.

There were six bottles in the Director's blend range, this is the final bottle and was designed by designed by Claessens, a simple yet elegant and effective design.

In the flavour department the blend is focused on age and succeeds in creating deep rich character, causing whisky expert Dave Broom to claim that it was one of the best whiskies of 2013.

Bottle number 572 of 588.

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. 

Highland Park 1973 37 Year Old / Global Travel Retail Exclusive

This Highland Park was a Travel Retail Exclusive. Distilled in 1973 and bottled 37 years later.

Released April 2010.

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

Highland Park 1963 Averys for Corti 15 Year Old / US Import

A stunning vintage Highland Park from 1963, bottled in 1978.

These Corti bottlings are mean't to be exceptional, we would love to try them.

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.

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. 

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.

Highland Park 1956 20 Year Old

A very old official bottling of 20 Year Old Highland Park for the Italian market. 

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. 

Highland Park 1960 18 Year Old / Ferraretto

A very old official bottling of 18 Year Old Highland Park for the Italian market. 

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.