January 2018 Auction

Ardbeg 1972 Douglas Laing 29 Year Old 75cl / The Ardbeggeddon​

A sherry cask Ardbeg, distilled in 1972 and bottled in November 2001 at 29 years old by Douglas Laing.

Specially selected for the Plowed Society by The Whisky Shop to commemorate The Ardbeggeddon gathering in Las Vegas in 2002.

One of 227 bottles.

Springbank 50 Year Old Millennium Limited Edition

An older expression from this Campbeltown classic. This was bottled in September 1999 for the Millennium as part of a range of 6 bottles. 

The set comprised whiskies bottled at 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years. 

Springbank 1958 Duthie for Corti 75cl / US Import​

Distilled in way back in 1958, this is a stunning bottling of Springbank!

Bottled in 1983 by R.W Duthie & Co of Aberdeen, this was for the Corti Brothers of Sacramento and Narsai's Restaurant. 

Ardbeg Lord of the Isles 25 Year Old 4 x 70cl​

A highly sought after and iconic Ardbeg, released between 2002 and 2007.

Named after the 'Lord of the Isles' who ruled the Western Isles and parts of Argyll between the 12th and 15th Centuries.

The bottles in this lot all come from one single case that was delivered straight to seller from the distributor. Release L7

There will be a shipping charge for 4 bottles.

Ardbeg 1967 Signatory Vintage 30 Year Old / Dark Oloroso Cask

A legendary Ardbeg, awarded an impressive 92 points by Serge Valentin at Whisky Fun.

Distilled on the 22nd March 1967 and matured in a single dark Oloroso sherry butt #1140 for 30 years before bottling on 15th December 1997 by Signatory Vintage.

Bottle No. 320 of 536.

Springbank 1966 Local Barley 32 Year Old #492

Springbank produced several 'Local Barley' bottlings from the mid 1960's, all of which have reached legendary status.

Distilled in February 1966 and bottled in April 1998 after being matured in bourbon cask number #1966 492. 

Bottle number 106.

Ainslie's Kings Legend Finest Scotch Whisky 1950s

An old spring-cap bottle of Ainslie's King's Legend Blend. This is a famous blend containing high quantities of Clynelish.

This bottle has no volume or ABV measurements.

Springbank 1964 Adelphi 32 Year Old 

A 1964 vintage Springbank from independent bottlers Adelphi. This was bottled in 1996 at 32 years of age and has spent all its life in a dark sherry cask, creating this gorgeous treacle colour!

Adelphi has a rich history, operating as a distillery in the Gorbals district of Glasgow from 1825, producing spirit from the waters of Loch Katrine. The distillery ceased production in the early 20th century however and several change sin ownership culminating in a takeover by Distillers Company Ltd in 1902. The Adelphi name was revived in 1993 by Jamie Walker, great-grandson of former distillery owner Archibald. With a lineage of whisky expertise he operated Adelphi as private bottling company, which now in the hands of Keith Falconer and David Houston, continues the fine work he began of bottling top quality expressions from Scotland's finest distilleries. This Springbank is yet another fine example of this.

Ardbeg 1975 Duthie for Corti 11 Year Old 75cl / US Import​

Distilled in 1975 by Ardbeg Distillery Ltd and bottled in 1986 as an 11 Year Old.

Selected by Darrell Corti especially for Corti Borthers, Sacramento.

Independently bottled Ardbegs are exceptionally rare in themselves, with this being up there as one of the rarest.

Springbank 1966 Local Barley  #477

Springbank produced several 'Local Barley' bottlings from the mid 1960s, all of which have reached legendary status.

Distilled in February 1966 and bottled February 1997 after being matured in an oak sherry cask number #1966 477

Bottle No. 186

The particular release does not have the well known 'Local Barley' title located anywhere on the label.

Springbank 30 Year Old Millennium Limited Edition US Import

An older expression from this Campbeltown classic.

This was bottled in March 1999 for the Millennium as part of a range of 6 bottles.

The set comprised whiskies bottled at 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years.

Strathisla 1937 Gordon and MacPhail / Fiori Ferdinando Import

Distilled in 1937 at Strathisla distillery and bottled by Gordon and MacPhail.

Imported to the Italian market at some point in the late 1970's or 1980's by Fiori Ferdinando.

Ardbeg 1967 Douglas Laing 32 Year Old

A legendary vintage of Ardbeg.

Distilled March 1967 and matured for 32 years before being bottled in November 1999 by Douglas Laing within their Old Malt Cask series.

One of 120 bottles.

Ardbeg 1965 Cadenhead's 15 Year Old

A very old vintage of Ardbeg bottled by Cadenhead's.

Distilled in 1965, matured for 15 years and bottled in December 1980

Springbank 12 Year Old 100 Proof Green Thistle​

A 12 year old bottling of Springbank from the mid 1990's at 100 Proof.

Ardbeg 1967 Glenscoma 32 Year Old​

An independent bottle from Ardbeg distilled in 1967 and bottled 32 years later for SCOMA GmbH in Germany.

A.H. Hirsch Reserve 1974 16 Year Old Bourbon / 2003 Release

A legendary bottle of Bourbon that has had a whole book written about itself: \"The Best Bourbon You'll Never Taste\" by Charles K Cowdery

Distilled in Spring 1974, this bourbon is bottled from a single 400 barrel batch commissioned by Adolph Hirsch and distilled under contract at Bomberger's distillery, just outside Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania (The home of Michter's whisky).

This is the 2003 bottling, produced by Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky, referred to in inner circles as 'gold foil'. Responsibility for the earlier bottle was undertake by Julian Van Winkle III, however Sazerac acquiring the Pappy Van Winkle brand in 2003 meant that this had to change.

In his book Cowdery refers to the bourbon as one of the \"best whiskeys I've ever tasted.\"

Mash bill contains 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley.

Springbank 1969 Duthie for Corti 75cl / US Import​

Distilled in way back in 1969, this is a stunning bottling of Springbank!

Bottled in 1983 by R.W Duthie & Co of Aberdeen, this was for the Corti Brothers of Sacramento and Narsai's Restaurant. 

Strathisla 1937 Gordon and MacPhail 70 Proof​

Distilled in 1937 at Strathisla distillery and bottled in the 1970's by Gordon & MacPhail.

Imported to the Italian market by Pinerolo.

Springbank 12 Year Old 100 Proof Green Thistle​

A 12 year old bottling of Springbank from the mid 1990's at 100 Proof.

Avonside 1938 Gordon and MacPhail 35 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​ Import

Rumour has it that Avonside was actually single malt from Glenlivet, however the title has also been used by Gordon and MacPhail for younger blends and blended malts.​

Distilled in 1938 and bottled as a 35 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970s.

Bottle number 1157.

Pinerolo Italian Import. This particular bottling was rated an impressive 93 points from Serge Valentin on Whiskyfun.com

Strathisla 1937 Gordon and MacPhail 35 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​ Import

Distilled in 1937 at Strathisla distillery and bottled as a 35 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970s

The bottle number has been removed from this bottle.

Pinerolo Italian Import. This particular bottling scored a 89 points when reviewed by Serge Valentin for Whiskyfun.com!

Springbank 12 Year Old 100 Proof / Mislabelled

A rare bottling of over proof Springbank from the 1990's, even more unusual as it has been incorrectly bottled with the standard 12 year old label and amended with the accurate measurements.

Velier import for the Italian market.

Springbank 12 Year Old 100 Proof Green Thistle​

A 12 year old bottling of Springbank from the mid 1990's at 100 Proof.

Springbank 1969 Signatory Vintage 87 Year Old​

Distilled on 19th December 1969 then matured in a Sherry cask for 28 years

Bottled on the 19th June 1998.

Bottle No. 221/590

Sherry butt no. 2382

Springbank 12 Year Old 100 Proof Green Thistle​

A 12 year old bottling of Springbank from the mid 1990's at 100 Proof.

Strathisla 1937 Gordon and MacPhail 34 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​ Import

Distilled in 1937 at Strathisla distillery and bottled as a 34 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970s

Bottle number 9.

Pinerolo Italian Import. This particular bottling scored 88 points when reviewed by Serge Valentin for Whiskyfun.com!

Shinsu Mars Komagatake 1986 Sherry Cask 30 Year Old

A very rare single cask release from The Shinsu Mars distillery, which stopped production in 1992. Shinsu Mars restarted production recently in 2011.

This was distilled in February 1986 and bottled in June 2016, after being matured in a sherry cask. 

One of only 619 bottles. 

Ardbeg Mor 10 Year Old 4.5 Litres Cask Strength / 1st Edition

They don't get much peatier than Ardbeg, this is a huge bottle of their beloved 10 year old that was initially released at Feis Ile 2007.

One of only 1000 bottles.

The bottle come with all original packaging, including Ardbeg Mor branded shipping box.

Please note there will be a shipping charge for 6 bottles.

Avonside 1938 Gordon and MacPhail 33 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​ Import

Rumour has it that Avonside was actually single malt from Glenlivet, however the title has also been used by Gordon and MacPhail for younger blends and blended malts.​

Distilled in 1938 and bottled as a 33 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970s.

Bottle number 174.

Pinerolo Italian Import. This particular bottling was rated a very good 89 points from Serge Valentin on Whiskyfun.com

Ardbeg Mor 10 Year Old 4.5 Litres Cask Strength / 1st Edition

They don't get much peatier than Ardbeg, this is a huge bottle of their beloved 10 year old that was initially released at Feis Ile 2007.

One of only 1000 bottles.

The bottle comes with all original packaging, including Ardbeg Mor branded shipping box.

This particular bottle comes in great condition and was delivered straight to seller from the distributor.

Please note there will be a shipping charge for 6 bottles.

Avonside 1938 Gordon and MacPhail 33 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​ Import

Rumour has it that Avonside was actually single malt from Glenlivet, however the title has also been used by Gordon and MacPhail for younger blends and blended malts.​

Distilled in 1938 and bottled as a 33 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970s.

Bottle number 174.

Pinerolo Italian Import. This particular bottling was rated a very good 89 points from Serge Valentin on Whiskyfun.com