January 2018 Auction

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

As we all know Yamazaki has ascended into one of the most desirable and sought after whiskies in the world.

This 25 year old is matured exclusively in the finest Oloroso sherry casks and presented in a very elegant, simple box.

Bottle no. 9499.

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

As we all know Yamazaki has ascended into one of the most desirable and sought after whiskies in the world.

This 25 year old is matured exclusively in the finest Oloroso sherry casks and presented in a very elegant, simple box.

Demerara 1985 UF30E 27 Year Old Rum​

A 27 year old rum from Demerara Distillery in Guyana, bottled from barrels marked UF30E in 2012 by Velier.

3 barrels produced 814 bottles.

Daly's Tullamore 1952 Cadenhead's 38 Year Old

Today Tullamore Dew is a very popular Irish blend, however historically Tullamore was a historic site for distilling since the 1780s with a distillery being built on the site in 1829. This Daly's distillery produced a range of whiskies.

The Dew took it's name from Daniel E Williams, the hugely successful manager of the distillery who worked there over a 60 year stretch. 

The distillery operated until 1954 when it closed. This whisky was distilled in 1952 and bottled in 1991, as a 38 year old, by Cadenhead's at cask strength.

Dalmore 20 Year Old 1960s

A stunning example of Dalmore, produced in the 1960's.  This Duncan Macbeth bottling is incredibly difficult to find these days along with the younger 8 and 12 year old bottles produced around the same time.  

It is highly likely that the contents of this whisky were distilled in the 1940's, post WWII.

Serge Valentin at WhiskyFun gave this old Dalmore an astonishing 93 points.

Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara Oak

An 18 year old malt from the oldest whisky distillery in Japan. In order to create the expression, Suntory’s chief blender Shinji Fukuyo tasted a hundreds of mizunara-matured whiskies and selected casks with varying ages.

Mizunara oak is incredibly rare.

Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara Oak

An 18 year old malt from the oldest whisky distillery in Japan. In order to create the expression, Suntory’s chief blender Shinji Fukuyo tasted a hundreds of mizunara-matured whiskies and selected casks with varying ages.

Mizunara oak is incredibly rare.

Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara Oak

An 18 year old malt from the oldest whisky distillery in Japan. In order to create the expression, Suntory’s chief blender Shinji Fukuyo tasted a hundreds of mizunara-matured whiskies and selected casks with varying ages.

Mizunara oak is incredibly rare.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks, aged between 12 and 15 years old and even 25 years old, blended together with older single malt stock by chief blender Shinji Fukuyo.

This bottling is the follow up to the famous 2013 release which won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

5000 bottles were produced which is less than third of the quantity of the previous release of Yamazaki Sherry Cask, of which there were approximately 16,000 bottles.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks, aged between 12 and 15 years old and even 25 years old, blended together with older single malt stock by chief blender Shinji Fukuyo.

This bottling is the follow up to the famous 2013 release which won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

5000 bottles were produced which is less than third of the quantity of the previous release of Yamazaki Sherry Cask, of which there were approximately 16,000 bottles.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks, aged between 12 and 15 years old and even 25 years old, blended together with older single malt stock by chief blender Shinji Fukuyo.

This bottling is the follow up to the famous 2013 release which won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

5000 bottles were produced which is less than third of the quantity of the previous release of Yamazaki Sherry Cask, of which there were approximately 16,000 bottles.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2010

A bottle of the 2010 second release Sherry Cask.

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks for between 12 and 15 years , the 2013 bottling recently won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

Yamazaki Mizunara Cask 2013

Yamazaki has been thrust into the spot light after their Sherry Cask release of 2013 received the title of Best Whisky in the World title from Jim Murray.  

They release several other limited annual releases including this Mizunara matured bottling.    

Mizunara (Japanese Oak) is famous for imparting it's own characteristics onto the whisky stored within them such as sandalwood and other notes.  

Yamazaki 2000 Single Casks / Whisky Shop 3rd Anniversary

A Yamazaki distilled in 2000 aged in a Spanish oak sherry butt and bottled in 2013 for the 3rd Anniversary of the Whisky Shop. 

Please condition of box.

Yoichi 1987 SMWS 26 Year Old 116.20

A SMWS bottling of Yoichi, distilled on 7th November 1987 and bottled after 26 years in 2014.

This bottling is titled \"Fascinating Complexity and Finesse.\"

Matured in a virgin oak puncheon and limited to 452 bottles.

This bottle is an Australian import.

Yamazaki 1991 Owner's Cask #1V70010

Single cask Yamazaki's are very rare and hard to find these days.

This single cask was distilled in 1991 and matured in hogshead #1V70010 until bottling in 2007. 

Bottle number 175 of 181.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2009 / First Release

The original release of Yamazaki sherry cask, released back in 2009.

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks for between 12 and 15 years , the 2013 bottling recently won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

Please note condition of this lot.

Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 1995 Fine Bourgogne Brandy

From the internationally-acclaimed Burgundian winery, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, we present this Fine Bourgogne Brandy.

The appellation \"Fine Bourgogne\" was only created by Decree (No. 2011-283) on the 17th of March 2011, making this only the 4th specified appellation for French Brandy - alongside Armagnac, Cognac and Calvados.

Using wine grapes as the base for distillation, the spirit (at this stage, a Marc or eaux-di-vie) is then matured in oak barrels for a minimum period of 3 years before bottling.

This brandy was distilled from grapes grown during the 1995 vintage, the spirit matured in oak barrels until being estate-bottled on the 24th of November 2011.

Dalmore 1973 Gonzalez Byass Finish 30 Year Old

Distilled on the 22nd March 1973 and matured in American oak before being finished in Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks from Gonzalez Byass, Jerez de la Frontera, bottled as a 30 year old.

From the rear of the box of this whisky, 'In essence, the 1973 is a collector's item witnessing a unique collaboration between two premium brands to bring you the ultimate single malt experience.'  We couldn't have put it better!

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2016 Case 6 x 70cl

A limited edition Yamazaki bottled in 2016 without an age statement.  

The limited edition has been put together using  20 Year Old Sherry Casked whisky and some \"young talents\" which have a distinct bourbon character.

Please note shipping will be charged for 6 bottles.

Dalmore 1973 Gonzalez Byass Finish 30 Year Old

Distilled on the 22nd March 1973 and matured in American oak before being finished in Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks from Gonzalez Byass, Jerez de la Frontera, bottled as a 30 year old.

From the rear of the box of this whisky, 'In essence, the 1973 is a collector's item witnessing a unique collaboration between two premium brands to bring you the ultimate single malt experience.'  We couldn't have put it better!

Dailuaine 1966 Cadenhead's 13 Year Old / Sherry Wood

As Scotland’s oldest independent bottler, Cadenhead’s have long been known for releasing stunning whiskies but none more so than those from their famous ‘dumpy’ series, which features some incredible 1950s and 60s vintages.  Whisky from this bygone era of production have become increasingly elusive in recent years, making them exceptionally desirable. 

This Dailuaine was distilled in May 1966 and bottled in June 1979 after maturation in sherry wood.

Dalmore 8 Year Old 1950s

An incredible old bottling of Dalmore thought to be from around the 1950s.

Produced as a 8 year old and bottled carrying the name of the Distillery owners; Duncan Macbeth & Co. which merged with now owners Whyte and MacKay in 1960, meaning this bottle was likely filled in 1950s.

The black and gold labeling was standard for the distillery for a number of years.

Calinosi import for the Italian market.

Dalmore 8 Year Old 1950

An incredible old bottling of Dalmore thought to be from around the 1950s.

Produced as a 8 year old and bottled carrying the name of the Distillery owners; Duncan Macbeth & Co. which merged with now owners Whyte and MacKay in 1960, meaning this bottle was likely filled in 1950s.

The black and gold labeling was standard for the distillery for a number of years.

Dalmore 8 Year Old 1950s/1960s

An incredible old bottling of Dalmore thought to be from around the 1950s.

Produced as a 8 year old and bottled carrying the name of the Distillery owners; Duncan Macbeth & Co.

The black and gold labeling was standard for the distillery for a number of years.

This is an Italian import bottling.

Dallas Dhu 1968 Douglas Laing 31 Year Old

A rare late 60's Dallas Dhu from Douglas Laing, distilled December 1968 and bottled May 2000.

Part of the Old Malt Cask series.

One of 253 Bottles.

Yamazaki 1991 Suntory Vintage Malt​

A vintage release from Yamazaki distilled in 1991 and bottled in 2004

Please note condition of seal and fill level.

Dalmore 8 Year Old 1950s/1960s

An incredible old bottling of Dalmore thought to be from around the 1950's.

Produced as a 8 year old and bottled carrying the name of the Distillery owners; Duncan Macbeth & Co.

The black and gold labeling was standard for the distillery for a number of years.

This is an Italian import bottling.

Yamazaki 12 Year Old 6 x 70cl

A full case of this very popular expression from Japan. 

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

Yamazakura 15 Year Old Sherry Wood Cask Strength

Closed in 1998, this Yamazakura was aged for 20 years, spending the first 15 years in casks then moved to \"tanks\" before being again finished in sherry wood and bottled at cask strength.  

Yoichi and Miyagikyo Rum Wood Finish 2 x 70cl

Two 2017 bottlings from Nikka Whisky presented in an attractive box. A single malt from Hokkaido's Yoichi distillery, and a second from the Miyagikyo distillery in Sendai.

Both have been finished in Rum wood and were limited editions.

Please note there will be a shipping charge for 2 bottles.

Yoichi and Miyagikyo Rum Wood Finish 2 x 70cl

Two 2017 bottlings from Nikka Whisky presented in an attractive box. A single malt from Hokkaido's Yoichi distillery, and a second from the Miyagikyo distillery in Sendai.

Both have been finished in Rum wood and were limited editions.

Please note there will be a shipping charge for 2 bottles.