January 2018 Auction

Clynelish 1965 Duthie for Corti 21 Year Old 75cl / US Import​

An independently bottled Clynelish imported by R.W. Duthie which has become a very rare Clynelish indeed.

A real gem for any Clynelish enthusiast, produced at the original Clynelish distillery, which has now become recognised as Brora.

Bottled in 1986

Clynelish 1965 Duthie for Corti 21 Year Old 75cl / US Import​

An independently bottled Clynelish imported by R.W. Duthie which has become a very rare Clynelish indeed.

A real gem for any Clynelish enthusiast, produced at the original Clynelish distillery, which has now become recognised as Brora.

Bottled in 1986

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Caol Ila 1967 Duthie for Corti 75cl / US Import​

Distilled in 1967 at Caol Ila and bottled in 1983 by R.W Duthie & Co of Aberdeen, this was for the Corti Brothers of Sacramento. 

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.

Caol Ila 1977 Rare Malt 20 Year Old 75cl / 61.30%

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.

This Caol Ila was distilled in 1977 and bottled in the October 1998 release, again at a high abv of 61.30%. This is a particularly rare, Rare Malt.

Bottle number 0668.

Caroni 1974 Full Proof 34 Year Old Heavy Trinidad Rum​

Distilled at Caroni in 1974 and matured at their distillery until 2008.

Clynelish 12 Year Old Ainslie and Heilbron Full Proof 1973 Rotation / Edward & Edward Import​

Distilled in the early 1970s at Brora, this legendary Clynelish was imported by Whiskyteca Edward & Edward in Italy in the 1980's. Bottled at 56.8%.

This particular bottling was rated a very good 93 points from Serge Valentin on Whiskyfun.com

Clynelish 12 Year Old Ainslie and Heilbron 1970s

A stunning example of Clynelish bottled by Ainslie and Heilbron, now considered to be quite legendary as bottlings of this was likely produced at the old Clynelish distillery, now more commonly known as Brora.   

This bottling comes in the form of 70 proof and a quantity of 26 2/3 fl oz.

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 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.

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. 

Compass Box Lady Luck

A blended malt from the boutique blenders Compass Box containing Caol Ila and Imperial aged in American White Oak Hogshead.

Limited to 754 bottles and released in September 2009.

This is a fantastically tasty whisky, a great favourite here at Whisky Auctioneer!

Clynelish 1971 Signatory Vintage 28 Year Old

Bottled by Signatory, this Clynelish was distilled in on the 4th of March 1971 and bottled in July 1999

Casl #2707.

Bottle number 114 of only 285 bottles produced.

Convalmore-Glenlivet 1962 Cadenhead's 16 Year Old

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 Convalmore was distilled in November 1962 and bottled in June 1979

Chichibu 2009 Single Cask #2369 / Warrior Series No. 1

An exciting new release from Ichiro Akuto's Chichibu. 

Distilled in 2009 and aged in French white wine cask #2369 until 2017.

This is the first in what looks to be an eagerly anticipated range of Whiskies.

Suntory Blended Whisky Limited Edition Houga

Suntory release of blended whiskies apparently including Sherry casked whiskies from Hakushu, Chita and Yamazaki from as far back as 1984.  

Bottled for the Kinko Liquor Store. 

One of 500 Bottles.

Springbank 8 Year Old Circa 1970s

A bottle of Springbank 8 Year OId from the 1970s.

Clynelish 1972 Gordon and MacPhail / Rare Old

An exceptionally sought after release of Clynelish. 

Distilled in 1972 and bottled in 2016 after 43-44 years of aging, this is one of the oldest Clynelish to be released.

Lot no. RO/16/07.

High Spirits import for the Italian market.