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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cardow 1962 Cadenhead's 16 Year Old / Cardhu

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 Cardhu was bottled under one of the distilleries lesser known names 'Cardow'.

Distilled in December 1962 and bottled in June 1979.

Convalmore 1977 36 Year Old

The second bottling of Convalmore within Diageo's special release series, this one is from 2013.

Distilled in 1977 and bottled at cask strength 36 years later.

Bottle number 816 of 2680.

Italian import.

Compass Box Bern's Blended Grain 75cl / US Import​

Made up of 5 unique casks from Strathclyde and Girvan, this is a well aged blended grain whisky.

Courvoisier 80 Year Old Grand Fine Champagne Cognac 1920s​

A real rarity, this bottle carries an astounding 80 year age statement and we estimate it to have been put in bottle in the 1920s. 

Johnnie Walker Honour

An extremely rare Johnnie Walker. This special edition blend was blended in \"honour\" of the achievements of John Walker, the founder of the World's leading Scotch whisky - Johnnie Walker. 

Johnnie Walker Black Label 1960s / Portuguese Import​

An old Portuguese import bottling of Johnnie Walker produced in the 1960s.

Presented in an unusual round bottle.

Caroni 1969 Moon Import 10th Anniversary​

A 1969 vintage Caroni rum from the now lost distillery, bottled in the 1980's.

Unusual to say the least, the front label celebrates the Moon Import 10th Anniversary.

Clynelish 1972 Rare Malt 24 Year Old / 61.3%

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.

Released within the Rare Malt Selection.  Distilled in 1972 and bottled as a 24 year old at 61.3%

Bottled in 1997.

Clynelish 1972 Rare Malt 24 Year Old / 61.3%

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.

Released within the Rare Malt Selection.  Distilled in 1972 and bottled as a 24 year old at 61.3%

Bottled in 1997.

Bottle number 5658.

Compass Box Last Vatted Malt

In the final day before the 2009 Scotch Whisky regulations were enacted (22/11/2009) Compass Box released both this and the \"Last Vatted Malt\". From that day forward the word \"Vatted\" was no longer legitimate and has been replaced with \"Blended\". So now Blended Malts and Blended Grains are the acceptable nomenclature.

This is a combination of old Speyside and Islay single malts. 

One of 1,323 bottles. 

Clynelish 12 Year Old Ainslie and Heilbron 1970s / Di Chiano Import

A fantastic old bottling of Clynelish by Ainslie & Heilbron distillers but bottled by Gordon and MacPhail, making it a semi-official bottling. 

Imported by Di Chiano for the Italian market in the 1970's.

John Jameson 12 Year Old Circa 1969 / JJ12

With one eye on warehouses full of aging stock, and another across the Atlantic to a United States of America set to repeal the Prohibition Act, a 12 Year Old Jameson was first bottled in 1932. This premium expression was distilled in the quintessential Irish style, from a mash of malted and unmalted cereals in traditional copper pots.

The first Jameson 12 blend represents a significant change in Irish distilling at the time, one that likely saved the industry. The Jameson, Powers and Cork distilling companies had banded together as irish Distillers in an effort to pool resources and capitalise on what was about to become a hugely expanded export market. Jameson was pushed as the poster boy and in an effort to appeal to international tastes at the time, the old Irish pot still whiskeys would henceforth become the modern blends that we recognise today.

Screw caps were used by Irish distillers for the first time in the early 1970's. This particular bottle has a cork closure, meaning it is one of the earliest blends. This particular blend is a marriage of both of Irelands great closed distilleries, Jameson's Bow Street, and Powers' John's Lane. The pure pot still content is from Bow Street, and the grain, since Jameson's did not have a patent still, came from John's Lane. There is some serious Irish distilling history captured in this bottle. We hear it doesn't taste too bad either!

Clynelish 12 Year Old Ainslie and Heilbron 1980s 57%/ Full Proof​

An older bottling of Clynelish from when it was sold under the Ainslie & Heilbron distillers brand. Bottled by Gordon and MacPhail in the 1980s.

Imported by Meregalli Guiseppe for the Italian market.

Chichibu 2013 Ichiro's Malt Single Cask #2588 / Velier 70th Anniversary​

A single cask Chichibu distilled in 2013 and matured in a single first fill sherry hogshead. Bottled in 2017 for the 70th anniversary of Italian import company, Velier.

La Maison du Whisky import although subsequently exported to Italy.

The label features artwork The Red Point by Jun Inoue

Chichibu 2010 Ichiro's Malt Single Cask #2628 / Fifty Two Seats of Happiness

Another new and very rare single cask Chichibu distilled in 2010 and bottled exclusively for the Fifty Two Seats of Happiness.

Distilled in 2010 using Braemar Barley and matured in a single PX hogshead #2628.

318 Bottles produced.