January 2018 Auction

Macallan 1937 Gordon and MacPhail 1970s

A very rare bottle of Macallan, distilled in 1937 and bottled by Gordon and MacPhail in the 1970s.

Unusually for the 1937 vintage releases, this label has been printed on high quality paper stock with raised horizontal lines.

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak

The incredibly desirable and elusive Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak, which has spent it's entire maturation period within Oloroso Sherry casks from Jerez.

This recent release from Macallan carries Whisky Tint #26, signed by Bob Dalgarno.

Macallan 1999 Easter Elchies 2012

The Easter Elchies single cask bottlings from Macallan are released annually exclusive to Macallan distillery.  

Distilled in 1999 and matured until 2012, this 13 year old single sherry butt #6697 yielded 390 bottles.

Please note condition of lot as shown, including damage to box. 

Mortlach 1939 Gordon and MacPhail 50 Year Old

This incredible single cask Mortlach was distilled during the start of World War II on 17th November 1939 and bottled exactly 50 years later by Gordon and MacPhail in 1989.

Includes original certificate.

Karuizawa 1984 30 Year Old Single Cask #3620 / Samurai

Karuizawa distillery was the smallest distillery in Japan. The distillery was established in 1955  on the slopes of Mount Asama, an active volcano. Karuizawa was mothballed in 2000 and the remaining stocks were thankfully ‘saved’ by Ichiro Akuto.   

Karuizwa’s style was that of a certain Speyside whisky, they almost exclusively used Golden Promise barley imported from Scotland and primarily matured whisky in sherry casks imported from Spain. The key to Karuizawa’s success was the hidden earthiness and peatiness that gave many of their legendary single cask bottlings their unique character.

The water source used in production has flowed through the volcanic lava rock and soil that surround the distillery, giving it a unique mineral quality. This high quality led Karuizawa to be the first whisky exported out of Japan but ultimately led to their downfall, as both Japan and the world were not ready to accept such a high quality spirit which was not produced in Scotland. As a result, the distillery was not financially viable, which resulted in a great loss for whisky drinkers but produced an interesting rarity for whisky collectors.

Karuizawa is unique, there are so few releases in the last couple of years of this legendary malt.

Distilled in 1984 and matured for 30 years until bottling in 2015, limited to only 280 bottles.

Macallan 1962 Campbell, Hope and King

Bottled at 80 Proof by Campbell, Hope and King, Elgin.

Imported by Italian Importers Fratelli Rinaldi.

Karuizawa 1972 39 Year Old Single Cask #7038

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.

Another cracking single cask from Karuizawa, distilled in 1972 and bottled 39 years later on the 4th October 2011. 

523 bottles were released.

Note marks on box.

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak

The incredibly desirable and elusive Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak, which has spent it's entire maturation period within Oloroso Sherry casks from Jerez.

This release from Macallan carries Whisky Tint #26, signed by Bob Dalgarno.

Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask #6256 / TWE Geisha Label

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited release of only 6 bottles was distilled in 1981 and bottled in 2010.

Produced from single first fill sherry cask #6256, which yielded 573 bottles.

This release was an exclusive bottling for The Whisky Exchange and features on the front label an image of a Geisha and map of Japan.

Bottled at cask strength.

Macallan 1965 17 Year Old

Distilled in 1965 and bottled in 1983

Macallan 30 Year Old

Macallan 30 year old matured in a Jerez Sherry casks.  

Presented in older style packaging style packaging.

Macallan 1938 Gordon and MacPhail 37 Year Old / Pinerolo Import​

An Italian import bottling by Gordon and MacPhail for Pinerolo.

Distilled in 1938 and bottled at 37 years old this is a great opportunity to own a genuinely old Macallan.

 Macallan 14 Year Old Seasonal Selection

The Easter Elchies Seasonal Selection dates from 2005-2007.

This \"Winter\" edition was distilled in 1991 and matured in a single sherry oak Puncheon, numbered 7020 which yielded 570 bottles. 

 Macallan 14 Year Old Easter Elchies Seasonal Selection

The Easter Elchies Seasonal Selection dates from 2005-2007.

This \"Winter\" edition was distilled in 1991 and matured in a single sherry oak Puncheon #7020 which yielded 570 bottles. 

Michter's 25 Year Old Single Barrel Straight Rye​ 

Matured for 25 years, this Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey was matured in barrel no. #146719.

Bottle 97 of 106.

Karuizawa 1980 Golden Samurai

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

Distilled in 1980 and bottled in 2015, this was a dream dram at The Whisky Exchange's Whisky Show in London 2015. 

Rather than being put on general release, this was made available to attendees of the show (The Whisky Exchange is the retail arm of Speciality Drinks who are the sole distributor of Karuizawa in the UK). The attendees entered a raffle with the lucky few purchasing the bottle.

The front label depicts a Golden Samurai and the rear label tells the following tale : \"On the Nakasendo trail from Kyoto to Edo, when the shogun wielded real power in Japan, there was a place for Samurai Warriors, feudal lords and their servants to stop and take stock of their journey. A place to gather and unwind, to celebrate and steel themselves for the journey ahead. That place was Karuizawa.\"

Bottled at cask strength.

Macallan 1997 Easter Elchies 2010

The 2010 Easter Elchies bottling was from a single sherry butt cask #432, distilled in 1997 and bottled in 2010.

Karuizawa 1984 Single Cask 30 Year Old #4201 / Samurai

Karuizawa distillery was the smallest distillery in Japan. The distillery was established in 1955  on the slopes of Mount Asama, an active volcano. Karuizawa was mothballed in 2000 and the remaining stocks were thankfully ‘saved’ by Ichiro Akuto.   

Karuizwa’s style was that of a certain Speyside whisky, they almost exclusively used Golden Promise barley imported from Scotland and primarily matured whisky in sherry casks imported from Spain. The key to Karuizawa’s success was the hidden earthiness and peatiness that gave many of their legendary single cask bottlings their unique character.

The water source used in production has flowed through the volcanic lava rock and soil that surround the distillery, giving it a unique mineral quality. This high quality led Karuizawa to be the first whisky exported out of Japan but ultimately led to their downfall, as both Japan and the world were not ready to accept such a high quality spirit which was not produced in Scotland. As a result, the distillery was not financially viable, which resulted in a great loss for whisky drinkers but produced an interesting rarity for whisky collectors.

Karuizawa is unique, there are so few releases in the last couple of years of this legendary malt.

Distilled in 1984 and matured for 30 years until bottling in 2015, limited to only 358 bottles.

Macallan Coronation

The latest in the Macallan royal bottlings, this release from June 2013 consists of two 35cl bottles with a box designed by David Holmes. One bottle depicts the queen from 1953, matured solely in American oak sherry seasoned casks, while the other matured in Spanish sherry seasoned casks.   Only 1,953 boxes were produced to convey the date of the coronation in 1953.

Only available on Macallan’s website or at the distillery this quickly became one of the fastest selling releases of 2013. 

Bottled at 55.7% (1953 image)

Bottled at 58.1% (2013 image)

Please note shipping will be charged for 2 bottles.

Macallan Coronation

The latest in the Macallan royal bottlings, this release from June 2013 consists of two 35cl bottles with a box designed by David Holmes. One bottle depicts the queen from 1953, matured solely in American oak sherry seasoned casks, while the other matured in Spanish sherry seasoned casks.   Only 1,953 boxes were produced to convey the date of the coronation in 1953.

Only available on Macallan’s website or at the distillery this quickly became one of the fastest selling releases of 2013. 

Bottled at 55.7% (1953 image)

Bottled at 58.1% (2013 image)

Please note shipping will be charged for 2 bottles.

Macallan 1997 Easter Elchies 2010

The 2010 Easter Elchies bottling was from a single sherry butt cask #432, distilled in 1997 and bottled in 2010.

Karuizawa 1984 30 Year Old Single Cask #3622 / Samurai

Karuizawa distillery was the smallest distillery in Japan. The distillery was established in 1955  on the slopes of Mount Asama, an active volcano. Karuizawa was mothballed in 2000 and the remaining stocks were thankfully ‘saved’ by Ichiro Akuto.   

Karuizwa’s style was that of a certain Speyside whisky, they almost exclusively used Golden Promise barley imported from Scotland and primarily matured whisky in sherry casks imported from Spain. The key to Karuizawa’s success was the hidden earthiness and peatiness that gave many of their legendary single cask bottlings their unique character.

The water source used in production has flowed through the volcanic lava rock and soil that surround the distillery, giving it a unique mineral quality. This high quality led Karuizawa to be the first whisky exported out of Japan but ultimately led to their downfall, as both Japan and the world were not ready to accept such a high quality spirit which was not produced in Scotland. As a result, the distillery was not financially viable, which resulted in a great loss for whisky drinkers but produced an interesting rarity for whisky collectors.

Karuizawa is unique, there are so few releases in the last couple of years of this legendary malt.

Distilled in 1984 and matured for 30 years until bottling in 2015, limited to only 332 bottles.

Karuizawa 1979 Single Cask 35 Year Old #8187

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited release was distilled in January 1979 and bottled in July 2014 after 35 years of maturation.

Produced from single ex-bourbon cask #8187.

Bottled at cask strength, exclusively for La Maison du Whisky, France.

Karuizawa 1984 30 Year Old Single Cask #7843 / Samurai

Karuizawa distillery was the smallest distillery in Japan. The distillery was established in 1955  on the slopes of Mount Asama, an active volcano. Karuizawa was mothballed in 2000 and the remaining stocks were thankfully ‘saved’ by Ichiro Akuto.   

Karuizwa’s style was that of a certain Speyside whisky, they almost exclusively used Golden Promise barley imported from Scotland and primarily matured whisky in sherry casks imported from Spain. The key to Karuizawa’s success was the hidden earthiness and peatiness that gave many of their legendary single cask bottlings it’s unique character.

The water source used in production has flowed through the volcanic lava rock and soil that surround the distillery, giving it a unique mineral quality. This high quality led Karuizawa to be the first whisky exported out of Japan but ultimately led to their downfall, as both Japan and the world were not ready to accept such a high quality spirit which was not produced in Scotland. As a result, the distillery was not financially viable, which resulted in a great loss for whisky drinkers but produced an interesting rarity for whisky collectors.

Karuizawa is unique, there are so few releases in the last couple of years of this legendary malt.

Distilled in 1984 and matured for 30 years until bottling in 2015, limited to only 458 bottles.

Macallan Coronation

The latest in the Macallan royal bottlings, this release from June 2013 consists of two 35cl bottles with a box designed by David Holmes. One bottle depicts the queen from 1953, matured solely in American oak sherry seasoned casks, while the other matured in Spanish sherry seasoned casks.   Only 1,953 boxes were produced to convey the date of the coronation in 1953.

Only available on Macallan’s website or at the distillery this quickly became one of the fastest selling releases of 2013. 

Bottled at 55.7% (1953 image)

Bottled at 58.1% (2013 image)

Please note shipping will be charged for 2 bottles.

Macallan 1974 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old

A legendary release from Macallan, distilled in 1974 and bottled in 1999.  

Matured exclusively in sherry wood for 25 years.

Macallan 1965 17 Year Old / Rinaldi Import

Distilled at Macallan distillery in 1965 and bottled in 1983 as 17 year old.

Fratelli Rinaldi Italian Import.

This is an semi-official box for a Macallan with them normally being sold in cardboard cartons. These wooden boxes were produced for Rinaldi who were an official importer of Macallan for the Italian market. 

Macallan 1971 Samaroli 24 Year Old

This is an example of Macallan from Sameroli, distilled in 1971 and matured in sherry wood casks numbered 16 and 17. 

Bottle number 39 of 540.

Karuizawa 1984 Single Cask 30 Year Old #7843 / Samurai

Karuizawa distillery was the smallest distillery in Japan. The distillery was established in 1955  on the slopes of Mount Asama, an active volcano. Karuizawa was mothballed in 2000 and the remaining stocks were thankfully ‘saved’ by Ichiro Akuto.   

Karuizwa’s style was that of a certain Speyside whisky, they almost exclusively used Golden Promise barley imported from Scotland and primarily matured whisky in sherry casks imported from Spain. The key to Karuizawa’s success was the hidden earthiness and peatiness that gave many of their legendary single cask bottlings their unique character.

The water source used in production has flowed through the volcanic lava rock and soil that surround the distillery, giving it a unique mineral quality. This high quality led Karuizawa to be the first whisky exported out of Japan but ultimately led to their downfall, as both Japan and the world were not ready to accept such a high quality spirit which was not produced in Scotland. As a result, the distillery was not financially viable, which resulted in a great loss for whisky drinkers but produced an interesting rarity for whisky collectors.

Karuizawa is unique, there are so few releases in the last couple of years of this legendary malt.

Distilled in 1984 and matured for 30 years until bottling in 2015, limited to only 458 bottles.

Karuizawa 1980 Noh Cask Single Cask 32 Year Old #3565

As with many of the Karuizawa bottlings that we list in our auctions, the labels are fantastic! 

This is a single cask distilled in 1980 and bottled in 2013.

Single cask #3565 an sherry butt that yielded 335 bottles.

Macallan 1974 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old

A legendary release from Macallan, distilled in 1974 and bottled in 1999.  

Matured exclusively in sherry wood for 25 years.

Macallan 1965 17 Year Old

Distilled at Macallan distillery in 1965 and bottled in 1983 as 17 year old.

Rinaldi Italian Import.

This is an semi-official box for a Macallan with them normally being sold in cardboard cartons. These wooden boxes were produced for Rinaldi who were an official importer of Macallan for the Italian market.