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January 2018 Auction

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Started
26 January 2018
Closed
05 February 2018
129 - 160 of 562 Lots
43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak

One of the most sought after whiskies in the world, The Macallan 25 Year Old.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak

One of the most sought after whiskies in the world, The Macallan 25 Year Old.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak

One of the most sought after whiskies in the world, The Macallan 25 Year Old.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan 15 Year Old 1984

Distilled in 1984, matured for 15 years old in sherry casks.

European Import.

61.6%
70cl
UK
61.6%
70cl

Karuizawa 1999/2000 Cocktail Series #2565 / Tokyo Bar Show 2012​

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 bottling was selected from spirit distilled in 1999 & 2000, then \"married\" in single cask #2565.

This release was an exclusive bottling for the Tokyo International Bar Show 2012.

Bottled at cask strength.

61%
70cl
UK
61%
70cl

Karuizawa 1994 Single Cask #2221 / Ichiro's Choice - Peated Golden Promise​

We are very excited to offer this bottle within our exclusive Karuizawa auction which runs from Wednesday 5th April to Monday 17th April.

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 bottling was distilled in 1994 and bottled in 2006.

Produced from a single ex-Glenlivet Sherry Butt, cask #2221, which yielded only 505 bottles.  This is Bottle No. 101.

This release is bottled under the label of \"Ichiro's Choice.\"

Bottled at cask strength.

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Midleton Very Rare 1990 Edition 

This famous blend of whiskies was initially produced by Jameson's Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, and has been released in very limited quantities on  an annual basis since 1984 right up to the current year. In 2012, when Barry  Crockett retired, in his honour Irish Distillers released the acclaimed 'Barry  Crockett Legacy' whiskey. In 2013, Brian Nation took over as Master Distiller and he has carried on the proud Midleton Very Rare tradition right up to the present day.

The whiskey is aged somewhere between 12 and 25 years and matured solely in Bourbon casks. Each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature of the Master Distiller.

The 1990 Vintage was the first vintage release to come in a wooden box, and was exported, making this particular bottle very rare indeed.

Bottle no. 2857

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan 18 Year Old 1989

Distilled in 1989 and bottled in 2007.

40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Midleton Very Rare 1985 Release

This famous blend of whiskies was initially produced by Jameson's Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, and has been released in very limited quantities on  an annual basis since 1984 right up to the current year. In 2013, when Barry  Crockett retired, in his honour Irish Distillers released the acclaimed 'Barry  Crockett Legacy' whiskey. In 2014, Brian Nation took over as Master Distiller and he has carried on the proud Midleton Very Rare tradition right up to the present day.

The whiskey is aged somewhere between 12 and 25 years and matured solely in Bourbon casks. Each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature of the Master Distiller.

Bottle number 850.

57.1%
70cl
UK
57.1%
70cl

Michter's 20 Year Old Limited Release Bourbon​

A very rare well aged bourbon, the Michter's 20 year old is produced from quality American corn and matured in hand selected charred white oak barrels. 

This 20 year old, presented in an elegant tall bottle with silver wax was released in batch Number L16H956

Only 588 bottles of this were released.

61.7%
70cl
UK
61.7%
70cl

Karuizawa 1999/2000 Cocktail Series #7698 / Tokyo Bar Show 2012​

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 bottling was selected from spirit distilled in 1999 & 2000, then \"married\" in single cask #7698.

This release was an exclusive bottling for the Tokyo International Bar Show 2012.

Bottled at cask strength.

57%
75cl
UK
57%
75cl

Macallan 10 Year Old Full Proof 1980s / Giovinetti Import

A discontinued and much loved cask strength 10 year old Macallan, this is a very early example coming from the 1980's. 

Giovinetti & Figli import for the Italian market.

61.6%
70cl
UK
61.6%
70cl

Karuizawa 1999/2000 Cocktail Series #2565 / Tokyo Bar Show 2012​

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 bottling was selected from spirit distilled in 1999 & 2000, then \"married\" in single cask #2565.

This release was an exclusive bottling for the Tokyo International Bar Show 2012.

Bottled at cask strength.

60.3%
70cl
UK
60.3%
70cl

Karuizawa 1999 Single Cask #2520 / Tokyo Bar Show 2016

An exclusive release of Karuizawa for the Tokyo Bar Show 2016 . 

Named after the active volcano located near the now closed distillery, this single malt is comprised of 1999 and 2000 vintages which were some of the last the distillery produced. 

The whisky has been matured in sherry cask #2520 and bottled in 2016.

Bottle number 120 of 420. 

 

62.4%
70cl
UK
62.4%
70cl

Kawasaki 1981 Part des Anges 28 Year Old / Closed Distilleries

One of the very rare bottlings of Kawasaki by Part des Agnes. Only a handful of single casks have ever been bottled from this lost grain distillery.

This 1981 vintage was released in 2009.

This is bottle number 56 of 120.

 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan 18 Year Old 1989

Distilled in 1989 and bottled in 2007.

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Midleton Very Rare 1997 Edition 

This famous blend of whiskies was initially produced by Jameson's Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, and has been released in very limited quantities on  an annual basis since 1984 right up to the current year. In 2012, when Barry  Crockett retired, in his honour Irish Distillers released the acclaimed 'Barry  Crockett Legacy' whiskey. In 2013, Brian Nation took over as Master Distiller and he has carried on the proud Midleton Very Rare tradition right up to the present day.

The whiskey is aged somewhere between 12 and 25 years and matured solely in Bourbon casks. Each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature of the Master Distiller.

This bottle is #27553.

57%
75cl
UK
57%
75cl

Macallan 10 Year Old Full Proof 1980s / Giovinetti Import

A discontinued and much loved cask strength 10 year old Macallan, this is a very early example coming from the 1980s. 

Giovinetti & Figli import for the Italian market.

Please note condition of lot as shown.

63%
70cl
UK
63%
70cl

Karuizawa 2000 SMWS 12 Year Old 132.6

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 12 year old bottling was distilled 31st December 2000.

Produced from a single cask which yielded only 553 bottles.

This release has been selected and bottled by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, who named it \"Night Nurse Nipped By Piranhas.\"

Bottled at cask strength.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan 18 Year Old 1986

18 year old Macallan, distilled in 1986.

1986 was the last year that Macallan presented the whisky in the round tube, the 1986 vintage was also released in the purple box as found in this example.

57%
75cl
UK
57%
75cl

Macallan 10 Year Old Full Proof 1980s / Giovinetti Import

A discontinued and much loved cask strength 10 year old Macallan, this is a very early example coming from the 1980's. 

Giovinetti & Figli import for the Italian market.

57%
75cl
UK
57%
75cl

Macallan 10 Year Old Full Proof 1980s / Giovinetti Import

A discontinued and much loved cask strength 10 year old Macallan, this is a very early example coming from the 1980's. 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan 18 Year Old 1986

18 year old Macallan, distilled in 1986.

1986 was the last year that Macallan presented the whisky in the iconic round tube, the 1986 vintage was also released in the purple box as in this Lot.

Please note condition of lot as shown, including box and labels.

86 US Proof
75cl
UK
86 US Proof
75cl

Mortlach 1971 Duthie for Corti 15 Year Old 75cl / US Import​

A fantastic 15 year old whisky, distilled in 1971.

Bottled in 1986 by R.W Duthie & Co of Aberdeen, this was for the Corti Brothers of Sacramento. 

Age stated Mortlachs are getting rarer and rarer these days and this 1971 vintage is a real gem for any Mortlach enthusiast.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan Archival Series Folio 1

The new limited release from Macallan that's only available from the distillery. 

The distillery staff have confirmed that the liquid is 12 years old, Sherry Cask matured and limited 2000 bottles. Although none of these are stated on the packaging. 

This is the first in a range of whiskies recreating the old advertising styles of Macallan, this imitating an advertisement from the 1980s and early 1990s.

Presented with a book and USB stick all presented in a beautifully designed book-shaped tin.

 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan Archival Series Folio 1

This limited release from Macallan that was only available from the distillery. 

The distillery staff have confirmed that the liquid is 12 years old, Sherry Cask matured and limited 2000 bottles. Although none of these details are stated on the packaging. 

This is the first in a range of whiskies recreating the old advertising styles of Macallan, with this bottle imitating an advertisement from the 1980s and early 1990s.

Presented with a book and USB stick all presented in a beautifully designed book-shaped tin.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan Archival Series Folio 1

The new limited release from Macallan that's only available from the distillery. 

The distillery staff have confirmed that the liquid is 12 years old, Sherry Cask matured and limited 2000 bottles. Although none of these are stated on the packaging. 

This is the first in a range of whiskies recreating the old advertising styles of Macallan, this imitating an advertisement from the 1980s and early 1990s.

Presented with a book and USB stick all presented in a beautifully designed book-shaped tin.

 

40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Midleton Very Rare 1985 Edition

This famous blend of whiskies was initially produced by Jameson's Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, and has been released in very limited quantities on  an annual basis since 1984 right up to the current year. In 2013, when Barry  Crockett retired, in his honour Irish Distillers released the acclaimed 'Barry  Crockett Legacy' whiskey. In 2014, Brian Nation took over as Master Distiller and he has carried on the proud Midleton Very Rare tradition right up to the present day.

The whiskey is aged somewhere between 12 and 25 years and matured solely in Bourbon casks. Each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature of the Master Distiller.

Bottle number 07027.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan 25 Year Old Fine Oak

25 Year Old Macallan, released within the Fine Oak Series.

The Fine Oak series from Macallan is matured in a combination of Bourbon and Sherry casks.

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65.3%
70cl
UK
65.3%
70cl

Kawasaki 1982 28 Year Old Single Cask #7411

A single cask single grain whisky from Kawasaki which was closed in the 2000's. 

Distilled in 1982 and then matured in a sherry butt until 2010. 

One of 669 bottles. 

100 Proof / 57%
70cl
UK
100 Proof / 57%
70cl

Macallan 10 Year Old 100 Proof 1980s / Giovinetti Import

Macallan Cask Strength bottlings have always been popular, this is the predecessor to the red boxed 10 year old Cask Strength and is a highly regarded bottling of Macallan.

Full Proof / 57% and 75cl.

Giovinetti and Figli Italian Import.

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1981-1984
43%
75cl
Discontinued
Discontinued
UK
1981-1984
43%
75cl

Macallan 8 Year Old 1980s / Rinaldi Import​

Now discontinued, 8 Year Old Macallan.

Fratelli Rinaldi import for the Italian market.

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