July 2015 Auction

Talisker 1969 Gordon and Macphail

An absolutely stunning bottle of Talisker, distilled in 1969 and bottled at some point in the late 1970s by Gordon and Macphail.

26 2/3 Fl Ozs and 70 Proof. 

D Antonia A Ferreira Garrafeira 1834 Vinho Porto

One of the famous vintages from the nineteenth century.

This vintage is linked to the Ferreira family; In October 1834 Dona Antonia Adelaide Ferreira marries the son namesake António Bernardo Ferreira in Chapel Farm Travassos in Loureiro. Both only children, the couple were to inherit the concentrated wealth of the two strongest branches of the family, a fact that would prove decisive to consolidate, under the name of D. Antonia.  This would evolve into the World famous port producing Ferriera empire.

his wine was the protagonist of a dramatic but fascinating episode: in 1887, the Swedish explorer Auguste Andrée, along with two companions, decided to cross the North Pole in a balloon. On 14 July, the balloon fell to the Arctic, amazingly they survived and the they made a feast in a floating ice sheet. The main course was yummy seagull breast,alongside abottle of Vintage Port \"D. Antonia Ferreira \"1834 which had been offered by the King of Sweden. Unfortunately, the adventurers did not survive to tell his experience but a Norwegian expedition found, 33 years later, their bodies and, diaries and some photographic material.

In October 1834 Dona Antonia Adelaide Ferreira marries the son namesake António Bernardo Ferreira in Chapel Farm Travassos in Loureiro. Both only children, the couple were to inherit and to concentrate the wealth of the two strongest branches of the family, a fact that would prove decisive to consolidate, under the direction of D. Antonia later, one who would become the Ferreira empire.

Tobermory 1972 Oloroso Sherry Finish 32 Year Old

If you love heavily sherried whiskies this is certainly up your street, it's big, bold and rich!

Distilled at Tobermory, the only distillery on the Isle of Mull in 1972 and bottled on 18th May 2005.  The whisky was finished in Oloroso sherry casks.

Bottle number 873 of 902.

Please note there is no box. 

Tamdhu 1958 Hart Brothers 42 Year Old

A 1958 vintage Tamdhu from Hart Brothers.

Please note condition of box. 

Talisker 30 Year Old 2012 Release

Released in 2012, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3186 bottles.

This is bottle number 2193 of 3714.

Dalmore Mackenzie 1992

The Dalmore Mackenzie was released to commemorate the long lasting relationship between Dalmore and Clan Mackenzie.

The whisky was matured in a bourbon hogsheads for 11 years before a finishing period of 6 years in port pipes.

A limited and highly sought after bottling of which only 3,000 were made.

Dallas Dhu 1977 Cadenhead's 19 Year Old

Distilled in September 1977 and bottled December 1996, this is a Cadenhead bottling of the closed Speyside distillery. 

Please note condition of box. 

Tamdhu 1966 Gordon and Macphail

Although Tamdhu was recently closed and reopened for the third time, this Speyside whisky has a delicious flavour profile. 

This was distilled in 1966 and then bottled in 2006. 

Talisker 17 Year Old Manager's Dram 2011

The Manager’s Dram series of whiskies were bottled exclusively for employees of what is now known as Diageo.  These whiskies were selected by the respective distillery managers within Diageo malt distilling and bottled at natural cask strength.

A 17 year old Talisker bottled in 2011.

Bottle No. 0137.

Dalmore Millennium Release 1263 Custodian 2012 / 1st Release

The first cask to be bottled for Dalmore's custodians, a concept introduced by the distillery for it's followers in 2012.

A trio of casks were filled at midnight on January 1st 2000 and gradually released on their 12th, 15th, and 18th birthday's.

This is the first 'Millennium Release', bottled in 2012 as a 12 year old. Initiallly matured in an American oak ex-bourbon cask, before being finished in a Matusalem oloroso sherry cask.

Dalmore 12 Year Old 1970s

How the packaging has changed for Dalmore, this black and gold label dates from the 1970s.

26 2/3 fl oz and 75 proof.

Dalmore Castle Leod 1995

Following the very popular Dalmore Clan Mackenzie release in 2010, similiarly this follow up was released to generate funds for the restoration of the Clan Mackenzie's ancestral home the Castle Leod.

Matured in American white oak and Spanish sherry wood, before being finished in Bordeaux casks. Castle Leod was distilled in 1995 and bottled in 2011.

Dalmore Castle Leod 1995

Following the very popular Dalmore Clan Mackenzie release in 2010, similiarly this follow up was released to generate funds for the restoration of the Clan Mackenzie's ancestral home the Castle Leod.

Matured in American white oak and Spanish sherry wood, before being finished in Bordeaux casks. Castle Leod was distilled in 1995 and bottled in 2011.

Tmah Trinidad 1991 Cadenhead's 21 Year Old

A rum produced from a continuous still then aged for 21 years. 

Bonded in 1991 and bottled April 2013. 

Talisker 25 Year Old 2008 Release

Released within Diageo's 'Superpremium' editions, Talisker 25 year old has been bottled a number of times, this particular bottle is from the 2008 release.

Bottle number 6585.

Talisker 25 Year Old 2004 Release

Released within Diageo's 'Superpremium' editions, Talisker 25 year old has been bottled a number of times, this particular bottle is from the 2004 release.

Bottle number 12,059 of 21,000 bottles. 

Dalwhinnie 1987 25 Year Old

Released within Diageo's 2012 Special Releases.

Distilled in 1987 and bottled in 2012, limited to 5358 bottles.

Talisker 25 Year Old 2005 Release

A US bottling of Talisker 25 year old released as part of Diageo's super premium selection in 2005.

Matured in refill casks and limited to 15,600 bottles this is bottle number 2324.

Please note tiny tear to label. 

Dalmore 1991 Distillery Exclusive

An exclusive bottling of Dalmore distilled in 1991 for distillery, chosen by distillery manager Ian Mackay.

Drawn from cask 446. 

Dufftown 1979 Cadenhead's 34 Year Old

Distilled in 1979 and bottled 2014, this is an 34 year old Dufftown bottled by Cadenhead's. 

Matured in a sherry butt. 

One of 216 bottles.

Tamnavulin 1970 Stillman's Dram

Distilled in June 1970 and bottled in August 1986. 

Bottle number 1000 of 1224. 

Dufftown 1979 Cadenhead's 16 Year Old

Distilled in 1979 and bottled 1996, this is an 16 year old Dufftown bottled by Cadenhead's.

Tomintoul-Glenlivet 18 Year Old

A Tomintoul distilled in 1967, then imported to Ireland where it was bottled in 1985. 

Denis-Mounie Grande Reserve Edovard VII / Fine Champagne Cognac 1950s

Denis-Mounié Grande Réserve Edouard VII is a unsurpassable 25-year old Fine Champagne Cognac which was first bottled for the King Edward VII.

The King showed his appreciation for the efforts made by Denis-Mounié by awarding them with a Royal Warranty. We estimate that this bottle was bottled in 1950’s

Dalmore Dee Dram (2011 Season)

The River Dee is revered the world over for its picturesque beauty, clean crisp waters and of course its exceptional salmon fishing.

The Rivers Collection was originally released in 2012 and included four bottlings named after four famous Scottish Salmon rivers, The Dee, The Spey, The Tweed and The Tay.In recognition of the various trusts a donation was made to the Tay Foundation, Tweed Foundation, Spey Foundation and Dee Trust when these bottles we're originally on the market.

Dufftown-Glenlivet Centenary 20 Year Old

Exclusive to staff members, this celebratory bottle was released to mark the Centenary of Dufftown distillery.

A 20 year old was released at cask strength in 2006, this is bottle number 283.

Dalmore Cromartie 1996

Following the very popular Dalmore Clan Mackenzie release in 2010 and Dalmore Castle Leod in 2011,this is the third release in the Clan Mackenzie series.These whiskies were release to pay homage to the Clan Mackenzie and generate funds for the restoration of the Clan Mackenzie's ancestral home the Castle Leod.

Matured in American white oak before being transferred to Oloroso sherry casks , from Gonzalez Byass, distilled in 1996 and bottled in 2012.

Dalmore Dee Dram

The River Dee is revered the world over for its picturesque beauty, clean crisp waters and of course its exceptional salmon fishing.

The Rivers Collection was originally released in 2012 and included four bottlings named after four famous Scottish Salmon rivers, The Dee, The Spey, The Tweed and The Tay.In recognition of the various trusts a donation was made to the Tay Foundation, Tweed Foundation, Spey Foundation and Dee Trust when these bottles we're originally on the market.

This limited edition was released as a 12 year old.

Dalmore 21 Year Old 75cl

A discontinued bottling of Dalmore 21 year old matured exclusively in sherry wood.

75cl

Dimple 1950s

Judging by the springcap, This bottle of Dimple hails from the 1950s.

70 proof.

Please note condition of packaging. 

Talisker 18 Year Old

 An award winning power house from the only distillery on the Isle of Skye. With Diageo releasing more NAS Taliskers this may not be around forever.

Tobermory 200th Anniversary Limited Edition

Tobemory celebrated its bi-centenary in 1998 and this bottle was released to commemorate the event. 

One of 2500.