July 2015 Auction

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.

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. 

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.

Dalwhinnie 1987 25 Year Old

Released within Diageo's 2012 Special Releases.

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

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.

Dufftown 1979 Cadenhead's 16 Year Old

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

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.

80:20 Glenmorangie

Yet another delightful whisky accident happened back in 1999 when mistakenly 80% Glenmorangie 21 Year old casks were mixed with 20% of something else, Leading to the name. What a serendipitous event! 

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. 

Dalmore 1995 Age of Exploration

Distilled in 1995, the Dalmore's Age of Exploration was matured in American oak casks, prior to being finished for threeyears in Madeira casks and a final year spent marrying in Matusale Oloroso Sherry butts.

Dalmore 18 Year Old

The 18 year old Dalmoe is aged for 14 years in American oak, 3 years in Matusalem sherry butts and a final year in non-descript sherry butts.

Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve 1 Litre

The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve is drawn from casks of three types: American white oak ex-bourbon casks, 30 year old Matusalem oloroso sherry butts and premier cru Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques with the idea being to compliment a cigar.

Dewar's White Label 1970s 2 Litre

A classic blend that still popular world wide today, this is a bottle from the 1970s.

Please note slight staining to label from age. 

Please also note there will be a two bottle charge for this lot. 

Dalmore Gran Reserva 1 Litre

Typically aged between 10 and 15 years and drawn from first fill casks.  The Dalmore Gran Reserva contains whiskies from both oloroso sherry butts and bourbon barrels, with a 2:1 ratio.  The whisky is then married for a further six months in true Dalmore fashion.

Please note condition of box. 

Dufftown - Glenlivet 8 Year Old 1980s

From the House of Bells, this Dufftown-Glenlivet is 8 years old, bottled during the 1980s.

Deanston Hand Filled Amontillado

A hand filled cask strength Deanston matured in Amontillado sherry. 

Dalmore Valour

Exclusive to the Travel Retail market, this Dalmore was tripled matured using a mixture of first fill ex-bourbon casks, 30 year old Mathusalem Oloroso butts from Gonzalez Byass and port pipes from the Duoro region.

Dewar's White Label Circa 1960s US Import 

A classic blend that still popular world wide today, this is a bottle from the 1960s.

This bottled was imported to the USA by Schenley Import company of New York. 

Dalmore Tweed Dram (2011 Season)

The Tweed is the most prolific Salmon river in the British isles, flowing through the historic borders.

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.

Dalmore Spey Dram (2011 Season)

The River Spey is world-renowned as a classic Salmon fishing river which runs through the heart of Scotland's malt whisky country.

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.

Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve

The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve is drawn from casks of three types: American white oak ex-bourbon casks, 30 year old Matusalem oloroso sherry butts and premier cru Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques with the idea being to compliment a cigar.

Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve

The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve is drawn from casks of three types: American white oak ex-bourbon casks, 30 year old Matusalem oloroso sherry butts and premier cru Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques with the idea being to compliment a cigar.