July 2015 Auction

Flora and Fauna Collection 23 of 26 Bottles

The Flora and Fauna series of whiskies was originally created in the early 1990s by United Distillers Vintners (what would later become Diageo).  Originally this range had no name and it was not until the famous whisky writer Michael Jackson nicknamed it the 'Flora and Fauna' series due to the labels, did it stick.  The Flora and Fauna series, as offered in this lot, contains a total of 26 distillery expressions. Not all of these were released at the same time and many have now been discontinued, the last of which was to be the Mortlach 16 year old, perhaps the most loved of all of these whiskies.

This is close to a complete set of Flora and Fauna bottlings many of which are presented in the original wooden boxes! The three missing to complete the set are are Speyburn, Aberfeldy and Royal Brackla. 

A list of the bottles included in this lot (all at 70cl):

Inchgower 14 Year Old
Rosebank 12 Year Old
Strathmill 12 Year Old
Bladnoch 10 Year Old
Balmenach 12 Year Old
Mannochmore 12 Year Old
Dufftown 15 Year Old
Glendullan 12 Year Old
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old
Auchroisk 10 Year Old
Mortlach 16 Year Old
Glenlossie 10 Year Old
Teaninich 10 Year Old
Dailuaine 16 Year Old
Blair Athol 12 Year Old
Clynelish 14 Year Old
Caol Ila 15 Year Old
Linkwood 12 Year Old
Benrinnes 15 Year Old
Aultmore 12 Year Old
Glen Spey 12 Year Old
Glen Elgin 12 Year Old
Craigellachie 14 Year Old

Please note this lot consists of 23 bottles for shipping.

Please note the condition of the bottles from the images.

Flora and Fauna Box Collection 

Empty wooden boxes for a selection of the Flora and Fauna bottlings. Includes:

• Craigellachie
• Aberfeldy
• Aultmore
• Pittyvaich
• Balmenach
• Glendullan
• Bladnoch
• Balmenach
• Caol Ila

Please note the condion of the boxes. Some boxes are missing wooden inserts.

There is NO whisky included in this lot.

The postage of this lot will equate to 9 bottles.

North British 1962 Hunter Laing 52 Year Old

A single cask North British distilled in May 1962 and bottled an impressive 52 years later in September 2014 by Hunter Laing.

Released within their new 'Soverign' collection of whiskies this well aged impressive North British is from cask #HL10883 and is bottle number 020 of 155.

Nikka Tsuru 17 Year Old Blend

Direct from Nikka's website : 

\"Nikka Whisky founder Masataka Taketsuru, known as the \"father of Japanese whisky,\" brought together all his passion and know-how to create Tsuru blended whisky. Over 17 years, this highly refined blend has been honed further by the hands of time to be reborn as the pinnacle of Nikka whisky. Its dignified nobility shrouded in delicate grace is the very essence of Nikka.\"

Noah's Mill

A mystery Kentucky bourbon bottled by the Kentucky Bourbon Distillers AKA Willett Distilling Comapany.

This small batch Bourbon comes from the same range as Rowan's Creek and is highly reccomended.  

The whiskies inside range from 4 to 20 year old. 

North British 1991 Signatory Vintage 20 Year Old

A single cask North British relesead by Signatory Vintage.

Distilled 20th September 1991 and bottled on 24th October 2011 from a single Californian sherry cask  #259478.

Bottle 111 of 632.

North British 1980 Cask Strength

A rare official bottling of North British, a single grain whisky produced in the heart of Edinburgh.

Distilled in 1980 and bottled at an impressive cask strength of 60.3%, originally only available to employees of the distillery.

Famous Grouse Celebration Blend Decanter

A special blend designed by Famous Grouse Master blender Gordon Motion, presented in a decanter stunningly illustrated by Rodger McPhail. 

Please note that while every care is taking in shipping items, decanters are highly fragile and Whisky Auctioneer takes no responsibility for damage in transit. 

Four Roses Single Barrel  / Bayway World of Liquor Exclusive

The limited edition from Four Roses, matured in Warehouse HW and selected from Barrel #78-4H at 59.8%. 

Aged in warehouse H for 10 Years and 5 months prior to being selected by and bottled for Bayway World of Liquor in Octoer 2014. 

The Four Rose's Recipe selected was 60% corn, 35% Rye and 5% Malted barley. 

Famous Grouse 100 Years Commemorative Decanter

Bottled to commorate Famous Grouse containting 100% scotch whiskies belnded and bottled by  the centenary of Matthew Gloag & Sons Ltd, Perth, Scotland, this attractive decanter is gilded with 24 carat gold.

Please note decanters are fragile and Whisky Auctioneer takes no responsibility for their transit. 

Famous Grouse Prestige

A premium version of Famous Grouse in an elegant bottle, now discontinued.  

Nikka Whisky From The Barrel 50cl

A Nikka blend that netted 2 World whisky awards.

A highly reccomended cask strength blend. 

Famous Grouse 1987 Blended Malt 12 Year

An 12 year old blended malt from whiskies distilled in 1987.

Please note there is no box and staining to label. 

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

This attractive decanter is gilded with 24 carat gold and depicts a 'Summer in the Highlands' by artist Stanley Todd.

Please note minor staining at the top of the box.

Famous Grouse 1970s 40 Fl Oz and Miniature

An older bottling of Famous Grouse at 75 proof and in a 40 Fl Oz size. 

Also includes a miniature from the same era at 70 proof with no markings for volume. 

Famous Grouse Cask Strength 1 Litre

Famous Grouse... but at full strength in a big bottle. 

Please note condition of box. 

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old Gold Reserve 1 Litre

12 year old Famous Grouse now discontinued.

Four Roses Single Barrel

Selected from Barrel #51-2R at 50%.

Nikka Black 8 Year Old

Nikka's classic blended malt in the older style bottle. 

Nantou Bourbon and Sherry 2 x 20cl

Kavalan isnt the only award winning whisky from Taiwan, Nantou has also grabbed some World Whiskies Awards. 

One has been sherry matured the other was in bourbon. 

Forres Mechanics Centenary Blend

An 8 year old blend for Forres Mechanics football club's 100 year anniversary. 

Bottled in 1984. 

Naked Grouse

A premium version of Famous Grouse. The primary malt content comes from Highland Park and Macallan. 

Famous Grouse Jubilee

A Famous Grouse for the Queen's diamond Jubilee. 

Fort Knox Safes Blended 12 Year Old 

A blend produced for Fort Knox Safes.

Please note condition of box. 

Fim de Seculo Aguardente Vinica Velha

The “aguardente” (brandy) is a drink with a high alcohol content, obtained from fermentt wine or grape.

The term “aguardente” used alone (only spirit) generally refers to the product obtained from wine, spirits made ​​from fermented grape must other fruits are usually identified by the name of fruit (eg, berry brandy, brandy fig, among others). The production process liquor begins with the preparation of the base of distillate (which can be fermented wine or other product). The brandy, distilled soon after, is not yet ready to be consumed. At this stage, features an aggressive taste, bitter and its \"bouquet\" is irregular.