July 2016 Auction

Old Fitzgerald 12 Year Old / Barreled 1955

There is ever increasing demand worldwide for whiskies such as this incredible 1955 barreled Old Fitzgerald.

These vintages of Old Fitzgerald are particularly desirable given that the production of the bottles occured at the famous and now lost Stitzel-Weller Distillery, which closed in 1992.  Combine this with the Pappy Van Winkle phenomonen, which has brought collectible bourbon to promenance over recent years, means that anything from this distillery is now incredibly sought after.

Old Fitzgerald 6 Year Old 1960s

A popular bourbon produced in Louisville. This is an older bottling of the 6 year old product from the mid 1960s as suggested by the marking 64-65 on the bottom of the glass.

86 Proof as 100 proof was not a requirement for bottles exported out of the United States.

Italian Import.

Wolfburn Inaugural Release

Located in Thurso, which is the Northern most distillery on the UK mainland. Based around a long lost distillery that ended around 1850, this new Wolfburn reopened in 2013. 

This is their first single malt release.

There have been 875 bottles released, 100 of which were for the UK. This is presented in a hand crafted wooden box. 

This is bottle number 439 of 875. 

White Horse Circa 1950s

A classic blend from the golden age of blending; likely bottled during the late 1950s or early 1960s, with the old spring cap.

Please note there are no markings for volume or strength. 

Willett Family Estate 22 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon #B52

An exclusive release from cask #B52, which means that it was produced at Bernheim distillery, so will have a high wheat content mashbill.

Bottle number 39 of 106. 

Nikka 70th Anniversary Four Distilleries Blend

A fantastic anniversary blend produced by Nikka to commemorate their 70th Anniversary.

Released exclusively to employees of the company, this exclusive blend contains whisky from Yoichi, Miyagikyo and Ben Nevis.

Please note the minor damage to the box.

Whistlepig 11 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey

A straight rye whisky, finished in bourbon wood and hand bottled at Whistlepig farm. 

11 Years old and bottled at 111 Proof. 

William Larue Weller 2014

Released within the infamous and eagerly awaited Buffalo Trace Antique Selection. 

William L Weller bottlings tend to contain whiskey aged for approximately 10 to 14 years.  In recent years the William Weller bottlings have been harder to get hold of.

Bottled at 70.1% 

William L Weller 2015 Release

Released within the famous and eagerly awaited Buffalo Trace Antique Selection. 

William L Weller bottlings tend to contain whiskey aged for approximately 10 to 14 years.  In recent years, the William Weller bottlings have become increasingly harder to get hold of.

Bottled at 67.3% 

William L Weller 2015 Release

Released within the famous and eagerly awaited Buffalo Trace Antique Selection. 

William L Weller bottlings tend to contain whiskey aged for approximately 10 to 14 years.In recent years, the William Weller bottlings have become increasingly harder to get hold of.

Bottled at 67.3% 

Old Pulteney 1977 Duncan Taylor 26 Year Old

Distilled in July 1977 and bottled January 2004 by Duncan Taylor. 

This is bottle number 12 of 209. 

William L Weller 2015 Release

Released within the famous and eagerly awaited Buffalo Trace Antique Selection. 

William L Weller bottlings tend to contain whiskey aged for approximately 10 to 14 years. In recent years, the William Weller bottlings have become increasingly harder to get hold of.

Bottled in the Fall 2015. 

Bottled at 67.3% 

Ne Plus Ultra John Dewar's & Sons 1960s​

A very rare bottling of Ne Plus Ultra, a premium offering from Dewar's.

Made of the 'Very Finest Scotch Whisky of Great Age'

Please note condition. 

Old Pulteney 23 Year Old Sherry Cask

Limited edition Old Pulteney matured in Spanish Sherry Casks for 23 years. Bottle #1097

Nikka Rita 30 Year Old Apple Brandy 80th Anniversary

A 2014 bottling from Nikka to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the company.

This stunning, attractive bottling of 30 year old Apple brandy pays tribute to Rita Taketsuru, Masataka Taketsuru's wife.

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old

From the Van Winkle range this is the entry level edition. Absolutely stonking!

As popular and impressive as the older members of this legendary family of whiskies.

Old Midleton 12 Year Old Private Bottling / Exclusive German Bottling

12 year old Midleton bottled in March 2005. 

Old Fitzgerald 1849 / 1980's

Currently distilled at Heaven Hill, this was once under ownership of Pappy Van Winkle. 

This bottling was only produced for a very short window.

Italian Import that dates from the 1980's.

Old Pulteney 1989 Lightly Peated

A recent award winning whisky, the Old Pulteney 1989 has recently acclaimed the title of World's Best Single Malt from the World Whisky Awards, which are awarded by the Whisky Magazine.

This lightly peated 1989 vintage has now virtually all but sold out at retail and has quickly gained status at auctions.

Old Pulteney 1989 Lightly Peated

Bottled in 2015 this is an award winning whisky, recently claiming the title of World's Best Single Malt from the World Whisky Awards, which are awarded by the Whisky Magazine.

This lightly peated 1989 vintage has now virtually all but sold out at retail and has quickly gained status at auctions.

Old Pulteney 1989 Lightly Peated

A recent award winning whisky, the Old Pulteney 1989 has recently acclaimed the title of World's Best Single Malt from the World Whisky Awards, which are awarded by the Whisky Magazine.

This lightly peated 1989 vintage has now virtually all but sold out at retail and has quickly gained status at auctions.

Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Four Grain

Released in 2006, this was one of the first releases in Woodford's Master's collection. This combination of of four grains in a mashbill, is copper pot distilled and then aged in American white oak for 9 years.  

Old Pulteney 1989 Lightly Peated

A recent award winning whisky, the Old Pulteney 1989 has recently acclaimed the title of World's Best Single Malt from the World Whisky Awards, which are awarded by the Whisky Magazine.

This lightly peated 1989 vintage has now virtually all but sold out at retail and has quickly gained status at auctions.

Old Pulteney 1989 Lightly Peated

A recent award winning whisky, the Old Pulteney 1989 has recently acclaimed the title of World's Best Single Malt from the World Whisky Awards, which are awarded by the Whisky Magazine.

This lightly peated 1989 vintage has now virtually all but sold out at retail and has quickly gained status at auctions.

Old Pulteney 1989 Lightly Peated

A recent award winning whisky, the Old Pulteney 1989 has recently acclaimed the title of World's Best Single Malt from the World Whisky Awards, which are awarded by the Whisky Magazine.

This lightly peated 1989 vintage has now virtually all but sold out at retail and has quickly gained status at auctions.

North Port 1979 Rare Malt 20 Year Old

The Rare Malt Selection is a historic selection of single malt whiskies from operational and lost distilleries that were released by Diageo between 1995 and 2005.

This North Port was distilled in 1979  and bottled 20 years later in October 1999.

Bottle number 00469.

Nikka Gold and Gold Samurai / 400 Years of Osaka Castle

Nikka blend is adorned by a Samurai to celebrate 400 years of Osaka castle. 

Please note general condition. 

Old Fitzgerald Decanter 1951

A very old bottling of 100 proof Old Fitzgerald with a tax stamp which dates the bottle to 1951 at the earliest.

Please be aware that the decanter stopper appears to also contain some liquid and has a clear indication that this has leaked through into the stopper.  We advise on collecting this item and please note if any leakage or damage is to occur it is at the buyers risk and Whisky Auctioneer can not be held accountable.

Wild Turkey 101 Proof 8 Year Old

An old bottling of Wild Turkey circa 1970s.

Wolfburn Kylver Series Limited Edition

Located in Thurso, which is the Northern most distillery on the UK mainland. Based around a long lost distillery that ended around 1850, this new Wolfburn reopened in 2013. 

This is one of their first small batch releases as part of the Caithness Viking Festival. Only available in Thurso, with a donation from each sale going to the event organisers.

Wolfburn Kylver Series Limited Edition

Located in Thurso, which is the Northern most distillery on the UK mainland. Based around a long lost distillery that ended around 1850, this new Wolfburn reopened in 2013. 

This is one of their first single malt releases. The Kylver series has a cask \"that is doing something different\". 

Old Pulteney 1974 Highland Selection 26 Year Old

A absolutley cracking 26 year old Old Pulteney, distilled in 1974

Bottle number 226 of 1600.