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. 

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% 

Old Pulteney 23 Year Old Sherry Cask

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

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.

Vega Sicilia Unico 1964

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer, traces its roots to 1864. American wine Guru Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) has called Vega Sicilia \"One of the world's most iconic wines'.
Vega Sicilia is noted for its patience in winemaking and willingness to hold onto their inventory and age their wines in the barrel. The wine can be held by Vega Sicilia for decades until they release it to the market. Vega Sicilia produces three wines: VEGA SICILIA UNICO gran reserve, VEGA SICILIA UNICO RESERVA ESPECIAL and VALBUENA.

VEGA SICILIA UNICO: This Gran Reserva is the signature wine of Vega Sicilia that is usually released 10 years after vintage. Made from a blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon (with proportions varying from vintage to vintage) and aged in a combination of French and American oak, both new and old (again with proportions varying from vintage to vintage) before being bottled and aged in the winery's cellars.

Please note general condition of this bottle; including the labels, seal and fill level

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.

Vega Sicilia Unico 1966

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer, traces its roots to 1864. American wine Guru Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) has called Vega Sicilia \"One of the world's most iconic wines'.
Vega Sicilia is noted for its patience in winemaking and willingness to hold onto their inventory and age their wines in the barrel. The wine can be held by Vega Sicilia for decades until they release it to the market. Vega Sicilia produces three wines: VEGA SICILIA UNICO gran reserve, VEGA SICILIA UNICO RESERVA ESPECIAL and VALBUENA.

VEGA SICILIA UNICO: This Gran Reserva is the signature wine of Vega Sicilia that is usually released 10 years after vintage. Made from a blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon (with proportions varying from vintage to vintage) and aged in a combination of French and American oak, both new and old (again with proportions varying from vintage to vintage) before being bottled and aged in the winery's cellars.

Please note general condition of this bottle; including the labels, seal and fill level.

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\". 

Vega Sicilia Unico 1955

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer, traces its roots to 1864. American wine Guru Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) has called Vega Sicilia \"One of the world's most iconic wines'.
Vega Sicilia is noted for its patience in winemaking and willingness to hold onto their inventory and age their wines in the barrel. The wine can be held by Vega Sicilia for decades until they release it to the market. Vega Sicilia produces three wines: VEGA SICILIA UNICO gran reserve, VEGA SICILIA UNICO RESERVA ESPECIAL and VALBUENA.

VEGA SICILIA UNICO: This Gran Reserva is the signature wine of Vega Sicilia that is usually released 10 years after vintage.

Please note condition. 

Old Pulteney 1974 Highland Selection 26 Year Old

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

Bottle number 226 of 1600. 

William Grant and Sons 25 Year Old Rare and Extraordinary

A 25 year old blended Malt created by Master Blender David Stewart; using whisky from across Scotland.  

Released to celebrate achieving three Queens Awards for Export Achievement in: 1974, 1989 and 1996, along with winning \"Distiller of the Year\" in 1999 and 2000.

Please note condition of lot.

Vega Sicilia Unico 1959

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer, traces its roots to 1864. American wine Guru Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) has called Vega Sicilia \"One of the world's most iconic wines'.
Vega Sicilia is noted for its patience in winemaking and willingness to hold onto their inventory and age their wines in the barrel. The wine can be held by Vega Sicilia for decades until they release it to the market. Vega Sicilia produces three wines: VEGA SICILIA UNICO gran reserve, VEGA SICILIA UNICO RESERVA ESPECIAL and VALBUENA.

VEGA SICILIA UNICO: This Gran Reserva is the signature wine of Vega Sicilia that is usually released 10 years after vintage.

Please note condition.