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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Old Pulteney 1974 Highland Selection 26 Year Old

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

Bottle number 226 of 1600. 

Nikka Tsuru 17 Year Old Blend

Nikka's new Tsuru 17 year old blend is becoming increasingly sought after, particularly following awards such as 'Best Japanese Blended Whisky between 13 and 20 Years' from the World Whisky Awards.

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.\"

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.\"

Rumors are that Nikka are going to discontinue the Tsuru 17's, so expect these to become very hard to find.

Nikka Tsuru 17 Year Old Blend

Nikka's new Tsuru 17 year old blend is becoming increasingly sought after, particularly following awards such as 'Best Japanese Blended Whisky between 13 and 20 Years' from the World Whisky Awards.

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.\"

Old Pulteney 1990 Cadenhead's 24 Year Old

Distilled in 1990 and bottled in January 2015 from a single bourbon barrel. 

One of 198 bottles. 

North Port / Brechin 1981 Gordon and MacPhail 

Mothballed in 1983 and demolished in 1990, the site of North Port now houses a Supermarket. 

North Port is quickly becoming scarce, this 1981 release from Gordon and MacPhail was bottled in 2000.

Old Pulteney 1990 Cadenhead's 25 Year Old

Distilled in 1990 and bottled in April 2016 from a single bourbon barrel. 

One of 180 bottles. 

North Port / Brechin 1982 Gordon and MacPhail

Mothballed in 1983 and demolished in 1990, the site of North Port now houses a Supermarket. 

North Port is quickly becoming scarce, this 1982 release from Gordon and MacPhail was bottled in 2010.

Orphan Barrel Barterhouse 20 Year Old Bourbon 

Part of the Diageo's Orphan Barrel series which is produced from casks of Bourbon that have been forgotten about in the many Rickhouses and Distilleries that cover the United States.

This bottle consists of liquid produced at the Bernheim distillery in Kentucky.

North of Scotland 1973 Càrn Mòr Celebration of the Cask

The Celebration of the Cask range of whiskies; produced by Càrn Mòr are highly acclaimed, usually containing older and more limited examples of whiskies from their portfolio.

This is no different, a 1973 vintage North of Scotland.

Distilled on 15th November 1973 and bottled on 7th May 2009 from a single bourbon barrel #19026/27.

Bottle number 170 of 181.

Old Pulteney 1990 Vintage

A small batch Old Pulteney, distilled in 1990 and matured in American ex-bourbon casks and Spanish ex-sherry casks which previously held heavily peated whisky.

North Port / Brechin 1981 Gordon and MacPhail 

Mothballed in 1983 and demolished in 1990, the site of North Port now houses a Supermarket. 

North Port is quickly becoming scarce, this is a1981 release from Gordon and MacPhail.

Please note general condition. 

Old Pulteney 1983 Single Cask

A fantastic Old Pulteney, distilled in 1983 and matured in single cask #6181. Bottled at cask strength 57.5%.

Bottle number 189.