July 2016 Auction

Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Tres Vieille 1960s

Remy Martin is perhaps the most well known of all Cognac producers and has established a reputation for quality that very few others can relate to.

This is a spectacular 1960s example of the Louis XIII Tres Vieille Cognac Baccarat decanter which holds Grande Champagne cognac aged between 40 and 100 years.

Please note that this item is very old and hence very fragile. Lot is sold as photographed. There are no visible measurements on this bottle.

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.

Rosebank 1974 Signatory Vintage 17 Year Old

A Rosebank distilled in November 1974 and bottled by Signatory Vintage in March 1992  for The Whisky Fair .

Bottle number 197 of 800.

Please note staining to label. 

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.

Royal Brackla 10 Year Old Flora and Fauna

A rare bottling in this classic series from the elusive Highland distillery, Royal Brackla.  

Rosebank 15 Year Old Zenith

Rosebank is a sorely missed lowland malt, now increasingly difficult to find.

This release was by Zenith of the Italian Market. 

Please note condition of the box and labels. 

Rosebank 1990 21 Year Old

Rosebank is a sorely missed lowland malt but occasionally Diageo has a Special Release

This was aged in refill American oak and refill European oak casks, a must have official bottle from this lost classic.

Distilled in 1990 and released within Diageo's Super Premium selection 2011.

Limited to only 5604 bottles.

Bottle number 3156. 

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. 

Rosebank 1981 Rare Malt 22 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 Rosebank was distilled in 1981 and bottled 22 years later in 2003.

Bottle number 2670.

Rosebank 1990 21 Year Old

Rosebank is a sorely missed lowland malt but occasionally Diageo has a Special Release

This was aged in refill American oak and refill European oak casks, a must have official bottle from this lost classic.

Distilled in 1990 and released within Diageo's Super Premium selection 2011.

Limited to only 5604 bottles.

Bottle number 2551. 

Royal Brackla 1966 Cadenheads 26 Year Old 75cl / US Import

Distilled in February 1966 and bottled in March 1992 from Royal Brackla.

This Cadenhead's bottling is a 75cl, US Import release.

Please note general condition and fill level, there is signs of minor leakage which has been 'sealed' with candlewax - all risk of this held by the buyer.

Rosebank 1990 21 Year Old

Rosebank is a sorely missed lowland malt but occasionally Diageo has a Special Release

This was aged in refill American oak and refill European oak casks, a must have official bottle from this lost classic.

Distilled in 1990 and released within Diageo's Super Premium selection 2011.

Limited to only 5604 bottles.

Bottle number 3131. 

Please note minor mark on front label on the box.

Rosebank 1981 Rare Malt 22 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 Rosebank was distilled in 1981 and bottled 22 years later in 2003.

Bottle number 0881.

Please note condition of the labels and box.

Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac 5cl

Remy Martin is perhaps the most well known of all Cognac producers and has established a reputation for quality that very few others can relate to.

The Louis XIII bottling is a stunning Baccarat decanter which holds Grande Champagne cognac aged between 40 and 100 years. 

This was released for the Taiwan market.

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. 

Rosebank 1981 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 Rosebank was distilled in 1981 and bottled 20 years later in May 2002.

Bottle number 3993.

Rosebank 1981 20 Year Old Rare Malt

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 Rosebank was distilled in 1981 and bottled in the May 2002 release, at another impressive abv of 62.3%.

Bottle number 4627.

Please note condition of the box and fill level. 

Rosebank 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 Rosebank was distilled in 1979 and bottled 20 years later in October 1999.

Bottle number 3693.

Please note condition.

Remy Martin Centaure Limoges Gold Cognac 1980s

A gold ceramic decanter designed after Remy's logo.

These were produced in the 1980s and are now exceptionally rare.

Please note general condition of this lot.

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.

Royal Lochnagar 1974 Rare Malt 30 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.

Released at natural cask strength of 56.2% this is bottle number 3127. Royal Lochnagar distilled this in 1974 and it was bottled as a 30 year old.

The distillery is situated close to Balmoral, the Queen’s official residence in Scotland which makes this Distillery a Tourist must.

Please note the minor creases on the box.

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.