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July 2016 Auction

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Started
29 July 2016
Closed
08 August 2016
1 - 32 of 220 Lots
56.2%
70cl
UK
56.2%
70cl

Port Ellen 1979 22 Year Old 1st Release

The first of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1979 and bottled 22 years later in 2001 at cask strength. Limited to 6,000 bottles, this is number 3565.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

Please note damage to box. 

56.5%
70cl
UK
56.5%
70cl

Port Ellen 1978 35 Year Old 14th Release

The fourteenth edition of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1978 and bottled 35 years later in 2014, bottled at cask strength and limited to 2,964 bottles, this is bottle 1,884.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

56.2%
70cl
UK
56.2%
70cl

Port Ellen 1978 25 Year Old 4th Release

The forth release of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1978 and bottled 25 years later in 2004, bottled at cask strength and limited to 5,100 bottles.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

This is bottle 2029

Please note condtion of the box. 

46%
75cl
UK
46%
75cl

Springbank 1967 24 Year Old 75cl / US Import

An official bottling from Springbank. 

Distilled in April 1967 and bottled in January 1992 then exported to the USA. 

Please note the condition. 

47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl
UK
47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23 Year Old

The oldest release as part of the 'Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve' series of bourbons.  

Matured for an incredible 23 years, this is now one of the most desirable, collectable and stunning bourbons in the world.

Bottle Code F-3129

Please note minor tear on the front label.

47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl
UK
47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23 Year Old

The oldest release as part of the 'Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve' series of bourbons.  

Matured for an incredible 23 years, this is now one of the most desirable, collectable and stunning bourbons in the world.

Bottle Code F-2171

Please note minor tear on the front label.

55.3%
70cl
UK
55.3%
70cl

Port Ellen 1978 29 Year Old 8th Release

The eighth of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases. Distilled in 1978 and bottled 29 years later in 2008, bottled at cask strength and limited to 6,618 bottles, this is bottle 3508.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

Please note Russian tax stamp.

50%
75cl
UK
50%
75cl

Springbank 12 Year Old 100 Proof 1990s 75cl / US Import

A rare bottling of over proof Springbank from the 1990s.

Produced with their iconic 'S' and red Thistle on the label.

Please note fill level and there is no box.

59.35%
70cl
UK
59.35%
70cl

Port Ellen 1978 24 Year Old 2nd Release

The second of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1978 and bottled 24 years later in 2002, bottled at cask strength and limited to 12,000 bottles, this is bottle 4,409.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel of the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

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40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Pride of Strathspey 1938 Gordon and MacPhail Crystal Decanter / Macallan

A rare Gordon and MacPhail bottling of this stunning 1938 vintage malt from an un-named distillery *cough* Macallan *cough!

Rumour well and truly has it that these un-named speyside malts from Gordon and MacPhail were infact Macallan at this time, bottled during the 1970s, we of course can't guarantee this but we are sure you won't be disappointed.

75cl

46%
70cl
UK
46%
70cl

Springbank 30 Year Old Millennium Limited Edition

An older expression from this Campbeltown classic. This was bottled in March 1999 for the Millennium as part of a range of 6 bottles. 

The set comprised whiskies bottled at 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years. 

Please note the condition of this lot.

58.1%
70cl
UK
58.1%
70cl

Springbank 1993 Private Cask 22 Year Old / V.E's Cask

V.E's private cask of Springbank, bottled officially.

\"Matured for 22 years in a single first fill Sherry Cask and treated with love.\" Absolutely stunning.

90.4 Proof
75cl
UK
90.4 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 20 Year Old

This bourbon has become quite legendary, particularly after the theft of 65 X 3 bottle cases in 2013.

Now incredibly hard to find and even harder to buy from any retailer.

This bottle was distilled in the Frankfort distillery. 

90.4 Proof
75cl
UK
90.4 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 20 Year Old

This bourbon has become quite legendary, particularly after the theft of 65 X 3 bottle cases in 2013.

Now incredibly hard to find and even harder to buy from any retailer.

This bottle was distilled in the Frankfort distillery. 

53.5% 107 Proof
75cl
UK
53.5% 107 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 Year Old

The teenager of this family of world reknowned American whiskies, now in incredibly high demand!

 

53.5% 107 Proof
75cl
UK
53.5% 107 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 Year Old

The teenager of this family of world reknowned American whiskies, now in incredibly high demand!

 

53.5% 107 Proof
75cl
UK
53.5% 107 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 Year Old

The teenager of this family of world reknowned American whiskies, now in incredibly high demand!

Please note has been updated to correct image

60.50%
70cl
UK
60.50%
70cl

Port Ellen 1978  Rare Malt 22 Year Old

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

One of the two Rare Malt releases by Diageo, this particular 22 year old was distilled in 1978 and bottled in October 2000.

Bottle number 7455.

 

47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl
UK
47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

As sought after as the other members of this 'family'.

Produced in very limited quantites by Buffalo Trace distillery.

70cl

47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl
UK
47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

As sought after as the other members of this 'family'.

Produced in very limited quantites by Buffalo Trace distillery.

Number F1509

47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl
UK
47.8% 95.6 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

As sought after as the other members of this 'family'.

Produced in very limited quantites by Buffalo Trace distillery.

Number F483

70cl

50%
70cl
UK
50%
70cl

Bottled for Milroy Accociates in 1980, this 30 Year Old Springbank sits at the \"Golden Strength\" of 50%.

A great addition to any devoted Springbank Collector.

Signed by Wallace Milroy.

50%
70cl
UK
50%
70cl

Port Ellen 1983 Douglas Laing 27 Year Old

Old Malt Cask release from Douglas Laing, this Port Ellen was distilled in March 1983 before being bottled 27 years later in December 2010.

Bottled from a Sherry butt. 

One of 568 bottles. 

63.80%
70cl
UK
63.80%
70cl

St Magdalene 1979 Rare Malt 19 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.

A spectacular bottling of St Magdalene, released as part of Diageo's famous 'Rare Malt Selection'.  

Distilled in 1979 and bottled as a 19 year old at a healthy 63.80%, this is bottle number 0760.

64.6%
75cl
UK
64.6%
75cl

St Magdalene 1975 SMWS 12 Year Old 49.1

A stunning bottle of St Magdalene, the first ever from Scotch Malt Whisky Society!

Distilled in November 1975 and bottled in October 1987.

Please note general condition of this lot.

 

45%
75cl
UK
45%
75cl

Sazerac 18 Year Old / Spring 2015

Bottled in the Spring of 2015.

Sazerac 18 year old is widely regarded as one of the best Rye whiskies in the world.

 

63.80%
70cl
UK
63.80%
70cl

St Magdalene 1979 Rare Malt 19 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.

A spectacular bottling of St Magdalene, released as part of Diageo's famous 'Rare Malt Selection'.  

Distilled in 1979 and bottled as a 19 year old at a healthy 63.80%, this is bottle number 1744.

Please note condition of the box.

50%
70cl
UK
50%
70cl

Port Ellen 1983 Douglas Laing 25 Year Old

A sherry cask matured Port Ellen as part of Douglas Laing's Provenance range.

Bottled in the Autumn of 2008 and matured for 25 years since the Winter of 1983, independent bottlings are quickly becoming the only affordable way to reach Port Ellen.

 

45%
75cl
UK
45%
75cl

Sazerac 18 Year Old Spring 2014

Bottled in the spring of 2014.

Sazerac 18 year ol is widely regarded as one of the best Rye whiskies in the world.

 

 

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Scapa 16 Year Old Jutland Memorial Edition / Single Cask

A very unusual single cask official offering from Scapa, released in 2016 to commemorate the Battle of Jutland, which occured in 1916.

A first fill American oak single cask was exclusively bottled to tribute the 249 ships that were involved in the Battle of Jutland.

This is bottle number 143 of 249.

40.5%
70cl
UK
40.5%
70cl

Springbank 1967 Duncan Taylor 35 Year Old

A Rare Auld bottling of Springbank from Duncan Taylor.

Distilled in May 1967 and bottled in November 2002.

Bottle number 54 of 214 from cask #1943.

40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Port Ellen 1974 Gordon and MacPhail / Spirit of Scotland

A bottling of Port Ellen by Gordon and MacPhail, distilled in 1974.

Please note the condition of this lot and there is no box.

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