July 2016 Auction

Ardbeg 1967 Signatory Vintage 28 Year Old

A legendary vintage of Ardbeg, this bottle was awarded a stunning 96 points by whiskyfun.com, one of the highest marks ever given to an Arbeg!

Distilled on 15th February 1967 and matured in a single oloroso sherry butt # 574 for 28 years before bottling in November 1995 by Signatory Vintage.  

This is bottle number 340 of 488.

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. 

Ardbeg Auriverdes Gold Edition

The new and shiny Ardbeg Auriverdes, launched on 31st May 2014 on 'Ardbeg Day' which coincides with the 'Ardbeg Day' with the Islay Festival.  

A very rare bottle, this Auriverdes was never made available to the public, it was only given to Journalists, Bloggers and Distillery Ambassadors before the official release at the end of May 2014.

The Auriverdes (Auri = Gold and Verdes = Green) is named after the Brazilian sports teams colours whilst also referring to Ardbeg's iconic green bottle and the 'golden' whisky inside.  

This particular example come with an interesting bottle stand and a Medium Ardbeg Day 2015 T-Shirt (Which lights up!). 

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.

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.

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.

Ardbeg Lord of the Isles 25 Year Old

The Ardbeg Lord of the Isles, 25 year old is a highly sought after and iconic Ardbeg released between 2002 and 2007.

Named after the 'Lord of the Isles' who ruled the Western Isles and parts of Argyll between the 12th and 15th Centuries.

Please note the condition. 

Ardbeg Lord of the Isles 25 Year Old

The Ardbeg Lord of the Isles, 25 year old is a highly sought after and iconic Ardbeg released between 2002 and 2007.

Named after the 'Lord of the Isles' who ruled the Western Isles and parts of Argyll between the 12th and 15th Centuries.

Aberlour 1964 25 Year Old

An old Aberlour, distilled in 1964 and bottled 25 years later presented in a lovely lockable wooden box.

Bottle number 00,888 of 10,000.

75cl.

Please note condition of the box. 

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.

Ardbeg Committee Reserve 2002

Released strictly for the Ardbeg Committee in 2002, this was a non-age statement whisky made up whiskies from the 1970’s, 1980’s and 1990’s. 

Only 3000 bottles were released.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ardbeg 1975

1970 vintage Ardbeg's are becoming increasingly more and more difficult to find.

This 1975 vintage was bottled shortly after the distilleries takeover by Glenmorangie PLC in 1997.

Strathisla 40 year Old Gordon and MacPhail

A fantastic bottling of Strathisla 40 year old, rich, woody and very well aged....about as good value a 40 year old as you can find these days!

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.

Scapa 1963 Gordon and MacPhail

It's great to see Scapa's carrying an older vintage, distilled in 1963 and bottled by Gordon and MacPhail.

Ardbeg 1974 Silver Seal 26 Year Old

A very rare example of mid 1970s Ardbeg, these highly desirable vintages are becoming increasingly scarcer.

Distilled in 1974 and bottled by the reknowned bottler Silver Seal at 26 years of age.

Ardbeg's from this period just don't exist these days, it is well worth investigating these older bottlings.

Please note minor damage to the box.

St Magdalene 1970 Rare Malt 23 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 bottle of the earlier St Magdalene bottled as part of the Rare Malt Selection, distilled in 1970 and bottled around 1993.

Please note the condition of the box.

Strathisla 1967 Duncan Taylor 41 Year Old

A 1967 vintage Strathisla from Duncan Taylor matured in single cask number 1892.

Distilled in March 1967, bottled August 2008.

Bottle number 9 of 127. 

Strathisla 1967 Duncan Taylor 40 Year Old

A 1967 vintage Strathisla from Duncan Taylor matured in single cask number 1891.

Distilled in March 1967, bottled April 2007.

Bottle number 3 of 120. 

Strathisla 30 year Old Gordon and MacPhail

A fantastic bottling of Strathisla 30 year old by Gordon and MacPhail.

Aberfeldy 19 Year Old Manager's Dram 1991

The Manager’s Dram series of whiskies were bottled exclusively for employees of what is now known as Diageo.  These whiskies were selected by the respective distillery managers within Diageo malt distilling and bottled at natural cask strength.

Released in 1991 from a sherry cask.

Springbank 21 Year Old

The hugely popular 21 year old Springbank, they don't make whisky like this these days!

Please note the tear in the box.

Springbank 21 Year Old

The hugely popular 21 year old Springbank, they don't make whisky like this these days!

Springbank 25 Year Old

The 2015 release of Springbank 25 year old and was limited to a mere 900 bottles!

Springbank 21 Year Old

The hugely popular 21 year old Springbank, they don't make whisky like this these days!