March 2014 Auction

Glenmorangie Last Christmas in Leith

Only 250 bottles of this were produced and given to employees of Glenmorangie at their old premises at the foot of Leith Walk in 1995.

The company had used the premises in Leith since 1893.

Glenlivet 1964 Peter Dominic Ltd (26 2/3 fl oz)

A very unusual old and rare official bottle of Glenlivet, bottled for Peter Dominic Ltd.

Distilled in May 1964 and bottled February 1977, from casks 5118-5119, 2267-2268, 2946-2950.

26 2/3 fluid ounces and 70 proof

Port Ellen 1983 Douglas Laing  26 Year Old

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

Bottled in the winter of 2010 and matured for 26 years since the Spring of 1983, independant bottlings are quickly becoming the only affordable way to reach Port Ellen's.

Glenmorangie 1974

Originally only available at duty free this Glenmorangie was distilled in 1974 and released in 1998.

Glenlochy 1977 Cadenheads 17 Year Old (US Import)

There are not many Glenlochy's around, this particular bottling was distilled in October 1977 and bottled 17 years later in September 1995.

75cl

Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix

A limited edition release selected from three warehouses which collapsed on the 7th January 2010, due to adverse weather conditions (a rather heavy snow storm).

Bottled without an age statement, Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix has been highly acclaimed and includes Oloroso and American oak casks from warehouses ranging from 13 to 30 years old.

Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix

A limited edition release selected from three warehouses which collapsed on the 7th January 2010, due to adverse weather conditions (a rather heavy snow storm).

Bottled without an age statement, Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix has been highly acclaimed and includes Oloroso and American oak casks from warehouses ranging from 13 to 30 years old.

Glen Flagler Pure Malt

Glen Flagler was a very short lived distillery built within the Moffat complex owned by Inverhouse Distillers, production only existed between 1965 and 1985.

This old Inver House Distillers bottling is believed to be 5 years old.

Glenmorangie 1987 LVMH Take Over Bottling

Distilled in 1987 and bottled in 2004 to mark the succesful sale of Glenmorangie to the fashion and drinks firm Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy.

Bottle number 97 of 346.

Port Ellen 1978 6th Release 20cl

The smaller version of the Port Ellen 6th release, distilled in 1978 and bottled in 2006 as a 27 year old.

Please note there is a very slight tear on the label.

Glenmorangie 1993 '100 Best UK Companies To Work For'

Released in 2003, this 10 year old Glenmorangie was distilled in 1993 and matured in American White Oak.

Bottled to commemorate Glenmorangie being declared one of the best companies to work for within the UK.

This is bottle number 102 of 350 and is signed by Glenmorangie Chief Executive at the time Paul Neep.

Glen Moray VC10 Single Cask

A 10 year old bottling to commemorate the VC10 47th years of service with the Royal Air Force.

This single cask was flown from RAF Lossimouth to RAF Brize Norton on June 24th 2013 in K3 ZA147 or Squadron No.101.

Bottle number 45 of 242.

Port Charlotte PC11

Port Charlotte is a heavily peated spirit produced by Bruichladdich in rememberance and hope for a long list distillery at Port Charlotte on Islay, which closed in 1929.

This is the seventh release in the series released in 2013.

‘Eòrna Na h-Alba’ in Gaelic means Scottish Barley

Glen Moray Centenary Port Wood Finish​

Bottled to commemorate the centenary of Glen Moray distillery, the whisky is a combination of four casks from 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1979 all matured in ex-bourbon casks.  A further maturation period followed from 1987 in Port wood from Duoro Valley, Portugal until bottling in 1997.

Glen Moray VC10 Single Cask

A 10 year old bottling to commemorate the VC10 47th years of service with the Royal Air Force.

This single cask was flown from RAF Lossimouth to RAF Brize Norton on June 24th 2013 in K3 ZA147 or Squadron No.101.

Bottle number 66 of 242.

Port Charlotte PC11

Port Charlotte is a heavily peated spirit produced by Bruichladdich in rememberance and hope for a long list distillery at Port Charlotte on Islay, which closed in 1929.

This is the seventh release in the series released in 2013.

‘Eòrna Na h-Alba’ in Gaelic means Scottish Barley

Please note there is a dent at the top rear of the tin, please see photos for a closer look.

Glen Moray 30 Year Old

An unboxed version of Glen Moray 30 year old, limited to only 3,000 bottles.

Inchmurrin 1966 29 Year Old

An official bottling from Loch Lomond.  Loch Lomond produce quite an array of different spirits Inchmurrin is apprently the sixth and most heavily peated spirit.

Distilled in 1966 and bottled december 1996.

Glenmorangie Signet

As usual with most recent Glenmorangies, this has a stunning box.  The Glenmorangie Signet is a combination of younger 'chocolate malt' blended with some very old over 30 year old Glenmorangie.

Glenmorangie 15 Year Old Artein 

A whisky born of stone, Artein is gaelic for stone as the whisky represents the rocky terroir of it's provence

Glenmorangie Artein was released into Glenmorangie's Private Edition series in 2011, finished in Super-Tuscan wine casks.

Glenmorangie Finealta

The second private edition released from Glenmorangie, recreating a recipe Glenmorangie had from 1903 which was slightly peated.

Matured using a combination of bourbon and Oloroso sherry oak.

Glentauchers 1976 First Cask 24 Year Old

A Glentauchers distilled in 1976 and matured in single cask #7650 for 24 years.

Bottle under the 'First Cask' banner by Direct Wines.

Bottle number 251.

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Open Championship 2013

Released to commemorate Glenmorangie's sponsorship of the British Open 2013 at Muirfield Golf Course.

Glenmorangie 18 year old including a shiny golden golf ball and two branded glasses.

Glenmorangie Companta

The latest of the Private Edition releases from Glenmorangie, the Companta was incredibly popular selling out from many retailers within days/weeks.

The Companta has an initial maturation of American white oak ex-bourbon casks followed by a further maturation between 60% Burgundy wine casks from Clos de Tart and 40% Rhône Valley casks that held Rasteau.

Glendullan 12 Year Old Flora and Fauna (Wooden Box)

This Flora and Fauna 12 year old Glendullan is rarely available.

This rare Flora and Fauna bottling includes the wooden box,

Glendronach Cask Strength Batch #1

Matured in Pedro Ximinez and Oloroso sherry casks, this was introduced to Glendronach's core range back in 2012.

Glenfarclas 17 Year Old 

17 year old Glenfarclas is primarily bottled for the Travel Retail market, North America and Japan.

Glenlivet Guardians' Chapter 'The Exotic'

The Glenlivet Guardians from all over the world were invited to taste three whiskies and choose which should become the next limited edition bottling from Glenlivet, this bottle was chosen.

Known as the  'Exotic' this single malt was partially matured in American oak hogsheads, American oak barrels and ex-Spanish sherry butts.

This bottle was only available to members of the Glenlivet Guardians.

Glenlivet Guardians' Chapter 'The Exotic'

The Glenlivet Guardians from all over the world were invited to taste three whiskies and choose which should become the next limited edition bottling from Glenlivet, this bottle was chosen.

Known as the  'Exotic' this single malt was partially matured in American oak hogsheads, American oak barrels and ex-Spanish sherry butts.

This bottle was only available to members of the Glenlivet Guardians.

Glenmorangie Port Wood Finish

The pre-cursor to Glenmorangie's current port wood finish, the Quinta Ruban. 

Matured for 'approximately' 10 years in American oak prior to being finished in Port Casks.

Please note that the rust on the inside of the lid is quite severe as shown in the photo, otherwise it is in perfect condition.

Glen Spey 12 Year Old Flora and Fauna 

12 Year Old Flora and Fauna bottled by Diageo, typically only available in UK specialists.

Glenlivet 12 Year Old (The Water of Life Challenge) 

Back in 2005 two Edinburgh detectives DC Grant Wilson and DC Scott MacKay cycled 1,515 miles around Scotland visiting every whisky distillery.  

On their route they collected bottles to auction for the Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh.

This Glenlivet 12 year old carries the certificate of authenticity and a part of their diary from their trip as well as the distillery managers signature which is also on the bottle.