March 2016 Auction

Dalmore 1926 50 Year Old

A very old whisky, distilled way, way back in 1926 and matured for 50 years before being bottled at cask strength. 

Presented in a sturdy well-crafted wooden box with leather straps and a stopper for the bottle. 

The wax seal is in good condition. 

The decanter weighs 1.3 KG, which implies the fill level is either correct, or if the decanter weighs more than average slightly low. 

This is a prime example of classic authentic presentation for a liquid the age of which is going to be close to impossible to get in the future. 

Nikka 70th Anniversary Gift Pack 4 x 70cl

This set of bottles includes four engraved bottles of cask strength whisky.

- Yoichi 12 Year Old

- Miyagikyou 12 Year Old

- Single Coffey Grain 12 Year Old

- The three above whiskies blended together

This set is presented in a wooden box and includes both of the original outer boxes. 

Please note that there is an additional shipping charged for this lot as it is 4 bottles. 

White Horse Bottled 1959

A very old bottling of this iconic blend, bottled in 1959.

Bottled at 70 proof.

Please note general condition. 

Descubrimiento 1492 Gran Solera

Descubrimiento translates to discovery. The 1492 is reference to the European discovery of the continent of America. 

This is a Spanish sherry matured in the solera system. 

North British 50 Year Old 125th Anniversary

A rare official bottling of North British, a single grain whisky produced in the heart of Edinburgh.

Released to commemorate the 125th anniversary of North British distillery in 2010.

One of only 500 crystal decanters produced with a certificate of authenticity. 

This is bottle number 411 of 500. 

Dufftown 8 Year Old 1960s

From the House of Bells, this Dufftown-Glenlivet is 8 years old, bottled during the 1960s.

Please note general conditon. 

Dalmore 1973 Gonzalez Byass Finish 30 Year Old

Distilled on the 22nd March 1973 and matured in American oak before being finished in Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks from Gonzalez Byass, Jere. de la Frontera, bottled as a 30 year old.

From the rear of the box this whisky, 'it is in essence a 'collectors item as it is a unique collaboration between two premium brands to bring you the ultimate single malt experience'

Bottle number 0732.

Domaine De La Romanee-Conti Echezeaux Grand Cru, Cote de Nuit 1972

From the celebrated Domaine De La Romanee-Conti, produced with 100% Pinot Noir exclusively sourced from the 93 acre Echezeaux Gran Cru (the highest possible quality classification for Burgundian vineyards) vineyard in the Cote de Nuit, in the northern end of Burgundy. Domaine de la Romanée Conti, recognised as producing some of the most expencive and saught after wines in the world, is co-owned by the de Villaine and Leroy/Roch families, the former successors to Jacques-Marie Duvault Blochet who bought the vineyard of La Romanée Conti in 1869, Jacques-Marie Duvault Blochet was an advocate of harvesting late in order to ensure optimum ripeness, a philosophy to which his descendants adhere today. 1972 was a late, large vintage with best examples comming from th Cote de Nuit as opposed to the Cote de Beaune with Decanter magazine recognising Domaine De La Romanee-Conti as one of the vintages best producers.

Please note general condition of this bottle; including the labels, seal and fill level.

Dalmore 30 Year Old Stillman's Dram

An early 1990s bottling of Dalmore aged for an impressive 30 years.

Bottled within Whyte and Mackay's long gone Stillman's series of whiskies.

William L Weller 2015 Release

Released within the famous and eagerly awaited Buffalo Trace Antique Selection. 

William L Weller bottlings tend to contain whiskey aged for approximately 10 to 14 years old. In recent years the William Weller bottlings are increasingly harder to get hold of.

Bottled at 67.3% 

Dailuaine 1966 Cadenhead's 23 Year Old

A 23 Year Old Dailuanie, that was distilled in 1966 and

bottled at cask strength by Cadenhead's in December 1989.

Drambuie Jacobite Decanter 45 Year Old

Named after Scotland's uprising of the 1740s, where apparently Drambuie's origins begin. Bonnie Prince Charlie was being pursued after the Battle of Culloden and had to escape from the Isle of Skye. He was assisted by John MacKinnon and as thanks the Prince gave him the recipe to his personal liqueur. The Clan MacKinnon passed this through the generations and it would eventually become Drambuie. 

This special edition is a blend of 21 year old whiskies that were then aged for 24 years in a combination of bourbon and sherry oak, then mixed with Drambuie's mix of herbs and spices. 

The liquid is filled into a hand blown tear drop decanter with stopper and presented with a replica Spottiswoode \"Amen\" Glass which was used by Jacobite sympathisers and ownership would have constituted treason. The set also includes a hand bound 32 page leather booklet by Ian Buxton telling the story of both the rebellion and the set. 

One of only 150 sets. 

Please note general condition. 

North Port / Brechin 1970 Sestante Import 19 Year Old 75cl

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

North Port is quickly becoming scarce, this is a rare example from the early 1970s, distilled in 1970 and bottled by Italian importer Sestante at 19 years old. 

Please note sticker on the back of the bottle and condition of the box. 

Dallas Dhu 1972 Gordon and Macphail

Distilled in 1972 and bottled some time in the Eighties, this Speyside distillery has been closed sinced the 1980s but lives on as a Historic Scotland Museum. 

North Port / Brechin 1970 Gordon and MacPhail 

An older G&M bottling of this closed Highland distillery, distilled in 1970 and bottled at 17 years old within their Connoisseur's Choice range.

Please note there is no box. 

Dallas Dhu 1981 Douglas Laing 21 Year Old

Dallas Dhu is a long closed Speyside distillery. 

This bottle was distilled in July 1981 and then bottled in October 2002 as a 21 year old by Douglas Laing.

One of 360 bottles. 

Whisky Fassle 1989 26 Year Old Irish Single Malt

Distilled in 1989 and bottled 2015, this is a mystery Irish single malt whiskey from a single cask. 

North Port / Brechin 1970 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 1970 release from Gordon and Macphail was bottled in the 1980s or early 1990s.  

Darroze Les Grands Assemblage 50 Year Old Armagnac

This is a 50 year old blended Armagnacs from Darroze's taken from the celler's of Brandy producing estates across Armagnac area. 

Whiskyfun and Malt Maniacs legend Serge Valentin said this was \"Amazing and Glorious\", making this perhaps an opportunity to see why back in the day Brandy was the most respected spirit in the world. 

Dew of Ben Nevis 40 Year Old Single Blend

Only a few distilleries in Scotland have ever produced malt whisky and grain whisky at the same location, Ben Nevis is one of them.  

Single Blends are certainly very rare and unique, not only that but this whisky was 'blended at birth' and married together for 40 years.  

North Port / Brechin 1974 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 1974 release from Gordon and Macphail was bottled in 1993.

Please note the condition of the box. 

Nikka Gold and Gold Samurai

Originally only available in the Japanese duty free market this Nikka blend is adorned by a Samurai. 

Dalmore Dee Dram First Edition 

The River Dee is revered the world over for its picturesque beauty, clean crisp waters and of course its exceptional salmon fishing.

The Rivers Collection was originally released in 2010 and included four bottlings named after four famous Scottish Salmon rivers, The Dee, The Spey, The Tweed and The Tay.In recognition of the various trusts a donation was made to the Tay Foundation, Tweed Foundation, Spey Foundation and Dee Trust when these bottles we're originally on the market.

This is from the original release. 

This limited edition was released as a 12 year old.

Don Julio Respsado Tequila 1980s

A first for us, this is an old 1980s bottling of Don Julio Reposado.  

Please note condition of this lot

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 Pure Grape Brandy

Nikka also makes Grape brandy, produced from French grapes and bottled at a high ABV of 55.7%. 

Was available until the mid 1990s. 

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.\"

Dailuaine 1971 Gordon and Macphail 1980s

An independently bottled Dailuaine, distilled in 1971 and bottled 14 years later by Gordon and Macphail. 

The Nikka 12 Year Old Premium Blend

Released in 2014 which was Nikka's 80th Anniversary, this is a premium blend of 12 year old whiskies. 

Dailuaine 1992 Chieftain's 23 Year Old

Distilled in March 1992 and bottled 23 years in August 2015.

Cask #3140 produced 189 bottles. 

Please note the condition of the box. 

The Nikka 12 Year Old Premium Blend

Released in 2014 which was Nikka's 80th Anniversary, this is a premium blend of 12 year old whiskies. 

The Nikka 12 Year Old Premium Blend

Released in 2014 which was Nikka's 80th Anniversary, this is a premium blend of 12 year old whiskies.