March 2016 Auction

Clynelish 1972 Rare Malt 23 Year Old 75cl

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 75cl bottling of Clynelish, released within the Rare Malt Selection.  Distilled in 1972 and bottled as a 23 year old at 57.1%.

This is bottle number 0020.

Please note general condition. 

Chichibu Ichiro's Malt American White Oak 2013 #2688

Distilled in 2013 and matured in a single American White Oak cask #2688, the Ichiro name would imply that this is a Chichibu. 

Canadian Club 1931

This very rare bottle of Canadian Club Whisky is date stamped 1931, during the U.S. prohibition period (1920 - 1933) when contraband whisky, mostly from Canada was smuggled into the USA. It is often rumoured that Hiram Walker & Sons, the owners of Canadian Club & whose name appears prominently on this label, came to prominance as a global spirits company through whisky running into the USA. 

The embossed neck capsule is covered by the original & unbroken government seal (strip stamp) personally numbered 01397 & dated 1931. The bottle shows no ABV strength or volume because it predates that legislation. The label shows 3 UK Royal Warrents to HM King George V (the reigning monarch) HM King Edward V11 1901 - 1910, HM Queen Victoria 1898 - 1901.   
 
Please note general condition.  

Chichibu Ichiro's Malt Mizunara Heads 2011 #1429

Distilled in 2011 and matured in Mizunara wood, the Ichiro name would imply that this is a Chichibu. 

Classic Islay Collection 2005 / Including Port Ellen 5th Release

Released in 2005 this 'Classic Islay Collection' from Diageo contains, 20cl bottlings of:

• Caol Ila 12 Year Old 
• Caol Ila 18 Year Old
• Lagavulin 12 Year Old (2004 Release)
• Lagavulin 16 Year Old
• Port Ellen 1979 5th Release 

Please note general condition. 

5 x 20cl.

Clynelish 12 Year Old 1980s Ainslie & Heilbron

A 1980s bottling of Clynelish by Ainslie & Heilbron Distillers but bottled by Gordon and MacPhail, making it a semi-official bottling. 

These old Clynelish bottlings have an enormous cult following, no suprising really as they are fantastic and such a contrast from the distilleries style today.

Chichibu 2008 Newborn Bourbon Cask

A very early bottling from Chichibu, this 'Newborn' bottling was distilled June-July 2008.

Placed into cask in July 2008 and bottled in December 2008 at a strength of 62.5%.

The label comes with a whole heap of information, take a closer look!  

Bottle number 160 of 262.

Caol Ila 1972 Gordon and Macphail 15 Year Old

An independent bottling of Caol Ila from Gordon and Macphail, distilled in 1972 and bottled 15 years later in the 1980s.

As usual with these boxes there are a few creases.

Cragganmore 12 Year Old 1980s

A very rare bottle of Cragganmore bottled during the 1980s, this presentation tube was not used for very long before being placed in the traditional cream box.

Chichibu 2008 Newborn Bourbon Cask

A very early bottling from Chichibu, this 'Newborn' bottling was distilled June-July 2008.

Placed into cask in July 2008 and bottled in December 2008 at a strength of 62.5%.

The label comes with a whole heap of information, take a closer look!  

Bottle number 163 of 262.

Chieftain's Choice 1964 Highland 28 Year Old

Distilled March 1964, this is a mystery Highland single malt bottled by Ian MacLeod.

Please note there is no box. 

Chartreuse De Tarragona 1973-1985 Yellow Label

Originally created in 1605 by monks using a recipe for an elixir of long life. 

Produced between 1904-1989 in Tarragona (Spain) after the Carthusian Monks were exiled from France. In 1989 the distillery in Tarragona closed down and the production of this liquor returned to France. Nowadays the bottles produce in the distillery of Tarragona have become one of the most expensive and sought after liquors in the world. The recipe contains more than 130 different plants and flowers, the Mediterranean character of the Tarragona distillery is bottled in this unique and limited liquor.

Please note general condition. 

Carlos I Imperial Pedro Domecq

Porcelain decanter of brandy, bottled in 1989 for Pedro Domecq.

Chieftain's Choice 1964 Highland 26 Year Old

Distilled March 1964, this is a mystery Highland single malt bottled by Ian MacLeod in September 1990.

75cl and 50%.

Convalmore 1977 Cadenhead's 20 Year Old

Distilled in 1977 and bottled in 1998 by Cadenhead's as a 20 Year Old

Chartreuse De Tarragona 1973-1985 Yellow Label

Originally created in 1605 by monks using a recipe for an elixir of long life. 

Produced between 1904-1989 in Tarragona (Spain) after the Carthusian Monks were exiled from France. In 1989 the distillery in Tarragona closed down and the production of this liquor returned to France. Nowadays the bottles produce in the distillery of Tarragona have become one of the most expensive and sought after liquors in the world. The recipe contains more than 130 different plants and flowers, the Mediterranean character of the Tarragona distillery is bottled in this unique and limited liquor.

Please note general condition. 

Coleburn 1978 Cadenhead's 17 Year Old

This Coleburn was distilled in March 1978 and bottled in October 1995. 

Cooley Peated Cadenhead 23 Year Old

Cadenhead's also bottle Irish whiskey. 

This is a bourbon barrel matured 23 year old Cooley bottled April 2015. 

One of 192 Bottles. 

Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe

This is from the new-ish Japanese distillery Chichibu. Distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2013, this has been matured exclusively in a Port Pipe.

Bottle number 2,718 of 4,200.

Chichibu 2008 Ichiro's Malt The First

The first whisky (aged three year old) released from Ichiro Akuto's Chichibu distillery. Showcased at the 2011 Whisky Show then released in UK in early 2012.

Bottle number 3195 of 7400.

Chichibu 2008 Ichiro's Malt The First

The first whisky (aged three year old) released from Ichiro Akuto's Chichibu distillery. Showcased at the 2011 Whisky Show then released in UK in early 2012.

Bottle number 2,240 of 7400.

Cockburn and Campbell Pure Malt 1970s

A 1970s blend from Cockburn and Campbell Ltd of Edinburgh and London. 

Connemara Peated Irish Whiskey / Cooley / Cask Strength 

Heavily peated Irish single malt produced at Cooley distillery and bottled at cask strength. 

Caroni 1974 Bristol Classic Rum

Distilled in 1974 then bottled in 2008 by Bristol Spirits Ltd. 

One of 1,500 bottles. 

Please note the rust on the lid. 

Chichibu 2008 Ichiro's Malt The First

The first whisky (aged three year old) released from Ichiro Akuto's Chichibu distillery. Showcased at the 2011 Whisky Show then released in UK in early 2012.

Bottle number 2549 of 7400.

Coleburn 1983 Singnatory Vintage 15 Year Old

Distilled on the 20th of April 1983 and bottled Spetmeber 1998 from casks 209.

Coleburn was closed in 1985 and is becoming increasingly rare.

Bottle number 161 of 428.

Cooley Peated Cadenhead 23 Year Old

Cadenhead's also bottle Irish whiskey. 

This is a bourbon barrel matured 23 year old Cooley bottled April 2015. 

One of 192 Bottles. 

Convalmore 1985 Signatory Vintage 15 Year Old

A rare older early 2000s bottling of Convalmore distilled on 18th of February 1985 and bottled on the 15th of January 2001.

Produced from cask #311.

Bottle number 16 of 324.

Chichibu 2010 The Peated

This is from the new Japanese distillery Chichibu. Distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2013, this has been produced from heavily peated malt. 
The barley used had a phenol level of 59.6ppm, higher than most Islay malts. 

Bottle number 4119 of 6700. 

Chateau Lafite-Rothschild 1970

From the Paulliac Appellation in the Haute-Medoc sub-region on the left-bank of the Bordeaux. Hugh Johnson (Master of Wine) has said, \"If one had to single out one commune of Bordeaux to head the list, there would be no argument. It would be Pauillac.\"

Of the wines of Paulliac, Lafite-Rothschild is arguably one of the most sought after. Their vineyards are planted to 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot with an average vine age of close to 40 years.

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

Chita 2011 SMWS G13.1 4 Year Old

A very rare bottling from this relatively unknown and young Japanese grain distillery owned by Suntory.  This is one of only handful ever to be bottled and has been received with great acclaim.

Distilled on 15th July 2007 and bottled in November 2011 by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

Titled - 'A Complete Revelation'

One of 622 bottles.

Chichibu 2010 The Peated

This is from the new Japanese distillery Chichibu. Distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2013, this has been produced from heavily peated malt. 
The barley used had a phenol level of 59.6ppm, higher than most Islay malts. 

Bottle number 4,393 of 6,700.