March 2016 Auction

Bowmore 1964 Black Bowmore 42 Year Old 75cl / US Import

Arguably the most famous of all Bowmore's, one of the most collectible and most memorable whiskies on the market.  The Black Bowmore is an icon of whisky collecting, whisky drinking and whisky investing!

This is the first of the more recent releases from this famous Bowmore vintage, officially released in 2007 at 42 years of age in an impressive wooden presentation case.

The Black Bowmore was followed by the slightly older, Gold and White Bowmore's.

Bottle number 710 of 827. 

Please note this is a larger 75cl, US Import bottling.

Bowmore 1957

Distilled back in January 1957, this was matured in Bowmore's Number one Vault. The whisky was matured for 38 years and then bottled due to the risk of the liquid falling bellow 40% ABV. So this has been bottled at a natural cask strength, which is a missleading statement when 40.1% is the alcohol by volume. 

The bottle is presented in a crafted wooden box which has it's own lock and key.

This is bottle number 2 of 861.

Brora 1972 Rare Malt 22 Year Old

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

It is often said that 1972 Broras are exceptional, there are five Rare Malt Brora 1972s and this is an example of one of them. The 1972 continued to be an important vintage when Diageo released the recent 40 year old with the same vintage. 

Since its closure in 1983 the popularity of Brora has soared, this is an oppertunity to own an key part of both it's history and popularity. 

Ardbeg 1815

One of the most talked about releases of 2015, the Ardbeg 1815 was bottled to commemorate the the 200th Anniversary of this legendary Islay distillery.

The whisky was distilled in 1974 and 1975 and aged for 33 years with a further 8 years spent marrying in glass containers for preservation.  

The 1974 spirit was matured in bourbon barrels while the 1975 distillate was kept in sherry casks.

As with all new Ardbeg's this bottle beautifully presented in a simple black box with perhaps the most eye-catching and stunning bottle in this auction.  

Only 400 of these bottles were released and this is an excellent opportunity to add this to your collection.

Balvenie 1964 Vintage Cask 75cl / US Import

One of the oldest vintages of Balvenie we have seen.

Distilled on 9th October 1964 and bottled on 7th November 1996.  This 32 Year Old single cask Balvenie was bottled from #9908.

Bottle number 106 of 158 bottles. 

Bowmore 1965 Sherry Cask 1980s

A 1965 vintage sherry cask matured Bowmore... 1960s Sherry Cask Bowmore Vintages come highly reccomended by those lucky enough to try them. 

Bowmore 1968 Bourbon Cask 37 Year Old

Distilled in 1968 and matured in Bourbon wood, this highly limited bottling from the Golden age of Bowmore.

Bottle number 293 of 708.

Bowmore 1968 32 Year Old

A very rare 1960s vintage Bowmore, produced at the turn of the Millenium to celebrate Stanley P Morrison's 50 year ownership of Bowmore distillery since 1963.

One of 860 bottles.

75cl.

Bowmore 30 Year Old Sea Dragon

Nicknamed 'the seadragon' due to the mythical beast adorning the rather pretty black ceramic bottle and box, this 30 year old Bowmore appeared in the mid 1990s and has achieved almost mythic status.

The contents of this decanter are almost entirely made up of long-aged casks from the legendary 1960s vintages.

Bowmore 30 Year Old Sea Dragon

Nicknamed 'the seadragon' due to the mythical beast adorning the rather pretty black ceramic bottle and box, this 30 year old Bowmore appeared in the mid 1990s and has achieved almost mythic status.

The contents of this decanter are almost entirely made up of long-aged casks from the legendary 1960s vintages.

Please note the condition of the box. 

Brora 1975 Rare Malt 20 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.

This is a larger bottle of the 20cl which appeared in last months auction, this bottle of Brora was distilled in 1975 and matured for 20 years.

Bottle number 3,510.

Brora 30 Year Old 2002 / 1st Release

This is a bottle of the original 30 year old Brora released within Diageo's Super Premium malts, back in 2002.  

Bottle number 1,244  of 3,000.

Ben Wyvis 1972 27 Year Old / The Final Resurrection

This is one of the final bottlings Invergordon distillers released from this incredibly rare distillery.  Released from the final three casks #744, 1058 and 1059 within Invergordon's stock.

Distilled in 1972 prior to the distillery ceasing production in 1976. 

Bottle number 203 of 471.

Bowmore 1968 Celtic Heartlands 35 Year Old

Distilled in 1968 and matured in an American oak cask, this highly limited bottling from the Golden age of Bowmore. The cask was selected by Jim McEwan and bottled at Bruichladdich distillery. 

Bottle number 562 of 722.

Bunnahabhain 1968 Auld Acquaintance 34 Year Old

Distilled on Hogmanay (31st December) 1968 this rare limited edition Bunnahabhain was bottled in 2002.  

It has been highly acclaimed receiving 93 (almost 94!) points from Serge Valentin on Whisky Fun.

It is now a very sought after bottle and is increasingly difficult to find with only 2,002 bottles released.

Brora 35 Year Old 2012 Release

Another fantastic release from Diageo as part of their ongoing annual super premium releases.

Released in 2012 this was the oldest official bottled Brora at the time, only more recently beaten by the single cask 40 year old currently available at Travel Retail for no less than £6,995 which makes these bottlings seem a bargain!

Matured in ex-bourbon casks filled in 1976 and 1977, this 35 year old Brora is bottle number 0,961 of 1,566

Bowmore Mizunara Cask Finish

From Bowmore's Website: 

\"East Meets West

Mizunara oak casks embarked on the 6,000 mile journey from Japan to Islay.

Cultures and languages differ but master craftsmanship is admired the whole world over. Combining the best of the east and the west in a first for scotch malt whisky, Bowmore Mizunara cask finish is an intriguing marriage of Scottish strength and passion with Japanese elegance and refinement.

Here, in a first for scotch malt whisky, these legendary Mizunara casks became home to Bowmore’s celebrated single malt, resting peacefully in the infamous No.1 Vaults. A remarkable creation has emerged which is a rare masterpiece indeed, merging the skills of the great whisky distilling nations.\"

Bottle 1960 of 2000.

Brora 32 Year Old 2011 Release

The 2011 release of Brora by Diageo, was the first official bottling of Brora over the age of 30.

This is bottle number 1,275 of 1,500.

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. 

Auchentoshan 1965 Single Cask 31 Year Old

A fantastic vintage bottling of Auchentoshan from 4th October 1965.

Matured in a single hogshead #2144.

Brora 1975 Rare Malt 20 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.

This bottle of Brora was distilled in 1975 and matured for 20 years.

Bottle number 0906, 75cl.

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. 

Bladnoch Director's Reserve 10 Year Old 1970s

A stunning old bottling of Bladnoch, released from only three casks selected by the Distilleries directors in 1979.

This official bottling from this elusive lowland distiller is incredibly rare and has rarely appeared at auction before.  It is a great piece of liquid history and in particular Bladnoch history.

Bottled at a cask strength of 102.4 Proof and has natural colour, the Director really did reserve the best for himself.

Please note minor dent to cap. 

Brora 30 Year Old 2010 Release

The 9th release of Brora 30 year old from Diageo, bottled in 2010

Bottle number 2527 of 3,000

Please note slight dent on the tin at the very bottom on the front.

Ardbeg 1973 Sestante 15 Year Old

A rare Ardbeg bottled by the Italian bottler Sestante. 

Distilled incredibly at Ardbeg in 1973 and bottled at 43% in 1988.

Ardbeg's from this period just don't exist these days, it is well worth investigating these older bottlings, even more so when they are from bottlers such as Sestante.

Aberlour 1969

An old Aberlour, distilled in 1969 and bottled 21 years later in 1991 presented in a wooden box.

One of 3,600 bottles. 

75cl.

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.  

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 00,265 of 10,000.

75cl.

Amrut Greedy Angels 10 Year Old / Including Miniature

A fantastic looking decanter and box from Amrut, containing the oldest whisky ever produced in India.  

The Greedy Angels 10 year old was released earlier this year and restricted to only 320 bottles worldwide!  

Included within the pack is a Decanter, stopper and miniature at full cask strength of 71%, the decanter is a lower abv of 46%.

Brora 1977 Rare Malt 21 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.

Brora closed in 1983 and over the years has contributed to 13 different Rare Malt Selection releases.  This bottle was distilled in 1977 and bottled in October 1998 as a 21 year old.

Bottle number 2581.

Please note the fill level of this item.

Bruichladdich Octomore Orpheus 2.2 

Similiarly to the Comus, the Orpheus release was equally peated to the same degree as its counter-part Octomore 2.1, at 140ppm.  The Orpheus was finished using Château Pétrus Bordeaux casks, recognised as one of the world’s top vineyards.  Matured for only 5 years this alongside the Comus have proven to be quite desirable bottlings.

This is bottle 1263 of 15,000.

Please note marks on the tin.

Benriach 1970 Single Cask 38 Year Old PX Finish

This is a PX cask finished expression from Benriach. 

Distilled in 1970 and then bottled in July 2009.

Bottle number 136 of 250.