March 2016 Auction

Laphroaig 40 Year Old

Distilled in 1960, this 40 year old was the official release following the 1960 vintage 40 year old at Oddbins.

The casks were matured in Warehouse #1 for 40 years, prior to bottling on 29th May 2001.  A mere 3,300 bottles of this Laphroaig 40 year old were made available and it remains the oldest official release of Laphroaig to date.

This is bottle number 1354.

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

As we all know Yamazaki has ascended into one of the most desirable and sought after whiskies in the world.

This 25 year old is matured exclusively in the finest Oloroso sherry casks and presented in a very elegant, simple box.

Please note Russian tax seal.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks, aged between 12 and 15 years old and even 25 years old, blended together with older single malt stock by chief blender Shinji Fukuyo.

This bottling is the follow up to the famous 2013 release which won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

5000 bottles were produced which is less than third of the quantity of the previous release of Yamazaki Sherry Cask, of which there were approximately 16,000 bottles.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks for between 12 and 15 years , this whisky recently won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

Approx 16,000 bottles were released.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 75cl / US Import

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks, aged between 12 and 15 years old and even 25 years old, blended together with older single malt stock by chief blender Shinji Fukuyo.

This bottling is the follow up to the famous 2013 release which won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

5000 bottles were produced which is less than third of the quantity of the previous release of Yamazaki Sherry Cask, of which there were approximately 16,000 bottles.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks, aged between 12 and 15 years old and even 25 years old, blended together with older single malt stock by chief blender Shinji Fukuyo.

This bottling is the follow up to the famous 2013 release which won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

5000 bottles were produced which is less than third of the quantity of the previous release of Yamazaki Sherry Cask, of which there were approximately 16,000 bottles.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks, aged between 12 and 15 years old and even 25 years old, blended together with older single malt stock by chief blender Shinji Fukuyo.

This bottling is the follow up to the famous 2013 release which won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

5000 bottles were produced which is less than third of the quantity of the previous release of Yamazaki Sherry Cask, of which there were approximately 16,000 bottles.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks, aged between 12 and 15 years old and even 25 years old, blended together with older single malt stock by chief blender Shinji Fukuyo.

This bottling is the follow up to the famous 2013 release which won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

5000 bottles were produced which is less than third of the quantity of the previous release of Yamazaki Sherry Cask, of which there were approximately 16,000 bottles.

Yamazaki 1992 Single Cask #ZS 70061

Single cask Yamazaki's are very rare and hard to find these days and we are extremely fortunate to have a number of these in our auction this month.

This single cask was distilled on 1992 and matured in a single sherry butt #ZS 70061until bottling in 2007.

Bottle number 192 of 541

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 1970s

A very old Laphroaig 10 year old bottled in circa 1970s.  .

26 2/3rd fluid ounces and 70 proof.

Please note condition of labels. 

Yamazaki 1998 Single Cask #CU 70095

A single cask Yamazaki matured in a sherry butt then bottled in 2013.

Bottle number 072.

Yamazaki 1999 Single Cask #DU65300 

Single cask Yamazaki's are very rare and hard to find these days and we are extremely fortunate to have a number of these in our auction this month.

This single cask was distilled on 1999 and matured in a single sherry butt #DU65300 until bottling in 2011.

The Chinese character on the label we believe means 'Hero', 40th Hero.

Bottle number 479

Laphroaig 30 Year Old

Presented in this wooden box, Laphroaig 30 year old was originally released in 2000.  

We rarely see well aged official bottlings from Islay, this well aged Laphroaig has only been out-matured by the 40 year old releases.

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 1970s

A very old Laphroaig 10 year old bottled in the late 1970s.  

Has both metric and imperial markings. 

Please note condition of labels. 

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2009 / First Release

The original release of Yamazaki sherry cask, released back in 2009.

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks for between 12 and 15 years, the 2013 bottling recently won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

Please note condition of this lot as shown.

Yoichi Heavily Peated and Miyagikyo Sherry Cask 2 x 70cl

A combination of two of the new Suntory releases from Miyagikyo and Yoichi.

2 x 70cl

Please note there will be a shipping charge for two bottles.

Linkwood 1964 Signatory Vintage 32 Year Old

Distilled in 11th of May 1964 and bottled on the 14th of May 1996 by Signatory Vintage. 

This 32 year old was matured single cask #1860. 

Bottle number 40 of 192. 

Please note the condition of the box. 

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. 

Lagavulin 12 Year Old White Horse 1980s

A 1980s White Horse bottling of 12 year old Lagavulin exported to the Italian Market.

Please note general condition and tax seal. 

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. 

Laphroaig 21 Year Old / Terminal 5 Exclusive

An exlusive release for the opening of Heathrow terminal 5, this was selected from 9 of Laphroaig's finest casks. 

Bottle number 434 of 750. 

Littlemill 1990 22 Year Old

One of the more distinctive bottles of Scotch whisky to be released recently, this 1990 vintage 22 year old from the legendary closed distillery is definitely a bottle to get excited about.

1 of 301 bottles produced.

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.  

Yamazaki 1991 Single Cask #1070629 Bourbon Cask 

Distilled March 1991 and matured until November 2002.

Matured in cask number 1070629 which was a white oak American bourbon cask that was aged in Ohmi Aging Cellar location 55-E-34-8.

Bottle number 82 of 168.

Licorerias Bonaparte / Bonaparte Pepe Botella 1900 / 1960s

Brandy produced Licorerias Bonaparte in Malaga is a distillation of wine from the harvest of 1900. These were then aged in oak. The label depicts a portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte. This was bottled in the late 1960s. 

Please be aware there are no markings for volume.

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Lagavulin 1979 Distillers Edition / First Release

A bottle of the first ever distillers edition which was distilled in 1979 and bottled in 1997.

Finished in Pedro Ximenez casks.

Lg 4/463.

Please note there is no box. 

Yoichi 20 Year Old

The now discontinued 20 year old from Yoichi distillery. 

Please note glue on the box has unstuck and the box will unravel. 

Yamazaki 18 Year Old Limited Edition

An exculsive Japanese release of the 18 year old Yamazaki. A much improved presentaion on its everyday counter part. 

Yoichi 20 Year Old

The now discontinued 20 year old from Yoichi distillery. 

Yoichi 20 Year Old

The now discontinued 20 year old from Yoichi distillery. 

Yoichi 20 Year Old

The now discontinued 20 year old from Yoichi distillery. 

Lagavulin 21 Year Old 1991

With only 2,772 bottles released world wide this latest edition of Lagavulin 21 year old was highly sought after at it's released in Novemeber 2012.

Wholly matured in first fill ex-sherry casks, distilled in 1991 and bottled in 2012.

Bottle number 2099.