March 2016 Auction

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

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

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.

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.  

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.

White Horse Bottled 1959

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

Bottled at 70 proof.

Please note general condition. 

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. 

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. 

Yamazaki 18 Year Old Bill Amberg Limited Edition

A very highly regarded malt from Japan, Yamazaki 18 year old.

This special edition comes in a pouch designed by Bill Amberg . 

Yoichi 20 Year Old

The now discontinued 20 year old from Yoichi distillery. 

Please note there is no box. 

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.

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% 

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.