March 2016 Auction

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. 

Old Parr Elizabethan

A very rare and stunning bottle of Old Parr Elizabethan, presented in a hand blown, each side showing a different historical figure; Thomas Parr, James I, Elizabeth I and Henry VIII.

Bottled to commemorate the Elizabethan era of British history.

Only 252 bottles of this elegant decanter were produced. Also includes \"The Golden Age\" book. 

Please note slight damage to box. 

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. 

Oban 16 Year Old Manager's Dram Bi-Centenary 1994

The Manager’s Dram series of whiskies were bottled exclusively for employees of what is now known as Diageo.  These whiskies were selected by the respective distillery managers within Diageo malt distilling and bottled at natural cask strength.

Bottled to celebrate Oban’s 200^th anniversary, 1794 – 1994  this 16 year old was released exclusively from sherry casks by distillery manager John William and his employees listed on the rear of the bottle.

Bottled July 1994.

Old Pulteney 1961 Gordon and Macphail

A particularly old vintage of Old Pulteney from 1961 bottled by Gordon and Macphail in the 1980s for the Italian market.

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. 

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old

From the Van Winkle range this is the entry level edition. Absolutely stonking!

As popular and impressive as the older members of this legendary family of whiskies.

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. 

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.  

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2015

The 2015 limited edition from Four Roses bottled at a high strength of 54.3%

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2015

The 2015 limited edition from Four Roses bottled at a high strength of 54.3%

Four Roses Single Barrel Limited Edition 2012

One of the 2012 limited edition single barrels from Four Roses.

12 Year Old using the OESK recipe.

Barrel No. 81-3S matured in warehouse SN.

Bottle No. 4127 of 5178

Four Roses Single Barrel Limited Edition 2012

One of the 2012 limited edition single barrels from Four Roses.

12 Year Old using the OESK recipe.

Barrel No. 81-2C matured in warehouse SN.

Bottle No. 4745 of 5178

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. 

Oban 12 Year Old 75cl

A stunning example of the old Oban 12 year old, presented in their iconic triangular decanter bottle.

The condition of the box and bottle is excellent, please note the seal is very fragile.

26 2/3 Fl Oz

Please note fill level. 

Nikka Gold and Gold Samurai

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

Old Pulteney 1990 Gordon and Macphail Cask Strength

A rare Old Puleney distilled in 1990 and bottled by Gordon and Macphail as part of their Cask Strength.

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.\"

Oban Lifeboat RNLI 18 Year Old

A rare independent bottling of Oban, bottled by Douglas Laing. The whisky was gifted to Oban lifeboat station by Oban distillery and bottled to mark its 40th Anniversary last year.

This single cask was bottled  and sold to raise money for the RNLI, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, the cask sold out within days and a total of £12,716.92 was donated to Oban lifeboat station.  

The hogshead was filled at the Distillery on 29 July 1994 and bottled on the 18th February 2013.

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. 

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. 

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. 

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2014

The 2014 limited edition from Four Roses bottled at a high strength of 55.9%.

Bottle number 10765 of 12514. 

Old Fettercairn 26 Year Old Stillman's Dram

A special edition Fettercairn that is 26 years old. 

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Old Fettercairn 26 Year Old Stillman's Dram

A special edition Fettercairn that is 26 years old. 

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Four Roses Single Barrel Limited Edition 2014

One of the 2014 limited editions from Four Roses.

Distilled following their OESF recipe and matured for 11 years in in Warehouse HW.  This limited edition was selected from Barrel #47-1K.

Old Mull / Oban Blend Flagon Circa 1960s

Named after the Island of Mull, this blend has been around since the 1870s. 

Produced by John Hopkins & Co this is a blend that contains a high amount of Oban and estimated to be from the 1960s.

Octomore 2008 Rest and Be Thankful Whisky Co. 7 Year Old

You don't see many independant Octomores about. This 7 Year Old was distilled at Bruichladdich on the 19/03/2008 and bottled on the 6th May 2015 at 63.9%

Bottle No 147 of 316