March 2016 Auction

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

This famous bottling of Glenfiddich was bottled in 1991 and limited to an incredible 500 bottles, in the early 1990s one of these bottles was auctioned for charity and officially became the most expensive bottle of whisky ever sold at auction. selling for 99,999,99 Lira in an Italian charity auction.

The release was restricted to only nine casks laid down originally in the 1930s, one cask was laid down for each of William Grant's nine children, who helped to build Glenfiddich distillery in the 1880s.  After laying undisturbed, these nine casks were bottled on 26th July 1991 and presented in a hand made oak box with a brass plaque.

Each bottle was signed by Alexander Grant Gordon the former Chairman and great grandson of the companies founder and is presented with a certificate and an appointment as a Freeman of Glenfiddich distillery.

Glenfarclas 1953 Single Cask 58 Year Old

So few whiskies of this age are available these days, even Glenfarclas has no whisky remaining older than 1953. The whisky was distilled on 20th November 1953 and bottled on 13th February 2012, matured exclusively in a first fill sherry butt #1674.

A panel comprising of Serge Valentin, a whisky connoisseur and a key member of the internationally renowned Malt Maniacs, Ben Ellefsen, Sales Director for Master of Malt, Michał Kowalski of Wealth Solutions and George Grant himself, unanimously made the selection from the remaining 4 casks distilled in 1953 and cask #1674 was selected to be bottled.

This single cask bottling was released at 58 years old and sold exclusively through the Wealth Solutions, Poland.

5* rated by Whiskyfun.com (no numerical score as Serge Valentin assisted with selection).

This is bottle number 244 of 400.

Please note condition. 

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old / John Grant's Birth Bicentenary

A incredibly special bottle of Glenfarclas, selected by George Grant to celebrate the bi-centenary of the distillery's founder, and his great, great, great, great Grandfather, John Grant.

Only 110 were produced of this 50 Year Old, which comes in an attractive presentation box with certificate / scroll.

Bottle Number 2 of 110.

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.

Glenury Royal 1953 50 Year Old

There are very few official bottling of this rare highland malt, which closed its doors for the last time in 1985.

This spectacular sherried 1953 vintage Glenury was bottled as a 50 Year old.  

Bottle number 59 of only 498.

Macallan 1958/59 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old

A legendary release from Macallan, bottled in 1985 from casks distilled in 1958 and 1959.

As the label reads 'A special bottling of unblended single highland malt scotch whisky over 25 years old'.

75cl

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Silver Stag's Head Decanter

An 1980s bottling of Glenfiddich 30 Year Old in a crystal decanter. There is also a stopper with a hallmarked solid silver stags head. 

A very elegant and ornate presentation that was ahead of its time. 

Please note condition of the box.

Midleton 1969 30 Year Old

Distilled in the year 1969 and aged for 30 years in single casks #1831 and #56. One of which was bourbon and one sherry. 

Each bottle carries a signature from Barry Crocket.

This is bottle number 239 of 400. 

Macallan 1969 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old

A stunning example of Macallan 25 year old,  distilled in 1969 and bottled 25 years later in 1995.

Matured exclusively in sherry wood.

Macallan 1962 1970s

Macallan distilled in 1962 and bottled prior to January 1st 1981 by Gordon and Macphail.

At this point in time Gordon and Macphail were the official bottlers for Macallan. 

Macallan Masters of Photography Annie Leibovitz 'The Gallery'

An extremely limited bottling from Macallan, a set of four dirresernt bottles were released Annie Leibovitz 'Master of Photography edition, they were from four single casks. 

Bottle No.2 carries an image of actor Kevin McKidd pictured enjoying a dram in a gallery. 

The Gallery is from cask number 12251, which was a sherry butt with liquid distilled in 1989.

One of 285 bottles. 

Glenfiddich 1965 Vintage Reserve 35 Year Old

A very rare bottling of Glenfiddich exclusively bottled for the distillery.

Distilled in 1965 matured in cask # 10837.

This is bottle number 110.

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak

The incredibly desirable and elusive Macallan 30 year old sherry oak, spends it's entire maturation period within Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez.

This recent release from Macallan carries Whisky Tint #26, signed by Bob Dalgarno.

Macallan Robert Burns / Semiquincentenary

A near mythical bottle of Macallan released to commemorate the 250th anniversary of our National Bard, Robert Burns 1759 - 2009. 

A very limited release from two casks chosen by Bob Dalgarno, one from 1997 and one from 1998, both cask numbers #1759. 

Bottled at 46%, only 250 bottles of this Macallan were made available and presented in a specially commissioned box featuring Robert Burns.  Included within the box is a map of 'Burns Country' and a Burns poem.

Please note the decanters were not sealed.

Macallan 1967 18 Year Old

A particularly old bottle of Macallan distilled in 1967 and bottled in 1985.

Macallan 1979 Gran Reserva 18 Year Old

The Gran Reserva Macallan’s were release between 1997 and 2002.

Distilled in 1979 and bottled in 1997, this 18 year old Macallan is widely regarded as one of the most memorable and legendary ever bottled.

Macallan Royal Wedding

The first of the Royal releases from Macallan is a limited edition bottling of only 1,000 bottles celebrating the Royal Marriage of Prince William to Catherine Middleton on 29th April 2011.

Bottled from two casks, both filled on 29th April – one from 1996 and one from 1999.

The creation of this special bottle follows the release of a commemorative edition to mark the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. This comprised two casks, one from each of their birth years. At the time, the bottle sold out and today is highly sought-after by collectors of The Macallan around the world.

In keeping with this original bottling, The Macallan commissioned the creative force behind the 1981 bottle, David Holmes, who was also one of the architects of their advertising campaign in the 1980s and the early 1990s, to create the label and packaging design.

Macallan Masters of Photography Annie Leibovitz 'The Bar'

An extremely limited bottling from Macallan produced for the Annie Leibovitz 'Master of Photography edition. There were four single casks released, each with a different image on the bottle.

Bottle No.3 carries an image of actor Kevin McKidd pictured enjoying a dram in an American Bar.

The liquid was distilled in 1991 and matured in single cask 7023 which was a sherry oak puncheon. 

One of 285 bottles. 

Macallan Diamond Jubilee

Released in 2012 this specially designed bottle bears a unique image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II created by the sculptor Arnold Martin.

The contents of this bottle were specially chosen for the months it was drawn from the casks, 6th February, the Queen's accession and the first week in June, traditionally when the Jubilees are celebrated.  Bottled at 52% in line with the year of the Queen's accession, only 2,012 bottles were released.

Macallan 1980 Gran Reserva 18 Year Old

The Gran Reserva Macallan’s were release between 1997 and 2002 and are perhaps one of the most sought after releases from Macallan.

This is the second release, distilled in 1980 and bottled in 1999, absolutely stunning Macallan's.

Macallan Diamond Jubilee

Released in 2012 this specially designed bottle bears a unique image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II created by the sculptor Arnold Martin.

The contents of this bottle were specially chosen for the months it was drawn from the casks, 6th February, the Queen's accession and the first week in June, traditionally when the Jubilees are celebrated.  Bottled at 52% in line with the year of the Queen's accession, only 2,012 bottles were released.

Glendronach 1971 Single Cask 41 Year Old #1247

Distilled on 25th of Febuary 1971 and bottled in June 2012, this was fully matured in cask number 1247 which was a Pedro Ximinez Sherry Pucheon.

Bottle number 143 of 529 bottles.

Macallan 30 Year Old Fine Oak

The older Macallan is, the harder it is to find.  

Macallan 30 year old Fine Oak edition matured in a mixture of European and American oak casks. Presented in the discontinued shiny blue box, now replaced with a wooden box.

Please note condition of lot as shown, including tax stamps.

Macallan 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt

A stunning example of Macallan 25 year old, bottled as an 'Anniversary Malt' with the classic wooden box.

Michter's 20 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon

A very rare well aged bourbon, the Michter's 20 year old is produced from quality American corn and matured in hand selected charred white oak barrel. 

This 20 year old, presented in an elegant tall bottle with silver wax was released from barrel No. #L14895.  

Only 100 bottles of this were released, this is bottle #70.

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. 

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Silver Stag's Head Decanter

A Single Cask Glenfiddich 30 Year Old with crystal decanter and stopper resembling the famous Glenfiddich Stag in a Glenfiddich branded box.

The decanter and Stag's head are part of the 1980s original release, The Glenfiddich 30 Year Old if from within the last 10 years, Bottle No 0107 drawn from Cask 00029.

Glendronach 1971 Single Cask 39 Year Old

Distilled on 25th of Febuary 1971 and bottled in June 2010, this was fully matured in cask number 489 which was a Oloroso Sherry butt.

Bottle number 106 of 541 bottles.

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.

Macallan 1975 18 Year Old

A fantastic example of Macallan 18 year old, carrying the vintage 1975.

Please note pen on the box. 

Glenfarclas 1962 Family Cask #2639 75cl / US Import

Bottled as part of the Glenfarclas Family Cask range of vintage whiskies.

This 1962 bottled was bottled on the 27th of May 2011 from sherry hogshead #2639 yielding 129 bottles.

Glenlochy 1969 Rare Malt 26 Year Old - B297 

A very rare bottling of Glenlochy from within the Rare Malts Selection and one of the rare bottles from the series.

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.

Distilled in 1969 and bottled as a 26 year old,this is bottle number 0,447.