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Started
25 March 2016
Closed
04 April 2016
33 - 64 of 314 Lots
43%
6 x 5cl
UK
43%
6 x 5cl

Macallan Vintage Miniature Collection 6 x 5cl

  • Macallan 1967 Bottled 1985 43% 5cl 
  • Macallan 1969 Bottled 1987 43% 5cl 
  • Macallan 1970 Bottled 1988 43% 5cl 
  • Macallan 1971 Bottled 1989 43% 5cl 
  • Macallan 1972 Bottled 1990 43% 5cl 
  • Macallan 1975 Bottled 1994 43% 5cl 

Please note the fill level on all miniatures. 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan Reflexion

Matured in smaller Hogshead casks to ensure that it gets maximum flavour from both Spanish and American First fill seasoned Sherry casks.

The Decanter and packaging are some of the finest produced.

 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan Reflexion

Matured in smaller Hogshead casks to ensure that it gets maximum flavour from both Spanish and American First fill seasoned Sherry casks.

The Decanter and packaging are some of the finest produced.

 

 

46.5%
70cl
UK
46.5%
70cl

Macallan Oscuro  

Now discontinued, this was released at the higher end of Macallan's 1824 series.

The Macallan Oscuro was created using whisky distilled between 1987 and 1997 and in true Macallan fashion is full of plenty of sherried characteristics.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan Chairman's Release

This is the jewel of the 1700 series, Macallan: the \"Chairman's Release,\". Bottled for the Chinese market, the back label is in the Chinese language. Released in 2001 this is a rarity and must have for Macallan enthusiasts. 

46.5%
70cl
UK
46.5%
70cl

Macallan Oscuro  

Now discontinued, this was released at the higher end of Macallan's 1824 series.

The Macallan Oscuro was created using whisky distilled between 1987 and 1997 and in true Macallan fashion is full of plenty of sherried characteristics.

57%
70cl
UK
57%
70cl

Miyagikyo 1988 Single Cask #92414

Miyagikio is made from four different types of malt whiskies distilled at Nikka's Miyagikyo distillery.

Distilled on 1st February 1988 and bottled on 25th August 2011, released from cask #92414.

 

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40%
N/A
UK
40%
N/A

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.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan Chairman's Release

This is the jewel of the 1700 series, Macallan: the \"Chairman's Release,\". Bottled for the Chinese market, the back label is in the Chinese language. Released in 2001 this is a rarity and must have for Macallan enthusiasts. 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan 1971 Speymalt Gordon and Macphail

Another fantastic example of old Macallan bottled by Gordon and Macphail.

Distilled in 1971 and bottled in 2009.

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Macallan 1990 Dambusters 12 Year Old / 1st Edition

A limited edition independent bottling of Macallan distilled on 9th April 1990 and bottled from single cask #25983 on 10th of February 2003.

Bottle number 22 of 96, this first edition was specially bottled to commemorate 617 Squadrons 60th Year 1943 - 2003

Apres Moi Le Deluge / After me the Flood. 

 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

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. 

Please See Image
75cl
UK
Please See Image
75cl

Macallan 1962 Samaroli 17 Year Old / Original 1979 Release

This legendary bottling company was established in 1968 by Silvano Samaroli, Bologna, Italy.

Samaroli has produced hundreds if not thousands of single cask independantly bottled whiskies, many of which are highly acclaimed.  This is an iconic bottling from the first release under the Samaroli name, in 1979.  These bottles are all numbered and rarely ever seen at auction.

This is one of six bottlings from this famous collection, currently under the hammer in our March 2016 auction.

Please note the overall condition of this lot, please take a very close look at the condition.  Further images can be provided for these bottles and any successful bidder will be liable for the condition as shown in these images.  

We also want to highlight our terms and conditions that any successfull buyer is responsible for any leakage that may occur in transit with this lot.

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Macallan 1990 Dambusters 12 Year Old / 1st Edition

A limited edition independent bottling of Macallan distilled on 9th April 1990 and bottled from single cask #25983 on 10th of February 2003.

Bottle number 36 of 96, this first edition was specially bottled to commemorate 617 Squadrons 60th Year 1943 - 2003

Apres Moi Le Deluge / After me the Flood. 

 

59.2%
50cl
UK
59.2%
50cl

Macallan 1989 Exceptional Cask #552 

This is the fifth release in the Exceptional cask range. 

Distilled in January 1989, matured in Oloroso sherry butt number 552 then bottled in November 2003. 

The box is signed by Macallan Master distiller Bob Dalgarno. 

Please note the rust on the lid. 

52%
70cl
UK
52%
70cl

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.

57.4%
50cl
UK
57.4%
50cl

Macallan 1990 Exceptional Cask #24680

This is the forth release in the Exceptional cask range. 

Distilled in December 1990, matured in sherry butt number 24680 then bottled in Jauary 2003. 

Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2004 described this bottle as \" For this, Unquestionably, is the greatest Macallan of them all \"  

Please note the rust on the lid.

52%
70cl
UK
52%
70cl

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 2295.

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Macallan 1990 The Gulf Buccaneer Single Cask 12 Year Old 

A limited edition independent bottling of Macallan distilled on 9th April 1990 and bottled from single cask #25981 on the 24th of June 2002.

Bottle number 11 of 96. 

Please note the condition of the box.

45.7%
75cl
UK
45.7%
75cl

Mortlach 1957 Samaroli 22 Year Old / Original 1979 Release

This legendary bottling company was established in 1968 by Silvano Samaroli, Bologna, Italy.

Samaroli has produced hundreds if not thousands of single cask independantly bottled whiskies, many of which are highly acclaimed.  This is an iconic bottling from the first release under the Samaroli name, in 1979.  These bottles are all numbered and rarely ever seen at auction.

This is one of six bottlings from this famous collection, currently under the hammer in our March 2016 auction.

Please note the overall condition of this lot, please take a very close look.  Further images can be provided for these bottles and any successful bidder will be liable for the condition as shown in these images.  

We also want to highlight our terms and conditions that any successfull buyer is responsible for any leakage that may occur in transit with this lot.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Lagavulin 1996 Distillers Edition 6 x 70cl

The 2012 Distillers Edition release of Lagavulin from Diageo, distilled in 1996 and finished in Pedro Ximenez casks.

lgv.4/500

Please note the condition of all boxes. 

Please note there will be a shipping charge for 6 bottles. 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Lagavulin 1996 Distillers Edition 6 x 70cl

The 2012 Distillers Edition release of Lagavulin from Diageo, distilled in 1996 and finished in Pedro Ximenez casks.

lgv.4/500

Please note the condition of all boxes. 

Please note there will be a shipping charge for 6 bottles. 

40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Macallan 10 Year Old New Club Elgin 1980s

A 75cl bottle of Macallan 10 year old sherry cask with the old white packaging showing Easter Elchies House.

This is bottle was specially labelled for members of The New Club Elgin. 

Please note general condition of this lot as shown in pictures.

60.2%
70cl
UK
60.2%
70cl

Macallan 11 Year Old Seasonal Selection

The Easter Elchies Seasonal Selection dates from 2005-2007 before the season aspects of the bottlings were removed.  

This \"Autumn\" was distilled in 1995 then matured in sherry hogshead number 9457, which produced a total of 285 bottles. 

 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan 1989 18 Year Old 

Distilled in 1989 and bottled in 2007.

This bottle was released for the Taiwanese market. 

Please note condition of this lot.

40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Ledaig 1972 Gordon and Macphail

A Gordon and Macphail bottling of Ledaig, distilled in 1972 and bottled 10 years later.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan 1990 18 Year Old 

Distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2008.

This was released for the Taiwanese market.

Please note dent to bottom corner. 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan Archival Series Folio 1

The new limited release from Macallan that's only available from the distillery. 

The distillery staff have confirmed that the liquid is 12 years old, Sherry Cask matured and limited 2000 bottles. Although none of these are stated on the packaging. 

This is the first in a range of whiskies recreating the old advertising styles of Macallan, this imitating an advertisement from the 1980s and early 1990s.

Presented with a  a book and USB stick all presented in a beautifully designed book-shaped tin.

Release of folio 2 is scheduled for April 2016.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan Archival Series Folio 1

The new limited release from Macallan that's only available from the distillery. 

The distillery staff have confirmed that the liquid is 12 years old, Sherry Cask matured and limited 2000 bottles. Although none of these are stated on the packaging. 

This is the first in a range of whiskies recreating the old advertising styles of Macallan, this imitating an advertisement from the 1980s and early 1990s.

Presented with a  a book and USB stick all presented in a beautifully designed book-shaped tin.

Release of folio 2 is scheduled for April 2016.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan Archival Series Folio 1

The new limited release from Macallan that's only available from the distillery. 

So far the rumours are as follows. 12 year old, Sherry Cask, 2000 bottles (100 having already been released) 

This is the first in a range of whiskies recreating the old advertising styles of Macallan, this imitating an advertisement from the 1980s.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan Archival Series Folio 1

The new limited release from Macallan that's only available from the distillery. 

So far the rumours are as follows. 12 year old, Sherry Cask, 2000 bottles (100 having already been released) 

This is the first in a range of whiskies recreating the old advertising styles of Macallan, this imitating an advertisement from the 1980s.

48%
70cl
UK
48%
70cl

Macallan Rare Cask Black

A new Rare Cask created from the 'Dark, Mysterious Warehouses' of the The Macallan Distillery.

This is a one-off relatively small release of less than 100 casks, predominantly first fill sherry casks of European and American oak.

With a touch of smoke, the Rare Cask Black contains whisky from peat spirit produced at Macallan.

This new Macallan was released exclusive to Global Travel Retail.

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