March 2016 Auction

Dalmore 1926 50 Year Old

A very old whisky, distilled way, way back in 1926 and matured for 50 years before being bottled at cask strength. 

Presented in a sturdy well-crafted wooden box with leather straps and a stopper for the bottle. 

The wax seal is in good condition. 

The decanter weighs 1.3 KG, which implies the fill level is either correct, or if the decanter weighs more than average slightly low. 

This is a prime example of classic authentic presentation for a liquid the age of which is going to be close to impossible to get in the future. 

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. 

Descubrimiento 1492 Gran Solera

Descubrimiento translates to discovery. The 1492 is reference to the European discovery of the continent of America. 

This is a Spanish sherry matured in the solera system. 

Dufftown 8 Year Old 1960s

From the House of Bells, this Dufftown-Glenlivet is 8 years old, bottled during the 1960s.

Please note general conditon. 

Dalmore 1973 Gonzalez Byass Finish 30 Year Old

Distilled on the 22nd March 1973 and matured in American oak before being finished in Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks from Gonzalez Byass, Jere. de la Frontera, bottled as a 30 year old.

From the rear of the box this whisky, 'it is in essence a 'collectors item as it is a unique collaboration between two premium brands to bring you the ultimate single malt experience'

Bottle number 0732.

Domaine De La Romanee-Conti Echezeaux Grand Cru, Cote de Nuit 1972

From the celebrated Domaine De La Romanee-Conti, produced with 100% Pinot Noir exclusively sourced from the 93 acre Echezeaux Gran Cru (the highest possible quality classification for Burgundian vineyards) vineyard in the Cote de Nuit, in the northern end of Burgundy. Domaine de la Romanée Conti, recognised as producing some of the most expencive and saught after wines in the world, is co-owned by the de Villaine and Leroy/Roch families, the former successors to Jacques-Marie Duvault Blochet who bought the vineyard of La Romanée Conti in 1869, Jacques-Marie Duvault Blochet was an advocate of harvesting late in order to ensure optimum ripeness, a philosophy to which his descendants adhere today. 1972 was a late, large vintage with best examples comming from th Cote de Nuit as opposed to the Cote de Beaune with Decanter magazine recognising Domaine De La Romanee-Conti as one of the vintages best producers.

Please note general condition of this bottle; including the labels, seal and fill level.

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.

Vega Sicilia Unico 1940

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer, traces its roots to 1864. American wine Guru Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) has called Vega Sicilia \"One of the world's most iconic wines'.
Vega Sicilia is noted for its patience in winemaking and willingness to hold onto their inventory and age their wines in the barrel. The wine can be held by Vega Sicilia for decades until they release it to the market. Vega Sicilia produces three wines: VEGA SICILIA UNICO gran reserve, VEGA SICILIA UNICO RESERVA ESPECIAL and VALBUENA.

VEGA SICILIA UNICO: This Gran Reserva is the signature wine of Vega Sicilia that is usually released 10 years after vintage.

Please note condition. 

Dalmore 30 Year Old Stillman's Dram

An early 1990s bottling of Dalmore aged for an impressive 30 years.

Bottled within Whyte and Mackay's long gone Stillman's series of whiskies.

Dailuaine 1966 Cadenhead's 23 Year Old

A 23 Year Old Dailuanie, that was distilled in 1966 and

bottled at cask strength by Cadenhead's in December 1989.

Drambuie Jacobite Decanter 45 Year Old

Named after Scotland's uprising of the 1740s, where apparently Drambuie's origins begin. Bonnie Prince Charlie was being pursued after the Battle of Culloden and had to escape from the Isle of Skye. He was assisted by John MacKinnon and as thanks the Prince gave him the recipe to his personal liqueur. The Clan MacKinnon passed this through the generations and it would eventually become Drambuie. 

This special edition is a blend of 21 year old whiskies that were then aged for 24 years in a combination of bourbon and sherry oak, then mixed with Drambuie's mix of herbs and spices. 

The liquid is filled into a hand blown tear drop decanter with stopper and presented with a replica Spottiswoode \"Amen\" Glass which was used by Jacobite sympathisers and ownership would have constituted treason. The set also includes a hand bound 32 page leather booklet by Ian Buxton telling the story of both the rebellion and the set. 

One of only 150 sets. 

Please note general condition. 

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.

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.

Dallas Dhu 1972 Gordon and Macphail

Distilled in 1972 and bottled some time in the Eighties, this Speyside distillery has been closed sinced the 1980s but lives on as a Historic Scotland Museum. 

Dallas Dhu 1981 Douglas Laing 21 Year Old

Dallas Dhu is a long closed Speyside distillery. 

This bottle was distilled in July 1981 and then bottled in October 2002 as a 21 year old by Douglas Laing.

One of 360 bottles. 

Vega Sicilia Unico 1962

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer, traces its roots to 1864. American wine Guru Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) has called Vega Sicilia \"One of the world's most iconic wines'.
Vega Sicilia is noted for its patience in winemaking and willingness to hold onto their inventory and age their wines in the barrel. The wine can be held by Vega Sicilia for decades until they release it to the market. Vega Sicilia produces three wines: VEGA SICILIA UNICO gran reserve, VEGA SICILIA UNICO RESERVA ESPECIAL and VALBUENA.

VEGA SICILIA UNICO: This Gran Reserva is the signature wine of Vega Sicilia that is usually released 10 years after vintage.

Please note condition on this lot.

Vega Sicilia Unico 1959

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer, traces its roots to 1864. American wine Guru Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) has called Vega Sicilia \"One of the world's most iconic wines'.
Vega Sicilia is noted for its patience in winemaking and willingness to hold onto their inventory and age their wines in the barrel. The wine can be held by Vega Sicilia for decades until they release it to the market. Vega Sicilia produces three wines: VEGA SICILIA UNICO gran reserve, VEGA SICILIA UNICO RESERVA ESPECIAL and VALBUENA.

VEGA SICILIA UNICO: This Gran Reserva is the signature wine of Vega Sicilia that is usually released 10 years after vintage.

Please note condition. 

Darroze Les Grands Assemblage 50 Year Old Armagnac

This is a 50 year old blended Armagnacs from Darroze's taken from the celler's of Brandy producing estates across Armagnac area. 

Whiskyfun and Malt Maniacs legend Serge Valentin said this was \"Amazing and Glorious\", making this perhaps an opportunity to see why back in the day Brandy was the most respected spirit in the world. 

Dew of Ben Nevis 40 Year Old Single Blend

Only a few distilleries in Scotland have ever produced malt whisky and grain whisky at the same location, Ben Nevis is one of them.  

Single Blends are certainly very rare and unique, not only that but this whisky was 'blended at birth' and married together for 40 years.  

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. 

Dalmore Dee Dram First Edition 

The River Dee is revered the world over for its picturesque beauty, clean crisp waters and of course its exceptional salmon fishing.

The Rivers Collection was originally released in 2010 and included four bottlings named after four famous Scottish Salmon rivers, The Dee, The Spey, The Tweed and The Tay.In recognition of the various trusts a donation was made to the Tay Foundation, Tweed Foundation, Spey Foundation and Dee Trust when these bottles we're originally on the market.

This is from the original release. 

This limited edition was released as a 12 year old.

Vega Sicilia Unico 1964

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer, traces its roots to 1864. American wine Guru Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) has called Vega Sicilia \"One of the world's most iconic wines'.
Vega Sicilia is noted for its patience in winemaking and willingness to hold onto their inventory and age their wines in the barrel. The wine can be held by Vega Sicilia for decades until they release it to the market. Vega Sicilia produces three wines: VEGA SICILIA UNICO gran reserve, VEGA SICILIA UNICO RESERVA ESPECIAL and VALBUENA.

VEGA SICILIA UNICO: This Gran Reserva is the signature wine of Vega Sicilia that is usually released 10 years after vintage. Made from a blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon (with proportions varying from vintage to vintage) and aged in a combination of French and American oak, both new and old (again with proportions varying from vintage to vintage) before being bottled and aged in the winery's cellars.

Please note general condition of this bottle; including the labels, seal and fill level

Vega Sicilia Reserva Especial (1992 release)

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer, traces its roots to 1864. American wine Guru Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) has called Vega Sicilia \"One of the world's most iconic wines'.
Vega Sicilia is noted for its patience in winemaking and willingness to hold onto their inventory and age their wines in the barrel. The wine can be held by Vega Sicilia for decades until they release it to the market. Vega Sicilia produces three wines: VEGA SICILIA UNICO gran reserve, VEGA SICILIA UNICO RESERVA ESPECIAL and VALBUENA.

This bottle - Reserva Especial - is not a 1992 vintage wine, but rather, a blend of older wines from some of the finest vintage years leading up to it's release. Made from a blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon (with proportions varying from vintage to vintage) and aged in a combination of French and American oak, both new and old (again with proportions varying from vintage to vintage) before being blended, bottled and aged in the winery's cellars. 

Please note general condition of this bottle, including labels, fill level and seal.

Vega Sicilia Unico 1975

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer, traces its roots to 1864. American wine Guru Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) has called Vega Sicilia \"One of the world's most iconic wines'.
Vega Sicilia is noted for its patience in winemaking and willingness to hold onto their inventory and age their wines in the barrel. The wine can be held by Vega Sicilia for decades until they release it to the market. Vega Sicilia produces three wines: VEGA SICILIA UNICO gran reserve, VEGA SICILIA UNICO RESERVA ESPECIAL and VALBUENA.

VEGA SICILIA UNICO: This Gran Reserva is the signature wine of Vega Sicilia that is usually released 10 years after vintage. Made from a blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon (with proportions varying from vintage to vintage) and aged in a combination of French and American oak, both new and old (again with proportions varying from vintage to vintage) before being bottled and aged in the winery's cellars.

Please note general condition of this bottle; including the labels, seal and fill level.

Don Julio Respsado Tequila 1980s

A first for us, this is an old 1980s bottling of Don Julio Reposado.  

Please note condition of this lot

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.

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.

Dailuaine 1971 Gordon and Macphail 1980s

An independently bottled Dailuaine, distilled in 1971 and bottled 14 years later by Gordon and Macphail. 

Dailuaine 1992 Chieftain's 23 Year Old

Distilled in March 1992 and bottled 23 years in August 2015.

Cask #3140 produced 189 bottles. 

Please note the condition of the box. 

Dimple Royal Sovereign 21 Year Old

Very popular and well presented 21 year old blend from Haig's. 

Please note some of the coins have come off. 

Dufftown 15 Year Old Flora and Fauna

This Flora and Fauna 15 year old Dufftown has been discontinued for a number of years and has since been replaced by 'The Singleton of Dufftown' range of whiskies.

Old Fettercairn 26 Year Old Stillman's Dram

A special edition Fettercairn that is 26 years old. 

Please note condition of lot as shown.