March 2016 Auction

Taketsuru 17 Year Old 

Released by Nikka, this range of blended malts is named after Nikka's founder and a key member of the birth of Japanese whisky, Masataka Taketsuru.

Taketsuru 17 year old is highly acclaimed and has received many awards.

Chateau Margaux, Grand Vin 1975

From the Margaux Appellation (to which it gives its name) in the Medoc sub-region on the left-bank of the Bordeaux, where Cabernet Sauvignon is dominant (though Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec are all permissable). This 1er Grand Cru Classe dates back to the 12th century when it was know as “La Mothe de Margaux” and is steeped in history, haveing been drank by Thomas Jefferson who famously declared  “There couldn’t be a better Bordeaux bottle”

The Margaux vineyard for the production of red wine is planted to 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. This shows a marked increase in the amount of Cabernet Sauvignon planted in the vineyards. The final blend on average usually contains close to 85% Cabernet Sauvignon in most vintages. On average, the vines are 35 years of age. However, there are parcels with very Cabernet Sauvignon vines, which are close to 80 years of age.

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

Chichibu Chibidaru 2010 / Quarter Cask

This is from the new Japanese distillery Chichibu. Distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2014, this has been matured in Chibidaru casks. 

Chibidaru are similar to quarter casks, the difference being that while Scottish quarter casks just have staves removed, Chibidaru have shortened staves and are repurposed. 

Bottle number 3,761 of 6,200. 

Please note general condition. 

Chichibu Chibidaru 2010 / Quarter Cask

This is from the new Japanese distillery Chichibu. Distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2014, this has been matured in Chibidaru casks. 

Chibidaru are similar to quarter casks, the difference being that while Scottish quarter casks just have staves removed, Chibidaru have shortened staves and are repurposed. 

Bottle number 5013 of 6200. 

Please note the condition of the box. 

Chartreuse De Tarragona 1973-1985 Yellow Label

Originally created in 1605 by monks using a recipe for an elixir of long life. 

Produced between 1904-1989 in Tarragona (Spain) after the Carthusian Monks were exiled from France. In 1989 the distillery in Tarragona closed down and the production of this liquor returned to France. Nowadays the bottles produce in the distillery of Tarragona have become one of the most expensive and sought after liquors in the world. The recipe contains more than 130 different plants and flowers, the Mediterranean character of the Tarragona distillery is bottled in this unique and limited liquor.

Please note general condition. 

Caol Ila 1996 SMWS 19 Year Old 53.299

A 1996 vintage Caol Ila released within from SMWS. Distilled 16th of January 1996 and bottled 19 years later.

One of 303 bottles. 

Taketsuru 17 Year Old 

Released by Nikka, this range of blended malts is named after Nikka's founder and a key member of the birth of Japanese whisky, Masataka Taketsuru.

Taketsuru 17 year old is highly acclaimed and has received many awards.

Caol Ila 1984 Exclusive Malts 23 Year Old

An independent bottling of Caol Ila distilled on the 17th of April 1984 and bottled 2nd of October 1984, 25 years later from cask #2729.

One of 386 bottles. 

Clynelish 1995 Cadenhead's 19 Year Old Sherry Cask

A Cadenhead's bottling of Clynelish, distilled in 1995 and bottled in November 2015.

Matured in a single sherry cask which produced 492 bottles. 

Caroni 18 Year Old Dewar Rattray / Single Barrel 

A single barrel bottling of Caroni, aged for 18 years and bottled by A.D. Rattray.

Talisker 1986 Distillers Edition / First release 

The earliest issue of this Double matured series from the Isle of Skye, finished in Jerez Amoroso cask-wood.

Distilled 1986 and bottled 1999. 

I.D. is TD-S: 5AM

Please note there is no box. 

Talisker 1986 Distillers Edition First Edition

The earliest issue of this double matured series from the Isle of Skye, finished in Jerez Amoroso Cask-Wood. Distilled 1986 and bottled at 45.8% and 1Litre, high neck level, in original box which shows some sign of wear, other wise in excellent condition.

TD-S: 5AM

Please note of lot as shown.

Chateau Margaux, Grand Vin 1975

From the Margaux Appellation (to which it gives its name) in the Medoc sub-region on the left-bank of the Bordeaux, where Cabernet Sauvignon is dominant (though Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec are all permissable). This 1er Grand Cru Classe dates back to the 12th century when it was know as “La Mothe de Margaux” and is steeped in history, haveing been drank by Thomas Jefferson who famously declared  “There couldn’t be a better Bordeaux bottle”

The Margaux vineyard for the production of red wine is planted to 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. This shows a marked increase in the amount of Cabernet Sauvignon planted in the vineyards. The final blend on average usually contains close to 85% Cabernet Sauvignon in most vintages. On average, the vines are 35 years of age. However, there are parcels with very Cabernet Sauvignon vines, which are close to 80 years of age.

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

Cardhu 12 Year Old 1970s

A rare 1970s bottling of Cardhu bottled for the Italian market. 

States that the distillery was owned by John Walker and Sons. 

Please note the condition of the box. 

Clynelish 14 Year Old Flora and Fauna

One of the discontinued famous Flora and Fauna bottlings, Clynelish 14 year old.

Teaninich 1975 Gordon and Macphail

Teaninich 1975 bottled by Gordon and Macphail. Bottled in the 1980s or very early 1990s. 

Please note the condition of the box. 

Caol Ila 18 Year Old 2 x 20cl

Caol Ila 18 year old 20cl bottle, two of them! This is an excellent opportunity to try one of Islay's most over looked whiskies. 

Excellent stuff! 

Caol Ila 18 Year Old 2 x 20cl

Caol Ila 18 year old 20cl bottle, two of them! This is an excellent opportunity to try one of Islay's most over looked whiskies. 

Excellent stuff! 

Caroni 18 Year Old Dewar Rattray / Single Barrel 

A single barrel bottling of Caroni, aged for 18 years and bottled by A.D. Rattray.

Talisker Distiller’s Edition 1990 Vintage 1 Litre

 This Talisker Distiller’s Edition was distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2003 and is finished in Amoroso casks.

1 Litre

TD-S: 5EQ

Caol Ila 1983 Frisky Whisky 27 Year Old

Distilled in 1983 and bottled in 2010 from cask numbers 1119 and 1112.

This is a 27 year old Caol Ila by Mr \"Frisky Whisky\". 

Please note the condition of the box. 

Talisker 1990 Distillers Edition

An extremely popular offering from the Isle of Skye, this Limited Edition was matured in Jerez Amoroso cask-wood. Bottled in 2003

TD-S: 5EQ

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Clynelish 1995 Wilson and Morgan Sherry Wood

Distilled in 1995 and matured in sherry wood.

Talisker Distiller’s Edition 1990 Vintage 1 Litre

 This Talisker Distiller’s Edition was distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2003 and is finished in Amoroso casks.

1 Litre

TD-S: 5EQ

Tamdhu 1984 Exclusive Malts 26 Year Old

A single cask Tamdhu distilled on12th October 1984 and bottled 26 years later by the Creative Whisky Co.

Cask #2833 yielded 214 bottles.

Please note the condition of the box.

Talisker 1990 Distillers Edition

An extremely popular offering from the Isle Of Skye, this Limited Edition was bottled in 2003, matured in Jerez Amoroso cask-wood.

TD-S: 5EQ

Chivas Oldest and Finest 75cl

A combination of Chivas Brothers oldest matured stock was used to create this whisky.

Talisker 10 Year Old Map Label 1990s

Talisker 10 year old carrying their old 'map label' design.

Please note general condition. 

Caol Ila 1991 Exclusive Malts 17 Year Old

An independent bottling of Caol Ila distilled on the 11th March 1991 and bottled 17 years later from cask #3900.

One of 312 bottles. 

Talisker 18 Year Old

 An award winning power house from the only distillery on the Isle of Skye. With Diageo releasing more NAS Taliskers this may not be around forever.

Caroni 18 Year Old Dewar Rattray / Single Barrel 

A single barrel bottling of Caroni, aged for 18 years and bottled by A.D. Rattray.

CN Tower 1979 Canadian Whisky

Canadian Whisky released in a commemorative bottle, resembling the world famous CN Tower in Toronto. 

This bottle has a tax stamp dating it to 1979, three years after the tower opened.

Produced by the Central Canadian Distilling Co.