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. 

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.

Quintessential Islay / Laphroaig 10 Year Old 50cl & Ardbeg 15 Year Old 50cl

A two pack of 50cl bottles bottled in the mid 1990s. 

Includes an ultra rare Ardbeg 15 year old. 

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. 

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. 

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.  

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.

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

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.

Dailuaine 1983 Mo'or 27 Year Old 50cl

Release number 20 from Mo'or. 

Bottle number 388 of 407.

Dalmore King Alexander III

Crafted to honour the act of saving Scotland’s King in 1263, this expression unites six specially selected casks housing spirit of perfect maturity. Whiskies matured in ex-bourbon casks, Matusalem oloroso sherry wood, Madeira barrels, Marsala casks, port pipes and Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques are brought together. 

Dalmore King Alexander is at the top of the core-range of Dalmore.

Dalmore King Alexander III

Crafted to honour the act of saving Scotland’s King in 1263, this expression unites six specially selected casks housing spirit of perfect maturity. Whiskies matured in ex-bourbon casks, Matusalem oloroso sherry wood, Madeira barrels, Marsala casks, port pipes and Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques are brought together. 

Dalmore King Alexander is at the top of the core-range of Dalmore.

Delas Frères Côte-Rôtie La Landonne Magnum (1.5 Litre) 2009​

From the northern end of the Rhone valley on the northern banks of the Rhone, the Cote-rotie (roasted side or bank) is the traditional home of Syrah or Shiraz as it's known in Australia. The ample sunshine and often scorching temperatures of these south facing vineyards are ideally suited to producing bold Syrah based wines, unlike the souther Rhone where the Mediterranean's cooling influence means it is more suited to Grenache. This is example is a Magnum (double bottle/1.5 liters) 'single vineyard' - made exclusively from grapes grown at the 'Landonne' vineyard - produced by Delas Freres. 

Please note that there will be a charge for shipping two bottles. 

Dimple 12 Year Old Royal Pewter Decanter 1980s

A 1980s bottling of this blend in an unusual pewter clad bottle designed by Royal Holland Pewter.

Please note condition.

75cl

Dailuaine 1997 Beinn A'Cheo 16 Year Old

A 16 year old single cask Dailuaine bottled by the Scottish Liqueur Centre.

Distilled on 26th March 1997 and bottled on 19th November 2013 from single cask #4237.

Bottle number 206 of 302.

Dalmore 1996 Maltman 16 Year Old

Distilled in October 1996 and matured in single finished in a sherry cask, then bottled in April 2015 by The Maltman. 

One of 364 bottles. 

Dalmore 12 Year Old 1990s

An old style bottling of Dalmore.

Please note there is no box.

Dalwhinnie 1980 Distillers Edition / First Release 1 Litre

1980 was the earliest release of Dalwhinnie Distiller’s Edition,

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Please note there is no box.

Dailuaine 16 Year Old Flora and Fauna

If you don't like Mortlach, you will probably love Dailuaine - they are reknowned for splitting opinions.

This 16 year old Flora and Fauna is still available, if you look hard enough.

Dufftown Glenlivet 8 Year Old 1 Litre 1970s

A 1970s bottle of 8 Year Old Dufftown - Glenlivet Pure Malt Scotch Whisky by the House of Bells.

1 Litre / 43% / 75 Proof

Dalmore Gran Reserva 

Typically aged between 10 and 15 years and drawn from first fill casks.  

The Dalmore Gran Reserva contains whiskies from both oloroso sherry butts and bourbon barrels, with a 2:1 ratio.  The whisky is then married for a further six months in true Dalmore fashion.

Dufftown - Glenlivet 10 Year Old 1980s

A 10 year old from the distillery now just refered to as Dufftown or Singleton of Dufftown.

75cl.