March 2016 Auction

Ardbeg 1815

One of the most talked about releases of 2015, the Ardbeg 1815 was bottled to commemorate the the 200th Anniversary of this legendary Islay distillery.

The whisky was distilled in 1974 and 1975 and aged for 33 years with a further 8 years spent marrying in glass containers for preservation.  

The 1974 spirit was matured in bourbon barrels while the 1975 distillate was kept in sherry casks.

As with all new Ardbeg's this bottle beautifully presented in a simple black box with perhaps the most eye-catching and stunning bottle in this auction.  

Only 400 of these bottles were released and this is an excellent opportunity to add this to your collection.

Talisker 1973 28 Year Old Single Cask Oddbins' Exclusive

At the time of release, the 100 bottles of this were from the oldest casks at Talisker.  Exclusive to Oddbins, this very, very limited release of Talisker sold out within hours and has been one of the rarest Taliskers since. Includes the original leaflet that Oddbins produced to promote the whisky. 

Bottle number 90 of 100, cask number 4633

Talisker 1981 20 Year Old

Bottled in 2002 as part of Diageo's Super Premium release.  This Talisker, distilled in 1981 has quickly become very desirable - no thanks to Jim Murray who scored this 95 points and making the comment 'Miss this and your life will be incomplete'. 

Matured in a sherry cask and released as a 20 year old this is bottle number 1398 of 9,000.

Auchentoshan 1965 Single Cask 31 Year Old

A fantastic vintage bottling of Auchentoshan from 4th October 1965.

Matured in a single hogshead #2144.

Tobermory 1972 Dun Eideann 17 Year Old

Distilled in 15th of December 1972, matured  for 17 years then bottled in February 1990. 

Ardbeg 1973 Sestante 15 Year Old

A rare Ardbeg bottled by the Italian bottler Sestante. 

Distilled incredibly at Ardbeg in 1973 and bottled at 43% in 1988.

Ardbeg's from this period just don't exist these days, it is well worth investigating these older bottlings, even more so when they are from bottlers such as Sestante.

Aberlour 1969

An old Aberlour, distilled in 1969 and bottled 21 years later in 1991 presented in a wooden box.

One of 3,600 bottles. 

75cl.

Aberlour 1964 25 Year Old

An old Aberlour, distilled in 1964 and bottled 25 years later presented in a lovely lockable wooden box.

Bottle number 00,265 of 10,000.

75cl.

Amrut Greedy Angels 10 Year Old / Including Miniature

A fantastic looking decanter and box from Amrut, containing the oldest whisky ever produced in India.  

The Greedy Angels 10 year old was released earlier this year and restricted to only 320 bottles worldwide!  

Included within the pack is a Decanter, stopper and miniature at full cask strength of 71%, the decanter is a lower abv of 46%.

Talisker 8 Year Old 1970s

This 8 year old Talisker was bottled for the Distillers Agency Ltd and carries the moto 'The Golden Spirit of the Isle of Skye'.

This is an example of Talisker from this era, in excellent condition.

Ardbeg 1975 Bottled 2000

1970 vintage Ardbeg's are becoming increasingly more and more difficult to find.

This 1975 vintage was bottled shortly after the distilleries takeover by Glenmorangie PLC in 1997.

Tomintoul 1966 Exclusive Malts 44 Year Old

Distilled on 23rd September 1966 and then matured for 44 years in Cask # 5621. Bottled to celebrate the first five years of the The Creative Whisky Co.

Aberlour 1963 Cadenhead's 27 Year Old

We rarely do see Aberlour at this age, distilled in December 1963 and bottled in February 1991 by Cadenhead's.

A lovely opportunity to try Aberlour from the 1960s.

Please note condition of this lot.

Arran First Production Decanter

Bottled from Arran's first distillation, this is also the first release of Arran.

Bottled in 1998 as a three year old presented in a decanter and wooden box. 

Bottle number 232 of 1000. 

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. 

Tamdhu 1958 Hart Brothers 42 Year Old

A 1958 vintage Tamdhu from Hart Brothers aged for an impressive 42 years.

Please note condition of box. 

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old Flora and Fauna Boxed

One of the most sought after Flora and Fauna bottlings, discontinued in the late 1990s when Bacardi became owners of the distillery.

Presented in the wooden box.

Talisker 8 Year Old 1980s

This 8 year old Talisker was bottled for the Distillers Agency Ltd and carries the moto 'The Golden Spirit of the Isle of Skye'.

This is an example of Talisker from this era. Please note condition of lot as pictured.

Ardbeg 1991 Malts Of Scotland 20 Year Old / Hotel Bero

Distilled in 1991 and bottled by Malts of Scotland in October 2011. Matured in a single sherry hogshead. 

Bottle number 151 of 240. 

Arran Peacock 'Icons of Arran'

The original Icon of Arran whisky, released in 2009 this quickly became a popular collectors/investors item.

Distilled in 1996, matured in sherry casks and bottled in 2009, only 6,000 were released.

Please note rust on lid. 

Arran Fino Sherry Distillery Exclusive

A distillery exclusive Arran from a small batch of Fino sherry casks.  

One of 308 bottles. 

Ardbeg Very Young 1998

The first in Ardbeg’s \"Young\" series on their \"path to peaty maturity\", tracing Ardbeg’s path to their new 10 year old. 

It was bottled in 2004.

Aultmore 12 Year Old Flora and Fauna

12 year old Aultmore bottled within Diageo's Flora and Fauna series, now increasingly difficult to find.

Talisker 30 Year Old 2015 Release

Released in 2015, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3912 bottles.

This is bottle number 893 of 3912.

Ardbeg 10 Year Old / Pre - Glenmorangie

Ardbeg before the revival!  This is an Ardbeg released prior to the distilleries take over by Glenmorangie PLC in 1997.

These are highly sought after bottles offering a glimpse into Ardbeg prior to the revolution of 1997.  Not only this but production was incredibly sporadic over the previous decade.

Arran Devil's Punch Bowl Chapter I

The first edition of Arran's Devil Punch Bowl which consists of 27 casks distilled between 1997 and 2004; 17 of which are sherry casks, 6 ‘unpeated’ bourbon casks and 4 peated bourbon casks.

Known as the Angels and Devils edition, only 6,600 bottles have been released.

Talisker 30 Year Old 2015  Release

Released in 2015, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3912 bottles.

This is bottle number 870 of 3912.

Tamnavulin 1968 Exclusive Malts 39 Year Old

Distilled on the 15th of November 1968 and matured for 39 years. 

Single cask 3665. 

One of 179 bottles. 

Talisker 30 Year Old 2015  Release

Released in 2015, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3912 bottles.

This is bottle number 918 of 3912.

Tamnavulin 1968 Exclusive Malts 39 Year Old

Distilled on the 15th of November 1968 and matured for 39 years. 

Single cask 3665. 

One of 179 bottles. 

Please note minor mark on the box.

Talisker 30 Year Old 2015  Release

Released in 2015, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3912 bottles.

This is bottle number 851 of 3912.

Ardbeg 17 Year Old

The first releases of Ardbeg 17 year old sparked the renewed interest in Ardbeg. 

Now, several years after being discontinued, it is still recognised as a sensational Ardbeg.

Please note condition as shown.