March 2017 Auction

Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Tres Vieille 1950s

Remy Martin is perhaps the most well known of all Cognac producers and has established a reputation for quality that very few others can relate to.

This is a spectacular 1950s example of the Louis XIII Tres Vieille Cognac Baccarat decanter which holds Grande Champagne cognac aged between 40 and 100 years.

Please note that this item is very old and hence very fragile. Lot is sold as photographed, please note fill level. 

Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Circa 1970s

Remy Martin is perhaps the most well known of all Cognac producers and has established a reputation for quality that very few others can relate to.

This is a stunning older example of their Louis XIII Baccarat decanter, which holds Grande Champagne cognac aged between 40 and 100 years. 

Asian Import.

Rosebank 8 Year Old 1980s

A very rare official bottling of this closed Lowlander, this was released during the 1980s.

Rosebank 1981 Rare Malt 20 Year Old / 62.3%

The Rare Malt Selection is a historic selection of single malt whiskies from operational and lost distilleries that were released by Diageo between 1995 and 2005.

This Rosebank was distilled in 1981 and bottled in the May 2002 release, at another impressive abv of 62.3%.

Bottle #1290.

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.

Royal Brackla 10 Years Old Flora and Fauna Wooden Box

One of the rare releases from the Flora and Fauna series, Royal Brackla 10 year old only bottled in 1995.

Dalmore Millenium Release 1263 Custodian / 2012 and 2015 Release 2 x 70cl

Dalmore introduced the idea of becoming a Dalmore Custodian in 2010.

The whisky was filled into a cask at midnight on January 1st 2000 and will be gradually released at it's major birthday's of 12 years, 15 years and 18 years old.

These 'Millenium Release' were bottled in 2012 and 2015 to mark the 12th and 15th birthdays of this spirit respectively.

Please note there will be a shipping cost for two bottles. 

Dalmore 32 Year Old Douglas Laing / 60th Anniversary

Released by Douglas Laing for their 60th Anniversary, with this stylish bottle and hard wooden case.

Aged stock like this rarely turns up these days, this 32 Year Old Dalmore was limited to 195 bottles.

Rosebank 1981 Flora and Fauna Cask Strength

This Flora and Fauna bottling of Rosebank has been discontinued for a number of years and was the last standard official release from Rosebank.

This was one of the rare cask-strength bottlings, distilled in 1981 and bottled in 1997.

Please note fill level.

Bottle number 525. 

Royal Brackla 10 Year Old Flora and Fauna

One of the rare releases from the Flora and Fauna series, Royal Brackla 10 year old was only bottled in 1995.

Diamond 1999 15 Year Old Rum

An official bottle of 15 year old Diamond distillery rum.

Distilled in a Metal Coffey Still in 1999, matured in new charred barrels, and bottled in July 2014 from only 4 barrels yielding an outturn of only 1,137 bottles.

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old / Spring 2016

Eagle Rare 17 year old is one of the five bourbons included in the award-winning Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.

This rare bourbon is normally released in small quantities once a year in the autumn (fall). This one is from Spring 2016. 

75cl

Remy Martin 1974 Grand Fine Champagne Cognac / 250th Anniversary

A 1974 bottling of Remy Martin to celebrate their 250th Anniversary of the companies 1724 founding. Supposedly contains some very old and fine stock ranging from 80 to 100 years old. 

Please note condition of seal. 

Dewar's White Label 1940s

A world famous blended whisky that is still going strong today, this White Label was bottled with reference to King George V and is circa 1940s.

Condition of the item is relatively good considering the age, but is not perfect, please note before bidding.

Please also note that no bottle size or quantity is shown.

Dallas Dhu 1975 Rare Malt 21 Year Old / 61.9%

The Rare Malt Selection is a historic selection of single malt whiskies from operational and lost distilleries that were released by Diageo between 1995 and 2005.

Released at a natural cask strength of 61.9%, distilled in 1975 and bottled in April 1997.

Bottle number 5006.

Dalmore 21 Year Old

The new 2015 release of Dalmore 21 year old matured in American oak for ten years prior to being moved to Gonzalez Byass Matusalem Oloroso Sherry butts which held sherry 30 years old.

One of 8000 bottles. 

Damoiseau Millesime 1980 Rhum Vieux 18 Year Old

Rhums Damoiseau are distilled in the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe from 100% fresh-pressed sugarcane and no molasses - this results in a fresh character rum without any rubberiness.

After distillation, the rum is stocked in oak barrels that have previously been used for bourbon.  Given the hot climate in Guadeloupe, the casks experience an evaporation rate of almost 50% after 10 years, while also imparting into the spirit a light brown colour.

This official bottling is the oldest rum from the Bellevue distillery we have auctioned yet, both in terms of age and vintage.  Note also, it has been bottled at full strength.

Damoiseau Millesime 1980 Rhum Vieux 18 Year Old

Rhums Damoiseau are distilled in the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe from 100% fresh-pressed sugarcane and no molasses - this results in a fresh character rum without any rubberiness.

After distillation, the rum is stocked in oak barrels that have previously been used for bourbon.  Given the hot climate in Guadeloupe, the casks experience an evaporation rate of almost 50% after 10 years, while also imparting into the spirit a light brown colour.

This official bottling is the oldest rum from the Bellevue distillery we have auctioned yet, both in terms of age and vintage.  Note also, it has been bottled at full strength.

Dunyvaig 1990 Silver Seal 23 Year Old Islay Single Malt

Independently bottled mystery Islay dram.

Bottle 117 of 434 bottles drawn from cask #46

Rosebank 12 Year Old Flora and Fauna / Wooden Box

This Flora and Fauna bottling of Rosebank has been discontinued for a number of years and was the last standard official release from Rosebank.

There have been super premium releases from Diageo since this bottle was discontinued.

Dalmore 1995 Vintage Distillery Manager's Exclusive

An exclusive bottling of Dalmore distilled in 1995 for 'The Whisky Shop', chosen by distillery manager Ian Mackay.

Matured using a combination of 65% Mathusalem sherry casks and 35% American ex-bourbon casks.

Dalmore 1997 Distillery Exclusive 2016 Bourbon Finesse

This very limited single cask bottling was only available at Dalmore distillery.  The spirit was created by Richard Paterson to showcase the exceptional ex-bourbon casks used for maturing Dalmore whiskies.  

This expression was created by moving the spirit through three different bourbon casks each one hand selected by Richard.

Rosebank 1992 Cooper's Choice 8 Year Old​

A younger release from this closed lowland distillery. Bottled in 2000

Please note condition of lot.

Rosebank 12 Year Old Flora and Fauna

This Flora and Fauna bottling of Rosebank has been discontinued for a number of years and was the last standard official release from Rosebank.

There have been super premium releases from Diageo since this bottle was discontinued.

Rosebank 1991 Signatory Vintage 12 Year Old

A single cask Rosebank bottled by Signatory Vintage.

Distilled 18th February 1991 and bottles 24th September 2003 from single cask #565

Bottle No. 254 of 447

Note condition of lot.

Rosebank 1993 Douglas Laing 11 Year Old

A Douglas Laing bottling of this popular closed lowlander.

An Old Malt Cask bottling of Rosebank, distilled in 1993 and bottled in October 2004.

Rebel Yell

Kentucky straight Bourbon whiskey. The brand owned by Luxco but the bourbon itself is distilled by Heaven Hill at its Bernheim distillery in Louisville, Kentucky.

Royal Lochnagar 1973 Douglas Laing 33 Year Old

A 1973 vintage Royal Lochnagar bottled in 2003 .

The distillery is situated close to Balmoral, the Queen’s official residence in Scotland which makes this distillery a tourist must.

Part of Douglas Laing's 'Platinum Selection'

Bottle No.122 of 239 bottles. 

Royal Brackla 1978 Rare Malt 20 Year Old / 59.8% Low Fill

The Rare Malt Selection is a historic selection of single malt whiskies from operational and lost distilleries that were released by Diageo between 1995 and 2005.

Royal Brackla was only released once within the Rare Malt series, distilled in 1978 and bottled in May 1998, as a 20 year old.

Bottle number 4498

Please not condition and abcense of box.

Rosebank 12 Year Old Flora and Fauna

This Flora and Fauna bottling of Rosebank has been discontinued for a number of years and was the last standard official release from Rosebank.

There have been super premium releases from Diageo since this bottle was discontinued.

Dumbarton / Inverleven Stills 1987 Cadenhead's 18 Year Old

Distilled in 1987 and bottled in May 2006 at 18 years old.  Matured in a single bourbon hogshead.

This particular bottling is from the now closed Dumbarton distillery, but using the Inverleven malt stills. 

One of 276 bottles. 

Dufftown 14 Year Old Manager's Dram / 2014 Release

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.

A 14 year old Dufftown, chosen by the distillery manager bottled on November 2014.

Bottle number 1425.