March 2017 Auction

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.

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.

Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye

Very Olde St Nick was a bourbon brand designed for the Japanese export market.

The whisky has been widely connected with many of the Bardstown distilleries during different periods and for different reasons, though none have ever confirmed their supply to this brand.  If rumours are to be believed however, the old rye whiskeys bottled under this brand are suspected to be linked to either the former Bernheim or Medley distilleries.

This Summer Rye whiskey is a rarity indeed.  Cask lot number F10.

Please note the crack on the wax seal.

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.

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.

Invergordon 1966 Douglas Laing 50 Year Old

A 50 year old Invergordon distilled in March 1966 and bottled May 2016

One of 247 Bottles

Specially selected by K&L Wines

Very Olde St Nick Ancient Cask Bourbon

Very Olde St Nick was a bourbon brand designed for the Japanese export market.

The whisky has been widely connected with many of the Bardstown distilleries during different periods and for different reasons, though none have ever confirmed their supply to this brand.

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.

Vega Sicilia \"Unico\" Gran Reserva 1968 Ribera Del Duero

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer and traces its roots back 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 - sometimes for several decades - before they release their wines to the market.  Vega Sicilia produces three wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserva, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

This bottle is their signature wine, \"Unico\" Gran Reserva - a vintage wine usually released after at least 10 years of maturation; 1968 vintage.

Please note the general condition of this lot.

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Whisky Auctioneer can not be held liable for the condition of wines and the buyer accepts all responsibility in purchasing these items.  The buyer also accepts that the condition of wines are shown in the images and that the contents and fragility of the cork and seal are not the responsibility of Whisky Auctioneer.  These items will be purchased fully at the buyers risk, any leakage or breakage to the cork will be not be applicable for a refund (even if insured).

Very Olde St Nick Ancient Cask Bourbon

Very Olde St Nick was a bourbon brand designed for the Japanese export market.

The whisky has been widely connected with many of the Bardstown distilleries during different periods and for different reasons, though none have ever confirmed their supply to this brand.

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.

Ichiro's Malt and Grain Premium / Chichibu and Hanyu

A blend from Ichiro Akuto, this is the more recent 'premium' version of the popular malt and grain bottling bottled at an increased strength of 50%.

A rather complicated blend at that, the mix could include whisky from his own stocks of Hanyu and Karuizawa as well Chichibu and even more interesting is that  there may be components distilled at other Japanese distilleries and from other countries.

Dunyvaig 1990 Silver Seal 23 Year Old Islay Single Malt

Independently bottled mystery Islay dram.

Bottle 117 of 434 bottles drawn from cask #46

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.

Inverleven 1986 Gordon and MacPhail Single Cask

A 1986 vintage single cask from closed Lowland distillery Inverleven, bottled in 2015 by Elgin's independent bottlers, Gordon and MacPhail.

Inchgower 1974 Rare Malt 22 Year Old 75cl / 55.7%

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.

Distilled in 1974 and bottled as a 22 year old, there were only two releases of Inchgower under the Rare Malt Selection.

Bottle number 2635

Please note condition

Vat 69 Circa 1950s

A great condition old bottle of Vat 69 with no markings for strength.

Created by William Sanderson & Son Ltd, the whisky was first bottled in Port bottles. The name comes from William Sanderson getting a panel of experts to judge 100 casks of blended whisky, Vat 69 was the winner and turned into the brand name. Sanderson bought Glen Garioch and helped found North British distillery. 

The iconic bottle has made numerous film and TV appearances no doubt down to the distinctive look of the bottle. 

Please note condition of lot as shown.

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. 

Invergordon 1961 50th Anniversary 

This Invergordon was released to celebrate the distilleries 50th year of production in 2011.

This single grain contains whiskies from the first cask (number 1) filled on the first day of production back on the 22nd of July 1961, it also contains 1973 Invergordon among others from the distillery. 

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.

Invergordon 1973 Sansibar 42 Year Old Single Cask

An independant bottling of Invergordon Grain Whisky distilled in 1973 and bottled in 2015

Aged in Bourbon cask.

Dallas Dhu 1982 Gordon and MacPhail 25 Year Old / Whisky Talker

A 1982 vintage Dallas Dhu bottled by Gordon and MacPhail in 2008 exclusively for Whisky Talker.

Distilled on 11th November 1982 and bottled 15th September 2008 from cask #1272.

Bottle #157 of 308.

Invergordon 1973 Sansibar 42 Year Old Single Cask

An independent bottling of Invergordon Grain Whisky distilled in 1973 and bottled in 2015

Aged in a Bourbon cask.

Dalwhinnie 1987 25 Year Old

Released within Diageo's 2012 Special Releases.

Distilled in 1987 and bottled in 2012, limited to 3437 bottles.

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.

Dallas Dhu 1982 Signatory Vintage 21 Year Old

Signatory Vintage bottled this Dallas Dhu on 29th October 2003

Distilled on 5th August 1982 and matured in a single cask #690

Bottle No.282 of 323

Note condition of lot.

Invergordon 1972 Cadenhead's 43 Year Old

Old Invergordon can be incredible, this Cadenhead bottling is 43 years of age.

Distilled in 1972 and matured in two bourbon barrels before bottling in 2016.

One of 468 bottles.

Dictador Best Of 1981 Limited Release 34 Year Old​

An amazing vintage Columbian Rum from Dictador, distilled in 1981 and bottled 34 years later.

Bottle number 244 of 348.

Signed by Master Blender Hernan Parra

Please note the condition.