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24 March 2017
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03 April 2017
1 - 32 of 632 Lots
Image for Saburomaru 1960 55 Year Old
2016
47%
70cl
Inaugural Release
Inaugural Release
UK
2016
47%
70cl

Saburomaru 1960 55 Year Old Japanese Single Malt

This is the oldest bottled Japanese whisky ever... 

Wakatsuru Shozou own Saburomaru Distillery, which has been producing limited amounts of whisky since 1952/3, This was distilled in 1960 and matured in a red wine cask with the characteristics of \"Port\" for 55 years.

The malt was heavily peated and distilled in a continuous still (By current Scotch Whisky Association rules this wouldn't be allowed to be called a single malt if produced in Scotland). 

One of only 155 bottles. 

Please note slight crack in the box.

43%
75cl
UK
43%
75cl

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Silver Stag's Head Decanter

An 1980s bottling of Glenfiddich 30 Year Old in a crystal decanter and presentation box. There is also a stopper with a hallmarked solid silver stags head.

A very elegant and ornate presentation that was ahead of its time.

Please note condition of the box.

Image for Glen Cawdor 1964 Samaroli
43%
75cl
UK
43%
75cl

Glen Cawdor 1964 Samaroli 75cl

A legendary bottling from the great Silvano Samaroli.

When researching this bottle you will notice that some retailers and auctioneers refer to this as a Springbank, while if you look elsewhere you would read it is actually from Glen Ord.  We don't think it matters, all that matters is that it is an exceptional bottling from an exceptional bottler.

Distilled in 1964 and bottled in 1983 from a single sherry cask.

Bottle number 336.

Please note overall condition of this lot.

46.3%
70cl
UK
46.3%
70cl

Glenfarclas 1954 Family Cask #1253

One of the oldest recent releases in the Family Cask range by Glenfarclas.  This Autiumn 2013 released was distilled in 1954 and bottled from a single sherry butt #1253 on 27th June 2013.

One of 424 bottles.

Image for Glen Grant 1950, 1951, and 1952 Gordon and MacPhail
40%
2 x 75cl and 1 x 70cl
UK
40%
2 x 75cl and 1 x 70cl

Glen Grant 1950, 1951 and 1952 Gordon and MacPhail / 2 x 75cl and 1 x 70cl​

Three full sized bottles of Glen Grant distilled in the early 1950's and bottled by Gordon and MacPhail in the 1990s.

The spirit produced at this distillery is legendary, a completely different beast from what is produced today.

The 1950 and 1951 are Asian Imports.

Please note condition of lot as shown and that there will be a shipping charge for 3 bottles.

 

45.4%
70cl
UK
45.4%
70cl

Glenfiddich 40 Year Old 2008 Release

This Glenfiddich was released under their 'Rare Collection'

Rare and sweet with a hint of peat and spice.

Bottled 28th November 2008.

Bottle # 370 of 600

56.7%
70cl
UK
56.7%
70cl

Glenfarclas 1963 Family Cask #4098

Bottled as part of the Glenfarclas Family Cask range of vintage whiskies.

This 1963 bottled was bottled on the 27th of February 2007 from cask #4098 yielding 420 bottles.

Image for Port Ellen 1978 37 Year Old 16th Release
55.2%
70cl
UK
55.2%
70cl

Port Ellen 1978 37 Year Old 16th Release

The sixteenth edition of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases. Distilled in 1978 and bottled 37 years later in 2016, bottled at cask strength and limited to 2940 bottles, this is bottle 1624.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

Image for Port Ellen 1983 32 Year Old 15th Release
53.9%
70cl
UK
53.9%
70cl

Port Ellen 1983 32 Year Old 15th Release

The fifthteenth edition of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases. Distilled in 1978 and bottled 32 years later in 2015, bottled at cask strength and limited to 2,964 bottles, this is bottle 242.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

46%
70cl
UK
46%
70cl

Springbank 35 Year Old Millennium Limited Edition

An older expression from this Campbeltown classic. This was bottled in September 1999 for the Millennium as part of a range of 6 bottles. 

The set comprised whiskies bottled at 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years. 

 

42.3%
70cl
UK
42.3%
70cl

Glenfarclas 1960 Family Cask #1770

Bottled as part of the Glenfarclas Family Cask, perhaps the most extensive collection of vintage whiskies from a single distillery.

This 1960 vintage was bottled on the 1st July 2013 from a Sherry hogshead #1770 yielding 166 bottles.

49.1%
70cl
UK
49.1%
70cl

Glenfiddich 1972 Private Vintage / Danish Royal Wedding

A single cask bottling of 1972 vintage Glenfiddich.

Single cask 16034 was matured until 2004 when it was bottled for the Royal Wedding of Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark, and Mary Donaldson.

Bottle number 110 of 240.

Please note the wood inside box is broken.

48%
70cl
UK
48%
70cl

Glenfarclas 1961 Family Cask #3051

One of the oldest recent releases in the Family Cask range by Glenfarclas.  This Autumn 2013 released was distilled in 1961 and bottled from a single sherry hogshead  #3051 on 1st July 2013.

One of 131 bottles.

Image for Glenfarclas 1961 Glencairn Crystal Decanter
43%
75cl
UK
43%
75cl

Glenfarclas 1961 Glencairn Crystal Decanter

Distilled in 1961 and bottled in a Glencairn crystal decanter at the start of the 1990s. 

One of only 250 bottles. 

40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Glen Grant 1936 Gordon and MacPhail 50 Year Old

A stunning 1936 vintage Glen Grant bottled by Gordon and Macphail.

Pre-World War Two whiskies are incredibly hard to find these days.

Please note condition of lot

86 Proof
75cl
UK
86 Proof
75cl

Glenmorangie 1963

One of the rarest Glenmorangies , this stunning vintage was distilled in 1963 and matured for 22 years.

Matured in bourbon casks before a final finishing period in Oloroso sherry casks.

75cl

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Glenmorangie 1977 Limited Edition / 75 of 77 bottles

An exceedingly rare bottle of 1977 vintage Glenmorrangie. Limited edition for Harrods of London, only 77 of these were ever produced each one presented in it's own numbered copper presentation tin. 

This is bottle 75 of 77

57.7%
70cl
UK
57.7%
70cl

Port Ellen 1979 30 Year Old 9th Release

The ninth of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1979 and bottled 30 years later in 2009, bottled at cask strength and limited to 5,916 bottles, this is bottle 4257.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

 

56.2%
70cl
UK
56.2%
70cl

Port Ellen 1978 25 Year Old 4th Release

The forth release of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1978 and bottled 25 years later in 2004, bottled at cask strength and limited to 5,100 bottles.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

This is bottle 0656.

46%
70cl
UK
46%
70cl

Springbank 30 Year Old Millennium Limited Edition US Import

An older expression from this Campbeltown classic.

This was bottled in March 1999 for the Millennium as part of a range of 6 bottles.

The set comprised whiskies bottled at 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years.

Image for Glen Moray 1959 including 5cl / Bottle #1
50.9%
70cl and 5cl
UK
50.9%
70cl and 5cl

Glen Moray 1959 including 5cl / Bottle #1

An incredibly old, rare bottle of Glen Moray. As the label states \"The oldest and rarest malt we have ever bottled.\"

This special whisky was distilled in 1959 and bottled in February 1999, making it close to, if not 40 years old.

Bottle #1 of 400.  Yes - Bottle Number 1!!!

Presented in wooden box, complete with cork stopper and matching 5cl miniature.

44.3%
70cl
UK
44.3%
70cl

Glenmorangie 30 Year Old Oloroso Finish

A highly sought after limited edition 30 year old Glenmorangie, in a wonderfully classy wooden box.

Finished in Oloroso sherry casks, releasing only 4,548 bottles.

This is bottle number 3938.

Image for Glenlivet 1946 Gordon and MacPhail
40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Glenlivet 1946 Gordon and MacPhail

A fantastic example of early post war-time whisky distilled at Glenlivet distillery on 9th February 1946.

This Gordon and MacPhail, George & J.G.Smith branded Glenlivet was bottled on the 12th May 1992 after being matured in a single Sherry butt.

40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Glenlivet 1940 Sestante 45 Year Old

Bottled by the Italian bottler Sestante, this is an incredible 45 year old Glenlivet, distilled way back in 1940.

40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Glenlivet 1940 Sestante 45 Year Old

Bottled by the Italian bottler Sestante, this is an incredible 45 year old Glenlivet, distilled way back in 1940.

51.1%
70cl
UK
51.1%
70cl

Glendronach 1972 Single Cask 43 Year Old #706

Distilled on 28th February 1972 and then bottled in August 2015 from single cask number #706 Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt.

Bottle number 54 of 414.

 

Various
9 x 70cl
UK
Various
9 x 70cl

Samaroli Collection 9 x 70cl

A collection of 9 Samaroli bottlings.

Please note, due to the size and weight of the packaging, there will be a shipping charge for 12 bottles.

57.3%
70cl
UK
57.3%
70cl

Port Ellen 1979 24 Year Old 3rd Release

The third release within Diageo's annual Port Ellen releases, distilled in 1979 and bottled 24 years later in 2003, bottled at cask strength and limited to 9,000 bottles, this is bottle 8,672.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel of the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

Please note condition of the lot.

53.8%
70cl
UK
53.8%
70cl

Port Ellen 1979 28 Year Old 7th Release

The seventh of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1979 and bottled 28 years later in 2007, bottled at cask strength and limited to 5274 bottles, this is bottle 3485.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

Please note the condition of the box. 

54.2%
70cl
UK
54.2%
70cl

Port Ellen 1978 27 Year Old 6th Release

The sixth edition of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1978 and bottled 27 years later in 2006, bottled at cask strength and limited to 4,560 bottles, this is bottle 1409.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

57.5%
70cl
UK
57.5%
70cl

Springbank 1973 Cadenhead's 18 Year Old Rum Butt

A tropical storm hits Campbeltown with this Springbank fully matured in a Rum Butt.

Distilled in June 1973 and bottled in September 1991 by Cadenhead's.

53.5% 107 Proof
75cl
UK
53.5% 107 Proof
75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 Year Old

The teenager of this family of world reknowned American whiskies, now in incredibly high demand!

 

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