March 2017 Auction

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.

Yamazaki 1984

Matured in native Japanese 'Mizunara' oak casks, as well as American and European. This whisky was named World's Best Single Malt Whisky at the 2011 World Whisky Awards.

Bottle No.2024

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.

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.

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.

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

As we all know Yamazaki has ascended into one of the most desirable and sought after whiskies in the world.

This 25 year old is matured exclusively in the finest Oloroso sherry casks and presented in a very elegant, simple box.

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

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

As we all know Yamazaki has ascended into one of the most desirable and sought after whiskies in the world.

This 25 year old is matured exclusively in the finest Oloroso sherry casks and presented in a very elegant, simple box.

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.

Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old

One of only 750 ever produced. This is a very rare Bunnahabhain that is presented outstandingly.

Bottle No. 2

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

Balvenie Rose 16 Year Old Second Edition

The Balvenie Rose was created to celebrate the long history of Balvenie Castle.  Margaret Douglas 'The Fair Maid of Galloway' married in turn, two of the infamous Black Douglases.  Following the murder of William Douglas at the hands of James II the Black Douglases rebelled against the Stewart King and were defeated loosing their titles and estates.  The king however was taken by Magaret's beauty and reinstated her in Balvenie Castle with an annual rent of a single red rose.

Two batches of the Balvenie Rose were released and sold exclusively at Balvenie distillery, each batch consisted of 4 refill American oak casks which were finished in a single first fill port pipe.

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

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

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2009 / First Release

The original release of Yamazaki sherry cask, released back in 2009.

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks for between 12 and 15 years , the 2013 bottling recently won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

Please note condition of box.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016

For this 2016 release, Yamazaki selected some of their whiskies maturing exclusively in Oloroso sherry casks, predominantly between 12 and 15 years of maturation, together with some older 25 year old stock - all carefully blended under the guidance of Yamazaki's Chief Blender, Shinji Fukuyo.

This bottling is the follow up to the famous 2013 release which was named 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray in his Whisky Bible.

5000 bottles were produced, which is less than third of the quantity of the previous release of Yamazaki Sherry Cask, of which there were approximately 16,000 bottles.

Bowmore 30 Year Old Sea Dragon

Nicknamed 'the seadragon' due to the mythical beast adorning the rather pretty black ceramic bottle and box, this 30 year old Bowmore appeared in the mid 1990s and has achieved almost mythic status.

The contents of this decanter are almost entirely made up of long-aged casks from the legendary 1960s vintages.

Please note condition of lot as shown

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2009 / First Release

The original release of Yamazaki sherry cask, released back in 2009.

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks for between 12 and 15 years , the 2013 bottling recently won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

Please note condition of this lot.

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.

Yamazaki 1995 Owner's Cask #5J3020 La Maison Du Whisky

Single cask Yamazaki's are very rare and hard to find these days, particularly those with such a dark rich colour. This has certainly drawn a few eyes in the Whisky Auctioneer offices this month.

A single cask distilled in Japan in 1995 and matured in a single sherry butt #5J3020 until be bottled exclusively for La Maison Du Whisky in 2010.

Bottle number 219.

Sure to be an absolute delight.

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.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks, aged between 12 and 15 years old and even 25 years old, blended together with older single malt stock by chief blender Shinji Fukuyo.

This bottling is the follow up to the famous 2013 release which won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

5000 bottles were produced which is less than third of the quantity of the previous release of Yamazaki Sherry Cask, of which there were approximately 16,000 bottles.

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.

Brora 30 Year Old 2002 / 1st Release

This is a bottle of the original 30 year old Brora released within Diageo's Super Premium malts, back in 2002.  

Bottle number 673 of 3,000.

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.

Bowmore 30 Year Old Sea Dragon

Nicknamed 'the seadragon' due to the mythical beast adorning the rather pretty black ceramic bottle and box, this 30 year old Bowmore appeared in the mid 1990s and has achieved almost mythic status.

The contents of this decanter are almost entirely made up of long-aged casks from the legendary 1960s vintages.

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.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks, aged between 12 and 15 years old and even 25 years old, blended together with older single malt stock by chief blender Shinji Fukuyo.

This bottling is the follow up to the famous 2013 release which won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

5000 bottles were produced which is less than third of the quantity of the previous release of Yamazaki Sherry Cask, of which there were approximately 16,000 bottles.