March 2017 Auction

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

Ardbeg 1972 Single Cask 31 Year Old #2780 Ping No.1

An incredibly rare single cask Ardbeg, distilled on 27th October 1972 and bottled at over 31 years old on 14th October 2004, from single cask #2780, a bourbon hogshead.

Known as Ping No.1, this release was part of a 4 bottle 'Ping Project' series bottled for established Danish Wine, Beer & Spirits Store, Juul's Vin & Spiritus. This bottle celebrates the 30th anniversary of employee Michael Madsen, whose nickname was 'Ping'.

Each bottling was released in a season of 2005. No.1 was Spring.

Bottle number 171 of 245.

Please note condition of lot as shown, including seal which is worn.

Ardbeg 1976 Single Cask 22 Year Old #2391

A 22 Year old single sherry cask matured Ardbeg distilled in November 1976 then bottled in June 1999. 

Bottle Number 134 of 497 bottles.

Please note condition as shown. 

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.

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.

Ardbeg 1974 Provenance 23 Year Old (1st Release)

The first release of  the legendary  Ardbeg Provenance bottlings, distilled in 1974 and matured for 23 years until being released in late 1997.

Matured in bourbon casks these were released to the EU and Asia.

These whiskies are highly acclaimed and desirable, includes certificate and tartan insert.

Bottle number 1423.

Please note damage to wax seal and top and on front. 

Ardbeg 1975 Single Cask #4701 Societ

Vintage Ardbeg is a rare commodity these days and we are lucky to offer this 1975 vintage single cask.

Distilled on Boxing Day, 26th December 1975 and bottled on the 26th April 2002 from a single sherry cask #4701.

This cask was split into two seperate bottlings, this one was for Societ and the other was for Clan Des Grand Malt.

This is bottle number 95 of 252.

Ardbeg 1975 Single Single Cask 23 Year Old #4718

Vintage Ardbeg is a rare commodity these days and we are lucky to offer this 1975 vintage.

Cask filled 26th December 1975 and bottled 20th October 1999

Cask No. 4718

Bottle No.210 of 238

Ardbeg 1972 Single Cask 32 Year #868

This rare, desirable Ardbeg was distilled on the 24th March 1972 and was matured in a bourbon hogshead cask, prior to being bottled on 13th of October 2004.

This 32 year old whisky came from cask #868 yielding 236 bottles.

This is bottle 164 of 236.

Ardbeg 1975 Single Cask #4701 Clan Des Grand Malt

Vintage Ardbeg is a rare commodity these days and we are lucky to offer this 1975 vintage single cask.

Distilled on Boxing Day, 26th December 1975 and bottled on the 26th April 2002 from a single sherry cask #4701.

This cask was put into two seperate bottlings. This was was bottled for Clan des grand malt the other part was bottled for Societ

This is bottle number 244 of 252.

Tamdhu 1950 23 Year Old

A 1950 vintage Tamdhu from The Highland Distillery Co. Bottled at 23 years old in 1973. 

At this era of production at Tamdhu the distillery was operated in a very traditional method. Floor malted barley, coal fired stills, peat, Very long fermentation and worm tubs. . . this is how whisky was!

Please note the condition. 

Ardbeg 1975 Single Cask 23 Year Old #4702

Vintage Ardbeg is a rare commodity these days and we are lucky to offer this 1975 vintage.

Cask filled 26th December 1975 and bottled 20th October 1999

Cask No. 4702

Bottle No.221 of 261

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.

Ardbeg 1974 21 Year Old Single Cask #2751

Distilled in June 1974 and matured until being bottled in September 2005.

Matured in single bourbon cask number 2751.

Bottle number 116 of 141. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yoichi 1991 Single Cask #129459

Distilled in February 1991 and bottled in July 2014, this single cask Yoichi was bottled at cask strength. 

Cask #129459.

Hirsch Reserve 1974 16 Year Old Bourbon / 2003 Release

A legendary bottle of Bourbon that has had a whole book written about itself: \"The Best Bourbon You'll Never Taste\" by Charles K Cowdery

Distilled in Spring 1974, this bourbon is bottled from a single 400 barrel batch commissioned by Adolph Hirsch and distilled under contract at Bomberger's distillery, just outside Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania (The home of Michter's whisky).

This is the 2003 bottling, produced by Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky, referred to in inner circles as 'gold foil'. Responsibility for the earlier bottle was undertake by Julian Van Winkle III, however Sazerac acquiring the Pappy Van Winkle brand in 2003 meant that this had to change.

In his book Cowdery refers to the bourbon as one of the \"best whiskeys I've ever tasted.\"

Mash bill contains 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley.

Yoichi 1987 SMWS 26 Year Old 116.20

A SMWS bottling of Yoichi, distilled on 7th November 1987 and bottled after 26 years in 2014.

This bottling is titled \"Fascinating Complexity and Finesse.\"

Matured in a virgin oak puncheon and limited to 452 bottles.

This bottle is an Australian import.

Talisker 1955 Gordon and MacPhail

An incredible independent bottling of Talisker distilled in 1955, bottled by Gordon and MacPhail.

Note condition of lot.

Yamazaki 1989 Single Cask #9W70469​

A single cask Yamazaki distilled in 1989 and bottled in 2008

Cask selected by Mara Malt Rarities to commemorate their 10th Anniversary

Bottle No.73 of 147

Note condition of lot.

Taketsuru 25 Year Old

A very rare bottling of Taketsuru, originally introduced in 2012 this blended malt contains casks from Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries.

It is extremely limited and only 120 bottles were available throughout Europe, this bottle was released in Asia. 

Yoichi 1987 SIngle Cask #112814

A single cask Yoichi, distilled on 20th March 1987 and bottled in 2010 as a 23 Year Old. A Sublime dram from Japan

Single cask #112814.

Yoichi 1987 SIngle Cask #112814

A single cask Yoichi, distilled on 20th March 1987 and bottled in 2010 as a 23 Year Old. A Sublime dram from Japan

Single cask #112814.

Please note there is no box.

Yoichi 10, 12 and 15 Year Old 3 x 70cl

A combination of the full family set from Yoichi, including their 10, 12, and 15 year old.

Please note shipping will be charged for 3 bottles

Yamazaki 1995 Owner's Cask #5P70139

Single cask Yamazaki's are very rare and hard to find these days.

This single cask was distilled in 1995 and matured in Hoggshead #5P70139 until bottling in 2007. 

Bottle number 24 of 202.

Please note condition as shown

Yamazaki 1999 Single Cask #DV70391​

A single cask Yamazaki distilled in 1999 and bottled in 2008

Bottle No.293 of 439

Yamazaki 1994 Single Cask #4Q70188

Single cask Yamazaki's are very rare and hard to find these days.

This single cask was distilled on 1994 and matured in a single Puncheon until bottling in 2006.

Bottle number 42 of 545.

Ardbeg 21 Year Old (Committee Bottling)

12 casks were hand chosen to be released exclusively for the Ardbeg committee in 2001.

Matured in bourbon casks, only 2,500 bottles were produced and hand signed by Stuart Thomson.