March 2017 Auction

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. 

Talisker 1955 Gordon and MacPhail

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

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. 

Tomatin 1967 Signatory Vintage 40 Year Old

An independent Tomatin from Signatory Vintage distilled 27th January 1967 and bottled 18th July 2007.

Cask No 2632; Bottle No 47 of 415.

This was a Japanese export bottle.

Tomatin 1967 Signatory Vintage 40 Year Old

An independent Tomatin from Signatory Vintage distilled 27th January 1967 and bottled 18th July 2007.

Cask No 2632; Bottle No 48 of 415.

This was a Japanese export bottle.

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.

Tamdhu 1966 Douglas Laing 34 Year Old​

An independent 34 year old bottling of Tamdhu from Douglas Laing.

Bottled October 2000.

One of 198 Bottles.

Note condition of lot.

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.

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.

Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye 2016 Release

Released within the famous and eagerly awaited Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.

In recent years, due to the supply shortage of bourbon, rye whiskeys - including those of Thomas H. Handy - have both become increasingly popular, and then increasingly harder to get hold of.  Particularly so after the T.H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey 2011 release was named Jim Murray's \"Whisky of the Year!\"

The 2016 bottling features 61 hand-picked barrels which were filled in the spring of 2010 at 125 Proof (62.5%), with the whiskey drawn in autumn 2016 after 6 years and 3 months of ageing at 126.2 Proof (63.1%) and bottled unfiltered.  The malt bill features Minnesota Rye, Grade #1 and #2 Kentucky corn and North Dakota malted barley.

Talisker 30 Year Old 2010 Release

Released in 2010, this is a 30 year old Talisker that includes a booklet.

Bottle number 1435 of 2958.

Talisker 1980 Douglas Laing / Directors Tactical Selection 25 Year Old

Being unable to call the whisky Talisker for legal reasons means we have been treated to some wonderful names over the decades. 

Directors Tactical Selection may be one of our favourites. 

One of 569 bottles.

Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye 2016 Release

Released within the famous and eagerly awaited Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.

In recent years, due to the supply shortage of bourbon, rye whiskeys - including those of Thomas H. Handy - have both become increasingly popular, and then increasingly harder to get hold of.  Particularly so after the T.H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey 2011 release was named Jim Murray's \"Whisky of the Year!\"

The 2016 bottling features 61 hand-picked barrels which were filled in the spring of 2010 at 125 Proof (62.5%), with the whiskey drawn in autumn 2016 after 6 years and 3 months of ageing at 126.2 Proof (63.1%) and bottled unfiltered.  The malt bill features Minnesota Rye, Grade #1 and #2 Kentucky corn and North Dakota malted barley.

Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye 2016 Release

Released within the famous and eagerly awaited Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.

In recent years, due to the supply shortage of bourbon, rye whiskeys - including those of Thomas H. Handy - have both become increasingly popular, and then increasingly harder to get hold of.  Particularly so after the T.H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey 2011 release was named Jim Murray's \"Whisky of the Year!\"

The 2016 bottling features 61 hand-picked barrels which were filled in the spring of 2010 at 125 Proof (62.5%), with the whiskey drawn in autumn 2016 after 6 years and 3 months of ageing at 126.2 Proof (63.1%) and bottled unfiltered.  The malt bill features Minnesota Rye, Grade #1 and #2 Kentucky corn and North Dakota malted barley.

Timorous Beastie 40 Year Old

An very well aged Highland Vatted Malt bottled at natural cask strength.

Produced by Douglas Laing and Co Ltd.

Timorous Beastie 40 Year Old

A very well aged Highland Vatted Malt bottled at natural cask strength.

Produced by Douglas Laing and Co Ltd.

Tamdhu 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

A great bottle of well aged Tamdhu from Gordon and MacPhail

Taketsuru 21 Year Old 

Released by Nikka, this range of blended malts is named after Nikka's founder and a key member of the birth of Japanese whisky, Masataka Taketsuru.

Taketsuru 21 year old is highly acclaimed and has received many awards.

Tomatin 1966 25 Year Old

A slickly presented bottle of Tomatin 25 year old distilled on the 3rd March 1966. 

Tomintoul 1976 Single Cask 36 Year Old

A rare Tomintoul distilled on in 1976 and bottled in 2007.

Presented in a cream box with purple tartan.

Please note condition of box as shown.

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.

The Exclusive Malts 1977 Blended Malt 38 Year Old

Distilled on1977 and bottled 38 years later and blended by the Creative Whisky Company form 100% Malt whisky.

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2015

The 2015 limited edition from Four Roses bottled at a high strength of 54.3%

One of 12672.

Talisker 25 Year Old 2012 Release

Released within Diageo's 'Superpremium' editions, Talisker 25 year old has been bottled a number of times, this particular bottle is from the 2012 release.

Bottle number 3872 of 6318 bottles.

Please note condition of box as shown.

Few 2013 SMWS 3 Year Old RW1.1

Distilled on the 4th April 2013 and bottled 3 years later by Scotch Malt Whisky Society. 

\"Simply Supermassive\" 

One of 96 bottles. 

FEW 2013 SMWS 3 Year Old RW1.1

Distilled on the 4th April 2013 and bottled 3 years later by Scotch Malt Whisky Society. 

\"Simply Supermassive\" 

One of 96 bottles. 

Taketsuru 17 Year Old 

Released by Nikka, this range of blended malts is named after Nikka's founder and a key member of the birth of Japanese whisky, Masataka Taketsuru.

Taketsuru 17 year old is highly acclaimed and has received many awards.

Note condition of lot.

Tomatin 1988 Cu Bocan Cask Strength    

Unlike other Cù Bòcan whiskies, this was not produced from peated spirit but in instead was matured in highly peated Islay casks. 

One of 2,200 bottles released. 

Four Roses Single Barrel Limited Edition 2014

One of the 2014 limited editions from Four Roses.

Distilled following their OESF recipe and matured for 11 years in in Warehouse HW.  This limited edition was selected from Barrel #47-1K.

Tobermory 14 Year Old Marsala Wine Cask Finish / Distillery Exclusive

A very rare distillery exclusive from the Island of Mull.

An 14 year old Toberomory finished in a Marsala Wine Cask.

Bottle No. 186 of 288.

Talisker 10 Year Old Map Label 

Talisker 10 year old carrying their old 'map label' design.

This was likely bottled in the early1990s.

Please note condition of lot.