March 2017 Auction

Nikka 40 Year Old

This is Nikka's oldest stock including 1945 Yoichi and 1969 Miyagikyo. With over 65% malt content this is Nikka's ultimate premium product. 

Presented in a crafted wooden box with a branded glass. 

One of only 700 bottles. 

Please note condition of the lot.

Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Tres Vieille 1950s

Remy Martin is perhaps the most well known of all Cognac producers and has established a reputation for quality that very few others can relate to.

This is a spectacular 1950s example of the Louis XIII Tres Vieille Cognac Baccarat decanter which holds Grande Champagne cognac aged between 40 and 100 years.

Please note that this item is very old and hence very fragile. Lot is sold as photographed, please note fill level. 

Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Circa 1970s

Remy Martin is perhaps the most well known of all Cognac producers and has established a reputation for quality that very few others can relate to.

This is a stunning older example of their Louis XIII Baccarat decanter, which holds Grande Champagne cognac aged between 40 and 100 years. 

Asian Import.

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.

Rosebank 8 Year Old 1980s

A very rare official bottling of this closed Lowlander, this was released during the 1980s.

Rosebank 1981 Rare Malt 20 Year Old / 62.3%

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.

This Rosebank was distilled in 1981 and bottled in the May 2002 release, at another impressive abv of 62.3%.

Bottle #1290.

Nathan Stone's Private Stock 105 Proof / Japanese Exclusive 

A very rare bourbon produced exclusively for the Japanese market during the 1990s.

Nathan Stone was selected and bottled by the Julian Van Winkle III, presented in original box and velvet bag. 

Royal Brackla 10 Years Old Flora and Fauna Wooden Box

One of the rare releases from the Flora and Fauna series, Royal Brackla 10 year old only bottled in 1995.

Rosebank 1981 Flora and Fauna Cask Strength

This Flora and Fauna bottling of Rosebank has been discontinued for a number of years and was the last standard official release from Rosebank.

This was one of the rare cask-strength bottlings, distilled in 1981 and bottled in 1997.

Please note fill level.

Bottle number 525. 

Royal Brackla 10 Year Old Flora and Fauna

One of the rare releases from the Flora and Fauna series, Royal Brackla 10 year old was only bottled in 1995.

Nathan Stone's Private Stock 105 Proof / Japanese Exclusive 

A very rare bourbon produced exclusively for the Japanese market during the 1990s.

Nathan Stone was selected and bottled by the Julian Van Winkle III, presented in original box and velvet bag.

Please note fill level and condition of the box.

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.

Remy Martin 1974 Grand Fine Champagne Cognac / 250th Anniversary

A 1974 bottling of Remy Martin to celebrate their 250th Anniversary of the companies 1724 founding. Supposedly contains some very old and fine stock ranging from 80 to 100 years old. 

Please note condition of seal. 

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.

Nikka Coffey Grain 1999 SMWS 14 Year Old G11.1

Distilled on the first of December 1999 and matured in a recharred hogshead. 

\"Tounge tingling intensity!\"

One of 190 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.

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

Nikka Coffey Malt 2003 SMWS 11 Year Old G12.1

Distilled in 2003 using a Coffey still (grain whisky) rather than a Pot still (malt whisky), bottled in 2014 after being matured in a re-charred hogshead for 11 years.

Aptly named Oh So Sweet.

One of only 246 bottles.

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.

Rosebank 12 Year Old Flora and Fauna / Wooden Box

This Flora and Fauna bottling of Rosebank has been discontinued for a number of years and was the last standard official release from Rosebank.

There have been super premium releases from Diageo since this bottle was discontinued.

Tomatin 1966 25 Year Old

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

Rosebank 1992 Cooper's Choice 8 Year Old​

A younger release from this closed lowland distillery. Bottled in 2000

Please note condition of lot.

Rosebank 12 Year Old Flora and Fauna

This Flora and Fauna bottling of Rosebank has been discontinued for a number of years and was the last standard official release from Rosebank.

There have been super premium releases from Diageo since this bottle was discontinued.