March 2017 Auction

Laphroaig 1960 Vintage Reserve 40 Year Old

A vintage release of Laphroaig distilled in 1960 and bottled as a 40 year old. Laphroaig this age is incredibly rare!

Distilled in 1960 and presented with a certificate from distillery manager Iain Henderson, the casks were matured for 40 years in warehouse #1. This is the first release from Oddbins and the far more limited of the two. 

This is bottle 132 of 300. 

Please note general condition. 

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

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.

Lagavulin 1991 200th Anniversary 25 Year Old Single Cask

A very special release of Lagavulin distilled in 1991 and bottled at natural cask strength in 2016 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of this famous Islay distillery.

Only 522 bottles were released by owners, Diageo, with all of the proceeds from the initial sales being donated to 7 Islay charities by way of thanks to the people of the island.

The whisky was initially over-subscribed by interested buyers and so offered for sale after random ballots drawn.

This is bottle No. 58.

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.

Lagavulin 1991 200th Anniversary 25 Year Old Single Cask

A very special release of Lagavulin distilled in 1991 and bottled at natural cask strength in 2016 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of this famous Islay distillery.

Only 522 bottles were released by owners, Diageo, with all of the proceeds from the initial sales being donated to 7 Islay charities by way of thanks to the people of the island.

The whisky was initially over-subscribed by interested buyers and so offered for sale after random ballots drawn.

This is bottle No. 485.

Lagavulin 1991 200th Anniversary 25 Year Old Single Cask

A very special release of Lagavulin distilled in 1991 and bottled at natural cask strength in 2016 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of this famous Islay distillery.

Only 522 bottles were released by owners, Diageo, with all of the proceeds from the initial sales being donated to 7 Islay charities by way of thanks to the people of the island.

The whisky was initially over-subscribed by interested buyers and so offered for sale after random ballots drawn.

This is bottle No. 461.

Laphroaig 1981 27 Year Old

A wonderful Laphroaig, distilled in 1981 and matured exclusively in five Oloroso Sherry cask for 27 years.

Winner of the Malt Maniac's Gold Medal.

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.

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.

Lagavulin 1976 30 Year Old

A highly sought after bottle of Lagavulin, the oldest official release until the 37 year old from the same vintage came along.

Distilled in 1976 and released within Diageo's Super Premium selection back in 2006.

Limited to 2,340 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.

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.

Lagavulin 1985 21 Year Old 2007 Release

A truly legendary Lagavulin released in 2007 within Diageo's Super Premium selection.

Distilled in 1985 and bottled as a 21 year old at cask strength this is incredibly highly acclaimed, a must for any Lagavulin collector or drinker - if you haven't tasted this, you should!  

Bottle 2448 of 6642.

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.

Wolfburn Single Malt Selection 6 x 70cl / Including 2016 Inaugural Release

Located in Thurso, this is the northernmost distillery on the UK mainland. Based around a long lost distillery that ended around 1850, this new Wolfburn reopened in 2013.​

A lot of 6 Wolfburn single malts including: 

Wolfburn Dornoch Whisky Festival 2016

This release was bottled for the Dornoch Whisky Festival 2016.

Wolfburn Inaugural Release

The distillery's first single malt release.

There have been 875 bottles released, 100 of which were for the UK. This is presented in a hand crafted wooden box. 

Wolfburn 'A Little Something Different' / La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary

This release marks the 60th Anniversary of La Maison du Whisky.

An Ex-Bourbon American Oak Barrel and a European Oak Octave we laid down and married together to create this limited bottling.

One of 589 Bottles.

Wolfburn Single Malt Scotch Whisky

One of the distillery's first single malt releases. 

Wolfburn Aurora Single Malt

This is release is matured in a a combonation of different casks:

• 40% matured in 2nd filled quarter casks
• 40% matured in 1st fill ex bourbon barrels
• 20% 1st fill oloroso sherry hogsheads

Wolfburn Kylver Series Limited Edition

The Kylver series has a cask \"that is doing something different\".

Please note there will be a shipping cost for 6 bottles.

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.

Lagavulin 25 Year Old Bicentenary 2016

Released as part of Diageo's Super Premium malts to coincide with the distillery's bicentenary anniversary.  This 25 year old Lagavulin was released in 2016 and limited to only 8,000 bottles.

Bottle number 3111.

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.

Lagavulin 25 Year Old Bicentenary 2016

Released as part of Diageo's Super Premium malts. This 25 year old Lagavulin was released in 2016 and limited to 8,000 bottles.  

Released for the distilleries Bicentrnary. 

Bottle number 2759 of 8000. 

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 1970s

A very old Laphroaig 10 year old bottled in circa 1970s.  .

26.4 fluid ounces and 75 proof.

Lagavulin 12 Year Old White Horse 1980s

A 1980s White Horse bottling of 12 year old Lagavulin exported to the European market.

Please note general condition. 

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

Laphroaig 30 Year Old

Presented in this wooden box, This is the most recent edition of the Laphroaig 30 year old which was originally released in 2000.  

We rarely see well aged official bottlings from Islay, this well aged Laphroaig has only been out-matured by the 40 year old releases.

Bottled at cask strength.

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.

Laphroaig 1968 Sestante 16 Year Old

An amazing vintage Laphroaig bottled by the famous Italian bottlers Sestante.

Distilled in 1968 and bottled at 16 years old at 40%.