March 2017 Auction

Scapa 1984 Gordon and MacPhail

Distilled at Scapa in 1984 and bottled in 1995.

Springbank 2006 Local Barley 11 Year Old

A recent release of Springbank that has all but vanished from the shelves within hours of release.  

The first 'Local Barley' release from Springbank in decades (with one or two exceptions).  Distilled in 2006 and bottled in 2017, the 'local barley' comes from the varietal 'Bere' and was grown on the Kintyre Peninsula, Aros Farm.

Limited to only 9,000 bottles.

Please note damage to the box. 

Suntory Yamazaki Very Rare Old

A fantastic bottling of Suntory whisky, long discontinued.  Presented in a unique, dumpy bottle.

Allthough these bottles were normally stated as blends, this one is stated as being from Yamazaki Distillery.  The neck label states \"Guaranteed to be a blend of the choice whiskies produced in our distillery.\"

We believe this bottle may be from the 1970s.

Springbank 1995 Sherry Pipe 14 Year Old

Originally only available to members of the Springbank Society.

Distilled June 1995 and bottled in April 2010 after being matured in a Sherry Pipe.

One of 576 bottles released.

Highland Park Sigurd

A travel retail exclusive Highland Park, released as part of Highland Park's warrior series.

Partially matured in European oak.

Scapa 16 Year Old

Scapa released this 16 year old expression in 2008 to replace the popular 14 year old which had been discontinued.  

Highland Park 1990

A now-discontinued travel-retail exclusive bottling from Highland Park distillery.  Distilled in 1990, bottled in 2010.

Speyside 30 Year Old Centenary Blend

A limited edition 30 year old blended whisky celebrating the Centenary of Speyside distillery.

Presented in a still shaped elegant black bottle, this is bottle number 163.

Springbank 18 Year Old

Older packaging of Springbank 18 year from around 4-5 years ago.

Springbank 1997 Sherry Wood 17 Year Old

Distilled in April 1997 and bottled in January 2015, this Springbank was matured entirely in Sherry Casks for 17 Years. 

One of 9,120 bottles. 

Hudson's Bay Best Procurable Scotch Whisky Circa 1940s/50s Includes Glass

Hudson's Bay Company were a originally based in New York state and acting as a trading company. They began selling Alcohol to the Native Americans. In 1923 they created their own premium Scotch which was a huge brand in Canada. The company was bought by Seagrams in 1987 and the blend is still sold in the US. 

Includes glass

Hibiki 12 Year Old

Hibiki 12 year old is a the younger edition of this very popular range of blended whisky produced by Suntory. 

Springbank 1997 Sherry Wood 17 Year Old

Distilled in April 1997 and bottled in January 2015, this Springbank was matured entirely in Sherry Casks for 17 Years. 

One of 9,120 bottles. 

Haig's Dimple Circa 1930s

A very old bottle of Haig's Dimple, bottled after the death of George V in January 1936 but presumably before the reissuing of Royal Warrants by either Edward VIII - who ascended the throne at his father's passing and abdicated 11th of December 1936 - or his brother George VI who began issuing Royal Warrants in 1936.

Dimple is a premium blend produced by Haig's, which has a higher malt influence from Linkwood and Glenkinchie, than its sister blend Haig's Gold.

Interestingly in 1958 the Dimple bottle was the first container to be trademarked by the US Patent office, thanks to its unique design.

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Highland Park 1978 Hart Brothers 18 Year Old

A stunning vintage Highland Park from 1978, bottled by Hart Brothers after 18 years.

Portuguese import.

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Springbank 2000 Single Cask 16 Year Old

A new release from Springbank, distilled in April 2000 and bottled as a 16 year old in April 2000.

Fresh Sherry Butt yielded 540 bottles.

Highland Park 1999 SMWS 16 Year Old 4.221

A Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) bottling of Highland Park distilled in October 1999.

\"Light, Lucucious and Lovely\"

One of 156 bottles. 

Scapa 16 Year Old

Scapa released this 16 year old expression in 2008 to replace the popular 14 year old which had been discontinued.  

Hibiki 12 Year Old

Hibiki 12 year old is a the younger edition of this very popular range of blended whisky produced by Suntory. 

Please note condition of this lot.

Highland Park 100 Proof Gordon and MacPhail 1970s Miniature

An old miniature bottle of Highland Park, bottled at 100 Proof by Gordon & MacPhail.

Haig's Dimple Circa 1930s

A very old bottle of Haig's Dimple, bottled after the death of George V in January 1936 but before the reissuing of Royal Warrants by either Edward VIII - who ascended the throne at his father's passing and abdicated 11th of December 1936.

Dimple was produced by Haig and interestingly in 1958 the Dimple bottle was the first container to be trademarked by the US Patent office, this was because of its unique design. 

The Haig family had a long history of distilling going back as far as the 15th Century. Since 1824 when Cameronbridge distillery was opened by John Haig, Haig has been a big brand in the whisky world. As part of a distilling dynasty John Haig became important in the regulation of Whisky production and was a spokesman for the industry. Although the brand began to shrink in the 1970s, in the last year it has seen a healthy revival with the help of Mr Posh Spice David Beckham. 

Please note the general condition of this lot.

Haig's Dimple Circa 1930s

A very old bottle of Haig's Dimple, bottled after the death of George V in January 1936 but before the reissuing of Royal Warrants by either Edward VIII - who ascended the throne at his father's passing and abdicated 11th of December 1936.

Dimple was produced by Haig and interestingly in 1958 the Dimple bottle was the first container to be trademarked by the US Patent office, this was because of its unique design. 

The Haig family had a long history of distilling going back as far as the 15th Century. Since 1824 when Cameronbridge distillery was opened by John Haig, Haig has been a big brand in the whisky world. As part of a distilling dynasty John Haig became important in the regulation of Whisky production and was a spokesman for the industry. Although the brand began to shrink in the 1970s, in the last year it has seen a healthy revival with the help of Mr Posh Spice David Beckham. 

Please note the general condition of this lot.

Springbank 1997 Madeira Wood 11 Year Old

Distilled in June 1997 then matured for 11 years in ex Madeira Casks. Bottled in January 2009. 

One of 9090 bottles. 

Suntory Whisky Royal 12 Year Old / Year Of The Rat Decanter​

A fantastic bottling Suntory to mark the year of the Rat.

Springbank 2003 Burgundy Wood 12 Year Old

Bottled in November 2003, this Springbank was matured entirely in First Fill Burgundy Barrels.

Bottled May 2016.

One of 10,260 bottles.

Highland Park 1978 Hart Brothers 18 Year Old

A stunning vintage Highland Park from 1978, bottled by Hart Brothers after 18 years.

Portuguese import.

Highland Park 1994

An Travel Retail bottling of Highland Park distilled in 1994 and released in 2010.

Please note the condition of this box.

Stewart's Fine Tawny Port Circa 1924

Tawny Port imported by Stewart's of Dundee

Vintage Wine Disclaimer - Item purchased fully at the buyers risk!

These vintage wines have travelled from a private collection to be included in our auctions, the items are in mixed conditions 

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).

High West Yippee Ki-Yay Blended Rye Batch #2 

A double rye matured in oak barrels originally used to age two different types of wine. Californian Vermouth Barrels  and Californian Qupé Syrah barrels.

Marriage of two straight rye whiskies, A 2 year old with a mashbill of 95% rye, 5% barley malt from MGP. The older rye has a mashbill of 53% rye and 37% corn and was distilled at Barton Distillery.

Springbank 2003 Burgundy Wood 12 Year Old

Bottled in November 2003, this Springbank was matured entirely in First Fill Burgundy Barrels. 

One of 260 bottles.

Haig's Dimple Circa 1930s

A very old bottle of Haig's Dimple, bottled after the death of George V in January 1936 but before the reissuing of Royal Warrants by either Edward VIII - who ascended the throne at his father's passing and abdicated 11th of December 1936.

Dimple was produced by Haig and interestingly in 1958 the Dimple bottle was the first container to be trademarked by the US Patent office, this was because of its unique design. 

The Haig family had a long history of distilling going back as far as the 15th Century. Since 1824 when Cameronbridge distillery was opened by John Haig, Haig has been a big brand in the whisky world. As part of a distilling dynasty John Haig became important in the regulation of Whisky production and was a spokesman for the industry. Although the brand began to shrink in the 1970s, in the last year it has seen a healthy revival with the help of Mr Posh Spice David Beckham. 

Please note the general condition of this lot.

Springbank 1997 Claret Wood 12 Year Old

Springbank have released a number of wood finish whiskies, this particular bottle was matured in a refill bourbon barrel for 9 years before being finished in Claret casks for 3 further years.

Distilled in May 1997 and bottled in February 2010, 9,360 bottles were released.