March 2017 Auction

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.

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old / Spring 2016

Eagle Rare 17 year old is one of the five bourbons included in the award-winning Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.

This rare bourbon is normally released in small quantities once a year in the autumn (fall). This one is from Spring 2016. 

75cl

Invergordon 1966 Douglas Laing 50 Year Old

A 50 year old Invergordon distilled in March 1966 and bottled May 2016

One of 247 Bottles

Specially selected by K&L Wines

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.

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

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.

Ichiro's Malt and Grain Premium / Chichibu and Hanyu

A blend from Ichiro Akuto, this is the more recent 'premium' version of the popular malt and grain bottling bottled at an increased strength of 50%.

A rather complicated blend at that, the mix could include whisky from his own stocks of Hanyu and Karuizawa as well Chichibu and even more interesting is that  there may be components distilled at other Japanese distilleries and from other countries.

Inverleven 1986 Gordon and MacPhail Single Cask

A 1986 vintage single cask from closed Lowland distillery Inverleven, bottled in 2015 by Elgin's independent bottlers, Gordon and MacPhail.

Inchgower 1974 Rare Malt 22 Year Old 75cl / 55.7%

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.

Distilled in 1974 and bottled as a 22 year old, there were only two releases of Inchgower under the Rare Malt Selection.

Bottle number 2635

Please note condition

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.

Invergordon 1961 50th Anniversary 

This Invergordon was released to celebrate the distilleries 50th year of production in 2011.

This single grain contains whiskies from the first cask (number 1) filled on the first day of production back on the 22nd of July 1961, it also contains 1973 Invergordon among others from the distillery. 

Invergordon 1973 Sansibar 42 Year Old Single Cask

An independant bottling of Invergordon Grain Whisky distilled in 1973 and bottled in 2015

Aged in Bourbon cask.

Invergordon 1973 Sansibar 42 Year Old Single Cask

An independent bottling of Invergordon Grain Whisky distilled in 1973 and bottled in 2015

Aged in a Bourbon cask.

Invergordon 1972 Cadenhead's 43 Year Old

Old Invergordon can be incredible, this Cadenhead bottling is 43 years of age.

Distilled in 1972 and matured in two bourbon barrels before bottling in 2016.

One of 468 bottles.

Invergordon 1973 Sansibar 43 Year Old Single Cask

An independant bottling of Invergordon Grain Whisky distilled in 1973 and bottled at 43 years old.

One of 241 bottles take from a single cask.

Ichiro's Malt Wine Wood Reserve

A vatting of malt produced at Chichibu, bottled within the legendary Ichiro's Malt range.

Includes Hanyu malt and a French oak Ex-wine cask finish. 

Invergordon 1973 Whisky Broker 43 Year Old

An independant bottling of Invergordon Grain Whisky distilled on 5th July 1973 and bottled on 15th September 2016 from a single bourbon barrel #130000024.

Bottle number 46 of 234.

Please note condition of this lot and the label in particular.

Imperial 1995 Signatory Vintage 20 Year Old / Cask Strength

This closed speyside is gaining a lot of attention!

Distilled in 18th September 1995 and bottled on 2nd July 2016,

Matured in hogsheads #50262 + 50263

One of 521 bottles.

Ichiro's Malt Wine Wood Reserve

A vatting of malt produced at Chichibu, bottled within the legendary Ichiro's Malt range.

Includes Hanyu malt and a French oak Ex-wine cask finish. 

Please note condition of box as shown.

Imperial 1996 Beinn A'Cheo 18 Year Old

An 1996 vintage of this closed Speyside. Aged 18 years and bottled byBeinn A'Cheo.

Ichiro's Malt Mizunara Wood Reserve / Hanyu and Chichibu

A vatting of the closed Japanese distillery of Hanyu with that of the relatively young distillery of Chichibu, where this whisky was matured, married and bottled.

The whiskies were matured in Mizunara Oak casks (Japanese Oak).

Invergordon 1972 Whisky Broker 43 Year Old

An independant bottling of Invergordon Grain Whisky distilled on 5th July 1973 and bottled on 15th September 2016 from a single bourbon barrel #130000024.

Bottle number 38 of 234 .

Islay Mist 8 Year Old 1980s

Islay Mist was originally created on Islay in 1922 to celebrate the 21st birthday of Lord Margadale.

The theory was that the intensity of the Islay malts might be too much for all the guests to handle, so some Speyside whisky and a grain whisky were blended with some Islay malts to create Islay Mist.

Islay Mist has always been incredibly popular, we are excited to offer a great example of this blend.

Invergordon 1972 The Whisky Angel 43 Year Old

Distilled in 1972 and matured for 43 years until being bottled on the 25th of May 2016.

35cl.

Islay Miniature Selection 10 x 5cl

• Bunnahabhain 1984 Signatory Vintage
• Bowmore 1989 Murray McDavid
• Laphroaig 1988 Murray McDavid
• Caol Ila 1989 Signatory Vintage
• Bunnahabhain 1979
• Bruichladdich 1986 Murray McDavid
• Caol Ila 1981 Gordon and MacPhail 
• Caol Ila 26 Year Old Douglas Laing
• Caol Ila 1966 Gordon and MacPhail
• Caol Ila 1984 Gordon and MacPhail

Please note all miniatures come as shown, note condition.

Inchmurrin 1984 Hunter Laing 31 Year Old

A 31 year old distilled in June 1984 and bottled April 2016.

Produced in limited amounts from Loch Lomond distillery.

Edrington 150th Anniversary Blend 33 Year Old 

Produced to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of The Edrington Group (Owners of Macallan, Cutty Sark, Etc)

Only 3250 were produced and given to staff.

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon 2016 Release / Batch #B516

Cask Strenth Elijah Craig produced at Heaven Hill and bottled at cask strength. 

Imperial 1995 Ultimate 19 Year Old

Distilled in 18th September 1995 and bottled on 19th August 2014, this closed speyside is gaining alot of attention!

Matured in single cask 50208 

Bottle number 97 of 280. 

Vega Sicilia \"Unico\" Reserva Especial 1983 Release

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 Reserve, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

The \"Unico\" Reserva Especial is a truly special, multi-vintage blend of mature \"Unico\" wines from vintages across a 30 year spectrum.  \"Unico\" Reserva Especial is usually only available to private customers and under strict allocation; 1983 release.

Please note the general condition of this lot.

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

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).

Imperial 1991 Gordon and MacPhail

Distilled in 1991 and bottled in 2003 by Gordon and MacPhail.

Mothballed in 1998, Imperial distillery has been completely demolished and is becoming increasingly sought after. 

Vega Sicilia \"Unico\" Gran Reserva 1982 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; 1982 vintage.

Please note the general condition of this lot.

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

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).