March 2019 Auction

Hibiki 30 Year Old

A popular and stunning blend produced by Suntory. Here is a hint of its success:

• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2004 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2006 
• Word Whisky Awards 2007 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2007 
• Word Whisky Awards 2008 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2008

This is bottle number 69842.

Hibiki 30 Year Old Kacho Fugetsu Limited Edition

The Kacho Fugetsu Hibiki 30 year old is at the pinnacle of the Hibiki range and a prefect example of their appreciation of the beauty of Japanese nature. The special limited release was exclusive to travel retail in 2015.

Hibiki 30 year old is a very popular and stunning blend produced by Suntory. Here is a just a snapshot of its accolades:

• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2004 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2006 
• Word Whisky Awards 2007 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2007 
• Word Whisky Awards 2008 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2008

Brora 1972 Douglas Laing 29 Year Old

A cask strength Brora, distilled in 1972 and bottled in 2002 at 29 years old by Douglas Laing as part of their Old and Rare Platinum Selection. 

Brora was reopened after a brief hiatus in 1969 to produce heavily peated single malt for blending, owing to a shortage in Islay spirit caused by drought that year. Vintages from 1973 onwards reverted the lighter peated Highland style. The distillery, formerly known as the original Clynelish, has been closed since 1983

One of 240 bottles,

Hibiki 30 Year Old

A popular and stunning blend produced by Suntory. Here is a hint of its success:

• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2004 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2006 
• Word Whisky Awards 2007 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2007 
• Word Whisky Awards 2008 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2008

This is bottle number 69861.

Domestic market release.

Bowmore 1965 Sherry Casks Full Strength 

A 1965 vintage sherry cask matured Bowmore.

1960s sherry cask Bowmore vintages come highly recommended by those lucky enough to try them. 

Hibiki 30 Year Old

A popular and stunning blend produced by Suntory. Here is a hint of its success:

• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2004 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2006 
• Word Whisky Awards 2007 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2007 
• Word Whisky Awards 2008 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
• International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2008

This is bottle number 69861.

Domestic market release.

Bowmore 1965 Intertrade 20 Year Old

A rare vintage Bowmore, distilled 8th February 1965 and bottled in November 1985 for the Italian market by Intertrade.

Intertrade was established in Italy in the early 1980s by Nadi Fiori, a contemporary of Silvano Samaroli and Moon Import's Pepi Mongiardino. His company is perhaps less well known than theirs, but bottled some of the most well-regarded and collectible whiskies on the market.

Hanyu Ichiro's Malt The Joker 'Colour'

The 54th and final bottling in Ichiro's Card Series.

There are two Joker's released to complete the 54 bottle series, one in colour and one in Black and White.  This particular bottling is the Colour Joker, a vatting of 14 casks covering vintages from 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991 and 2000.  The casks used for this final bottling include a sherry butt, puncheon, hogshead, Cognac, chibidaru, Madeira hogshead and bourbon.

Only 3,690 bottles of this highly sought after whisky have been made available. This bottle number 3086.

Hakushu 25 Year Old Limited Edition

The very rare Hakushu 25 Year old... Jim Murray gave it 93 out of 100 and said \"a malt which is impossible not to be blown away by.\"

This limited edition bottling is decorated with a five-cord 'Mizuhiki', which symbolises the joining of hands and hearts of the giver and recipient. 

Hakushu 25 Year Old

The very rare Hakushu 25 Year old... Jim Murray gave it 93 out of 100 and said \"a malt which is impossible not to be blown away by\".

Hakushu was built in 1973 at the foot of the Southern Japan Alps, a location deliberately chosen by Suntory to provide a contrast to the style of spirit produced at Yamazaki.

Bottle number 9184.

Hakushu 25 Year Old Limited Edition

The very rare Hakushu 25 Year old... Jim Murray gave it 93 out of 100 and said \"a malt which is impossible not to be blown away by.\"

This limited edition bottling is decorated with a five-cord 'Mizuhiki', which symbolises the joining of hands and hearts of the giver and recipient. 

Bowmore 7 Year Old Sherriff's 1960s / Cogis Import

This is an incredibly rare Bowmore from the 1960s, prior to the distillery's purchase by Stanley Morrison.

Aged 7 years, this was imported to the Italian market by Venetian importers, Cogis.

Hakushu 25 Year Old

The very rare Hakushu 25 Year old... Jim Murray gave it 93 out of 100 and said \"a malt which is impossible not to be blown away by\".

Bottle number 9180. 

Balvenie 40 Year Old

A remarkable bottle, the Balvenie 40 year old is a stunning whisky that has been highly acclaimed around the World.  

Hakushu 25 Year Old

The very rare Hakushu 25 Year old... Jim Murray gave it 93 out of 100 and said \"a malt which is impossible not to be blown away by\".

Bottle number 6321. 

Bowmore Bicentenary / Soffiantino Import

One of two Bicentenary bottlings that were released in early 1979.

This is the multi-vintage version, a legendary bottling of Bowmore contains whisky vatted from a selection of casks distilled in the 1950s and 1960s with the earliest distillate being from 1950. This is the Italian market release, imported by Soffiantino.

The selected casks were all matured exclusively in Bowmore's famous No.1 Vault, the original warehouse at the distillery, which dates back to 1779.

The bottle, bearing the Morrison clan coat of arms, is a replica of a hand blown decanter.

Please note that there is a design flaw with all Bowmore Bicentenary bottles. The cork is very thin and held in place by the wax, the wax is also soluble in whisky. This can create issues in transit where a bottle with no issues can start to leak, Whisky Auctioneer Ltd cannot be held liable for any leakage/damage caused whilst the bottle is in transit, including lots sent using Risk Free Shipping. Collection is advised.

Hakushu 1993 Single Cask #3C40792 / Spanish Oak Bota Corta

Hakushu Suntory's other excellent distillery which is often over looked for Yamazaki. This Hakushu was distilled in 1993 and matured in Spanish oak Bota Corta cask #3C40788

Matured at the Ohmi Aging Cellar.

Bottle number 475 of 509.

Bowmore Bicentenary

Released in early 1979, this legendary bottling of Bowmore contains whisky vatted from a selection of casks distilled in 1964.  This Bicentenary release is widely considered to be one of the best Bowmore's ever bottled.

The selected casks were all matured exclusively in Bowmore's famous No.1 Vault, the original warehouse at the distillery, which dates back to 1779.

The bottle, bearing the Morrison clan coat of arms, is a replica of a hand blown decanter.

This particular bottle includes a certificate of authenticity. Bottle number 17392.

Please note that there is a design flaw with all Bowmore Bicentenary bottles. The cork is very thin and held in place by the wax, the wax is also soluble in whisky. This can create issues in transit where a bottle with no issues can start to leak, Whisky Auctioneer Ltd cannot be held liable for any leakage/damage caused whilst the bottle is in transit, including lots sent using Risk Free Shipping. Collection is advised.

Bowmore 1965 Sestante 20 Year Old 49.1%

A 1965 vintage bottling of Bowmore. The 1960s is considered by many to be a golden era for the distillery. This is oen of two 20 years olds of the same vintage bottled by Sestante, the other at 43% ABV.

The Sestante import company was founded in the 1970s by Ernesto Mainardi, and he bottled his first single casks under the name in 1985. Alongside his contemporary, Silvano Samaroli, Mainardi pioneered giving his customers a choice of both standard 40-46% bottlings, and cask strength releases from the same casks. Along with his other brand, Silver Seal, Mainardi's bottlings are incredibly sought after.

Bowmore Bicentenary / Soffiantino Import

One of two Bicentenary bottlings that were released in early 1979.

This is the multi-vintage version, a legendary bottling of Bowmore contains whisky vatted from a selection of casks distilled in the 1950s and 1960s with the earliest distillate being from 1950. This is the Italian market release, imported by Soffiantino.

The selected casks were all matured exclusively in Bowmore's famous No.1 Vault, the original warehouse at the distillery, which dates back to 1779.

The bottle, bearing the Morrison clan coat of arms, is a replica of a hand blown decanter.

Please note that there is a design flaw with all Bowmore Bicentenary bottles. The cork is very thin and held in place by the wax, the wax is also soluble in whisky. This can create issues in transit where a bottle with no issues can start to leak, Whisky Auctioneer Ltd cannot be held liable for any leakage/damage caused whilst the bottle is in transit, including lots sent using Risk Free Shipping. Collection is advised.

Balvenie 1966 Vintage Cask #6423

The vintage cask range of whiskies from Balvenie are a fantastic insight into single casks released from this popular Speysider.

Distilled in 21st May 1966 and bottled on 2nd May 1998 1998  this is a specially selected single cask Balvenie, from cask #6234

Bottle number 49 of 255.

Brora 30 Year Old 2002 / 1st Release

This is a bottle of the original 30 year old Brora, released at cask strength within Diageo's Super Premium malts back in 2002.  

Brora distillery, formerly known as Clynelish has been closed since 1983, after a new distillery was built next-door in 1967, and assumed the Clynelish name and eventually sole distilling responsibilities. The original distillery bottlings are now increasingly sought after.

Bottle number 2754 of 3,000.

Bowmore 1968 32 Year Old

An early 2000s bottling of Bowmore, distilled back in 1968 and bottled at 32 years old.

This was bottled by Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd. to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original Stanley P Morrison Company. It was personally selected by Brian Morrison.

Number 219 of 1860 bottles.

Balvenie 1992 DCS Compendium 26 Year Old Chapter #4 / Signed by David Stewart

This bottle forms part of the second release of Balvenie's five-part DCS Compendium, which is a tribute to renowned malt master David Stewart.

Distilled on 23rd January 1992.

Bottled on 3rd May 2018.

One of 240 bottles from Cask #608; 26 Years Old.

This particular bottle is signed by the eponymous DCS himself

Highland Park 1955 Gordon and MacPhail Original 'Cask' / Meregalli Import

An old bottling of Highland Park from Gordon and MacPhail. 

Distilled in 1955 and bottled at cask strength as part of the Original 'Cask' series in 1989.

This was imported by Giuseppe Meregalli, the Italian agent for Gordon & MacPhail since the mid-1980s.

Bowmore 1968 32 Year Old

An early 2000s bottling of Bowmore, distilled back in 1968 and bottled at 32 years old.

This was bottled by Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd. to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original Stanley P Morrison Company. It was personally selected by Brian Morrison.

Number 227 of 1860 bottles.

Brora 1971 Douglas Laing 28 Year Old

One of Brora's legendary vintages. This was distilled in 1971 and bottled 28 years later by Douglas Laing.

The Old Malt Cask series is one of the most established independent labels on the market. It was launched by Douglas Laing in 1998 and bottled by them until 2013 when the brand became part of the Hunter Laing portfolio instead.

The original Clynelish distillery, what we now know as Brora was re-opened in 1969 to produce heavily peated spirit to make up for a shortfall of Islay whisky due to a drought on the island. Brora vintages from 1973 onwards reverted to the lightly peated Highland style.

Bowmore Sherriff's 1 Litre 1970s

A legendary Bowmore, the Sherriff's bottling was originally released during the 1960's and created before the distillery was sold to Stanley P Morrison.

This early 1970s bottling is highly sought after.

Hibiki 21 Year Old 5cl

A very popular and stunning Japanese blended whisky produced by Suntory. Here is a hint of its success:

• Whisky Bible 2014 - 96 points!
• Word Whisky Awards 2010
• International Wine Spirit Challenge 2011
• Whisky Bible Awards 2012 - Japanese Whisky of the Year
• World Whisky Awards 2012 - Best Japanese Whisky over 21

Balvenie Rose 16 Year Old / 1st Edition 53.1%

The Balvenie Rose was created to celebrate the long history of Balvenie Castle.  Margaret Douglas 'The Fair Maid of Galloway' married in turn, two of the infamous Black Douglases.  Following the murder of William Douglas at the hands of James II the Black Douglases rebelled against the Stewart King and were defeated loosing their titles and estates.  The king however was taken by Magaret's beauty and reinstated her in Balvenie Castle with an annual rent of a single red rose.

Two batches of the Balvenie Rose were released and sold exclusively at Balvenie distillery, each batch consisted of 4 refill American oak casks which were finished in a single first fill port pipe.

This is the second bottling of the first release at the slightly lower 53.1%

Highland Park 1959 21 Year Old

A very old bottling of Highland Park which was distilled in 1959 and bottled in 1980. The neck tag which lists this information is missing. 

Bottled for the Japanese market.

Also note that this bottle is leaking and therefor we would advise that it is collected by the winning bidder in person. 

Bowmore 30 Year Old Sea Dragon

Nicknamed 'the Sea Dragon' due to the mythical beast adorning the rather pretty black ceramic bottle and box, this 30 year old Bowmore appeared in the mid 1990's and has achieved almost legendary status.

The contents of this decanter are almost entirely made up from long-aged casks from the legendary 1960's vintages.