May 2014 Auction

Laphroaig 40 Year Old

Distilled in 1960, this 40 year old was the official release following the 1960 vintage 40 year old at Oddbins.

The casks were matured in Warehouse #1 for 40 years, prior to bottling on 29th May 2001.  A mere 3,300 bottles of this Laphroaig 40 year old were made available and it remains the oldest official release of Laphroaig to date.

Dalmore River Series [Dee, Spey, Tay and Tweed Drams]

The Rivers Collection was originally released in 2012 and included four bottlings named after four famous Scottish Salmon rivers, The Dee, The Spey, The Tweed and The Tay.

The Dee Dram

The River Dee is revered the world over for its picturesque beauty, clean crisp waters and of course its exceptional salmon fishing.

The Spey Dram

The River Spey is world-renowned as a classic Salmon fishing river which runs through the heart of Scotland's malt whisky country.

The Tweed Dram

The Tweed is the most prolific Salmond river in the British isles, flowing through the historic borders.

The Tay Dram

The mighty river Tay, is the largest of Scotland's great Salmon rivers, the 'Silvery Tay' is steeped in fishing legends.

In recognition of the various trusts a donation was made to the Tay Foundation, Tweed Foundation, Spey Foundation and Dee Trust when these bottles we're originally on the market.

Goodness Nose The Passionate Revelations of a Scotch Whisky Master Blender by Richard Paterson and Gavin. D Smith is included in this lot.

Longmorn - Glenlivet 1968 Scott's Selection (US Import) 75cl 

Distilled in 1967 bottled in 2004 by Scott's Selection.

75cl

Ayrshire 1970 Gordon and Macphail 

A rare bottling from the elusive Ayrshire distillery, distilled in 1970 and bottled 30 years later in 2000 by Gordon and Macphail.

Released within their Rare Old series of whiskies, carrying the brown and yellow label.

Linlithgow 1974 Old Malt Cask 26 Year Old

An older vintage of Linlithgow, we rarely ever see any St Magadalene / Linlithgow distilled in the early 1970s these days.

Distilled in February 1974 and bottled within Douglas Laing's Old Malt Cask range 26 years later in May 2000.

This single cask Linlightow produced 330 bottles.

Please note there is damage to this box, please take a closer look at the images.

Laphroaig Royal Warrant 10 Year Old

A limited edition version of Laphroaig 10 year old bottled to commemorate Laphroaig being granted a Royal warrant by Prince Charles.

Limited to 2,200 bottles.

Dallas Dhu 1979 Gordon and Macphail

One of Gordon and Macphail's bottlings of Dallas Dhu, distilled in 1979 and bottled in 1999.

Dallas Dhu 1980 Gordon and Macphail

Distilled in 1980 at the now closed Dallas Dhu distillery, this was bottled in 2001 by Gordon and Macphail.

Dalmore 1995 Vintage Distillery Manager's Exclusive

An exclusive bottling of Dalmore distilled in 1995 for 'The Whisky Shop', chosen by distillery manager Ian Mackay.

Matured using a combination of 65% Mathusalem sherry casks and 35% American ex-bourbon casks.

Lochside 1991 Gordon and Macphail 15 Year Old

Lochside distilled in September 1991 and bottled by Gordon and Macphail in September 2006, this 15 year old whisky was mostly matured in refill bourbon barrels.

Laphroaig 15 Year Old

Now discontinued this is the Laphroaig 15 year old which Prince Charles loved so much.

Littlemill 12 Year Old

The old official bottling from this lowland distillery, long discontinued.

Laphroaig 12 Year Old Cairdeas Feis Ile 2009

Laphroaig decided to make their Islay festival bottlings available to not just distillery visitors but the Friends of Laphroaig Online fan club, fitting then that Cairdeas means \"friendship\" in Gaelic.

The 12 year old Cairdeas was released at the Islay Festival, Feis Ile 2009.

Limited to 4000 bottles.

Inverleven 1990 Gordon and Macphail

An independant bottling of Inverleven by Gordon and Macphail, distilled 1990 and bottled 2007.

Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition 2011

The 2011 Distillers Edition release of Lagavulin from Diageo, distilled in 1995 and finished in Pedro Ximenez casks.

lgv.4/499

Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve

The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve is drawn from casks of three types: American white oak ex-bourbon casks, 30 year old Matusalem oloroso sherry butts and premier cru Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques with the idea being to compliment a cigar.

Ledaig 1990 Against the Grain (Deadleg) 16 Year Old

An independant bottling from the legendary wine merchant, Oddbin's.  The Against the Grain series consisted of 9 bottles from distilleries they 'tried' to keep secret, this Deadleg is likely to be from Ledaig distillery.

Distilled on 31st October 1990 and bottled on 7th November 2006 as a 16 year old, matured exclusively in a refill sherry hogshead #24.

Bottle number 378 of 381.

Dailuaine 1996 Against the Grain (Wax and Wane) 13 Year Old

An independant bottling from the legendary wine merchant, Oddbin's.  The Against the Grain series consisted of 9 bottles from distilleries they 'tried' to keep secret, this Wax and Wane is likely to be from Dailuaine 

Distilled on 22nd September 1993 and bottled on 6th November 2006 as a 13 year old, matured exclusively in a refill Bourbon cask.

Bottle number 048 of 353.

Distiller's Edition Classic Malts Selection 6 x 5cl

This miniature gift pack contains 6 x 5cl bottles including:

• Cragganmore 1984 Distillers Edition

• Dalwhinnie 1980 Distillers Edition

• Oban 1980 Distillers Edition

• Lagavulin 1979 Distillers Edition

• Glenkinchie 1986 Distillers Edition

• Talisker 1986 Distillers Edition

Please note the fill level on miniatures.

Distiller's Edition Classic Malts Selection 6 x 5cl

This miniature gift pack contains 6 x 5cl bottles including:

• Cragganmore 1984 Distillers Edition

• Dalwhinnie 1980 Distillers Edition

• Oban 1980 Distillers Edition

• Lagavulin 1979 Distillers Edition

• Glenkinchie 1986 Distillers Edition

• Talisker 1986 Distillers Edition

Please note the fill level on miniatures.

Inverarity 1997 Limited Edition

A limited edition blended Scotch whisky, containing a unique blend of Highland malts & grain whiskies, all distilled in 1997. The artwork on the bottle by Alasdair Gray, is of Tinto Hill & Upper Clyde during the rising sun, with the night sky above. 

Bottle number 0507 of 3000.

Inchmoan (Loch Lomond) 1994 'The Whisky Fair'

Inchmoan is a moderately peated whisky produced at Loch Lomond distillery.

Distilled on 25th November 1994 and bottled on 26th January 2005 for 'The Whisky Fair'.

Cask #646 bottle number 172 of 210.