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May 2015 Auction

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22 May 2015
Closed
01 June 2015
1 - 32 of 1225 Lots
55.7%
70cl
UK
55.7%
70cl

Hanyu 1985 Ace of Spades Single Cask #9308

Perhaps the second most talked about bottle within Ichiro Akuto's famous Card Series of whiskies.  The Ace of Spades was released in 2006 and comes from a traditional oak cask that was re-racked into a single Spanish oak sherry butt #9308 before bottling in 2006.

Distilled in 1985 and bottled as a 21 year old, this highly sought after edition was limited to only 300 bottles, this is bottle number 54.

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1995
49%
70cl
UK
1995
49%
70cl

Black Bowmore Final Edition

An icon of the whisky world, it's hard to fathom where whisky collecting would be today without the Black Bowmore. 

Distilled on the 5th November 1964 and matured within Oloroso sherry casks then bottled in 1995, this is the last of three Black Bowmores released in the mid-nineties. 

This is bottle number 1212 of 1812.

1981
43%
75cl
UK
1981
43%
75cl

Macallan 1940

There were very very few distillery operational distilleries during World War Two which makes this bottle of Macallan exceptionally rare.  

Distilled in 1940 and bottled by Gordon and Macphail for Pro Nobilitate Ebert Hainzl Co, Hamburg

Please take a close look at the images for condition of bottle and box, some staining to labels, slight tearing to front label and slight staining from the red band. 

Bottle number 467.

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75cl x 6
UK
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75cl x 6

Samaroli Collection 1979

This legendary bottling company was established in 1968 by Silvano Samaroli, Bologna, Italy.

Samaroli has produced hundreds if not thousands of single cask independantly bottled whiskies, many of which are highly acclaimed.  This is an iconic collection from the first bottlings released under the Samaroli name, in 1979.  These bottles are all numbered and rarely ever seen at auction, let alone as a complete collection such as this.

 The collection contains six whiskies all bottled in October 1979:

  • Glen Elgin 1965 14 Year Old, bottle number 68.
  • Mortlach 1957 22 Year Old, bottle number 24.
  • Macallan 1962 17 Year Old, bottle number 95.
  • Glen Grant 1969 9 Year Old, bottle number 84.
  • Highland Park 1957 22 Year Old, bottle number 55.
  • Springbank 1964 15 Year Old, bottle number 16.

Please note that these bottles are all in various conditions and the fill levels do vary greatly, please take a very close look at the condition.  Further images can be provided for these bottles and any successful bidder will be liable for the condition as shown in these images.  Contact us for these images.

These whiskies had been stored with parafilm around the seal before being auctioned, to reduce the evaporation.  When this was removed a number of the bottles did carry an aroma of whisky and we therefore want to highlight our terms and conditions that any successfull buyer is responsible for any leakage that may occur in transit with this lot.

43%
75cl
UK
#10620

Macallan 1950

43%
75cl

Macallan 1950

A stunning and incredibly rare presentation of Macallan distilled in 1950 and bottled by Gordon and Macphail for Pro Nobilitate Ebert Hainzl Co, Hamburg

75cl

61.8%
70cl
UK
61.8%
70cl

Karuizawa 1975 35 Year Old Single Cask #6736

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.  This particular Karuizawa was distilled in 1975 and bottled on the 14th June 2010 for Whisky Live Paris 2010.

This is a single cask release from a sherry butt.

Karuizawa 1971 36 Year Old Single Cask #6878

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.  This particular Karuizawa was distilled in 1971 and bottled on the 15th January 2008 was fortunate enough to be matured in sherry butt #6878. 

Only 430 bottles were released. 

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57%
70cl
UK
57%
70cl

Hanyu 1986 Ichiro's Malt 'Card' #9418 / King of Spades​

Hanyu is a closed Japanese distillery that received a new lease of life from Ichiro Akuto, who bottled the last of the stock in the iconic card range. 

Distilled in 1986 and bottled in 2007, with a bourbon wood finish. 

Bottle number 225 of 271. 

 

54%
70cl
UK
54%
70cl

Hanyu 1990 Queen of Hearts Single Cask #9102 / Bottle No.8

The Queen of Hearts was distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2006.

Matured in a traditional hogshead before a second period of maturation in a french oak cognac wood, cask # 9102.

This bottle is only number 8 of 324.

 

43%
75cl
UK
#10132

Macallan 1950

43%
75cl

Macallan 1950

A stunning and incredibly rare presentation of Macallan distilled in 1950 and bottled by Gordon and Macphail distributed by Spey Harders pty, New South Wales in Australia.

Bottled during the 1980s. 

Bottle number 80

75cl

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2x 5cl
UK
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2x 5cl

Karuizawa 1964 and Glenfarclas 1953 Miniature Set 2 x 5cl

Karuizawa 1964: Distilled September 1964 and bottled December 2012 after a 48 year maturation in a single sherry butt. 57.7% Cask Number:1674

Glenfarclas 1953 : Distilled November 1953 and bottled February 2012 after 58 years in a single first fill sherry butt.  47.2% Glenfarclas Cask Number: 3603

Also includes a CD. 

One of only 30 sets. 

Please note minor damage to box. 

56%
70cl
UK
56%
70cl

Hanyu 1988 King of Diamonds Single Cask #9003

The King of Diamonds was distilled in 1988 and bottled in 2006.

Matured in a hogshead before a second period of maturation in a first fill sherry butt.

This is bottle number 21 of 555. 

46%
70cl
UK
46%
70cl

Karuizawa 1982 30 Year Old Single Cask #8497

Another new single cask Karuizawa for us, distilled in 1982 and bottled in 2012 from a single first fill bourbon cask #8497.

This single cask Karuizawa was exclusive to The Whisky Exchange and features their own Koi label design.

Please note minor damage to plastic seal. 

58.3%
70cl
UK
58.3%
70cl

Karuizawa 1988 Single Cask / Whiskysite.nl

Distilled in 1988 and bottled in 2007 this Karuizawa was matured in a refill sherry butt. 

Bottle number 10 of 120. 

1138
1997
52.2%
70cl
Single Cask
Single Cask
UK
1138
1997
52.2%
70cl

Ardbeg 1967 Signatory Vintage Dark Oloroso 30 Year Old

A legendary Ardbeg, awarded an impressive 93 points by Serge Valentin at Whisky Fun.

Distilled on the 22nd March 1967 and matured in a single oloroso sherry butt #1138 for 30 years before bottling on 24th March 1996 by Signatory Vintage.  

Complete with certificate, condition is excellent and fill level is strong at top shoulder.

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56.7%
70cl
UK
56.7%
70cl

Karuizawa 1984 29 Year Old Single Cask #7802

From this incredibly popular lost Japanese distillery, which has produced so many internationally acclaimed malts.

Distilled in 1984 and bottled from a Spanish oak sherry butt #7802 in 2014.

This release was exclusive to the Norwegian market. 

48%
70cl
UK
48%
70cl

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks for between 12 and 15 years , this whisky recently won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

Approx 16,000 bottles were released.

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56.7%
70cl
UK
56.7%
70cl

Karuizawa 1984 29 Year Old Single Cask #7802

From this incredibly popular lost Japanese distillery, which has produced so many internationally acclaimed malts.

Distilled in 1984 and bottled from a Spanish oak sherry butt #7802 in 2014.

This release was exclusive to the Norwegian market. 

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56.7%
70cl
UK
56.7%
70cl

Karuizawa 1984 29 Year Old Single Cask #7802

From this incredibly popular lost Japanese distillery, which has produced so many internationally acclaimed malts.

Distilled in 1984 and bottled from a Spanish oak sherry butt #7802 in 2014.

This release was exclusive to the Norwegian market. 

56.7%
70cl
UK
56.7%
70cl

Karuizawa 1984 29 Year Old Single Cask #7802

From this incredibly popular lost Japanese distillery, which has produced so many internationally acclaimed malts.

Distilled in 1984 and bottled from a Spanish oak sherry butt #7802 in 2014.

This release was exclusive to the Norwegian market. 

48%
70cl
UK
48%
70cl

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks for between 12 and 15 years , this whisky recently won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

Approx 16,000 bottles were released.

Please note condition of box. 

55%
70cl
UK
55%
70cl

Port Ellen 1978 34 Year Old 13th Release

The twelth edition of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1978 and bottled 34 years later in 2014, bottled at cask strength and limited to 2,958 bottles, this is bottle 0066.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

 

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N/A
UK
N/A
N/A

Grand Cognac 1811 Fine Napoléon

An abosultely stunning old bottle of Cognac, carrying the vintage 1811, remarkably four years before Napoleon himself died.  

We unfortunately don't have alot of information for you on this remarkable cognac, it has survived for two centuries but unfortunately there is no record of the producer of this bottle.

1811 is described as a mythical year among wine enthusiasts, not only because of a comet which was visible by astronomers at the time for 17 months.  Many ascribed the extraordinary weather this year to the Comet, historically during the months of September and October 1811, when the grapes would have been harvested, the comet was clearly visible to the naked eye.  Apparently it illuminated the night sky at one point the diameter exceeded the diameter of the sun. It was taken as sign of supernatural blessing on the harvest, which henceforth was known as “The Comet Vintage” 

This is all historical heresay but this 1811 bottle does represent an amazing time in history.  It was not only the year that the town of Cognac received Napoleon, but also the year that his second wife, Marie Louise gave birth to his son. The following year, Napoleon began his disastrous campaign against Russia.

It is hard to believe that a cognac that was made in honour of Napoleon, while he was still alive still exists today.

Please note we can't see inside of this bottle due to the sediment on the outside, however we would estimate the fill level to be approximately three quarters full.  Overall condition is as shown in the images.  We have attempted to provide authenticity of this bottle but the current owner has owned this for approximately 30 years, beyond that we do not have a record and the item is bought at your own risk.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak

Macallan 30 year old edition matured in European oak Jerez sherry casks.  

Presented in this older packaging style.

Please note condition of box and bottle. 

57.7%
5cl
UK
57.7%
5cl

Karuizawa 1964 48 Year Old 5cl

Distilled in Spetember 1964 and bottled in December 2012.

This is a ridiculosly old Karuizawa from sherry cask number #3603. 

57.4%
70cl
UK
57.4%
70cl

Hanyu 2000 Zuma Roka Single Cask #919

Distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2014 from cask 919 for the Zuma and Roka bar / restaurants in London. 

60.8%
70cl
UK
60.8%
70cl

Karuizawa 1985 22 Year Old Single Cask #7017

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. 

This Karuizawa was distilled in 1985 and bottled on the 10th October 2009 and matured in cask #7017. 

 

1997
55.6%
70cl
First in Series
First in Series
UK
1997
55.6%
70cl

Ardbeg 1974 Provenance 23 Year Old (1st Release)

The first release of  the legendary  Ardbeg Provenance bottlings, distilled in 1974 and matured for 23 years until being released in late 1997.

Matured in bourbon casks these were released to the EU and Asia.

These whiskies are highly acclaimed and desirable, includes certificate and tartan insert.

Bottle number 3348.

Please note general condition of box, which is missing the front plaque and damage to wax seal. 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan 1971 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old

A stunning example of Macallan 25 year old,  distilled in 1971 and bottled 25 years later in 1997.

Matured exclusively in sherry wood.

Condition is excellent.

48%
70cl
UK
48%
70cl

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks for between 12 and 15 years , this whisky recently won 'Best Whisky in the World' according to Jim Murray and his Whisky Bible.

Approx 16,000 bottles were released.

Please note there is no box and the name of the whisky is taped to the front of the bottle. 

52.6%
70cl
UK
52.6%
70cl

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 this is bottle number 798.

62%
70cl
UK
62%
70cl

Yoichi 1991 Single Cask #129459

Distilled in February 1991 and bottled in July 2014, this single cask Yoichi was bottled at cask strength. 

 

9911
1999
49.7%
70cl
Single Cask
Single Cask
UK
9911
1999
49.7%
70cl

Balvenie 1967 Vintage Cask

Distilled in June 1967 and bottled in October 1999 this is a specially selected single cask Balvenie. 

Bottle number 65 of 153 bottles. 

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