May 2018 Auction

Bowmore 1964 Gold Bowmore 44 Year Old

The third and final in this famous series, the Gold Bowmore was matured in a mixture of bourbon and sherry casks, to provide a comparison to the more famous Oloroso casks.

Bottled at 42.4%.

One of 701 bottles.

Brora 1972 Rare Malt 22 Year Old / 60.02%​

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.

It is often said that 1972 Broras are exceptional, there are five Rare Malt Brora 1972s and this one of the rarer examples bottled at 60.02%. The 1972 continued to be an important vintage when Diageo released the 40 year old with the same vintage. 

Since its closure in 1983 the popularity of Brora has soared, this is a fantastic opportunity to own an historic bottle.

Bowmore 1964 '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 314 of 1812.

Glen Garioch 1971 Samaroli Sherry Wood Full Proof

A full proof, sherry-aged bottling of Glen Garioch from Italian importer, Samaroli.

Bottle number 533 of 2280 bottles produced.

Glen Garioch 1971 Samaroli Sherry Wood Full Proof

A full proof, sherry-aged bottling of Glen Garioch from Italian importer, Samaroli.

Bottle number 1039 of 2280 bottles produced.

Glenmorangie 1974 Pride 41 Year Old​

The oldest official Glenmorangie ever released! Distilled in 1974 at the distillery in Tain, this well matured highland single malt is a marriage of Oloroso Sherry cask and bourbon casks.

Bottled in crafted presentation case and a Baccarat decanter. 

This is Dr Bill Lumsden's Pride... a whisky master at the top of his game. 

One of only 503 produced.

Please note there will be a shipping charge for two bottles.

Yamazaki 1998 Single Cask #CU70066​

Single cask Yamazaki's are very rare and hard to find these days.

This was distilled in 1998 and matured in sherry butt #CU70066 until bottling in 2012.

Bottle number 116.

Glen Grant 1950 Gordon and MacPhail 65 Year Old / Wealth Solutions

The second release of the Glen Grant Trilogy project by Polish based Wealth Solutions.

Distilled at the Speyside distillery in 1950, before being matured in a Single Sherry Cask #2747 for 65 Years.

Despite being matured for an incredibly long amount of time, the Angel's behaved themselves: The cask was filled at 63.5% and bottled at 59.3%.

Bottled by Gordon and MacPhail. Presented in a Mahogany box.

One of 218 Bottles

Glenfarclas 1953 Single Cask 58 Year Old / Wealth Solutions

So few whiskies of this age are available these days, even Glenfarclas has no whisky remaining older than 1953. The whisky was distilled on 20th November 1953 and bottled on 13th February 2012, matured exclusively in a first fill sherry butt #1674.

A panel comprising of whisky connoisseur and a key member of the internationally renowned Malt Maniacs, Serge Valentin, Ben Ellefsen, Sales Director for Master of Malt, Michał Kowalski of Wealth Solutions and George Grant himself, unanimously made the selection from the remaining 4 casks distilled in 1953 and cask #1674 was selected to be bottled.

This single cask bottling was released at 58 years old and sold exclusively through the Wealth Solutions, Poland.

5* rated by Whiskyfun.com (no numerical score as Serge Valentin assisted with selection).

Bottle number 151 of 400.

Glendronach Single Cask Batch #16 Collection 15 x 70cl

The complete collection of the Batch #16 Glendronach single casks, bottled in 2017.

• Glendronach 1995 Single Cask 22 Year Old #3311
  Distilled on the 2nd June 1995 and bottled in 2017. Matured in a single Pedro Ximenez sherry puncheon with cask number #3311.
  One of 518 bottles. 50.3%
• Glendronach 1992 Single Cask 25 Year Old #334
  A 25 year old Sherry butt matured Glendronach. Distilled in June 1992 and bottled in 2017.
  One of 592 bottles. 58.5%
• Glendronach 1993 Single Cask 24 Year Old #55
  A 24 year old Sherry butt matured Glendronach. Distilled on the 15th January 1993 and bottled in 2017.
  One of 567. 56.7%
• Glendronach 1995 Single Cask 22 Year Old #4038
  Distilled on the 27th September 1995 and bottled in 2017. Matured in a single Pedro Ximenez sherry puncheon with cask number #4038.
  One of 681 bottles. 55.1%
• Glendronach 2002 Single Cask 15 Year Old #4648
  Distilled on the 20th June 2002 and bottled in 2017. Matured in a single Pedro Ximenez puncheon with cask number #4648
  One of only 678. 54.7%
• Glendronach 1993 Single Cask 24 Year Old #445
  A 24 year old Sherry butt matured Glendronach. Distilled in February 1993 and bottled in 2017.
  Bottle number 44 of 649. 52.4%
• Glendronach 1990 Single Cask 27 Year Old #7003
  Distilled 4th April 1990 and bottled in 2017  from a single Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon that had been maturing for 27 years.
  One of 617 bottles. 55.3%
• Glendronach 1992 Single Cask 25 Year Old #103
  A 25 year old Sherry butt matured Glendronach. Distilled in May 1992 and bottled in 2017.
  One of 513 bottles. 56.7%
• Glendronach 1992 Single Cask 25 Year Old #127
  A 25 year old Sherry butt matured Glendronach. Distilled in May 1992 and bottled in 2017.
  One of 636 bottles. 50.9%
• Glendronach 1990 Single Cask 27 Year Old #1014
  Distilled 19th March 1990 and bottled in 2017 from a single Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon that had been maturing for 27 years.
  One of 641 bottles. 50.94%
• Glendronach 1990 Single Cask 27 Year Old #7902
  Distilled 25th April 1990 and bottled in 2017 from a single Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon that had been maturing for 27 years.
  One of 632 bottles. 52.1%
• Glendronach 1989 Single Cask 28 Year Old #5476
  A single cask Glendronach bottled from a single PX Puncheon cask number #5476. Distilled in November 1989 and bottled in 2017.
  Bottle number 141 of 546. 49.9%
• Glendronach 2004 Single Cask 13 Year Old #3342
  Distilled on the 11th May 2004 and bottled in 2017. Matured in a single Port pipe #3342.
  Bottle number 150 of 643. 55.4%
• Glendronach 2005 Single Cask 12 Year Old #1451
  Distilled on the 8th December 2005 and bottled in 2017. Matured in a single Pedro Ximinez sherry puncheon #1451.
  One of only 698. 56.1%
• Glendronach 2006 Single Cask 11 Year Old #1979
  Distilled on the 19th January 2006 and bottled in 2017. Matured in a single PX Sherry puncheon #1979.
  Bottle number 48 of 679. 57.2%

This lot has a 15 bottle shipping fee.

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

As we all know Yamazaki has ascended into one of the most desirable and sought after whiskies in the world.

This 25 year old is matured exclusively in the finest Oloroso sherry casks and presented in a very elegant, simple box.

Bottle number 27956.

Beam Suntory import for the UK market.

Brora 1971 Douglas Laing 29 Year Old

One of Brora's legendary vintages. This was distilled in 1971 and bottled 29 years later by Douglas Laing for their Old Malt Cask range.

Sherry cask matured.

One of 274 bottles

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.

Soffiantino import for the Italian market.

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 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.

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.

Glenfarclas 1961 Family Cask Autumn 2014 #3055​

One of the oldest recent releases in the Family Cask range by Glenfarclas.  This Autumn 2014 release was distilled in 1961 and bottled from a single sherry hogshead  #3055 on 9th July 2014.

One of 138 bottles.

Black Maple Hill 23 Year Old Single Barrel Rye

A very rare Kentucky straight Rye bottled under the relatively obscure (in the UK) Black Maple Hill brand.

Matured in a single charred White Oak cask for over 23 years, and bottled by KBD / Willett.

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.

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 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.

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 Sherriff's 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 1970's bottling is highly sought after.

Glenfiddich 40 Year Old Rare Collection

A fantastic 40 year old, produced by Glenfiddich.

Selected by Glenfiddich's Malt Master who hand selects individual casks before marrying them together with what was left over from the previous 40 Year Old vatting; a process known as ‘remnant vatting’.

Glenfiddich claim to be the only distillery to use such a process.

This is the 10th batch which was bottled in 2013.

One of only 600 bottles.  

As with so many malts of this age it is presented in an elegant bottle and presentation case made of hand-stitched calf-leather.

Glenlivet 1964 Cellar Collection Cask Strength

Released as part of Glenlivet's cellar collection this is a very well aged Glenlivet.

Distilled 1964 and bottled 2004 from cask #2LBF901.

This is bottle number 1714 of 1824.

Yamazaki 15 Year Old Sherry Butt / Isetan

A 15 year old Yamazaki, bottled especially for Isetan from sherry casks.

Bowmore 1968 Signatory Vintage 32 Year Old

Distilled on the 27th of February 1968 and bottled on the 25th of August 2000, having been matured in oak cask #1422

Bottle No. 90 of 236.

Bowmore 1968 Signatory Vintage 31 Year Old / Millennium Edition

Distilled on the 8 of October 1968 and bottled on the 4th November 1999 from single oak cask #3817

This Signatory Millennium Edition is bottle 71 of 238.

Bowmore 1968 32 Year Old

An early 2000's 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.

One of 1860 bottles.

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.

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.

Glenlivet 1959 Cellar Collection Cask Strength 75cl​

Released as part of Glenlivet's cellar collection in 2001 this is a very well aged Glenlivet distilled in 1959.

Distilled 1959 and bottled 2001 from cask #2LHF801

This is bottle number 028 of 400.

Bowmore 1967 Sherry Cask

A 1967 vintage sherry cask matured Bowmore bottled at full strength.

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

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.

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 1968 32 Year Old

An early 2000's 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.

One of 1860 bottles.

Yamazaki 2000 Single Cask #ES60046 / Takashimaya Buyer's Selection

Single cask Yamazaki's are very rare and hard to find these days.

This was distilled in 2000 and matured in sherry butt #ES60046 until bottling in 2010.

Bottle number 293.

This cask was selected especially by the buyers at Japanese department store, Takashimaya.

Yoichi 1988 Single Cask 25 Year Old #100215

Ditilled in June 1988 and bottled in July 2013.

This is a 25 Year Old Single Cask from Nikka's Yoichi distillery.

Bottled at 62% from cask #100215.

LMDW import.