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Started
25 May 2018
Closed
04 June 2018
161 - 192 of 886 Lots
40%
75cl
UK
#111483

Midleton Very Rare

40%
75cl

Midleton Very Rare 1995 Edition 75cl

This famous blend of whiskies was initially produced by Jameson's Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, and has been released in very limited quantities on  an annual basis since 1984 right up to the current year. In 2013, when Barry Crockett retired, in his honour Irish Distillers released the acclaimed 'Barry  Crockett Legacy' whiskey. In 2014, Brian Nation took over as Master Distiller and he has carried on the proud Midleton Very Rare tradition right up to the present day.

The whiskey is aged somewhere between 12 and 25 years and matured solely in Bourbon casks. Each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature of the Master Distiller.

Pre-2000 editions of Midleton very rare still contain whisky from both the New Midleton and the closed Old Midleton distillery.

Includes certificate of authenticity.

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43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Macallan 18 Year Old 1989

Distilled in 1989 and bottled in 2007.

Taiwanese import.

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2011
69.3%
75cl
UK
2011
69.3%
75cl

Abraham Bowman 1993 Cask Strength 18 Year Old Bourbon

Distilled by the Sazerac company at their A Smith Bowman distillery, using the same #1 mashbill as George T Stagg, this is a 18 year old 138.6 proof bourbon.

The whiskey is named for Commander Abraham Bowman, who led the American revolutionary war unit The 8th Virginia Regiment or German Regiment. His ancestors founded the A Smith Bowman distillery. 

Sold only at the distillery gift shop in Virginia in 2011.

 

2011
55.1%
70cl
Distillery Exclusive
Distillery Exclusive
Festival Exclusive
Festival Exclusive
UK
#114705

Ardbeg 1998 Fèis Ìle - 'El Diablo'

2011
55.1%
70cl

Ardbeg 1998 Feis Ile 2011

Drawn from two Spanish Pedro Ximenez sherry butts, this rare Ardbeg was distilled in 1998 and released to mark Feis Ile 2011.

Bottled at cask strength. 

43.4%
50cl
UK
43.4%
50cl

Macallan That Boutique-y Whisky Company Batch #3

The label depicts Macallan's \"curiously small stills,\" which are actually huge. 

Bottle number 214 of only 245.

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1981-1984
43%
75cl
Discontinued
Discontinued
UK
1981-1984
43%
75cl

Macallan 8 Year Old 1980s / Rinaldi Import

Classic sherry matured Macallan 8 year old.

Fratelli Rinaldi import for the Italian market.

2010
45-69%
4 x 6cl
UK
2010
45-69%
4 x 6cl

Ardbeg Official Embassy Diplomatic Box 2011 / Sample Miniatures 4 x 6cl and Handbook

As part of the annual Feis Ile celebraions on Islay, Ardbeg distillery appoints a select number of whisky retailers around the world as \"Embassies.\" These have the prestigious honour of being the only stockists of Feis Ile exclusive bottlings from the distillery outside of the Islay island confines.

In 2011, the Embassies were issued with a Diplomatic Box each, this particular example was given to a whisky store in Amsterdam. It contains:

  • Ardbeg 2010 New Make Spirit 69% 
  • Ardbeg 10 Year Old 1st Fill at Cask Strength 56%
  • Ardbeg 1974 Single Cask #4986 45%
  • Ardbeg 1999 French Oak Cask 52%

All of these 6cl sample miniatures were filled on the 7th May 2010. The box also contains a nicely bound Handbook for its \"Drambassadors,\" featuring stories, history and tasting notes.

2011
55.1%
70cl
Distillery Exclusive
Distillery Exclusive
Festival Exclusive
Festival Exclusive
UK
#114380

Ardbeg 1998 Fèis Ìle - 'El Diablo'

2011
55.1%
70cl

Ardbeg 1998 Feis Ile 2011

Drawn from two Spanish Pedro Ximenez sherry butts, this rare Ardbeg was distilled in 1998 and released to mark Feis Ile 2011.

Bottled at cask strength. 

40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Ardbeg 1974 Gordon and MacPhail 13 Year Old 1980s​

Distilled on Islay way back in 1974 and bottled in 1980s by Gordon and MacPhail

1998
40%
70cl
UK
1998
40%
70cl

Ardbeg 1975 Gordon and MacPhail / Meregalli Import​

Distilled in 1975 and bottled by Gordon and MacPhail in 1998.

Officially imported to the Italian market by Giuseppe Meregalli.

43%
1 Litre
UK
43%
1 Litre

Macallan 12 Year Old 1 Litre ​

A 1 Litre bottle of Macallan 12 year old Sherry cask.

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40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Midleton Very Rare 1993 Edition 

This famous blend of whiskies was initially produced by Jameson's Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, and has been released in very limited quantities on  an annual basis since 1984 right up to the current year. In 2013, when Barry Crockett retired, in his honour Irish Distillers released the acclaimed 'Barry  Crockett Legacy' whiskey. Brian Nation then took over as Master Distiller and he has carried on the proud Midleton Very Rare tradition right up to the present day.

The whiskey is aged somewhere between 12 and 25 years and matured solely in Bourbon casks. Each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature of the Master Distiller.

The pre-2000 editions of the Midleton Very Rare still contain vintages of whiskey produced at the now closed Old Midleton distillery.

Includes certificate and invitation.

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1981-1984
43%
75cl
Discontinued
Discontinued
UK
1981-1984
43%
75cl

Macallan 8 Year Old 1980s / Rinaldi Import

Classic sherry matured Macallan 8 year old.

Fratelli Rinaldi import for the Italian market.

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40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Midleton Very Rare 1985 Edition

This famous blend of whiskies was initially produced by Jameson's Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, and has been released in very limited quantities on  an annual basis since 1984 right up to the current year. In 2013, when Barry  Crockett retired, in his honour Irish Distillers released the acclaimed 'Barry  Crockett Legacy' whiskey. In 2014, Brian Nation took over as Master Distiller and he has carried on the proud Midleton Very Rare tradition right up to the present day.

The whiskey is aged somewhere between 12 and 25 years and matured solely in Bourbon casks. Each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature of the Master Distiller.

The 1985 edition contains whisky of vintages exclusively matured at Old Midleton distillery.

Bottle number 04303.

2018
54.3%
70cl
Distillery Exclusive
Distillery Exclusive
One of ≤100 Bottles
One of ≤100 Bottles
UK
2018
54.3%
70cl

Ardnamurchan 2 Year Old Spirit Warehouse Release Batch #4

Independent bottler Adelphi have opened their own distillery. 

This is one of their first <3 year old bottles of new make spirit. The distillery is in Glenbeg, on the far west of the Scottish mainland. 

The new make has been matured in a PX Octave for over 2 years. 

Bottled on the 25th of April 2018. 

One of 73 bottles. 

see lot description
1 x 1 Litre, 3 x 70cl
UK
see lot description
1 x 1 Litre, 3 x 70cl

Macallan Quest Collection / Quest, Lumina, Terra, Enigma​​

The complete Macallan Quest Collection, only available at travel retail:

  • Quest 40% 1 Litre - Tint 12.8
  • Lumina 41.3% 70cl - Tint 16.5
  • Terra 43.8% 70cl - Tint 26
  • Enigma 44.9% 70cl - Tint 33.6

Please note shipping will be charged for 4 bottles

43%
1 Litre
UK
43%
1 Litre

Macallan 12 Year Old 1 Litre 1990s​

A large bottle of classic Macallan from the 1990s.

Matured in Sherry wood.

42.8%
4 x 70cl
UK
42.8%
4 x 70cl

Macallan Whisky Makers Edition Classic Travel Range Nick Veasey Limited Edition 4 x 70cl

This range by Macallan features Nick Veasey's X-Ray photography on their boxes.

Produced for Travel Retail.

Please note there will a shipping charge for 4 bottles.

UK
#103572

Ardbeg 1977

Ardbeg 1977

The 1977 was an iconic vintage from Ardbeg, released between 2001 and 2004.

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43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Mortlach 1971 Gordon and MacPhail

Distilled in 1971 and bottled with a fantastic colour in 2012 by Gordon and MacPhail.

58.8%
1 Litre
UK
58.8%
1 Litre

Macallan 10 Year Old Cask Strength 1 Litre

A 1 litre bottle of the discontinued and much loved cask strength 10 year old Macallan.

 

48%
70cl
UK
48%
70cl

Macallan Edition No.1 / Wooden Box​

This is the first release in a planned annual limited release. Matured in 58% Butts, 23% Hogshead and 19% Puncheon, this liquid has been matured in the following 8 types of cask

  • 1st Fill Tevasa European Butts
  • 1st Fill Toneleria Hudo European Butts
  • 1st Fill Vasyma American Puncheons
  • 1st Fill J & M Martin European Butts
  • 1st Fill Gonzalez Byass European Butts
  • 1st Fill Tevasa European Puncheons
  • 2nd Fill Sherry European Hogsheads
  • 2nd Fill Sherry European Butts   

Taiwanese import.

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43%
1 Litre
UK
43%
1 Litre

Macallan 12 Year Old 1 Litre 1990s​

A 1 Litre bottle of Macallan 12 year old Sherry cask.

This is a duty free bottle that has subsequently been imported to Italy/

43%
1 Litre
UK
43%
1 Litre

Macallan 12 Year Old 1 Litre 1990s​

A large bottle of classic Macallan from the 1990s.

Matured in Sherry wood.

58.8%
1 Litre
UK
58.8%
1 Litre

Macallan 10 Year Old Cask Strength 1 Litre

A 1 litre bottle of the discontinued and much loved cask strength 10 year old Macallan.

 

48%
70cl
UK
48%
70cl

Macallan Edition No.1 / Wooden Box​

This is the first release in a planned annual limited release. Matured in 58% Butts, 23% Hogshead and 19% Puncheon, this liquid has been matured in the following 8 types of cask

  • 1st Fill Tevasa European Butts
  • 1st Fill Toneleria Hudo European Butts
  • 1st Fill Vasyma American Puncheons
  • 1st Fill J & M Martin European Butts
  • 1st Fill Gonzalez Byass European Butts
  • 1st Fill Tevasa European Puncheons
  • 2nd Fill Sherry European Hogsheads
  • 2nd Fill Sherry European Butts   

Taiwanese import.

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Midleton Very Rare 1999 Edition

This famous blend of whiskies was initially produced by Jameson's Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, and has been released in very limited quantities on  an annual basis since 1984 right up to the current year. In 2013, when Barry Crockett retired, in his honour Irish Distillers released the acclaimed 'Barry  Crockett Legacy' whiskey. In 2014, Brian Nation took over as Master Distiller and he has carried on the proud Midleton Very Rare tradition right up to the present day.

The whiskey is aged somewhere between 12 and 25 years and matured solely in Bourbon casks. Each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature of the Master Distiller.

Pre-2000 editions of Midleton very rare still contain whisky from both the New Midleton and the closed Old Midleton distillery.

Includes certificate of authenticity.

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Midleton Very Rare 1999 Edition

This famous blend of whiskies was initially produced by Jameson's Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, and has been released in very limited quantities on an annual basis since 1984. When Barry Crockett retired in 2013, Irish Distillers released the acclaimed 'Barry Crockett Legacy' whiskey in his honour. In 2014, Brian Nation took over as Master Distiller and has carried on the proud Midleton Very Rare tradition right up to the present day.

The whiskey is aged somewhere between 12 and 25 years and matured solely in Bourbon casks. Each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature of the Master Distiller.

The pre-2000 editions of Midleton Very Rare still contain whiskey distilled at the now closed Old Midleton distillery.

40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Midleton Very Rare 1985 Second Edition​

This famous blend of whiskies was initially produced by Jameson's Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, and has been released in very limited quantities on an annual basis since 1984.

The whiskey is aged somewhere between 12 and 20 years and matured solely in Bourbon casks. Each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature of the Master Distiller.

The 1985 edition contains whisky of vintages exclusively matured at Old Midleton distillery.

Bottle number 04048.

N/A
FULL
UK
N/A
FULL

Martell VSOP Cognac 1950s​

An older bottling from Martell, one of the worlds oldest Cognac houses. We believe this bottle to date from the 1950s

There are no measurements for volume or ABV on the bottle but it is approximately 75cl

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Midleton Very Rare 2010 Edition

This famous blend of whiskies was initially produced by Jameson's Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, and has been released in very limited quantities on  an annual basis since 1984 right up to the current year. In 2013, when Barry Crockett retired, in his honour Irish Distillers released the acclaimed 'Barry  Crockett Legacy' whiskey. In 2014, Brian Nation took over as Master Distiller and he has carried on the proud Midleton Very Rare tradition right up to the present day.

The whiskey is aged somewhere between 12 and 25 years and matured solely in Bourbon casks. Each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature of the Master Distiller.

Includes certificate of authenticity.

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58.8%
1 Litre
UK
58.8%
1 Litre

Macallan 10 Year Old Cask Strength 1 Litre

A 1 litre bottle of the discontinued and much loved cask strength 10 year old Macallan.

 

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