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25 May 2018
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04 June 2018
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Image for Rémy Martin  Louis XIII Cognac Tres Vieille 3 Litre
40%
3 Litre
UK
40%
3 Litre

Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Tres Vieille 3 Litre​

Remy Martin is perhaps the most well known of all Cognac producers and has established a reputation for quality that very few others can relate to.

A stunning example of their Louis XIII Baccarat decanter, which holds Grande Champagne cognac aged between 40 and 100 years. This particular bottle wis a limited edition 3 litre and comes in a custom made wooden crate/cabinet.

Includes 4 glasses, a book, pipette and display stand.

Due to the size and weight of this lot, shipping will be charged at 25 bottles.

49.7%
70cl
UK
49.7%
70cl

Laphroaig 1974 Sherry Cask 31 Year Old

A legendary official release of Laphroaig, distilled in 1974 and bottled 31 years later for La Maison Du Whisky.

This stunning whisky was limited to only 910 bottles and is reknowned for its incredible sherry influence.

Another highly acclaimed and award-winning whisky, this was given an impressive 95 points from Serge Valentin on Whisky Fun, not to mention its Gold Medal and Non Plus Ultra award from the Malt Maniacs!

Bottle No.403 of 910

 

91.4 US Proof
4/5 Quart
UK
91.4 US Proof
4/5 Quart

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Circa 1970s / US Carlton Import

A rare bottling produced for the American market.

This particular bottle of Laphroaig was produced in the very early 1970s and was imported into the US by the Carlton Company.  A truly fantastic example of Laphroaig, containing distillate from the very early 1960s, maybe even 1950s.  We've never had a bottle of Laphroaig from this period before and are very excited to bring this to auction.

43%
75cl
UK
43%
75cl

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 1970s / Bonfant Import​

An older bottling of Laphroaig from the 1970's, prior to the granting of the royal warrant.

Bonfant import for the Italian market.

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Tres Vieille 1960s

Remy Martin is perhaps the most well known of all Cognac producers and has established a reputation for quality that very few others can relate to.

This is a 1960's example of the Louis XIII Tres Vieille Cognac Baccarat decanter which holds Grande Champagne cognac aged between 40 and 100 years.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Lagavulin 16 Year Old Special Boat Service

A special bottling for the Special Boat Service of Lagavulin 16 year old.

Complete with tartan lined box and engaved labelling.

Image for Rémy Martin  Louis XIII Very Old Cognac
40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Remy Martin Louis XIII Very Old Cognac 1960s

Remy Martin is perhaps the most well known of all Cognac producers and has established a reputation for quality that very few others can relate to.

This is a spectacular example of the Louis XIII Tres Vieille Cognac Baccarat decanter which holds Grande Champagne cognac aged between 40 and 100 years.

Image for Rémy Martin  Louis XIII Very Old Cognac
40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Remy Martin Louis XIII Very Old Cognac 1960s

Remy Martin is perhaps the most well known of all Cognac producers and has established a reputation for quality that very few others can relate to.

This is a spectacular example of the Louis XIII Tres Vieille Cognac Baccarat decanter which holds Grande Champagne cognac aged between 40 and 100 years.

52.7%
70cl
UK
52.7%
70cl

Lagavulin 1991 Single Cask / Bicentenary​ Edition

A single cask Lagavulin released in 2016, their bicentenary year.

One of 522 bottled from a single hand-selected ex-sherry butt.

Distilled in 1991.

52.7%
70cl
UK
52.7%
70cl

Lagavulin 1991 Single Cask / Bicentenary​ Edition

A single cask Lagavulin released in 2016, their bicentenary year.

One of 522 bottled from a single hand-selected ex-sherry butt.

Distilled in 1991.

N/A
N/A
UK
N/A
N/A

Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Celebrate Year 2000 Edition

Remy Martin is perhaps the most well known of all Cognac producers and has established a reputation for quality that very few others can relate to.

This is a spectacular 1990s example of the Louis XIII Tres Vieille Cognac Baccarat decanter which holds Grande Champagne cognac aged between 40 and 100 years.

Engraved with gold and released around the Millennium.

52.6%
70cl
UK
52.6%
70cl

Lagavulin 1976 Cask Strength 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.

 

Image for Longrow 1974 21 Year Old
46%
70cl
UK
46%
70cl

Longrow 1974 21 Year Old

Longrow, peated spirit was first produced at Springbank during the early 1970s. 

This was distilled in September 1974 and bottled in February 1996.

One of only 350 bottles.

61.4%
70cl
UK
61.4%
70cl

Rosebank 1981 25 Year Old

This is the oldest official bottling of Rosebank, the legendary closed Lowland distillery, released in 2007.

Distilled in 1981 and released within Diageo's Super Premium selection.

One of a limited release of only 4,710 bottles.

 

50%
75cl
UK
50%
75cl

Rittenhouse 21 Year Old Straight Rye​ 

A wonderful Rye, appreciated greatly for it's use within Manhattan's and other Rye based cocktails.

Aged for 23 years in barrel no. 4.

Bottle number 32.

50%
75cl
UK
50%
75cl

Rittenhouse 21 Year Old Straight Rye​ 

A wonderful Rye, appreciated greatly for it's use within Manhattan's and other Rye based cocktails.

Aged for 25 years in barrel no. 8.

Bottle number 34.

70 Proof
26 2/3 Fl.Ozs
UK
70 Proof
26 2/3 Fl.Ozs

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 1970s

Classic Laphroaig from the late 1970s when both imperial and metric measurements were used. 

50%
75cl
UK
50%
75cl

Rittenhouse 21 Year Old Straight Rye​ 

A wonderful Rye, appreciated greatly for it's use within Manhattan's and other Rye based cocktails.

Aged for 21 years in barrel no. 3.

Bottle number 80.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Laphroaig 30 Year Old 

Presented in this wooden box, Laphroaig 30 year old was originally released in 2000.  

This well aged Laphroaig has only been out-matured by the 40/32 year old releases.

75cl.

Image for Longmorn 1967 Gordon and MacPhail Cask Strength
46.8%
70cl
UK
46.8%
70cl

Longmorn 1967 Gordon and MacPhail Cask Strength​

Distilled on the 23rd of November 1967 this liquid was matured in single refill sherry hogshead #5132 and bottled by Gordon and MacPhail in on the 19th of July 2010..

 

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Littlemill 30 Year Old

We believe this to be the oldest bottling of Littlemill to have been bottled, at 30 years of age.  This F&G Italian import bottling is incredibly rare and we are fortunate to offer this bottle.

This is bottle number 53.

51.7%
70cl
UK
51.7%
70cl

Lagavulin 25 Year Old Bicentenary Edition

Released in 2016 as part of Diageo's Super Premium malts.  This sherry cask matured, 25 year old Lagavulin is a celebration of the distillery's bicentenary anniversary. 

Bottle number 65586 of 8000.

51.7%
70cl
UK
51.7%
70cl

Lagavulin 25 Year Old Bicentenary Edition

Released in 2016 as part of Diageo's Super Premium malts.  This sherry cask matured, 25 year old Lagavulin is a celebration of the distillery's bicentenary anniversary. 

Bottle number 5688 of 8000.

52.9%
70cl
UK
52.9%
70cl

Longmorn 1968 Premier Malts 32 Year Old Single Cask

An independent Longmorn, distilled in November 1968 and bottled in August 2001 by Malcolm Pride Limited as part of their Premier Malts range.

Matured for 32 years in cask #5261.

Taiwanese import.

 

45%
75cl
UK
45%
75cl

Longmorn 1973 Blackadder 30 Year Old 75cl / US Import​

A wonderfully deep coloured Longmorn that has savoured everyone of its sherry casked 30 years.

Bottled by Blackadder International in September 2003.

Distilled in May 1973 and filled into sherry hogshead #3979.

One of 303 bottles.

Imported to the US by Heartland, Ohio.

51.6%
70cl
UK
51.6%
70cl

Rosebank 21 Year Old Speciality Drinks / The Roses Edition #2 'Innocence'​

\"Innocence\" is an independent bottling of 21 year old Rosebank from Speciality Drinks.

This is Edition #2 in The Roses series.

One of 661 Bottles.

61.3%
75cl
UK
61.3%
75cl

Longmorn 1968 Scott's Selection 75cl / US Import

An independent Longmorn, distilled in 1968 and bottled in 2003 by Robert Scott & Co as part of their Scott's Selection range.

Imported to the US by International Brands

43%
75cl
UK
43%
75cl

Laphroaig 15 Year Old 1980s

A stunning old bottle of Laphroaig bottled in the early 1980s, before the Royal Warrant was issued.

75cl

40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 1980s

An older bottling of Laphroaig from the 1980's.

40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 1980s

An older bottling of Laphroaig from the 1980's.

Unusually, this bottle has no volume or ABV on it. It was likely for the export market.

It was imported to Italy at a later date.

43%
75cl
UK
43%
75cl

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 1980s / Cinzano Import

An older bottling of Laphroaig from the 1980's.

Officially imported to the Italian market by Cinzano.

43%
75cl
UK
43%
75cl

Laphroaig 15 Year Old 1980s

A stunning old bottle of Laphroaig bottled in the early 1980s, before the Royal Warrant was issued.

75cl

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