May 2018 Auction

Bruichladdich 2009 Islay Barley​

The Islay Barley collection from Bruichladdich initially used barley grown from a single farm on Islay, although more recent vintages contain a combination.

This vintage uses barley was grown on three farms, Claggan, Cruach and Mulindry farms, and was distilled in 2009.

Buchanan's 18 Year Old Special Reserve 75cl

An 18 year old special reserve blend from James Buchanan.

Benriach Peated Quarter Casks

A new release from Benriach, unusually this is a peated Benriach matured exclusively in quarter casks.

Bundaberg Blenders Edition 2015

Premium rum finished in port and sherry barrels and bottled in 2015.

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old​ Small Batch

An Islay favourite, widely recognised as the ideal introduction to the island’s whiskies as it has all the Islay flavours but at milder tones.

This small batch was released in the summer of 2010 as un-chill filtered and sporting a higher ABV!

Bowman Brothers Small Batch Virginia Bourbon

A small batch bourbon produced at the A Smith Bowman distillery in Spotsylvania County, Virgina.

The original A Smith Bowman distillery opened in Fairfax County on the same day prohibition was repealed in the US in 1936. It produced for many years before finally closing down in 1988 and a new distillery built in Spotsylvania. The distillery is now owned by the Sazerac company who operate it as a micro-distillery to this day, producing this, along with several other brands.

Bass & Flinders Ochre Aged Grape Spirit

The first of its kind in Australia, Ochre is an aged spirit that is double distilled in an Alembic still on the Mornington Peninsula from Chardonnay grapes.​

Bisquit VSOP Cognac

Bisquit was established in 1819, this bottle is older example. 

Benchmark Premium Kentucky Bourbon 

The benchmark brand was introduced by Seagrams in 1968, and was produced primarily at their Louisville distillery. Originally the whisky was offered at both 80 and 86 proof, this is an example of the 80 proof version.

The brand was purchased by Sazerac in 1989, and this was bottled in 1992, the same year the company purchased Bufallo Trace distillery. Sazerac then started to produce the brand there, renaming it McAfee’s Benchmark. Prior to the purchase of Buffalo Trace, Sazerac was sourcing most of it's whiskey, primarily from Heaven Hill, where this was likely distilled.

75cl

Bruichladdich The Laddie Eight

An eight year old Bruichladdich released as part of The Classic Laddie range. 

Buchanan's 12 Year Old De Luxe 1980s / with Miniature 5cl

The 12 year old offering from James Bucnahan.

Lot includes a US import miniature of the same whisky.

Brora 1982 Cadenhead's 13 Year Old Miniature 5cl

A great independent bottling of Brora from Cadenhead's.

Distilled May 1982 and bottled July 1995.

Bols Curaçao Triple Sec Liqueur 1960s

Curaçao Triple Sec Liqueur from the Dutch distiller and liqueur-er, Bols, yet produced and bottled in Portugal.  Triple Sec is an orange scented liqueur which can be made from an assortment of different spirit-bases.  

Curaçao Triple Secs use the specific bitter oranges unique to the Caribbean island of Curaçao.

There is no indication of volume or strength but the bottle is full sized. 

Brugal 1888 Ron Gran Reserva Doblemente Anejado Rum​

Brugal is a major player in the Rum world, it's putting the Dominican Republic on the map!

This is twice distilled and aged in American oak before a finish in Spanish oak sherry casks.

Basil Hayden 8 Year Old

A legendary bourbon that dates back to 1796 and is no longer available in the UK.

Balvenie 12 Year Old Double Wood

The Double Wood is a malt which gains its distinctive character and name from being matured in two wood types.

During maturation it is transferred from a traditional oak whisky cask to a first fill European oak sherry cask. 

Bowmore 20 Year Old Douglas Laing Miniature 5cl

A Bowmore bottled by Douglas laing at 20 years old and 50%.

Bunnahabhain 2007 Douglas Laing 10 Year Old​

A single cask Bunnahabhain bottled by Douglas Laing in February 2018 from refill hogshead DL11420

One of 383 bottles

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old​

An Islay favourite, widely recognised as the ideal introduction to the island’s whiskies as it has all the Islay flavours but at milder tones.

Bruichladdich Classic Laddie / Scottish Barley

The first edition of The Classic Laddie produced with Scottish barley and bottled at a hefty 50%.

Balvenie 12 Year Old Double Wood

The Double Wood is a malt which gains its distinctive character and name from being matured in two wood types.

During maturation it is transferred from a traditional oak whisky cask to a first fill European oak sherry cask. 

Buchanan's 12 Year Old De Luxe 1980s

The 12 year old offering from Bucnahan's exported to the Argentinean market. 

75cl

Benriach 10 Year Old 75cl / Canadian Import

An older style bottling of the Speyside distillery's 10 year old malt. The distillery was owned by Seagram's at the time so these French-English dual language labelled bottles are common.

Branca 3-Star Medicinal Riserva Brandy 1 Litre 1960s

This Italian 3-star brandy, produced for 'medicinal' purposes by Fratelli Branca.

Balvenie 12 Year Old Double Wood

The Double Wood is a malt which gains its distinctive character and name from being matured in two wood types.

During maturation it is transferred from a traditional oak whisky cask to a first fill European oak sherry cask. 

Booth's Finest Dry Gin 1980s

A 1980's bottling of dry gin, distilled by Booth's Distilleries in London.

Bushmills Miniature Gift Pack 6 x 5cl​

A set of 6 miniature Bushmills, covering 3 of the core expressions and presented in an attractive tin.

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old​

An Islay favourite, widely recognised as the ideal introduction to the island’s whiskies as it has all the Islay flavours but at milder tones.

Bowmore 12 Year Old

An newer release of this classic Islay dram.

Braeval 1996 Douglas McGibbon 9 Year Old​

A 1996 vintage Braeval,  distilled in winter and bottled in Autumn 2006 by Douglas McGibbon as part of the Provence series.

Matured in single sherry butt  ref #DMG 2911.

Buchanan's Reserve 12 Year Old 1970s

A 12 year old blend produced by James Buchanan.

Bosford Extra Dry London Gin 1 Litre 1980s

Gin produced in Italy by Martini and Rossi.