May 2018 Auction

Bunnahabhain 2003 Limited Release Pedro Ximenez Finish​

A limited edition Bunnahabhain distilled in 2003 and bottled 14 years later in 2017 after finishing in Pedro Ximenez wood.

Bunnahabhain Moine Oloroso

Bottled from Oloroso finished Moine (otherwise known as Heavily Peated Bunnahabhain).

Benromach 17 Year Old Centenary

Bottled to commemorate 100 years of Benromach distillery this 17 year old was released in 1998 and is bottle number 187 of 3500.

The final two years of maturation of this whisky were spent in sherry casks dating as far back as 1896,1895 and 1891.

Ben Nevis 2006 Hidden Spirits 12 Year Old​

A really interesting bottle independent bottling of Ben Nevis. 

Produced from an experimental batch of heavily peated Ben Nevis aged in a single sherry cask BN618 and bottled in 2018 by the Hidden Spirits whisky company.

Bunnahabhain 2004 Moine Port Pipe Finish 12 Year Old / Feis Ile 2017​

A special bottling available only at the Feis Ile festival held every year on Islay.

Distilled in December 2004 and bottled on the 8th of March 2017.

One of 1596 bottles.

Bunnahabhain 2004 Moine Port Pipe Finish 12 Year Old / Feis Ile 2017​

A special bottling available only at the Feis Ile festival held every year on Islay.

Distilled in December 2004 and bottled on the 8th of March 2017.

One of 1596 bottles.

Bowmore 1999 Limousin Oak 8 Year Old / Feis Ile 2008​

Bottled for the Feis Ile 2008, only 800 bottles of this 8 year old Bowmore were produced.

Distilled on the 14th June 1999 and matured in warehouse #5 using Limousin Oak, each bottle is individually numbered.

This is one of just 800.

Bowmore Sherriff's Miniature 1970s

A legendary Bowmore, the Sherriff's bottling was originally released during the 1960s and created before the distillery was sold to Stanley P Morrison.

This early 1970s bottling is highly sought after.

Bowmore Darkest

The Bowmore Darkest was matured in sherry casks and is incredibly popular among Bowmore fans.

The non-age-statement version shown here has long been discontinued and replaced by the 15 year old 'Darkest'.

Ardbeg Dark Cove

The Feis Ile release for 2016, this has been matured in ex-Bourbon casks with a heart matured in dark sherry casks. 

The style has been inspired by the history of illicit distilling on the Island of Islay. Many islanders were involved in this activity, including Allan and Alexander the uncles of John McDougall founder of Ardbeg distillery. 

This is the general release, a more available lower ABV edition launched for Ardbeg Day/Night. 

Arran Devil’s Punch Bowl Chapter III           

Released in 2014, Arran’s third and final edition of the Devil's Punch Bowl

A vatting consisting of 21 casks; 8 of which are Oloroso Sherry casks, 8 French Oak barriques and 5 bourbon casks. Following Chapter I and II, only 6,660 bottles were released.

Blanton's Single Barrel Dumped 1995 / Japanese Import​

Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon is normally a 6 to 8 year old bourbon. It is aged in Warehouse H at Buffalo Trace, which is the only metal-cladded warehouse at the distillery, commissioned for construction by Albert B. Blanton, after whom the whiskey is named. The warehouse was built shortly after prohibition and being metal, the warehouse transfers heat quicker than brick warehouses, allowing for more rapid aging.

This is a 1995 bottling, dumped on the 15th February and matured in barrel No.99.

Stored on rick No.40 and bottled at 80 proof.

Arran 2005 Private Cask 11 Year Old / Sostitium Aestivum​

Distilled on 10th Novemeber 2005 and matured in single cask #2005/800544 before being bottled on 8th December 2016.

Bottle number 226 of 227.

Bunnahabhain 2009 Gordon and MacPhail Cask Strength

An independently bottled, single cask Bunnahabhain distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2018 after maturation is 1st Fill Sherry hogshead #448.

Ballantine's 17 Year Old 1970s

An exceptional blend and winner of many highly desired awards.

Italian import. The tax seal dates this to circa 1970s.

Blanton's Single Barrel Limited Edition 2017 / M&P Wine and Spirits Festival Exclusive

Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon is normally a 6 to 8 year old bourbon. It is aged in Warehouse H at Buffalo Trace, which is the only metal-cladded warehouse at the distillery, commissioned for construction by Albert B. Blanton, after whom the whiskey is named. The warehouse was built shortly after prohibition and being metal, the warehouse transfers heat quicker than brick warehouses, allowing for more rapid aging.

This is a 2017 bottling, dumped on the 18th July and matured in barrel No.913.

Stored on rick No.14 and bottled at 100 proof for the M&P Wine and Spirits festival in Poland.

Each bottle of Blanton's has one of 8 different stoppers, each depicting a horse and jockey at a different stage of finishing a race. The designs are all lettered so that a complete set laid out side bby side will spell Blantons. This stopper is letter L.

Benrinnes 1988 Cadenhead's 18 Year Old

An independently bottled Benrinnes from Cadenhead's, distilled in 1988.

Matured in a single bourbon hogshead and bottled at cask strength in September 2006.

One of 246 bottles.

Ardbeg Blasda

This tamed version of Ardbeg was peated to an average of 8ppm compared to the more usual 24ppm.  Rather controversially, the Blasda was also bottled in clear glass, at 40% and has been chill filtered, un-like Ardbeg's other releases which are typically un-chill filtered and bottled in the iconic green bottle at 46% or above. Now discontinued and becoming increasingly difficult to find.

Bruichladdich 1988 Valinch 'Mayor of Islay'​

This Bruichladdich was distilled in 1988 and matured in a single sherry cask #1184 in honour of the Mayor of Islay.

These 50cl 'Valinch' Bruichladdich's were originally only available to purchase direct from the distillery.

Bottle 100 of 335 bottles.

Bunnahabhain 2004 Moine Port Pipe Finish 12 Year Old / Feis Ile 2017​

A special bottling available only at the Feis Ile festival held every year on Islay.

Distilled in December 2004 and bottled on the 8th of March 2017.

One of 1596 bottles.

Bunnahabhain 2003 Limited Release Pedro Ximenez Finish​

A limited edition Bunnahabhain distilled in 2003 and bottled 14 years later in 2017 after finishing in Pedro Ximenez wood.

Bunnahabhain 2004 Moine Port Pipe Finish 12 Year Old / Feis Ile 2017​

A special bottling available only at the Feis Ile festival held every year on Islay.

Distilled in December 2004 and bottled on the 8th of March 2017.

One of 1596 bottles.

Ardbeg Perpetuum Bicentenary Release

Released in 2015 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the legendary Islay distillery. This is the standard 47.4% release which was released during Feis Ile 2015.

Perpetuum is a blend of old and young whisky which has been matured in both Bourbon and Sherry casks.

Balblair 1990 2nd Release 2017​

The second release of the 1990 vintage, bottled in 2017.

Ardbeg Blasda

This tamed version of Ardbeg was peated to an average of 8ppm compared to the more usual 24ppm.  Rather controversially, the Blasda was also bottled in clear glass, at 40% and has been chill filtered, un-like Ardbeg's other releases which are typically un-chill filtered and bottled in the iconic green bottle at 46% or above. Now discontinued and becoming increasingly difficult to find.

Bruichladdich 2003 Jenna McEachern Valinch 14 Year Old / Syrah Cask​

A distillery exclusive bottle, the 'Valinch' range are only available for hand bottling at Bruichladdich distillery.  This Valinch was released in honour of Bulk Administration Assistant, Jenna McEachern. 

Distilled in December 2003 and matured in ex-Syrah cask #1543.

Bottle number 230 of 382. 

Balblair 1997 Single Cask #911

Single cask 1997 vintage from Balblair distillery. A much loved vintage that has developed quite a 'cult' status.

Balblair 1997 Single Cask #911

Single cask 1997 vintage from Balblair distillery. A much loved vintage that has developed quite a 'cult' status.

Bunnahabhain 2004 Moine Port Pipe Finish 12 Year Old / Feis Ile 2017​

A special bottling available only at the Feis Ile festival held every year on Islay.

Distilled in December 2004 and bottled on the 8th of March 2017.

One of 1596 bottles.

Ardbeg Blasda

This tamed version of Ardbeg was peated to an average of 8ppm compared to the more usual 24ppm.  Rather controversially, the Blasda was also bottled in clear glass, at 40% and has been chill filtered, un-like Ardbeg's other releases which are typically un-chill filtered and bottled in the iconic green bottle at 46% or above. Now discontinued and becoming increasingly difficult to find.

Bunnahabhain 8 Year Old Douglas Laing Premier Barrel​

An independently bottled Bunnahabhain by Douglas Laing presented in an attractive decanter.

Aged 8 years in a single barrel, one of 348 bottles.

Bowmore Sherriff's Miniature 1970s

A legendary Bowmore, the Sherriff's bottling was originally released during the 1960s and created before the distillery was sold to Stanley P Morrison.

This early 1970s bottling is highly sought after.