May 2018 Auction

Ardbeg Supernova Stellar Release

Following the incredibly popular committee release of Ardbeg Supernova, this commercial release sold out quickly as well.  

Ardbeg Supernova is the peatiest Ardbeg ever released at 100ppm, an estimate 18,000 bottles were released in January 2009.

Jim Murray selected this as his 'Scotch Whisky of the Year' in 2010 and runner up for his Whisky of the Year.

Arran White Stag Third Release

The third release exclusive to Arran's online community, the White Stag.  

Specially selected by a tasting panel of 20 members of the White Stag, these bottlings are always eagerly awaited, selling out online incredibly quickly!  

Distilled in 1996 and bottled on the 12th of September 2017 from a pair of Sherry hogsheads - #622 and #652 - at 21 Years Old.

One of 695 bottles.

Amrut 2014 Sherry Cask #4683​

Unpeated Amrut distilled in 2014 before maturing in single PX Sherry cask #4683. Amrut is a single malt made from Indian barely and distilled under the shadow of the Himalayas.

Bottled in February 2018.

Taiwan Exclusive. One of only 360 bottles.

Amrut 2014 Sherry Cask #4683​

Unpeated Amrut distilled in 2014 before maturing in single PX Sherry cask #4683. Amrut is a single malt made from Indian barely and distilled under the shadow of the Himalayas.

Bottled in February 2018.

Taiwan Exclusive. One of only 360 bottles.

Amrut 2014 Sherry Cask #4683​

Unpeated Amrut distilled in 2014 before maturing in single PX Sherry cask #4683. Amrut is a single malt made from Indian barely and distilled under the shadow of the Himalayas.

Bottled in February 2018.

Taiwan Exclusive. One of only 360 bottles.

Aberfeldy 25 Year Old Limited Release

Distilled 25 years ago, at Aberfeldy, on the banks of the River Tay.

In the wise words of Tommy Dewar \"We have a great regard for old age when it is bottled\".

One of just 150 bottles specially selected to commemorate the opening of Dewar's World of Whisky.

Balvenie 14 Year Old Roasted Malt

The first single malt Scotch whisky to be made using a batch of dark roasted malted barley.

This 14 year old Balvenie is a limited bottling from 34 casks.

Ardbeg Grooves Committee Release​

The 2018, committee release this has been matured in heavily charred casks (presenting a grooved surface hence the name).

Totally groovy and totally not the same thing as the Alligator...

Ardbeg Still Young 1998

Ardbeg Still Young was distilled in 1998 and released in 2006, the second release on the ‘path to peaty maturity’.

Ben Nevis 1998 Cadenhead's 21 Year Old Cask Strength

An independent bottling of Ben Nevis from Cadenhead's. Distilled 1998 and bottled 2018, during their 176th anniversary year, from a belize Bourbon hogshead.

One of 174 bottles.

Bruichladdich Miniature Selection x 9​

A selection of old whiskies from Bruichladdich distillery:

• Bruichladdich Single Malt 75 Proof 1 2/3 Fl. Ozs.
• Bruichladdich Single Malt 42.9% 5cl
• Bruichladdich Single Malt 75 Proof 4.7%
• Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 43% 5cl x 2
• Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 40% 5cl x 4

Bruichladdich 16 Year Old Cuvee C / Margaux​

Bruichladdich 16 year old, matured initially in bourbon casks and then in first growth wine barrels from one of the greatest wineries in the world: Chateau LaFleur.

This is part of Bruichladdich's series of first growth Bordeaux finished whiskies, 'The Sixteens.' This is the third bottle in the series, Cuvée C, and limited to 12,000 bottles.

Finished in Margaux barrels.

Bruichladdich 1991 Yellow Submarine WMD II 

A limited edition bottling of Bruichladdich released to commemorate the finding of a small yellow submarine on Islay which apparently belonged to the Ministry of Defence.

This Bruichladdich was distilled in 1991 and bottled as a 14 year old.

Italian import.

Ardbeg Grooves Committee Release​

The 2018, committee release this has been matured in heavily charred casks (presenting a grooved surface hence the name).

Totally groovy and totally not the same thing as the Alligator...

Ardbeg Grooves Committee Release​

The 2018, committee release this has been matured in heavily charred casks (presenting a grooved surface hence the name).

Totally groovy and totally not the same thing as the Alligator...

Ardbeg Serendipity 12 year old

The serendipitous result of an accident that occurred when a batch of 12 year old Glen Moray got mixed into a larger batch of 12 year old Ardbeg - back in the day when both distilleries were owned by Glenmorangie plc.

This blended malt was simply 20% Glen Moray and 80% Ardbeg.

Released in 2005, there were 16,000 bottles made available.

Arran 1996 Private Cask 16 Year Old / LMDW

Distilled on 11th December 1996 and matured in single cask #2012 before being bottled as a 16 year old for the La Maison du Whisky collection 2014.

This particular cask was a sherry hogshead

Isle of Arran Distillery is one of the few remaining independent distilleries in Scotland. The Distillery is in the village of Lochranza on the North-West tip of the Isle of Arran, where it is perfectly situated to capture the character of the beautiful island of pure mountain water and soft sea air washed by the Gulf stream. This hand-crafted malt has no added artificial colouring and is not chill-filtered at the bottling stage, thus ensuring a completely natural Whisky which retains the full range of aromas and flavours which typify the Arran malt.

Bottle number 171 of 222.

Ardbeg Dark Cove Committee Release

The new committee 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 people were involved including Allan and Alexander the uncles of John McDougall founder of Ardbeg distillery. This is the limited committee release, a more available lower ABV edition was launched for Ardbeg Day/Night. 

Benriach 1980 Gordon and MacPhail Cask Strength​

A rare cask strength Benriach distilled in 1980.

Ardbeg Grooves Committee Release​

The 2018, committee release this has been matured in heavily charred casks (presenting a grooved surface hence the name).

Totally groovy and totally not the same thing as the Alligator...

Balvenie 1993 Port Wood 75cl / South African Import

The last of the vintage Port finishes from Balvenie. Now if you want Port finished Balvenie the 21 year old is the only option.

Ardbeg Grooves Committee Release​

The 2018, committee release this has been matured in heavily charred casks (presenting a grooved surface hence the name).

Totally groovy and totally not the same thing as the Alligator...

Ardbeg Grooves Committee Release​

The 2018, committee release this has been matured in heavily charred casks (presenting a grooved surface hence the name).

Totally groovy and totally not the same thing as the Alligator...

Ardbeg Galileo 1999

Released in September 2012, the Ardbeg Galileo quickly sold out at retailers.

Aged for 12-13 years, the Galileo is a combination of casks matured in first-fill bourbon casks and enhanced with a finishing in ex-Marsala wine casks.

The Best Collection of Malt - Part Two Valentino Zagatti

Essential for anyone interested in collecting or studying scotch whisky!

Written by Valentino Zagatti, owner of one of the largest collections of whiskies in the world (until recently) and perhaps one of the most interesting characters to come out of the world of whisky collecting.  It was announced recently that his entire collection was sold with an undisclosed sum.

Published in 2004.

ISBN: 88-900331-4-2

Ardbeg Galileo 1999

Released in September 2012, the Ardbeg Galileo quickly sold out at retailers.

Aged for 12-13 years, the Galileo is a combination of casks matured in first-fill bourbon casks and enhanced with a finishing in ex-Marsala wine casks.

Angus Dundee 30 Year Old Decanter 1980s

A 30 year old blend from owners of Tomintoul and Glencadam. 

This is presented in a decanter witha stopper. 

Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's  Reserve Cognac Bottle 

The iconic and long-discontinued cognac shaped bottle of Balvenie Founder's Reserve.

The redesigned Founder's Reserve 10 year old is also now discontinued.

Ardbeg Dark Cove Committee Release

The new committee 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 people were involved including Allan and Alexander the uncles of John McDougall founder of Ardbeg distillery. This is the limited committee release, a more available lower ABV edition was launched for Ardbeg Day/Night. 

Ardbeg Perpetuum Distillery Release

Released in 2015 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the legendary Islay distillery.

This is the high strength version which was only available at the distillery to Ardbeg Committee Members.

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

Ardbeg Grooves Committee Release​

The 2018, committee release this has been matured in heavily charred casks (presenting a grooved surface hence the name).

Totally groovy and totally not the same thing as the Alligator...

Ardbeg Dark Cove Committee Release

The new committee 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 people were involved including Allan and Alexander the uncles of John McDougall founder of Ardbeg distillery. This is the limited committee release, a more available lower ABV edition was launched for Ardbeg Day/Night.