May 2018 Auction

Talisker 1951 Gordon and MacPhail 21 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​

This Talisker was distilled on Skye in 1951 and bottled as 21 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970s.

Bottle number 293.

Pinerolo Italian Import. These particular bottlings all scored between 90 and 94 points when reviewed by Serge Valentin for Whiskyfun.com. Very impressive indeed!

Please note condition of lot as shown, including Italian and British Tax Stamps.

The liquid in this particular bottle has been carbon dated by Oxford University's Radiocarbon Accelerator Unit. The information corresponds with the vintage of this bottling. A pdf copy of the certificate is available on request.​

Talisker 1953 Gordon and MacPhail 24 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​

This Talisker was distilled on Skye in 1953 and bottled as 24 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970s.

Bottle number 1725.

Pinerolo Italian Import. These particular bottlings all scored between 90 and 94 points when reviewed by Serge Valentin for Whiskyfun.com. Very impressive indeed!

Please note condition of lot as shown, including Italian and British Tax Stamps.

The liquid in this particular bottle has been carbon dated by Oxford University's Radiocarbon Accelerator Unit. The information corresponds with the vintage of this bottling. A pdf copy of the certificate is available on request.

Taketsuru 25 Year Old Pure Malt

A very rare bottling of Taketsuru, originally introduced in 2012 this blended malt contains casks from Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries.

It is extremely limited and only 120 bottles were available throughout Europe, this bottle was released in Asia. 

Taketsuru 25 Year Old Pure Malt

A very rare bottling of Taketsuru, originally introduced in 2012 this blended malt contains casks from Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries.

It is extremely limited and only 120 bottles were available throughout Europe, this bottle was released in Asia. 

North Port 1964 Cadenhead's 15 Year Old

As Scotland’s oldest independent bottler, Cadenhead’s have long been known for releasing stunning whiskies but none more so than those from their famous ‘dumpy’ series, which features some incredible 1950s and 60s vintages.  Whisky from this bygone era of production have become increasingly elusive in recent years, making them exceptionally desirable. 

This North Port was distilled in February 1964 and bottled in May 1979

North Port 1978 SMWS 74.1

Distilled in March 1978 and bottled in September 1989, this is from the closed distillery North Port also known as Brechin. 

Tullibardine 1966 

Distilled in 1966 and bottled in April 2006 from a single sherry butt.

Cask #1112 yielded 436 bottles.

Talisker 1979 Cadenhead's Cask Strength

A legendary single cask Talisker distilled in 1979 and bottled by Cadenhead's at cask strength.

Bottle number 185.

Cask #4.

North British 1959 Signatory Vintage 51 Year Old​

A single cask North British released by Signatory Vintage.

Distilled 21st December 1959 and bottled on 31st January 2011 from a single cask  #67876.

Bottle 218 of 289.

North Port 1979 Rare Malt 20 Year Old / 61.2%

The Rare Malt Selection is a historic selection of single malt whiskies from operational and lost distilleries that were released by Diageo between 1995 and 2005.

This North Port was distilled in 1979 and bottled 20 years later in October 1999.

Bottle number 784.

Tomintoul 1966 Stillman's Dram 33 Year Old​ 75cl / US Import

An independently bottled Tomintoul, part of Invergordon Distillers' The Stillman's Dram series.

Distilled in 1996 and matured for 33 years in single cask #4176 until 200.

One of 438 bottles, this is number 2.

Talisker 1982 Cask Strength 20 Year Old

A 1982 vintage cask strength Talisker that was matured in Bourbon casks, and bottled at 20 years old in 2003. A really under-rated dram.

One of 12,000 bottles.

Tamdhu 1963 50 Year Old Miniature 5cl

This incredible single malt scotch whisky was drawn from a single first-fill European oak Sherry butt which was filled in November 1963​ and bottled 50 years later, making this the oldest ever Tamdhu to be released!

Tamdhu is always matured in sherry casks, the rarest of which can often at best hold the liquid for 25 years. To have yielded 100 bottles after 50 years, cask #4678 must have been something truly special, and the whisky it produced equally so.

Speaking of the cask, Leonard Russel, managing director of Tamdhu owners Ian MacLeod distillers said:

\"There was a time, before we bought and reopened Tamdhu, when some thought it was gone forever. This cask, which may never have been released had the distillery remained closed, can be now opened and savoured, and that is something we want to celebrate.\"

This lot is the 5cl miniature that was included with the full sized bottles, these miniatures were released without a seal.

Nikka Whisky From The Barrel 3 Litre / 80th Anniversary Gift Set​

A Nikka blend that netted 2 World Whisky Awards.

A highly recommended cask strength blend. This 3 litre bottle was released for the 80th anniversary of Nikka and includes a display stand and giant pipette for drawing whisky from the giant bottle.

Nikka Coffey Grain 1999 SMWS 14 Year Old G11.1

Distilled on the first of December 1999 and matured in a recharred hogshead. 

\"Tounge tingling intensity!\"

One of 190 bottles. 

Tamnavulin 33 Year Old Stillman's Dram

A Tamnavulin, bottled by Invergordon Distillers for the Stillman's Dram range at 33 year old. 

Talisker 1982 Cask Strength 20 Year Old

A 1982 vintage cask strength Talisker that was matured in Bourbon casks, and bottled at 20 years old in 2003. A really under-rated dram.

One of 12,000 bottles.

Nathan Stone's Private Stock 105 Proof / Japanese Exclusive 

A very rare bourbon produced exclusively for the Japanese market.

Nathan Stone's was selected and bottled by Julian Van Winkle III in 1992, presented in original box and velvet bag. Although nothing has been officially stated, Van Winkle is said to have confirmed the source of this whiskey to be old Heaven Hill, aged around 4 years.

Nathan Stone's Private Stock 105 Proof / Japanese Exclusive 

A very rare bourbon produced exclusively for the Japanese market.

Nathan Stone's was selected and bottled by Julian Van Winkle III in 1992, presented in original box and velvet bag. Although nothing has been officially stated, Van Winkle is said to have confirmed the source of this whiskey to be old Heaven Hill, aged around 4 years.

Timorous Beastie 40 Year Old

A very well-aged Highland vatted malt, bottled at natural cask strength.

Produced by Douglas Laing and Co Ltd.

This is one of 1080.

North Port / Brechin 1977 Cask Strength 28 Year Old​

One of the 2005 Diageo special releases, this is a 28 year old from the lost Brechin distillery, also known as North Port.

Distilled in 1977 and bottled at cask strength.

Nikka Rita 30 Year Old Apple Brandy 80th Anniversary

A 2014 bottling from Nikka to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the company.

This stunning, attractive bottling of 30 year old Apple brandy pays tribute to Rita Taketsuru, Masataka Taketsuru's wife.

Tamnavulin 1968 Stillman's Dram

Perhaps the earliest version of the Stillman's Dram series produced by Whyte and Mackay.  

Distilled in 1968 before being bottled in October 1985 from casks #2525-2527.

Bottle number 637 of only 1996 produced.

Talisker 30 Year Old 2013 Release

Released in 2013, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3738 bottles.

This is bottle number 419.

Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye 2015 Release

Released within the famous and eagerly awaited Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.

In recent years, due to the supply shortage of bourbon, rye whiskeys - including those of Thomas H. Handy - have both become increasingly popular, and then increasingly harder to get hold of.  Particularly so after the T.H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey 2011 release was named Jim Murray's \"Whisky of the Year!\"

Tullamore Dew 10 Year Old 1960s

Tullamore Dew is a popular Irish Whiskey, now owned by William Grant and Sons.

Bottled in the late 1960s by Irish Distillers, who were formed by the amalgamation of Cork Distillers, John Jameson & Son, and John Powers & Son in 1966. The latter had procured the Tullamore Dew brand from D.E. Williams in the early part of that decade, indicating that this may contain whiskey distilled at Power's old John's Lane distillery.

The Old Tullamore Distillery, owned by D.E. Williams closed in 1954, entering an agreement with Powers who would provide whiskey for their brands, Irish Mist and Tullamore Dew. This bottle therefore occupies an unusual spot in the Dew's history, being distilled at John's Lane, sourced by D.E. Williams, and then returned home after his sale of the brand, to be bottled back in the same distillery it was produced.

Talisker 30 Year Old 2017 Release

Limited edition from the famous Isle of Skye distillery.

Bottle number 5401 of 9078.

Talisker 30 Year Old 2017 Release

Limited edition from the famous Isle of Skye distillery.

Bottle number 5403 of 9078.

Talisker 30 Year Old 2017 Release

A limited edition release from the famous Isle of Skye distillery.

Bottle number 255 of 9078.

Taketsuru 17 Year Old / Wooden Presentation​

Released by Nikka, this range of blended malts is named after Nikka's founder and a key member of the birth of Japanese whisky, Masataka Taketsuru.

Taketsuru 17 year old is highly acclaimed and has received many awards.

This older release is presented in a limited edition wooden presentation box.

La Maison du Whisky Import

Taketsuru 17 Year Old / Wooden Presentation​

Released by Nikka, this range of blended malts is named after Nikka's founder and a key member of the birth of Japanese whisky, Masataka Taketsuru.

Taketsuru 17 year old is highly acclaimed and has received many awards.

This older release is presented in a limited edition wooden presentation box.

La Maison du Whisky Import

Talisker 30 Year Old 2017 Release

Limited edition from the famous Isle of Skye distillery.

Bottle number 3551 of 9078.