May 2018 Auction

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

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.

Saburomaru 1960 55 Year Old Japanese Single Malt

This is the oldest bottled Japanese whisky ever... 

Wakatsuru Shozou own Saburomaru Distillery, which has been producing limited amounts of whisky since 1952/3, This was distilled in 1960 and matured in a red wine cask with the characteristics of \"Port\" for 55 years.

The malt was heavily peated and distilled in a continuous still (By current Scotch Whisky Association rules this wouldn't be allowed to be called a single malt if produced in Scotland). 

Bottle number 75 of only 155 bottles. 

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.

Springbank 1967 Local Barley

Springbank produced several 'Local Barley' bottlings from the mid 1960s, all of which have reached legendary status.

Distilled in October 1967 and bottled in August 1988.

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.

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.

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.

Springbank 12 Year Old 100 Proof Green Thistle​

A 12 year old bottling of Springbank from the mid 1990's at 100 Proof.

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.

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.

Springbank 12 Year Old 100 Proof Green Thistle​

A 12 year old bottling of Springbank from the mid 1990's at 100 Proof.

Velier import for the Italian market.

Strathisla 1937 Gordon and MacPhail 70 Proof​

Distilled in 1937 at Strathisla distillery and bottled in the late 1970's by Gordon & MacPhail.

Imported to the Italian market.

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 1970s

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

Springbank 1969 Signatory Vintage 34 Year Old

Distilled December 1969 bottled in 2003 as a 34 year old.

Bottle No.149 of 408 bottles drawn from refill butt #262

Strathisla 1937 Gordon and MacPhail 34 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​

Distilled in 1937 at Strathisla distillery and bottled as a 34 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970s

Bottle number 11.

Pinerolo Italian Import. This particular bottling scored 88 points when reviewed by Serge Valentin for Whiskyfun.com!

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.

Strathisla 1937 Gordon and MacPhail 35 Year Old​ / Pinerolo​

Distilled in 1937 at Strathisla distillery and bottled as a 35 year old by Gordon and MacPhail using their Connoisseur's Choice branding in the 1970s

Bottle number 714.

Pinerolo Italian Import. This particular bottling scored a 89 points when reviewed by Serge Valentin for Whiskyfun.com!

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.

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.

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..

Strathisla 1948 Gordon and MacPhail 1980s

This Strathisla was distilled way back in 1948 and was bottled during the 1980's by Gordon and MacPhail.

Springbank 12 Year Old 1980s

A fantastic 12 year old Springbank bottling from the early 1980's.

German import.

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.

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.

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.

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.

St Magdalene 1982 Cadenhead's 32 Year Old

A 32 year old St Magdalene, distilled in 1982 and bottled at cask strength by Cadenhead's in January 2015.

The closed St Magdalene distillery in Linlithgow is oneof Scotland's most sorely missed.

One of 282 bottles.  

Sherriff's Treasury 1940s / US Import

A relatively unknown blend from around the 1940's, produced by the legendary Sherriff's, owners of Bowmore distillery at the time.

Vintage Wines US Import.

Strathisla 1964 Gordon and MacPhail

Distilled in 1964, this Strathisla was bottled in 2004 by Gordon and MacPhail and has a magnificent colour.

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.

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

Laphroaig 15 Year Old 1980s

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

75cl

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 1980s

An older bottling of Laphroaig from the 1980's.