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04 June 2018
193 - 224 of 870 Lots
Image for Mortlach 1971 Gordon and MacPhail
43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Mortlach 1971 Gordon and MacPhail

Distilled in 1971 and bottled with a fantastic colour in 2012 by Gordon and MacPhail.

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40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Midleton Very Rare 1985 Edition

This famous blend of whiskies was initially produced by Jameson's Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, and has been released in very limited quantities on  an annual basis since 1984 right up to the current year. In 2013, when Barry  Crockett retired, in his honour Irish Distillers released the acclaimed 'Barry  Crockett Legacy' whiskey. In 2014, Brian Nation took over as Master Distiller and he has carried on the proud Midleton Very Rare tradition right up to the present day.

The whiskey is aged somewhere between 12 and 25 years and matured solely in Bourbon casks. Each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature of the Master Distiller.

The 1985 edition contains whisky of vintages exclusively matured at Old Midleton distillery.

Bottle number 04303.

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1 x 1 Litre, 3 x 70cl
UK
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1 x 1 Litre, 3 x 70cl

Macallan Quest Collection / Quest, Lumina, Terra, Enigma​​

The complete Macallan Quest Collection, only available at travel retail:

  • Quest 40% 1 Litre - Tint 12.8
  • Lumina 41.3% 70cl - Tint 16.5
  • Terra 43.8% 70cl - Tint 26
  • Enigma 44.9% 70cl - Tint 33.6

Please note shipping will be charged for 4 bottles

43%
1 Litre
UK
43%
1 Litre

Macallan 12 Year Old 1 Litre 1990s​

A large bottle of classic Macallan from the 1990s.

Matured in Sherry wood.

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2 x 70cl
UK
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2 x 70cl

Highland Park Keystones Series 2 x 70cl / Yesnaby and Hillhead

​The two of  the 5 bottle series comprising the Highland Park Keystone Series, which explores and celebrates the five traditional keystones of their production that have remained unchanged for 220 years.

  • Yesnaby
    Named after the dramatic cliff's on Orkney's Atlantic coastline, the final point on land before Greenland, .
    The whisky itself consists of three 2005 vintage, first-fill sherry seasoned American Oak casks, from the distillery's most Northerly warehouse, and represents the cool maturation keystone.
    One of only 1200 bottles. 58.9%
  • Hillhead
    Named after the distillery in Kirkwall, this release explores the impact of cask harmonisation.
    The whisky itself consists of three first-fill casks: sherry seasoned European oak, sherry seasoned American oak, and ex-bourbon American oak.
    One of only 1200 bottles. 46%

This lot has a 2 bottle shipping fee.

42.8%
4 x 70cl
UK
42.8%
4 x 70cl

Macallan Whisky Makers Edition Classic Travel Range Nick Veasey Limited Edition 4 x 70cl

This range by Macallan features Nick Veasey's X-Ray photography on their boxes.

Produced for Travel Retail.

Please note there will a shipping charge for 4 bottles.

52.9%
70cl
UK
52.9%
70cl

Highland Park 1977 Scott's Selection

A cask strength independent bottling of whisky from Orkney's Highland Park distilliery.

Distilled in 1977 and bottled at natural cask strength by Robert Scott & Co as part of their Scott's Selection series in 2012.

46.5%
70cl
UK
46.5%
70cl

Hanyu 2000 Ichiro’s Malt 15 Year Old / The Final Vintage

A fantastic release from Akuto Ichiro, this 15 Year Old was distilled in 2000, so contains the final vintage from this famous Japanese distillery, and bottled after maturing for 15 years.

Hanyu, is increasingly popular at auction, the distillery was dismantled after closure in 2000 and has quickly taken pride of place alongside Karuizawa as the most in demand Japanese whisky at auction.

One of only 3710 bottles.

58.8%
1 Litre
UK
58.8%
1 Litre

Macallan 10 Year Old Cask Strength 1 Litre

A 1 litre bottle of the discontinued and much loved cask strength 10 year old Macallan.

 

48%
70cl
UK
48%
70cl

Macallan Edition No.1 / Wooden Box​

This is the first release in a planned annual limited release. Matured in 58% Butts, 23% Hogshead and 19% Puncheon, this liquid has been matured in the following 8 types of cask

  • 1st Fill Tevasa European Butts
  • 1st Fill Toneleria Hudo European Butts
  • 1st Fill Vasyma American Puncheons
  • 1st Fill J & M Martin European Butts
  • 1st Fill Gonzalez Byass European Butts
  • 1st Fill Tevasa European Puncheons
  • 2nd Fill Sherry European Hogsheads
  • 2nd Fill Sherry European Butts   

Taiwanese import.

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43%
1 Litre
UK
43%
1 Litre

Macallan 12 Year Old 1 Litre 1990s​

A 1 Litre bottle of Macallan 12 year old Sherry cask.

This is a duty free bottle that has subsequently been imported to Italy/

43%
1 Litre
UK
43%
1 Litre

Macallan 12 Year Old 1 Litre 1990s​

A large bottle of classic Macallan from the 1990s.

Matured in Sherry wood.

48.1%
70cl
UK
48.1%
70cl

Highland Park 30 Year Old

A highly acclaimed whisky, from this Orcadian distillery, presented with an attractive wooden case.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Hibiki 21 Year Old 

A very popular and stunning Japanese blended whisky produced by Suntory. Here is a hint of it's success:

  • Whisky Bible 2014 - 96 points!
  • Word Whisky Awards 2010
  • International Wine Spirit Challenge 2011
  • Whisky Bible Awards 2012 - Japanese Whisky of the Year
  • World Whisky Awards 2012 - Best Japanese Whisky over 21
58.8%
1 Litre
UK
58.8%
1 Litre

Macallan 10 Year Old Cask Strength 1 Litre

A 1 litre bottle of the discontinued and much loved cask strength 10 year old Macallan.

 

48%
70cl
UK
48%
70cl

Macallan Edition No.1 / Wooden Box​

This is the first release in a planned annual limited release. Matured in 58% Butts, 23% Hogshead and 19% Puncheon, this liquid has been matured in the following 8 types of cask

  • 1st Fill Tevasa European Butts
  • 1st Fill Toneleria Hudo European Butts
  • 1st Fill Vasyma American Puncheons
  • 1st Fill J & M Martin European Butts
  • 1st Fill Gonzalez Byass European Butts
  • 1st Fill Tevasa European Puncheons
  • 2nd Fill Sherry European Hogsheads
  • 2nd Fill Sherry European Butts   

Taiwanese import.

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Midleton Very Rare 1999 Edition

This famous blend of whiskies was initially produced by Jameson's Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, and has been released in very limited quantities on  an annual basis since 1984 right up to the current year. In 2013, when Barry Crockett retired, in his honour Irish Distillers released the acclaimed 'Barry  Crockett Legacy' whiskey. In 2014, Brian Nation took over as Master Distiller and he has carried on the proud Midleton Very Rare tradition right up to the present day.

The whiskey is aged somewhere between 12 and 25 years and matured solely in Bourbon casks. Each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature of the Master Distiller.

Pre-2000 editions of Midleton very rare still contain whisky from both the New Midleton and the closed Old Midleton distillery.

Includes certificate of authenticity.

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Midleton Very Rare 1999 Edition

This famous blend of whiskies was initially produced by Jameson's Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, and has been released in very limited quantities on an annual basis since 1984. When Barry Crockett retired in 2013, Irish Distillers released the acclaimed 'Barry Crockett Legacy' whiskey in his honour. In 2014, Brian Nation took over as Master Distiller and has carried on the proud Midleton Very Rare tradition right up to the present day.

The whiskey is aged somewhere between 12 and 25 years and matured solely in Bourbon casks. Each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature of the Master Distiller.

The pre-2000 editions of Midleton Very Rare still contain whiskey distilled at the now closed Old Midleton distillery.

40%
75cl
UK
40%
75cl

Midleton Very Rare 1985 Second Edition​

This famous blend of whiskies was initially produced by Jameson's Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, and has been released in very limited quantities on an annual basis since 1984.

The whiskey is aged somewhere between 12 and 20 years and matured solely in Bourbon casks. Each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature of the Master Distiller.

The 1985 edition contains whisky of vintages exclusively matured at Old Midleton distillery.

Bottle number 04048.

N/A
FULL
UK
N/A
FULL

Martell VSOP Cognac 1950s​

An older bottling from Martell, one of the worlds oldest Cognac houses. We believe this bottle to date from the 1950s

There are no measurements for volume or ABV on the bottle but it is approximately 75cl

40%
70cl
UK
40%
70cl

Midleton Very Rare 2010 Edition

This famous blend of whiskies was initially produced by Jameson's Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, and has been released in very limited quantities on  an annual basis since 1984 right up to the current year. In 2013, when Barry Crockett retired, in his honour Irish Distillers released the acclaimed 'Barry  Crockett Legacy' whiskey. In 2014, Brian Nation took over as Master Distiller and he has carried on the proud Midleton Very Rare tradition right up to the present day.

The whiskey is aged somewhere between 12 and 25 years and matured solely in Bourbon casks. Each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature of the Master Distiller.

Includes certificate of authenticity.

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58.8%
1 Litre
UK
58.8%
1 Litre

Macallan 10 Year Old Cask Strength 1 Litre

A 1 litre bottle of the discontinued and much loved cask strength 10 year old Macallan.

 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Hibiki 17 Year Old

A well-aged, popular, and stunning blend produced by Suntory.

42.7%
70cl
UK
42.7%
70cl

Macallan 1861 Replica

Released in 2002 this replica bottling was created to match the style of Macallan produced in 1861.

Limited to 17,000 bottles.

40%
5cl
UK
40%
5cl

Macallan Private Eye Miniature 5cl

A very famous miniature. The Macallan Private Eye was released to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Private Eye.  

The unique label design on the Private Eye bottlings were created by the famous artist, Ralph Steadman.

The Private Eye was distilled in 1961 and drawn from single cask #1580.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Martell Cordon Argent Cognac Extra 1980s

An unusual bottle of Martell. This is Cordon Argent or 'Silver Ribbon' rather than the more familiar Cordon Bleu.

52.1%
70cl
UK
52.1%
70cl

Highland Park Thor 16 Year Old

The first in Highland Park's Valhalla series released in 2012 which also comprises of the Loki and Freya released over the next two consecutive years.

This 16 year old Highland Park is a limited edition of 23,000 bottles.

43%
1 Litre
UK
43%
1 Litre

Macallan 12 Year Old 1 Litre 1990s​

A large bottle of classic Macallan from the 1990s.

Matured in Sherrywood.

57%
60cl
UK
57%
60cl

Hakushu 10 Year Old Taru-Dashi Genshu 60cl / Suntory Pure Malt​

A limited edition bottling of Hakushu at 57% Taru-Dashi Genshu translates approximatly to \"straight from the barrel\" 

Bottle number 05892.

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58.8%
1 Litre
UK
58.8%
1 Litre

Macallan 10 Year Old Cask Strength 1 Litre

A 1 litre bottle of the discontinued and much loved cask strength 10 year old Macallan.

Italian import.

47.8%
70cl
UK
47.8%
70cl

Macallan 1989 Malts of Distinction

Distilled in 1989 and bottled by Malsts of Scotland for the German market.

Matured in refill sherry hogshead  ref: MoS 15067 in 2015. Distilled in 1989.

One of 245 bottles.

48%
75cl
UK
48%
75cl

Macallan Edition No 1 75cl / US Import

This is the first release in a planned annual limited release. Matured in 58% Butts, 23% Hogshead and 19% Puncheon, this liquid has been matured in the following 8 types of cask

  • 1st Fill Tevasa European Butts
  • 1st Fill Toneleria Hudo European Butts
  • 1st Fill Vasyma American Puncheons
  • 1st Fill J & M Martin European Butts
  • 1st Fill Gonzalez Byass European Butts
  • 1st Fill Tevasa European Puncheons
  • 2nd Fill Sherry European Hogsheads
  • 2nd Fill Sherry European Butts   

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