May 2019 Auction

Brora 30 Year Old 2004 Release

The third release of 30 year old Brora released as part of the 'special release' series in 2004 by Diageo.

Brora distillery, formerly known as Clynelish has been closed since 1983, after a new distillery was built next-door in 1967, and assumed the Clynelish name and eventually sole distilling responsibilities. The original distillery bottlings are now increasingly sought after.

Bottle number 1000 of 3000.

Brora 30 Year Old 2005 Release

The fourth release of 30 year old Brora released as part of the 'special release' series in 2005 by Diageo.

Brora distillery, formerly known as Clynelish has been closed since 1983, after a new distillery was built next-door in 1967, and assumed the Clynelish name and eventually sole distilling responsibilities. The original distillery bottlings are now increasingly sought after.

Bottle number 379 of 3000.

Brora 30 Year Old 2004 Release

The third release of 30 year old Brora released as part of the 'special release' series in 2004 by Diageo.

Brora distillery, formerly known as Clynelish has been closed since 1983, after a new distillery was built next-door in 1967, and assumed the Clynelish name and eventually sole distilling responsibilities. The original distillery bottlings are now increasingly sought after.

Bottle number 2673 of 3000.

Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old

An impeccable piece of craftsmanship, this Bunnahabhain has been matured for 40 years in 'Turney casks' - casks filled by Glasgow wine merchant J.G. Turney. 

Dalmore 1973 Gonzalez Byass Finish 30 Year Old 75cl / US Import - Signed

Distilled on the 22nd March 1973 and matured in American oak before being finished in Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks from Gonzalez Byass, Jerez de la Frontera. This was then bottled as a 30 year old.

From the rear of the box of this whisky, 'In essence, the 1973 is a collector's item witnessing a unique collaboration between two premium brands to bring you the ultimate single malt experience.'  We couldn't have put it better!

Bottle number 1494. 

Brora 30 Year Old 2007 Release

The 2007 release of Brora is the sixth official release of 30 year old from Diageo.

Brora distillery, formerly known as Clynelish has been closed since 1983, after a new distillery was built next-door in 1967, and assumed the Clynelish name and eventually sole distilling responsibilities. The original distillery bottlings are now increasingly sought after.

Bottle number 510 of 2958.

Dalwhinnie 1957 Cadenhead's 22 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 Dalwhinnie was distilled in May 1957 and bottled in June 1979 in the iconic brown dumpy bottle. 

Brora 35 Year Old 2013 Release 

The 2013 release of Brora, part of Diageo's Super Premium selection was this 35 year old.

Brora distillery, formerly known as Clynelish has been closed since 1983, after a new distillery was built next-door in 1967, and assumed the Clynelish name and eventually sole distilling responsibilities. The original distillery bottlings are now increasingly sought after.

Limited to 2944 bottles. 

Diplomatico 1997 Sherry Cask Finish

Diplomatico is a very highly respected rum, due to licensing arrangements this goes by the name Botucal in some regions. 

This is one of three single vintages produced, and has been finished in sherry casks. 

Bruichladdich 1969 Cadenhead's 26 Year Old

A Bruichladdich from Cadenhead's, Scotland's oldest independent bottler. This is part of their Authentic Collection. Distilled in April 1969 and bottled February 1996. 

Bottled at cask strength. 

Bowmore 1972 Signatory Vintage 30 Year Old

An independent bottling of Bowmore from Signatory Vintage.

Distilled on the 18th of February 1972 and bottled on the 19th of February 2002 having been matured in oak cask #930.

Signatory Vintage were established in 1988 by Andrew Symington and are one of Scotland's most prolific independent bottlers. Their offices and bottling facility are located next to Edradour distillery, which they have also owned since 2002.

Bottle 74 of 198.

Bowmore Blair Castle Horse Trials 2001

A special limited edition Bowmore bottled to celebrate the Blair Castle International Horse Trials which were held between the 23rd and 26th August 2001.

Booker's Rye 13 Year Old Limited Edition

An award winning whiskey, Jim Murray named this as his World Whisk(e)y of the Year 2016.  

Booker's is produced by Jim Beam at their second distillery on Boston Road in Kentucky. Both the bourbon and that distillery are named after former Master Distiller, Booker Noe. It is believed Beam have designs on making Booker's a premium product within their range, so now is as good a time as any to snare one.

This limited, one-off release was created by Fred Noe, the current Master Distiller at Jim Beam, Fred is the son of Booker and the great grandson of the \"Jim Beam\", making him the seventh generation Beam family distiller.

Bottle number 3273.

\"Big Time Batch\"

Bourbon Valley 1974 24 Year Old

A classic 1974 vintage bourbon from the old Heaven Hill distillery in Bardstown.

Bottled at 24 years old in 1999 at Heaven Hill's new facility at Bernheim. Produced for the Japanese market, who preferred the flavour of older bourbon at the time, while the US mostly consumed younger whiskey.

The original Heaven Hill distillery where this was produced, tragically burned down in 1996, with bourbon produced on its stills becoming real collector's items these days.

Bowmore 1984 Bourbon Casks

A stunning single cask vintage Bowmore distilled on the 24th April 1984 and bottled on 30th April 2014, matured exclusively in Bowmore's legendary No.1 Vaults.

Dalmore Clan Mackenzie Series  3 x 70cl / Mackenzie, Castle Leod, Cromartie

These whiskies were release to pay homage to the Clan Mackenzie and generate funds for the restoration of the Clan Mackenzie's ancestral home, the Castle Leod.

• Dalmore Mackenzie 
  Distilled in 1992 and bottled in 2010. Matured in a bourbon hogsheads for 11 years before a finishing period of 6 years in port pipes. 46%. 
• Dalmore Castle Leod
  Distilled in 1995 and bottled in 2011. Matured in American white oak and Spanish sherry wood, before being finished in Bordeaux casks. 46%. 
• Dalmore Cromartie
  Distilled in 1996 and bottled in 2012. Matured in American white oak before being transferred to Oloroso sherry casks, from Gonzalez Byass. 45%

This lot has a 3 bottle shipping fee.

Bruichladdich 1970

A legendary Bruichladdich (scoring 95 points on Whisky Fun), distilled in 1970.

Only 4,200 bottles were released in 2002 after being matured entirely in ex-bourbon casks.

Bunnahabhain 34 Year Old

A limited 34 year old from the lighter side of Islay. Distilled in 1969 and then matured in a Sherry cask until 2002. 

One of 1620 bottles. 

Brora 1977 Douglas Laing 26 Year Old / Old and Rare

A rare single cask Brora distilled in 1977 and bottled in 2003 by Douglas Laing.

This is part of the Old & Rare series. It was bottled by Douglas Laing until 2013 when the brand became part of the Hunter Laing portfolio instead.

Number 97 of only 228 bottles. 

Bruichladdich 37 Year Old Legacy Series #2

Bruichladdich released the Legacy series from 2002 until 2007. This is the second release, distilled in 1965 then bottled in September 2003. 

Limited to 1,500 bottles. This is bottle number 1059.

Brora 1972 Gordon and MacPhail

One of the legendary 1972 vintage Brora bottlings from Gordon and MacPhail, the majority of which have scored well into the 90's on WhiskyFun.

Brora distillery, formerly known as Clynelish has been closed since 1983, after a new distillery was built next-door in 1967, and assumed the Clynelish name and eventually sole distilling responsibilities. The original distillery bottlings are now increasingly sought after.

This Connoisseurs Choice bottling was distilled in 1972 and bottled in 1993. Brora was distilling heavily peated single malt at this time, to make up for a shortfall in Islay whisky caused by a drought. Vintages from 1973 onwards revert to the lightly peated Highland style.

Bruichladdich 1970

A legendary Bruichladdich (scoring 95 points on Whisky Fun), distilled in 1970.

Only 4,200 bottles were released in 2002 after being matured entirely in ex-bourbon casks.

Benromach 1998 Cask No.1 / 20th Anniversary

Benromach was reopened in 1998 after being acquired and re-established by Gordon and MacPhail. 

This historic release was bottled to celebrate the 20th anniversary of distillation restarting, with all 575 bottles having been matured for 20 years in the very first cask filled in 1998. 

Distilled on 21st August 1998, matured in first-fill sherry butt #1 and bottled on 21st August 2018.

Bottle number 446 of 575. 

Booker's 10 Year Old Small Batch Bourbon / 25th Anniversary Edition

This bourbon is hard to find outside of the USA, which is surprising considering everyone loves it. 

This is 10 years old and bottled at cask strength. The Booker's brand is a subsidiary of Jim Beam and was named after former master distiller, Booker Noe. His son Fred is now the current master distiller and is on record as having said, \"if you’re drinking Booker’s, you better have your pajamas on!” Jim Beam have two distilleries in Kentucky where they produce their bourbon, but Booker's is the only only brand produced exclusively at one of them; the Boston Road plant, now also known as the Booker Noe distillery.

It's said to be Beam's long-term ambition to elevate Booker's to one of its high end premium brands, limiting its release schedule, so this is as good a time as any to stock up.

This is the special commemorative release, bottled to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Booker's brand.

Brora 1982 Rare Malt 20 Year Old / 58.1%

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.

Brora closed in 1983 and over the years has contributed to 13 different Rare Malt Selection releases. 

Distilled in 1982 and bottled April 2003. 

Bottle number 2828.

Brora 1977 Rare Malt 21 Year Old / 56.9%

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

Brora closed in 1983 and over the years has contributed to 13 different Rare Malt releases. 

This bottle was distilled in 1977 and bottled in October 1998 as a 21 year old.

Bottle number 6902.

Brora 1977 Rare Malt 21 Year Old / 56.9%

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

Brora closed in 1983 and over the years has contributed to 13 different Rare Malt releases. 

This bottle was distilled in 1977 and bottled in October 1998 as a 21 year old.

Bottle number 3692.

Bowmore Blair Castle Horse Trials 2005

A special limited edition Bowmore bottled to celebrate the Blair Castle International Horse Trials which was held between the 25th and 28th August 2005.

Balvenie 1974 Single Barrel 25 Year Old #10137

The popular 25 year old single barrel release from Balvenie.

Distilled on 2nd August 1974 and bottled by hand on 11th September 2000 from single cask #10137

Bottle number 34. 

Bowmore Blair Castle Horse Trials 2005

A special limited edition Bowmore bottled to celebrate the Blair Castle International Horse Trials which was held between the 25th and 28th August 2005.

Balvenie 2009 DCS Compendium 8 Year Old Chapter #4 / with Book

This bottle forms part of the fourth release of Balvenie's five-part DCS Compendium, which is a tribute to renowned malt master David Stewart.

Distilled on 7th April 2004 and bottled on 13th March 2018.

One of 168 bottles from single cask #2724.

This lot includes the accompanying Balvenie DCS Compendium book.  

Black Maple Hill Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Black Maple Hill is owned by Californian company, CVI Brands. They do not own a distillery and contract the bottling of the brand to outside sources, initially with Julian Van Winkle in 2000, and then Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, who produced this.

KBD eventually hads to reserve their warehoused stocks for their own popular Willett Family Reserve brand, so CVI have been sourcing their from the Stein distillery in Oregon since 2014.

These hand-bottled releases of the Kentucky bourbon are difficult to come by.