May 2019 Auction

Nikka 40 Year Old

This is Nikka's oldest stock including 1945 Yoichi and 1969 Miyagikyo. With over 65% malt content this is Nikka's ultimate premium product. 

Presented in a crafted wooden box with a branded glass. 

Bottle number 541 of 1000.

Dalmore 1981 Constellation 30 Year Old Cask #3

An impressively aged Dalmore from their elegant Constellation collection. Distilled in 1981 and aged for 30 years in cask #3.

The Constellation Collection consists of 21 vintages, dating from 1964 through to 1992. Each bottle features hallmarked silver stoppers and an engraved decanter style bottle.

Cak #3 was matured until 2006 in American white oak before being tranferred into a Matusalem Oloroso serry butt for 5 years.

Bottle 93 of 669.

Dalmore 20 Year Old 1970s

A very old bottle of Dalmore, bottled at 20 years of age in the 1970's.  

Bottled by the Mackenzie brothers at 75 proof. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

North Port 1978 SMWS 74.1

The very first bottling of North Port by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. 

Distilled in March 1978 and bottled in September 1989. 

Dailuaine 1975 Samaroli & Moon Import / Dreams

Moon Import was founded by Pepi Mongiardino in 1980 and he bottled his first whisky in 1982. Always beautifully labelled, Pepi is acclaimed for designing the packaging for Moon Import bottles himself, often using images found in old books. These iconic designs, coupled with the quality of the liquid saw Moon Import steadily grow in popularity. The company is still going strong, and their early releases are some of the brightest gems in any whisky collection.

The Dreams series was a 1999 collaborative effort between longtime friends Mongiardino and Samaroli. The unusually labelled series feature artworks designed by Nadia Pini and Hans Piu, and all bear Silvano Samaroli's signature printed on the capsule.

This Dailuaine was distilled in 1975 and is bottle number 308 of 594. 

Nikka 12 Year Old Premium 6 x 70cl / Case

First released in 2014 during Nikka's 80th anniversary, this is a premium blend of 12 year old whiskies. 

In original cardboard case. 

Shipping will be charged at 6 bottles on this lot.

North British 1962 Berry Brothers and Rudd  50 Year Old Exceptional Casks

A stunning release of 50 year old grain whisky produced at North British Distillery in Edinburgh. 

Berry Brothers & Rudd married together their two remaining sister casks and bottled them as part of their Exceptional Casks series on the anniversary of their date of distillation: 50 years to the day. 

This is bottle number 323 of 472. 

Berry Brothers and Rudd is a firm steeped in history. They were established in the 17th century, and received a Royal Warrant from King Edward VII in 1903. The company has been bottling single malt whisky from almost as early as that, and produced their first ever blend, Cutty Sark, in 1923.

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.

Bottle number 1044.

Delamain 1942 Grande Champagne Cognac

A nicely presented bottle of Delamain 1964.

Landed 1965, bottled 1989 and shipped by Averys of Bristol, UK.

Dallas Dhu 1983 Last Cask Filled

A very rare official bottling of Dallas Dhu by the now 'guardians' of the distillery Historic Scotland (now known as Historic Environment Scotland).

Bottled from the last cask to be filled from the distillery in 1983, cask #327.

Bottle number 117.

Dingle Small Batch Single Malt No.1 / Bourbon Casks

Dingle whisky distillery opened in Ireland in 2012. This is the first triple distilled small batch release produced entirely from single malt.

Matured exclusively in bourbon casks.

Bottle number 1699.

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.

Bottle number 855.

Nikka 12 Year Old Premium 6 x 70cl / Case

First released in 2014 during Nikka's 80th anniversary, this is a premium blend of 12 year old whiskies. 

In original cardboard case. 

Shipping will be charged at 6 bottles on this lot.

Nikka 12 Year Old Premium 6 x 70cl / Case

First released in 2014 during Nikka's 80th anniversary, this is a premium blend of 12 year old whiskies. 

In original cardboard case. 

This lot has a 6 bottle shipping fee.

Uitvlugt 1997 Wild Parrot

Distilled at Uitvlugt distillery in Guyana in 1997, three years before it was closed and its stills and stock transferred to Diamond.

This was bottled from single cask #WP97489 by Hidden Spirits and Stefano Cremaschi for their Wild Parrot brand in 2018. 

One of 150 bottles.

Dingle Cask Strength Single Malt No.4 / Bourbon, Sherry & Port Casks

The Dingle Whisky distillery started production in 2012.

This release is a marriage of single malt whisky matured in bourbon, sherry and port casks.

Bottle number 123.

Dingle Founding Fathers Single Cask #210 / 8up

The Dingle Whisky distillery started production in 2012.

This is a Founding Fathers single cask release, titled 8up and bottled from sherry cask #210.

Dingle Founding Fathers Single Cask #210 / 8up

The Dingle Whisky distillery started production in 2012.

This is a Founding Fathers single cask release, titled 8up and bottled from sherry cask #210.

Diamond 2003 Wild Parrot 

Distilled in 2003 at the Diamond Distillery complex in Guyana. It has been the only distillery in the country since the closure of Uitvlugt in 2000.

Bottled from single cask #WP03547 in 2017 by The Wild Parrot, a collaboration between Hidden Spirits and Stefano Cremaschi.

One of 230 bottles.

Dailuaine 1994 Carn Mor

This is a Celebration of the Cask bottling, a sub-category of Morrison & Mackay's independent Carn Mor label. Morrison and Mackay are a Perth-based company, producing a number of whisky liqueurs as well as single cask single malts and blends, including the popular recently revived Old Perth. In 2017 the firm completed the construction of the Aberargie distillery in the town of the same name.

Distilled in 1994, this Dailuiane was bottled from bourbon barrel #3062 in 2018.

Bottle 66 of 76.

Dingle Founding Fathers Single Cask #68 / Austria Edition - Briana's Choice

The Dingle Whisky distillery started production in 2012.

This is a Founding Fathers single cask release, selected by Briana for Austria.

Bottled from sherry cask #68.

Dufftown 1975 Rare Malt 21 Year Old / 54.8%

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 Dufftown single malt was distilled in 1975 and bottled as a 21 year old.

Bottle number 1338.

Dallas Dhu 1981 Douglas Laing 22 Year Old Sherry Cask

Dallas Dhu is a long closed Speyside distillery. 

This bottle was distilled in July 1981 and then bottled in July 2003 as a 22 year old by Douglas Laing.

The Old Malt Cask series is one of the most established independent labels on the market. It was launched by Douglas Laing in 1998 and bottled by them until 2013 when the brand became part of the Hunter Laing portfolio instead.

One of 408 bottles drawn from sherry cask #730.

Dingle Cask Strength Single Malt No.3 / Bourbon & Port Casks

The Dingle Whisky distillery started production in 2012.

This is their third cask strength single malt release, and is a marriage of single malt whisky matured in two cask types, ex-bourbon and ex-port.

Bottle number 37. 

Delamain 1968 Grande Champagne 34 Year Old Cognac

A 34 year old cognac produced using cognac from the 1968 harvest of a vineyard near La Nerolle in Segonzac.

Matured in a 350 litre, well-seasoned French oak cask in one of the Delamain cellars.

Bottled in 2002.

Dailuaine 1976 Whisky Agency 35 Year Old

An independently bottled Dailuaine. Distilled in 1976 and bottled 35 years later from an ex-bourbon hogshead.

One of 148 bottles.

The Whisky Agency was founded in Germany by Carsten Ehrlich, who is also the driving force behind The Whisky Fair in Limburg, one of the world's most renowned annual whisky gatherings. Their passion is unquestionable, and they have a regular release schedule of high quality single casks, often in collaboration with some of the most respected whisky bars and retailers. The Whisky Agency's labels include The Perfect Dram, Liquid Library, Private Stock, and Liquid Sun.

New Riff OKI 12 Year Old Straight Bourbon

Celebrating Ohio's rich whisky history.

This is an Indiana sourced high rye bourbon from MGP distillery, bottled in Kentucky and \"loved in Ohio.\"

Batch #39

One of 849 bottles.

North Port 1977 Cadenhead's 25 Year Old

A rare bottling from the closed North Port distillery. 

Distilled in 1977 and bottled in 2002 by Scotland's oldest independent bottler, Cadenhead's. This was matured in a bourbon hogshead.

One of 276 bottles.