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24 May 2019
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03 June 2019
1 - 32 of 520 Lots
58.1%
70cl
UK
58.1%
70cl

Hanyu 1991 Ichiro's Malt 'Card' #9412 / Two of Diamonds

Part of the legendary Card series from Ichiro Akuto.

Distilled in 1991 and bottled 2008 from cask #9415 after being finished in a bourbon hogshead.

This is bottle number 101 of 259.

43%
75cl
UK
43%
75cl

Hibiki 30 Year Old Aritayaki Decanter

Hibiki 30 year old is a very popular and stunning blend produced by Suntory.  This limited edition version was bottled to commemorate the first ceramics to be made in Japan.

  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2004 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2006 
  • Word Whisky Awards 2007 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2007 
  • Word Whisky Awards 2008 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2008 
54%
70cl
UK
54%
70cl

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.

57.7%
70cl
UK
57.7%
70cl

Hanyu 2000 Ichiro's Malt 'Card' #1305 / Five of Diamonds​

One of Ichiro's Malt's legendary 'Card' series bottlings from the lost Hanyu distillery.

Distilled in 2000 and matured in a hogshead before being moved into a Sherry butt for a second maturation period. 

Bottle number 263 of 652.

60.5%
70cl
UK
60.5%
70cl

Hanyu 2000 Ichiro's Malt 'Card' #9601 / Five of Spades

A Hanyu from Ichiro Akuto's legendary 'Playing Card' series. This release was distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2008. 

Originally matured in a hogshead then finished in an American oak refill sherry butt. 

Bottle number 136 of 632.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Hibiki 30 Year Old

A popular and stunning blend produced by Suntory. Here is a hint of its success:

  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2004 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2006 
  • Word Whisky Awards 2007 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2007 
  • Word Whisky Awards 2008 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2008

 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Hibiki 30 Year Old

A popular and stunning blend produced by Suntory. Here is a hint of its success:

  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2004 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2006 
  • Word Whisky Awards 2007 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2007 
  • Word Whisky Awards 2008 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2008

 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Hibiki 30 Year Old

A popular and stunning blend produced by Suntory. Here is a hint of its success:

  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2004 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2006 
  • Word Whisky Awards 2007 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2007 
  • Word Whisky Awards 2008 - World's Best Blended Whisky 
  • International Spirits Challenge Trophy 2008

This is bottle number 69842.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Hakushu 25 Year Old

The very rare Hakushu 25 Year old... Jim Murray gave it 93 out of 100 and said \"a malt which is impossible not to be blown away by\".

Bottle number 9079. 

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43%
60cl
UK
43%
60cl

Hibiki Suntory Whisky 21 Year Old Kutani Decanter 2003

A n old Hibiki blend from Suntory. This is their annual ceramic release, from 2003 in this instance.

Presented in a Kutani decanter produced from Arita porcelain.

 

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43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Hakushu 25 Year Old

The very rare Hakushu 25 Year old... Jim Murray gave it 93 out of 100 and said \"a malt which is impossible not to be blown away by\".

Bottle number 9026. 

53%
70cl
UK
53%
70cl

Hanyu 1990 Full Proof 'The Wave' Single Cask #9305 / Batch I

A single cask release for Full Proof of the closed Japanese distillery Hanyu. 

Distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2009 from cask #9305. This is the first of two batches of 200 bottles.

This is bottle number 55.

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43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Hakushu 25 Year Old

The very rare Hakushu 25 Year old... Jim Murray gave it 93 out of 100 and said \"a malt which is impossible not to be blown away by\".

Bottle number 9925. 

43%
18cl
UK
43%
18cl

Hibiki 17 Year Old 6 x 70cl

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

Suntory announced in May 2018 that the 17 year old would be discontinued.

This lot includes a six bottle shipping fee.

43%
18cl
UK
43%
18cl

Hibiki 17 Year Old 6 x 70cl

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

Suntory announced in May 2018 that the 17 year old would be discontinued.

This lot includes a six bottle shipping fee.

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43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Hakushu 18 Year Old 6 x 70cl

Suntory's other excellent distillery, which is often over-looked for Yamazaki.

This lot has a 6 bottle shipping fee.

58%
70cl
UK
58%
70cl

Hanyu 23 Year Old Ichiro's Malt Cask Strength​

Another stunning bottle from the infamous Ichirio's Malt series of whiskies.  

Distilled in 1985 and 1986 and fully matured in sherry casks before bottling at full strength 23 years later.

 

48.3%
70cl
UK
48.3%
70cl

Highland Park 40 Year Old

First released in April 2008, this is a delicious offering from Scotland's northernmost distillery.

The glassware was produced by Stölzle Flaconnage.

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48.3%
70cl
UK
48.3%
70cl

Highland Park 40 Year Old

First released in April 2008, this is a delicious offering from Scotland's northernmost distillery.

The glassware was produced by Stölzle Flaconnage.

48%
70cl
UK
48%
70cl

Hakushu Sherry Cask 2014

A very limited release, exclusive to the Japanese market from Hakushu. Matured in sherry casks and limited to a mere 3,000 bottles!

Bottled in 2014.

75 proof
26 2/3 fl oz
UK
75 proof
26 2/3 fl oz

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. 

48%
70cl
UK
48%
70cl

Hakushu Sherry Cask 2012

A very limited release from Hakushu, matured exclusively in sherry casks and limited to a mere 4,300 bottles!

42%
70cl
UK
42%
70cl

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. 

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4 x 70cl
UK
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4 x 70cl

Highland Park Valhalla Collection 4 x 70cl

Thor, Loki, Freya and Odin... together at last! 

  • Thor is a 16 year old limited to 23,000 bottles.  52.1%
  • Loki is a 15 Year old limited to 21,000 bottles.  48.7%
  • Freya is a 15 year old limited to 19,000 bottles.  51.2%
  • Odin is a 16 year old limited to 17,000 bottles.  55.8%    

 Please note that there will be a shipping charge for 4 bottles. 

41.5%
70cl
UK
41.5%
70cl

Highland Park 1974 Single Cask 34 Year Old / Ambassador Cask #5

The fifth Ambassador's cask from Highland Park selected by their renowned Global Ambassador, Gerry Tosh. 

This fantastic Highland Park was distilled in July 1974 and matured in refill sherry hogshead #8845. 

One of 228 bottles. 

80 proof / 45.7%
26 2/3 fl oz / 75cl
UK
80 proof / 45.7%
26 2/3 fl oz / 75cl

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. 

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

Hibiki Suntory Whisky Millennium 2000

A fantastic bottling of Suntory's wildly popular blend. 

This limited edition was released to celebrate the new millennium in 2000.

43%
70cl
UK
43%
70cl

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. 

56.1%
70cl
UK
56.1%
70cl

Highland Park 1979 Single Cask 29 Year Old / Ambassador Cask #4

The fourth Ambassador's cask from Highland Park selected by their renowned Global Ambassador Gerry Tosh back in 2008.

This is another fantastic Highland Park distilled in 1979 and selected from a single cask #413/A before bottling in 2008 as a 29 year old.   

Only 160 bottles were available.

 

57%
70cl
UK
57%
70cl

Highland Park 8 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail 100 Proof 1970s

An independent bottling of Highland Park from Gordon and MacPhail

Bottled in the 1970s at 100 proof. 

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3 x 70cl
UK
See Lot Description
3 x 70cl

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.

46.5%
70cl
UK
46.5%
70cl

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

A fantastic release from Ichiro Akuto, the grandson of the founder of Hanyu distillery who famously saved the precious Hanyu stocks when the distillery was dismantled in 2004, before then founding the Chichibu distillery in 2008.

Hanyu is increasingly popular at auction, and has quickly taken pride of place alongside Karuizawa as one of the most in-demand Japanese whiskies at auction.

Containing the final vintage from Hanyu, this is bottle number 2586 of 3710.

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