May 2019 Auction

Bruichladdich 2009 The Organic / with Port Charlotte Scottish Barley 20cl

A 2009 vintage Bruichladdich, produced using organic barley from Mid Coul Farms in Dalcross near Inverness. 

This lot also includes a 20cl of non-age-stated Port Charlotte, produced by Bruichladdich using only Scottish barley, bottled at 50%.

Benromach 12 Year Old Cask Strength Batch #1 / Taiwan Exclusive

This tasty-looking Benromach has been matured for 12 years and was bottled in 2017 for the Taiwanese market.

This is Batch 1, but will there be a Batch 2?

Benrinnes 15 Year Old Flora and Fauna

One of the surviving Flora and Fauna, the Benrinnes 15 year old.

Distillers Company Ltd (DCL/Diageo) created the Flora and Fauna series in the early 1990s.

Balblair 2000 2nd Release

Replacing the much loved 1997 vintage, this has now also been replaced as these vintages disappear so quickly!

This is the second release and was matured in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in ex-sherry butts.

Bottled in 2018.

Bunnahabhain 2007 Liquid Sun 6 Year Old Peated

This peated Bunnahabhain was distilled in 2007 and bottled in 2013 by Liquid Sun. Matured in a refill hogshead.

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.

Liquid Sun is a subsidiary brand of The Whisky Agency, introduced to allow them to bottle a wider range of casks without overloading their catalogue. Initially bottled for the Scandinavian and Asian markets, but were later introduced to a wider audience.
 

Blanton's Single Barrel Dumped 2018

First introduced by then Ancient Age distillery Master Distiller, Elmer T. Lee, Blanton's was the first single barrel bourbon popularised in the US. Ancient Age was renamed the Buffalo Trace distillery by the Sazerac company in 1999.

Normally a 6 to 8 year old bourbon, it is aged in Warehouse H at Buffalo Trace, which is the only metal-clad warehouse at the distillery, commissioned for construction by Albert B. Blanton, after whom the whiskey is named. The warehouse was built shortly after prohibition and being metal, transfers heat quicker than brick warehouses, allowing for more rapid ageing.

This is a 2018 bottling, dumped on the 3rd April and matured in barrel #67.

Stored on rick number 46 and bottled at 93 US proof.

Since 1999, each bottle of Blanton's has one of 8 different stoppers, each depicting a horse and jockey at a different stage of finishing a race. The designs are all lettered so that a complete set laid out side by side will spell \"BLANTONS.\"

Inchgower 14 Year Old Flora and Fauna

One of the lesser known distilleries in Diageo's portfolio, this is their Flora and Fauna official release.

Distillers Company Ltd (DCL/Diageo) created the Flora and Fauna series in the early 1990s.

Beefeater London Dry Gin 1970s​

A lovely old bottling of Beefeater London Dry Gin, from the early 1970s.

Italian import.

Bruichladdich 2010 Islay Barley / with Port Charlotte Scottish Barley 20cl

The Islay Barley collection from Bruichladdich initially used barley grown from a single farm on Islay, although more recent vintages contain a combination.

This barley was grown on Coull, Cruach, Dunlossit, Island, Mulindry Rockside, Starchmill and Sunderland Farm, and distilled in 2010.

This lot also includes a 20cl of non-age-stated Port Charlotte, produced by Bruichladdich using only Scottish barley, bottled at 50%.

Bruichladdich 2004 Islay Grown Futures

Distilled in December 2004 and bottled in April 2011 with spirit entirely produced from Islay barely.

Barley type: Publican, Oxbridge, and Optic Barley

Matured in ex-bourbon casks.

Bottle number 1315.

Bruichladdich 2004 Islay Grown Futures

Distilled in December 2004 and bottled in April 2011 with spirit entirely produced from Islay barely.

Barley type: Publican, Oxbridge, and Optic Barley

Matured in ex-bourbon casks.

Bottle number 1394.

Ben Nevis 2001 Hunter Laing 16 Year Old

An independent bottling of Ben Nevis distilled 2001 and bottled 2018 from a refill hogshead.

One of 280 bottles.

Blanton's Single Barrel Dumped 2018

First introduced by then Ancient Age distillery Master Distiller, Elmer T. Lee, Blanton's was the first single barrel bourbon popularised in the US. Ancient Age was renamed the Buffalo Trace distillery by the Sazerac company in 1999.

Normally a 6 to 8 year old bourbon, it is aged in Warehouse H at Buffalo Trace, which is the only metal-clad warehouse at the distillery, commissioned for construction by Albert B. Blanton, after whom the whiskey is named. The warehouse was built shortly after prohibition and being metal, transfers heat quicker than brick warehouses, allowing for more rapid ageing.

This is a 2018 bottling, dumped on the 16th August and matured in barrel #1192.

Stored on rick number 10 and bottled at 93 US proof.

Since 1999, each bottle of Blanton's has one of 8 different stoppers, each depicting a horse and jockey at a different stage of finishing a race. The designs are all lettered so that a complete set laid out side by side will spell \"BLANTONS.\"

Bruichladdich 2011 Islay Barley 6 Year Old / with Port Charlotte Scottish Barley 20cl

The Islay Barley collection from Bruichladdich uses barley grown exclusively on farms on Islay. 

This expression has been matured for 6 years. 

This lot also includes a 20cl of non-age-stated Port Charlotte, produced by Bruichladdich using only Scottish barley, bottled at 50%.

Blanton's Single Barrel Dumped 2018

First introduced by then Ancient Age distillery Master Distiller, Elmer T. Lee, Blanton's was the first single barrel bourbon popularised in the US. Ancient Age was renamed the Buffalo Trace distillery by the Sazerac company in 1999.

Normally a 6 to 8 year old bourbon, it is aged in Warehouse H at Buffalo Trace, which is the only metal-clad warehouse at the distillery, commissioned for construction by Albert B. Blanton, after whom the whiskey is named. The warehouse was built shortly after prohibition and being metal, transfers heat quicker than brick warehouses, allowing for more rapid ageing.

This is a 2018 bottling, dumped on the 16th August and matured in barrel #1192.

Stored on rick number 10 and bottled at 93 US proof.

Since 1999, each bottle of Blanton's has one of 8 different stoppers, each depicting a horse and jockey at a different stage of finishing a race. The designs are all lettered so that a complete set laid out side by side will spell \"BLANTONS.\"

Blanton's Single Barrel Dumped 2018

First introduced by then Ancient Age distillery Master Distiller, Elmer T. Lee, Blanton's was the first single barrel bourbon popularised in the US. Ancient Age was renamed the Buffalo Trace distillery by the Sazerac company in 1999.

Normally a 6 to 8 year old bourbon, it is aged in Warehouse H at Buffalo Trace, which is the only metal-clad warehouse at the distillery, commissioned for construction by Albert B. Blanton, after whom the whiskey is named. The warehouse was built shortly after prohibition and being metal, transfers heat quicker than brick warehouses, allowing for more rapid ageing.

This is a 2018 bottling, dumped on the 20th June and matured in barrel #574.

Stored on rick number 52 and bottled at 93 US proof.

Since 1999, each bottle of Blanton's has one of 8 different stoppers, each depicting a horse and jockey at a different stage of finishing a race. The designs are all lettered so that a complete set laid out side by side will spell \"BLANTONS.\"

Island Miniature Selection x 3 / including Lagavulin 12 Year Old

• Lagavulin 12 Year Old White Horse Distillers 43%
• Talisker 8 Year Old 45.8%
• Bowmore 12 Year Old 43%

Balblair 2000 2nd Release

Replacing the much loved 1997 vintage, this has now also been replaced as these vintages disappear so quickly!

This is the second release and was matured in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in ex-sherry butts.

Bottled in 2017.

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old​

An Islay favourite, widely recognised as the ideal introduction to the island’s whiskies as it has all the Islay flavours but at milder tones.

Benrinnes 2007 SMWS 11 Year Old 36.152

'A well-perfumed wee brute'

A Benrinnes, distilled on 16th March 2007 and matured in a first fill ex-Oloroso sherry butt.

One of only 521 bottles filled by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

Braunstein Danish Single Malt 50cl / Library Collection 18:1

A Danish single malt, matured in French oak PX cask and bottled in February 2018.

Benromach 12 Year Old Cask Strength Batch #1 / Taiwan Exclusive

This tasty-looking Benromach has been matured for 12 years and was bottled in 2017 for the Taiwanese market.

This is Batch 1, but will there be a Batch 2?

Balblair 2000 2nd Release

Replacing the much loved 1997 vintage, this has now also been replaced as these vintages disappear so quickly!

This is the second release and was matured in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in ex-sherry butts.

Bottled in 2017.

Blanton's Single Barrel Dumped 2018

First introduced by then Ancient Age distillery Master Distiller, Elmer T. Lee, Blanton's was the first single barrel bourbon popularised in the US. Ancient Age was renamed the Buffalo Trace distillery by the Sazerac company in 1999.

Normally a 6 to 8 year old bourbon, it is aged in Warehouse H at Buffalo Trace, which is the only metal-clad warehouse at the distillery, commissioned for construction by Albert B. Blanton, after whom the whiskey is named. The warehouse was built shortly after prohibition and being metal, transfers heat quicker than brick warehouses, allowing for more rapid ageing.

This is a 2018 bottling, dumped on the 13th August and matured in barrel #1185.

Stored on rick number 10 and bottled at 93 US proof.

Since 1999, each bottle of Blanton's has one of 8 different stoppers, each depicting a horse and jockey at a different stage of finishing a race. The designs are all lettered so that a complete set laid out side by side will spell \"BLANTONS.\"

Bruichladdich 2006 Private Cask 12 Year Old #530 / Beannachd

A private cask of Bruichladdich laid down in 2006 and bottled for Beannachd.

Bourbon Cask #530 bottled after 12 years of maturation in the distillery warehouses on Islay.

One of 298 bottles.

Balblair 2000 2nd Release

Replacing the much loved 1997 vintage, this has now also been replaced as these vintages disappear so quickly!

This is the second release and was matured in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in ex-sherry butts.

Bottled in 2018.

Benromach 12 Year Old Cask Strength Batch #1 / Taiwan Exclusive

This tasty-looking Benromach has been matured for 12 years and was bottled in 2017 for the Taiwanese market.

This is Batch 1, but will there be a Batch 2?

Bruichladdich 2004 Islay Grown Futures

Distilled in December 2004 and bottled in April 2011 with spirit entirely produced from Islay barely.

Barley type: Publican, Oxbridge, and Optic Barley

Matured in ex-bourbon casks.

Bottle number 1255.

Bruichladdich 2004 Islay Grown Futures

Distilled in December 2004 and bottled in April 2011 with spirit entirely produced from Islay barely.

Barley type: Publican, Oxbridge, and Optic Barley

Matured in ex-bourbon casks.

Bottle number 1388.

Benromach 12 Year Old Cask Strength Batch #1 / Taiwan Exclusive

This tasty-looking Benromach has been matured for 12 years and was bottled in 2017 for the Taiwanese market.

This is Batch 1, but will there be a Batch 2?

Blair Athol 1998 Whiskybase / 80,000 Bottles on the Wall

This Blair Athol was matured in hogshead #2768 before being bottled in 2016 for Whiskybase.com to celebrate their 80,000th entry.

One of 276 bottles. 

Benrinnes 15 Year Old Flora and Fauna

One of the surviving Flora and Fauna, the Benrinnes 15 year old.

Distillers Company Ltd (DCL/Diageo) created the Flora and Fauna series in the early 1990s.