May 2019 Auction

Highland Park 2003 Single Cask 14 Year Old #6147 / Sweden Exclusive

A 14 Year Old single cask Highland Park, bottled exclusively for the Swedish market.

Cask #6147 was a 1st Fill European Oak Sherry Butt.

Highland Park 2003 Single Cask 15 Year Old #4462 / Sweden Exclusive

A 15 Year Old single cask Highland Park, bottled exclusively for the Swedish market.

Cask #4462 was a 1st fill American Oak Sherry Puncheon

High West A Midwinter Nights Dram Rye Whiskey / Act 6 Scene 4

A blend of straight rye whiskies finished in french oak port barrels from Utah in the USA. 

This limited botting from the folks at High West is incredibly sought after. High West sourced their early whiskey from the MGP distillery in Indiana. Parent company, Constellation Brands, purchased a minority stake in the Bardstown Bourbon Company contract-distillery in 2016, so future releases will likely be distilled there.

This is Act 6 Scene 4

'Limited Engagement'

Imperial 1995 Whisky Agency 17 Year Old / The Perfect Dram

A single cask Imperial, distilled in 1995 and bottled in 2012 by The Whisky Agency for the 14th Gala of the Cotwe Branch, Zurich.

Matured in ex-bourbon wood.

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.

Haig's Pinch 1950s / US Import

An old bottle of Pinch. Pinch is the American release of Dimple and was produced by Haig & Haig. Interestingly, in 1958 the Dimple bottle was the first container to be trademarked by the US Patent office, this was because of its unique design. 

The Haig family had a long history of distilling going back as far as the 15th Century. Since 1824 when Cameronbridge distillery was opened by John Haig, Haig has been a big brand in the whisky world. As part of a distilling dynasty John Haig became important in the regulation of Whisky production and was a spokesman for the industry. Although the brand began to shrink in the 1970s, in the last year it has seen a healthy revival with the help of Mr Posh Spice David Beckham. 

I.W. Harper Gold Medal Bottled in Bond Bourbon 86 Proof 1970s

The I.W. prefix in this brand name derives from Isaac Wolfe Bernheim, who founded the brand. With his brother he helped establish Louisville in Kentucky as a centre for Bourbon production. Sadly, he felt Harper was a more marketable name than his own to apply to the bottles. 

This was distilled and bottled at the Bernheim distillery in Louisville by the Schenley company.

Schenley were eventually bought over by United Distillers who discontinued the I.W. Harper brand in the 1980s. The modern iteration of United Distillers, Diageo, revived the brand in 2015, although it is no longer made at Bernheim, which was sold to Heaven Hill in 1999.

This was bottled at 80 US proof for the Italian market, where the Bottled in Bond regulations did not apply. Imported by Stock, Trieste.

High West A Midwinter Nights Dram Rye Whiskey / Act 6 Scene 5

A blend of straight rye whiskies finished in french oak port barrels from Utah in the USA. 

This limited botting from the folks at High West is incredibly sought after. High West sourced their early whiskey from the MGP distillery in Indiana. Parent company, Constellation Brands, purchased a minority stake in the Bardstown Bourbon Company contract-distillery in 2016, so future releases will likely be distilled there.

This is Act 6 Scene 5

'Limited Engagement'

High West A Midwinter Nights Dram Rye Whiskey / Act 6 Scene 5

A blend of straight rye whiskies finished in french oak port barrels from Utah in the USA. 

This limited botting from the folks at High West is incredibly sought after. High West sourced their early whiskey from the MGP distillery in Indiana. Parent company, Constellation Brands, purchased a minority stake in the Bardstown Bourbon Company contract-distillery in 2016, so future releases will likely be distilled there.

This is Act 6 Scene 5

'Limited Engagement'

Hakushu 12 Year Old 

Hakushu was built in 1973 at the foot of the Southern Japan Alps, a location deliberately chosen by Suntory to provide a contrast to the style of spirit produced at Yamazaki.

Interestingly, a second distillery was built in 1981 (referred to as Hakushu East) which has stills of varying shapes and sizes which are able to produce a wide range of distillate character. This is in contrast to the now-dormant old site (referred to as Hakushu West) which had 24 large stills identical in shape and size, but only capable of producing one particular style of distillate. 

This age statement was discontinued as of June 2018.

Hakushu 12 Year Old 

Hakushu was built in 1973 at the foot of the Southern Japan Alps, a location deliberately chosen by Suntory to provide a contrast to the style of spirit produced at Yamazaki.

Interestingly, a second distillery was built in 1981 (referred to as Hakushu East) which has stills of varying shapes and sizes which are able to produce a wide range of distillate character. This is in contrast to the now-dormant old site (referred to as Hakushu West) which had 24 large stills identical in shape and size, but only capable of producing one particular style of distillate. 

This age statement was discontinued as of June 2018.

Hakushu 12 Year Old 

Hakushu was built in 1973 at the foot of the Southern Japan Alps, a location deliberately chosen by Suntory to provide a contrast to the style of spirit produced at Yamazaki.

Interestingly, a second distillery was built in 1981 (referred to as Hakushu East) which has stills of varying shapes and sizes which are able to produce a wide range of distillate character. This is in contrast to the now-dormant old site (referred to as Hakushu West) which had 24 large stills identical in shape and size, but only capable of producing one particular style of distillate. 

This age statement was discontinued as of June 2018.

Hakushu 12 Year Old 

Hakushu was built in 1973 at the foot of the Southern Japan Alps, a location deliberately chosen by Suntory to provide a contrast to the style of spirit produced at Yamazaki.

Interestingly, a second distillery was built in 1981 (referred to as Hakushu East) which has stills of varying shapes and sizes which are able to produce a wide range of distillate character. This is in contrast to the now-dormant old site (referred to as Hakushu West) which had 24 large stills identical in shape and size, but only capable of producing one particular style of distillate. 

This age statement was discontinued as of June 2018.

Hakushu 12 Year Old / 2018 Bottling

Suntory's other excellent distillery which is often overlooked for Yamazaki. This age statement was discontinued as of June 2018

Set to become a rarity, this is one of the 2018 bottlings in the short-lived redesign of the packaging.

Highland Park 2005 Single Cask 12 Year Old #3787 / Russia

A single cask Highland Park, aged 12 years and bottled for Russia.

Distilled in 2005 and bottled 2017 from refill puncheon #3787.

One of 570 bottles.

Invergordon 1987 SMWS 30 Year Old G5.11

\"Flash, I love you\"

A single cask bottling of Invergordon from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

Aged for 30 years and matured in a 2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel. 

One of only 206 bottles.

Haig's Pinch 1950s / US Import

An old bottle of Pinch. Pinch is the American release of Dimple and was produced by Haig & Haig. Interestingly, in 1958 the Dimple bottle was the first container to be trademarked by the US Patent office, this was because of its unique design. 

The Haig family had a long history of distilling going back as far as the 15th Century. Since 1824 when Cameronbridge distillery was opened by John Haig, Haig has been a big brand in the whisky world. As part of a distilling dynasty John Haig became important in the regulation of Whisky production and was a spokesman for the industry. Although the brand began to shrink in the 1970s, in the last year it has seen a healthy revival with the help of Mr Posh Spice David Beckham. 

Hakushu 12 Year Old 

Hakushu was built in 1973 at the foot of the Southern Japan Alps, a location deliberately chosen by Suntory to provide a contrast to the style of spirit produced at Yamazaki.

Interestingly, a second distillery was built in 1981 (referred to as Hakushu East) which has stills of varying shapes and sizes which are able to produce a wide range of distillate character. This is in contrast to the now-dormant old site (referred to as Hakushu West) which had 24 large stills identical in shape and size, but only capable of producing one particular style of distillate. 

This age statement was discontinued as of June 2018.

Hakushu 12 Year Old 

Hakushu was built in 1973 at the foot of the Southern Japan Alps, a location deliberately chosen by Suntory to provide a contrast to the style of spirit produced at Yamazaki.

Interestingly, a second distillery was built in 1981 (referred to as Hakushu East) which has stills of varying shapes and sizes which are able to produce a wide range of distillate character. This is in contrast to the now-dormant old site (referred to as Hakushu West) which had 24 large stills identical in shape and size, but only capable of producing one particular style of distillate. 

This age statement was discontinued as of June 2018.

Highland Park 2003 Single Cask 15 Year Old #4462 / Sweden Exclusive

A 15 Year Old single cask Highland Park, bottled exclusively for the Swedish market.

Cask #4462 was a 1st fill American Oak Sherry Puncheon

Highland Park 2004 SMWS 13 Year Old 4.249

'The mermaid's marmalade'

A Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottling of Highland Park, distilled on 31st May 2004.

This was aged 13 years in a refill ex-Oloroso butt.

One of 592 bottles.

Imperial 1995 Whisky Agency 16 Year Old / Three Rivers 

A single cask Imperial distilled in 1995 and bottled in 2012 by The Whisky Agency in collaboration with Three Rivers, Tokyo. 

Matured in ex-bourbon wood, this is one of 266 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.

Highland Park 2003 Single Cask 15 Year Old #4462 / Sweden Exclusive

A 15 Year Old single cask Highland Park, bottled exclusively for the Swedish market.

Cask #4462 was a 1st fill American Oak Sherry Puncheon

Irish Single Malt 2001 Whisky Agency 14 Year Old / The Perfect Dram

A mystery Irish single malt, distilled in 2001 and bottled for The Whisky Agency's The Perfect Dram series.

Aged 14 years and bottled in 2015.

One of 168 bottles, all labelled with one of Czech art nouveau artist, Alphonse Mucha's famous lady portraits.

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.

Imperial 1995 Single Malts of Scotland 22 Year Old

A well-aged Imperial bottled for Elixir Distillers.

Distilled 4th July 1995 and matured in barrel #5410, before being bottled on 26th June 2018.

This is one of 202 bottles. 

Hazelburn 2002 Single Cask 15 Year Old / Cognac Butt

Hazelburn is produced at Springbank distillery, and is triple distilled without any peat influence.

This Hazelburn was distilled in December 2002, matured for 15 years in a single ex-Cognac butt before being bottled in November 2018.

One of only 414 bottles filled exclusively for the UK market.

Highland Park Miniature Selection 4 x 5cl / includes 30 Year Old

A selection of Highland Park miniatures:

• 12 year old 43%
• 21 year old 47.5%
• 25 year old 48.1%
• 30 year old 48.1%

Inchgower 1976 First Cask 18 Year Old

A single cask bottling from Direct Wines' extensive First Cask range.

This Inchgower was distilled on 24th September 1976 and bottled at 18 years of age. 

Drawn from cask #9888, this is bottle number 88. 

Highland Park 12 Year Old 1990s

This classic 1990's bottling was whisky author Michael Jackson’s favourite tipple.

Hakushu 12 Year Old 

Hakushu was built in 1973 at the foot of the Southern Japan Alps, a location deliberately chosen by Suntory to provide a contrast to the style of spirit produced at Yamazaki.

Interestingly, a second distillery was built in 1981 (referred to as Hakushu East) which has stills of varying shapes and sizes which are able to produce a wide range of distillate character. This is in contrast to the now-dormant old site (referred to as Hakushu West) which had 24 large stills identical in shape and size, but only capable of producing one particular style of distillate. 

This age statement was discontinued as of June 2018.

Highland Park 2001 Single Cask 15 Year Old #1674 / Vintersolstandet

A vintage Highland Park, part of their single cask series.

This was distilled in 2001 and bottled at 15 years old from cask #1674, a refill butt.

Bottled for Vintersolståndet, the Swedish winter solstice.

Limited to 552 bottles. 

Hakushu 12 Year Old 

Hakushu was built in 1973 at the foot of the Southern Japan Alps, a location deliberately chosen by Suntory to provide a contrast to the style of spirit produced at Yamazaki.

Interestingly, a second distillery was built in 1981 (referred to as Hakushu East) which has stills of varying shapes and sizes which are able to produce a wide range of distillate character. This is in contrast to the now-dormant old site (referred to as Hakushu West) which had 24 large stills identical in shape and size, but only capable of producing one particular style of distillate. 

This age statement was discontinued as of June 2018.

Imperial 15 Year Old

Allied Distillers released this 15 year old official bottling of Imperial and it stands as the only official bottling.