May 2019 Auction

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'

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. 

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.

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.

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

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%

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.

Highland Park Sigurd

A travel retail exclusive Highland Park, released as part of Highland Park's warrior series. 

Partially matured in European oak.

Highland Park 2005 Single Cask 12 Year Old #4809 75cl / Whisky Brother

A single cask Highland Park, aged 12 years and bottled for Whisky Brother in South Africa.

Distilled in 2005 and bottled 2017 from first fill American sherry oak puncheon #4809.

One of 584 bottles.

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select

A new addition to the Hibiki range, a blend of over ten malts and grains featuring Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita all aged in five types of cask. 

As always with Hibiki the bottle always has 24 facets representing the 24 seasons of the Japanese lunar calendar.

Developed by fourth generation chief blender Shinji Fukuyo with production overseen by third generation master blender and great-grandson of the founder, Shingo Torii.

Hakushu 10 Year Old 35cl

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

Interestingly, there is also a grain distillery at Hakushu, which will be used to create artisan grain spirit for high-end blends, in contrast to the grain whisky produced on a fairly industrial scale at Chita. 

No longer available, the 10 year old Hakushu rarely appears these days.

Highland Park Sigurd

A travel retail exclusive Highland Park, released as part of Highland Park's warrior series. 

Partially matured in European oak.

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select

A new addition to the Hibiki range, a blend of over ten malts and grains featuring Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita all aged in five types of cask. 

As always with Hibiki the bottle always has 24 facets representing the 24 seasons of the Japanese lunar calendar.

Developed by fourth generation chief blender Shinji Fukuyo with production overseen by third generation master blender and great-grandson of the founder, Shingo Torii.

Highland Park 1989 Cooper's Choice 10 Year Old​

An excellent independent Highland Park, distilled in 1989 and bottled in 1998 by The Vintage Malt Whisky Company under their 'Cooper's Choice' range.

Henry McKenna 2007 Single Barrel Bourbon 10 Year Old #3656

A bourbon brand with an interesting history. Henry McKenna was distilled by Seagram's for most of the 20th century at the Henry McKenna distillery in Fairfield, which they acquired from the family in 1941.

Seagram's closed the Fairfield distillery in 1976, and in an unusual deal, sold the domestic rights to the brand to Heaven Hill a few years later. Seagram's retained ownership of the export version however, producing it at their Four Roses distillery until their eventual dissolution in the early 2000s.

This is a single barrel bourbon distilled at Heaven Hill Bernheim on 10th April 2007 and bottled 10 years later. 

Henry McKenna 2007 Single Barrel Bourbon 10 Year Old #3678

A bourbon brand with an interesting history. Henry McKenna was distilled by Seagram's for most of the 20th century at the Henry McKenna distillery in Fairfield, which they acquired from the family in 1941.

Seagram's closed the Fairfield distillery in 1976, and in an unusual deal, sold the domestic rights to the brand to Heaven Hill a few years later. Seagram's retained ownership of the export version however, producing it at their Four Roses distillery until their eventual dissolution in the early 2000s.

This is a single barrel bourbon distilled at Heaven Hill Bernheim on 22nd August 2007 and bottled 10 years later. 

75cl.