May 2019 Auction

Weller Antique 107

Formerly known as Old Weller, the \"old\" has been dropped on the new packaging. This has been bottled at 107 proof and used to carry a 7 year age statement but this has now been removed. 

This bourbon however was distilled at Buffalo Trace by the Sazerac company, who purchased the brand from United distillers in 1999. In her book But Always Fine Bourbon, Sally Van Winkle Campbell claims they did not have the exact Weller recipe until their partnership with her brother, Julian Van Winkle III was agreed in 2002. Undoubtedly a nod of approval from the family for the modern day product.

Weller Antique 107

Formerly known as Old Weller, the \"old\" has been dropped on the new packaging. This has been bottled at 107 proof and used to carry a 7 year age statement but this has now been removed. 

This bourbon however was distilled at Buffalo Trace by the Sazerac company, who purchased the brand from United distillers in 1999. In her book But Always Fine Bourbon, Sally Van Winkle Campbell claims they did not have the exact Weller recipe until their partnership with her brother, Julian Van Winkle III was agreed in 2002. Undoubtedly a nod of approval from the family for the modern day product.

Weller Antique 107

Formerly known as Old Weller, the \"old\" has been dropped on the new packaging. This has been bottled at 107 proof and used to carry a 7 year age statement but this has now been removed. 

This bourbon however was distilled at Buffalo Trace by the Sazerac company, who purchased the brand from United distillers in 1999. In her book But Always Fine Bourbon, Sally Van Winkle Campbell claims they did not have the exact Weller recipe until their partnership with her brother, Julian Van Winkle III was agreed in 2002. Undoubtedly a nod of approval from the family for the modern day product.

White Heather 5 Year Old 1970s / Rinaldi Import

An old blend, rarely seen at auction. This example of White Heather is from the early 1970s, when Campbell Distillers were still proprietors at Aberlour.

Rinaldi Italian import.

Whyte and Mackay 12 Year Old Pot Still Decanter 1980s

12 year old Whyte and Mackay presented in a golden pot still shaped decanter.

Weller Antique 107

Formerly known as Old Weller, the \"old\" has been dropped on the new packaging. This has been bottled at 107 proof and used to carry a 7 year age statement but this has now been removed. 

This bourbon however was distilled at Buffalo Trace by the Sazerac company, who purchased the brand from United distillers in 1999. In her book But Always Fine Bourbon, Sally Van Winkle Campbell claims they did not have the exact Weller recipe until their partnership with her brother, Julian Van Winkle III was agreed in 2002. Undoubtedly a nod of approval from the family for the modern day product.

Weller Antique 107

Formerly known as Old Weller, the \"old\" has been dropped on the new packaging. This has been bottled at 107 proof and used to carry a 7 year age statement but this has now been removed. 

This bourbon however was distilled at Buffalo Trace by the Sazerac company, who purchased the brand from United distillers in 1999. In her book But Always Fine Bourbon, Sally Van Winkle Campbell claims they did not have the exact Weller recipe until their partnership with her brother, Julian Van Winkle III was agreed in 2002. Undoubtedly a nod of approval from the family for the modern day product.

Weller Antique 107

Formerly known as Old Weller, the \"old\" has been dropped on the new packaging. This has been bottled at 107 proof and used to carry a 7 year age statement but this has now been removed. 

This bourbon however was distilled at Buffalo Trace by the Sazerac company, who purchased the brand from United distillers in 1999. In her book But Always Fine Bourbon, Sally Van Winkle Campbell claims they did not have the exact Weller recipe until their partnership with her brother, Julian Van Winkle III was agreed in 2002. Undoubtedly a nod of approval from the family for the modern day product.

Weller Antique 107

Formerly known as Old Weller, the \"old\" has been dropped on the new packaging. This has been bottled at 107 proof and used to carry a 7 year age statement but this has now been removed. 

This bourbon however was distilled at Buffalo Trace by the Sazerac company, who purchased the brand from United distillers in 1999. In her book But Always Fine Bourbon, Sally Van Winkle Campbell claims they did not have the exact Weller recipe until their partnership with her brother, Julian Van Winkle III was agreed in 2002. Undoubtedly a nod of approval from the family for the modern day product.

Weller Antique 107

Formerly known as Old Weller, the \"old\" has been dropped on the new packaging. This has been bottled at 107 proof and used to carry a 7 year age statement but this has now been removed. 

This bourbon however was distilled at Buffalo Trace by the Sazerac company, who purchased the brand from United distillers in 1999. In her book But Always Fine Bourbon, Sally Van Winkle Campbell claims they did not have the exact Weller recipe until their partnership with her brother, Julian Van Winkle III was agreed in 2002. Undoubtedly a nod of approval from the family for the modern day product.

White Heather Bagpiper Figurine 1980s

White Heather deluxe blended whisky within a ceramic figurine of a bagpiper, which is symbolic of the Campbell Clan of Argyll.

Weller Antique 107

Formerly known as Old Weller, the \"old\" has been dropped on the new packaging. This has been bottled at 107 proof and used to carry a 7 year age statement but this has now been removed. 

This bourbon however was distilled at Buffalo Trace by the Sazerac company, who purchased the brand from United distillers in 1999. In her book But Always Fine Bourbon, Sally Van Winkle Campbell claims they did not have the exact Weller recipe until their partnership with her brother, Julian Van Winkle III was agreed in 2002. Undoubtedly a nod of approval from the family for the modern day product.

William Larue Weller 2018 Release Miniature 3cl

Released within the famous and eagerly awaited Buffalo Trace Antique Collection which celebrates historic bourbon brands and figures.

William Larue Weller was a 19th century whiskey rectifier and distiller, who's W.L. Weller and Sons company was run by the legendary Julian 'Pappy' Van Winkle. The Weller and Van Winkle brands are both produced at Buffalo Trace distillery nowadays, distilled to very similar old Stitzel-Weller recipes, and are among the most sought after bourbons on the market.

One of approximately 17,179 bottles from 149 handpicked barrels.

The 2018 release of the William Larue Weller is aged 12 years and was named World Whisky of the Year 2019 by Jim Murray in his Whisky Bible.

Weller Special Reserve​

The new packing for the Weller Special Reserve, which has dropped the old \"W.L.\" prefix.

This bourbon however was distilled at Buffalo Trace by the Sazerac company, who purchased the brand from United Distillers in 1999. In her book But Always Fine Bourbon, Sally Van Winkle Campbell claims they did not have the exact Weller recipe until their partnership with her brother, Julian Van Winkle III was agreed in 2002. Undoubtedly a nod of approval from the family for the modern day product.

Weller Special Reserve​

The new packing for the Weller Special Reserve, which has dropped the old \"W.L.\" prefix.

This bourbon however was distilled at Buffalo Trace by the Sazerac company, who purchased the brand from United Distillers in 1999. In her book But Always Fine Bourbon, Sally Van Winkle Campbell claims they did not have the exact Weller recipe until their partnership with her brother, Julian Van Winkle III was agreed in 2002. Undoubtedly a nod of approval from the family for the modern day product.

Weller Special Reserve​

The new packing for the Weller Special Reserve, which has dropped the old \"W.L.\" prefix.

This bourbon however was distilled at Buffalo Trace by the Sazerac company, who purchased the brand from United Distillers in 1999. In her book But Always Fine Bourbon, Sally Van Winkle Campbell claims they did not have the exact Weller recipe until their partnership with her brother, Julian Van Winkle III was agreed in 2002. Undoubtedly a nod of approval from the family for the modern day product.

White Heather 8 Year Old 1980s

An old blend, rarely seen at auction.

White Heather was blended Scotch once produced by Clan Campbell Ltd, the owners of Aberlour Distillery from 1945 until 1974.

The blend was on the market from the early 1950s until the middle of the 1980s.

Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof

A special barrel proof release from Wild Turkey distillery in Lawrenceburg, KY. Blended from barrels of 6 to 12 year old bourbon.

The Wild Turkey distillery, originally known as Boulevard, was built in 1869 in Tyrone, Kentucky. The name Wild Turkey was not used until 1941 when some, shared on a hunting trip, was referred to as \"some of that wild turkey whiskey\". 

Wolfburn Northland / Including Miniature

Located in Thurso, Wofburn is the northernmost distillery on the UK mainland.

Northland is part of their core range, and is matured exclusively in American oak quarter casks.

Includes a matching 5cl miniature

Wolfburn Langskip 

Located in Thurso, this is the northernmost distillery on the UK mainland. Based around a long lost distillery that ended around 1850, this new Wolfburn reopened in 2013.

Bottled in August 2018 this was matured in first fill bourbon casks.

Wolfburn Langskip 

Located in Thurso, this is the northernmost distillery on the UK mainland. Based around a long lost distillery that ended around 1850, this new Wolfburn reopened in 2013.

Bottled in August 2018 this was matured in first fill bourbon casks.

Wolfburn Aurora Sherry Oak

Located in Thurso, Wolfburn is the northernmost distillery on the UK mainland and has been operating since 2013.

Although labelled \"Sherry Oak,\" this release is matured in a a combination of different casks: 40% in second-fill quarter casks, 40% in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels and 20% in first-fill Oloroso sherry hogsheads. 

Wolfburn Morven Lightly Peated 

Located in Thurso, Wofburn is the northernmost distillery on the UK mainland.

The Morven is their lightly peated expression.

Wolfburn Morven Lightly Peated / Including Miniature

Located in Thurso, Wofburn is the northernmost distillery on the UK mainland.

The Morven is their lightly peated expression.

Includes a matching 5cl miniature.

Whisky Miniature Selection x 10 / includes Imperial 1979

A selection of single malt and blended whisky miniatures.

Whisky Miniature Selection 5 x 5cl / includes Laphroaig 10 Year Old

• Ballantine's 17 year old 43%
• Edradour 10 year old 40%
• Laphroaig 10 year old 40% x 3

White Horse 1980s

A bottle of White Horse blended whisky from the 1980s.

Wolfburn Aurora Sherry Oak

Located in Thurso, Wolfburn is the northernmost distillery on the UK mainland and has been operating since 2013.

Although labelled \"Sherry Oak,\" this release is matured in a a combination of different casks: 40% in second-fill quarter casks, 40% in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels and 20% in first-fill Oloroso sherry hogsheads. 

Wm. Maxwell Light Scotch Whisky circa 1960s

A Scotch blend for the export market. 

Likely bottled around the 1960s.

Wolfburn Aurora Sherry Oak

Located in Thurso, Wolfburn is the northernmost distillery on the UK mainland and has been operating since 2013.

Although labelled \"Sherry Oak,\" this release is matured in a a combination of different casks: 40% in second-fill quarter casks, 40% in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels and 20% in first-fill Oloroso sherry hogsheads. 

White Heather 5 Year Old 1980s / Rinaldi Import

An old blend, rarely seen at auction. This example of White Heather is likely from the 1970s.

Rinaldi Italian import.

Whisky Galore by Compton Mackenzie / Vanguard Library 1952

A beautiful hardback copy of Compton Mackenzie's Whisky Galore, the fourth instalment of The Vanguard Library series, first printed in 1952.