May 2019 Auction

Bowmore 2002 Whisky Agency 12 Year Old

An independent bottling from Islay's oldest distillery, Bowmore.

Distilled in 2002 and matured for 12 year in a refill hogshead before being bottled for The Whisky Agency in Germany.

One f 348 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.

Benriach 20 Year Old

An older presentation of this award winning drinker from Benriach.

Big Peat The Argentina Edition

A special small batch bottling of Big Peat, bottled for the proud nation of Argentina! 

The Best Collection of Malt - Part One by Valentino Zagatti

Essential for anyone interested in collecting or studying Scotch whisky!

Written by Valentino Zagatti, owner of one of the largest collections of whiskies in the world (until recently) and perhaps one of the most interesting characters to come out of the world of whisky collecting.  It was announced recently that his entire collection was sold with an undisclosed sum.

Published in 1999.

Bowmore Sherriff's Miniature 1970s

A legendary Bowmore, the Sherriff's bottling was originally released during the 1960s and created before the distillery was sold to Stanley P Morrison.

This early 1970s bottling is highly sought after.

Blair Athol 20 Year Old Douglas Laing / Jærens Ærverdige Forening for Uisge Beatha's Fremme

This Blair Athol was bottled exclusively for the 20th anniversary of Jærens Ærverdige Forening for Uisge Beatha's Fremme, a whisky club in Normay.

Old Particular is Douglas Laing's flagship label, and was launched in 2013 after their Old Malt Cask series became part of the portfolio of the newly established Hunter Laing.

One of 318 bottles drawn from single cask #DL10890, a sherry butt.

Benrinnes 1989 Montgomeries's 14 Year Old 75cl / Park Avenue Liquor Shop

A single cask bottling of Benrinnes from Montgomerie & Co. Distilled i March 1989 and bottled from a single cask, specially selected by Park Avenue Liquor Shop, NY.

Drawn from cask #910 in August 2003, this is bottle 33.

Balvenie 17 Year Old Double Wood 

This 17 year old Balvenie is transferred from traditional whisky oak casks to European sherry oak midway through maturation.

Bowmore Laimrig 15 Year Old

A Bowmore matured exclusively in sherry butts and bottled at cask strength.

Laimrig is gaelic for 'Pier' and celebrates Bowmore's ancient stone pier.

Bowmore 1972 Prestonfield House 16 Year Old 5cl

A 1972 vintage sherry cask matured 16 year old Bowmore. Drawn from cask numbers 1036-1039.

The Prestonfield House hotel had this produced for them by Morrision Bowmore in the 1980s. 

Bruichladdich Miniature Selection 7 x 5cl

A selection of old whiskies from Bruichladdich distillery:

• 7 Year Old Waves 46%
• 10 Year Old 46%
• 12 Year Old 46%
• 15 Year Old 46%
• 20 Year Old 46%
• XVII  46%
• Links Old Course, St Andrews 46%

Bladnoch 2006 Whisky Broker 12 Year Old / Private Bottling

A private bottling of Bladnoch from the independent bottler Whisky Broker. 

The liquid was distilled in December 2006 and laid to rest for 12 years in single bourbon cask #252.

Bottled on 31st Januaury 2019 at a cask strength of 56%.

One of only 227 bottles. 

Balvenie 17 Year Old Double Wood 

This 17 year old Balvenie is transferred from traditional whisky oak casks to European sherry oak midway through maturation.

Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 1 Litre 1990s

A pre-closure release from Whyte and Mackay, prior to the distillery being bought by Mark Reynier.

Blair Athol 1995 Hunter Laing 23 Year Old

An Old Malt Cask release from Hunter Laing, this Blair Athol was distilled in March 1995 and bottled in April 2018.

Matured in single sherry butt #HL15757. 

One of 321 bottles.

Big Peat Feis Ile 2016

Douglas Laing's Big Peat is a marriage of only Islay Single Malt whiskies.

Release for the Feis Ile 2016, limited to only 500 bottles.

This is bottle number 223 of 500. 

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Big Peat 10 Year Old 10th Anniversary

Big Peat is a blended Islay malt from Douglas Laing.

The blend reportedly contains Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore and Port Ellen! 

This is a special 10 year old bottling to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the brand.

The Best Collection of Malt - Part One by Valentino Zagatti

Essential for anyone interested in collecting or studying Scotch whisky!

Written by Valentino Zagatti, owner of one of the largest collections of whiskies in the world (until recently) and perhaps one of the most interesting characters to come out of the world of whisky collecting.  It was announced recently that his entire collection was sold with an undisclosed sum.

Published in 1999.

ISBN: 88-900331-2-6

Balmenach 2002 SMWS 13 Year Old 48.78

\"The perfect hammock dram\"

Distilled on 25th November 2002 and bottled 13 years later by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. 

One of only 216 bottles.

Benriach 1991 Liquid Sun 22 Year Old

An independent bottling of single malt whisky from Speyside distillery, Benriach.

Distilled in 1991, this was matured in a a refill barrel and bottledin 2013.

 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.

Benriach 17 Year Old Solstice / 2nd Edition

A stunning bottling of peated Benriach aged for 17 years and finished in port pipes.

Rich and peaty, this is a great whisky t,o compare against the big Islay malts.

Blaum Bros Straight Bourbon Whiskey

A refreshingly up-front American whisky from Blaum Bros in Illinois. This was distilled at their distillery in Illinois and is aged at least 3 years.

Bunnahabhain 1991 Coopers Choice 19 Year Old

A very nicely aged single cask bottling of Bunnahabhain.

This was released in 2011 by the Vintage Malt Whisky Company under The Coopers Choice brand. It was distilled in 1991 and is one of 360 bottles drawn a from sherry butt.

Benriach 20 Year Old

A contemprary presentation of this award winning drinker from Benriach.

Benriach 12 Year Old Sherry Wood Pre-2018 / with Miniatures 2 x 5cl & Polo Shirt

The 12 year old Benriach, fully matured in Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks.

This release predates the 2018 revamp of the expression by Rachel Barrie, which features 'three-way sherry maturation.'

Bottled in 2014. 

This lot includes two matching miniatures and a branded black polo shirt, size large.  

Benriach 17 Year Old Solstice / 2nd Edition

A stunning bottling of peated Benriach aged for 17 years and finished in port pipes.

Rich and peaty, this is a great whisky t,o compare against the big Islay malts.

Booker's 7 Year Old Bourbon

This bourbon, batch No. 2015-02 was bottled at 7 years and 2 months and 5 days of age. 

Booker's is produced by Jim Beam at their second distillery on Boston Road in Kentucky. Both the bourbon and that distillery are named after former Master Distiller, Booker Noe. It is believed Beam have designs on making Booker's a premium product within their range, so now is as good a time as any to snare one.

Bruichladdich 15 Year Old That Boutique-y Whisky Company Batch #12

The label depicts a homage to the Generation Game, each item represents a different Bruichladdich release. 

One of 89 bottles.

Benriach 2007 Peated Single Cask 10 Year Old #3071 / Oloroso Sherry Butt

This peated Benriach was distilled in 2007 and then bottled in 2018 from Oloroso sherry butt #3236.

One of 628 bottles. 

Blair Athol 1997 Douglas Laing 21 Year Old 

This Blair Athol was distilled in 1997 and bottled from single refill hogshead #DL12968 in November 2018.

Old Particular is Douglas Laing's flagship label, and was launched in 2013 after their Old Malt Cask series became part of the portfolio of the newly established Hunter Laing.

One of only 282 bottles.

Benrinnes 1997 Cadenhead's 20 Year Old​

A Benrinnes, distilled in 1997 and matured for 20 years before being bottled by Cadenhead's in 2017, their 175th anniversary year.

Part of the Cadenhead's Small Batch series. 

One of 408 bottles drawn from 3 bourbon hogsheads.

Bunnahabhain 2001 Hunter Laing 13 Year Old

A single cask Bunnahabhain, aged for 13 years and bottled by Hunter Laing.

The Old Malt Cask series is one of the most established independent labels on the market. It was launched by Douglas Laing in 1998 and bottled by them until 2013 when the brand became part of the Hunter Laing portfolio instead.

Distilledin 2001, this is one of only 308 bottles yielded from single sherry butt #HL11240.