May 2019 Auction

Bowmore 1964 Black Bowmore 50 Year Old 

The pinnacle of whisky collecting and investing, the Black Bowmore is arguably one of most famous and sought after bottles of whisky ever produced. 

This is the latest and last iteration of this ground breaking Bowmore series of whiskies, again distilled in 1964 and bottled after 50 years in the cask.

This 'Last Cask' of Black Bowmore was vatted in 2007 from the remaining two Oloroso sherry hogsheads which were left over from the previous 2007 release of this legendary whisky.

The original Black Bowmore series released in the early/mid 1990s was followed in 2007 by the Black, White and Gold Bowmore range, all from 1964.

Includes the 2cl sample. 

The bottle number of this particular lot has been obscured at the request of the seller. This will be made available to the buyer.

Balvenie 1951 Vintage Cask

The vintage cask range of whiskies from Balvenie are a fantastic insight into single casks released from this popular Speysider.

Distilled in 14th June 1951 and bottled on 7th November 1996 this is a specially selected single cask Balvenie, from cask #1236.

Bottled at cask strength with an impressive ABV for a 45 year old Scotch whisky.

Bottle number 5 of only 90.

Springbank 12 Year Old Sherry Cask 1980s / Samaroli Import

A ludicrously rare and highly sought after official bottling of Springbank, officially bottled for Samaroli Imports. This dates from the early 1980s when Silvano Samaroli's independent bottling business was still in its infancy, and he was still operating as an official importer. Taking inspiration from the legendary Edoardo Giaccone, proprietor of Edward & Edward (aka Whiskyteca Garten) in Salo, Samaroli imported outwith the standard distillery offerings, and sought out exclusive cask strength and sherry cask offerings like this for his clients. The back label of the bottle includes his tasting notes.

Rumoured to be the same liquid as that of the Samaroli Springbank that was awarded 98 points on WhiskyFun.com

These bottles make it to market so infrequently we wouldn't recommend missing out on this, there's no telling when you might get another chance to pick one up.

Bottle 609 of 2400.

Bowmore 1964 Black Bowmore Final Edition 75cl / US Import

An icon of the whisky world, it's hard to fathom where whisky collecting would be today without the Black Bowmore. 

Distilled in 1964 and matured within Oloroso sherry casks before bottling in 1995. This is the last of three versions of Black Bowmore released in the mid-nineties. 

This is bottle number 574 of 1812.

US Import. 

Bowmore 1964 Black Bowmore / Final Edition

An icon of the whisky world, it's hard to fathom where whisky collecting would be today without the Black Bowmore. 

Distilled in 1964 and matured within Oloroso sherry casks before bottling in 1995. This is the last of three Black Bowmore's released in the mid-nineties. 

This is bottle number 1305 of 1812.

Italian import. 

Brora 1972 Rare Malt 22 Year Old / 60.02%​

The Rare Malt Selection is a historic selection of single malt whiskies from operational and lost distilleries that were released by Diageo between 1995 and 2005.

It is often said that 1972 Broras are exceptional, and there are five in the rare Malt series. This one of the rarer examples, bottled at 60.02%. The 1972 continued to be an important vintage when Diageo released the 40 year old with the same vintage. 

Brora was reopened after a brief hiatus in 1969 to produce heavily peated single malt for blending, owing to a shortage in Islay spirit caused by drought that year. Vintages from 1973 onwards reverted the lighter peated Highland style. The distillery, formerly known as the original Clynelish, has been closed since 1983.

Springbank 1950 40 Year Old

A highly impressive bottling of Springbank, distilled on 7th December 1950 and bottled on 19th December 1990. 

This is bottle number 50 of only 120. 

Brora 1972 Rare Malt 22 Year Old / 61.1%​

The Rare Malt Selection is a historic selection of single malt whiskies from operational and lost distilleries that were released by Diageo between 1995 and 2005.

It is often said that 1972 Brora is exceptional. There are five Rare Malt Brora 1972 and this is an example of one of them. The 1972 continued to be an important vintage when Diageo released the 40 year old with the same vintage. 

The formerly named Clynelish distillery was reopened, after a brief hiatus, in 1969 to produce heavily peated single malt for blending, owing to a shortage in Islay spirit caused by drought that year. Vintages from 1973 onwards reverted the lighter peated Highland style.

Since its closure in 1983 the popularity of Brora has soared, this is a fantastic opportunity to own an historic bottle.

Brora 1972 Rare Malt 22 Year Old / 58.7%

The Rare Malt Selection is a historic selection of single malt whiskies from operational and lost distilleries that were released by Diageo between 1995 and 2005.

It is often said that 1972 Brora is exceptional, and this is one of five Rare Malts of that vintage. The 1972 continued to be an important vintage when Diageo also released a 40 year old of the same vintage. 

The formerly named Clynelish distillery was reopened, after a brief hiatus, in 1969 to produce heavily peated single malt for blending, owing to a shortage in Islay spirit caused by drought that year. Vintages from 1973 onwards reverted to the lighter peated Highland style.

Since its closure in 1983 the popularity of Brora has soared, this is a fantastic opportunity to own an historic bottle.

Brora 1972 Douglas Laing 30 Year Old 75cl / The Brorageddon​

A cask strength Brora, distilled in 1972 and bottled in February 2003 at 30 years old by Douglas 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.

Brora was reopened after a brief hiatus in 1969 to produce heavily peated single malt for blending, owing to a shortage in Islay spirit caused by drought that year. Vintages from 1973 onwards reverted the lighter peated Highland style.

Specially selected for the Plowed Society by The Whisky Shop in 2003.

One of 201 bottles.

Bowmore 1967 Sherry Cask

A 1967 vintage sherry cask matured Bowmore bottled at full strength.

1960's sherry cask Bowmore vintages come highly recommended by those lucky enough to try them. 

Balvenie 1981 DCS Compendium 35 Year Old Chapter #3 / with 4 x Glass & Coaster Sets

This bottle forms part of the third release of Balvenie's five-part DCS Compendium, which is a tribute to renowned malt master David Stewart.

Distilled on 29th October 1981 and matured in cask #7824. 

Bottled on 19th June 2017, this is one of 186 bottles. 

Springbank 1965

A rare 1965 vintage bottling of Springbank.

Bottled at some point in the 1980s by the famous Campbeltown distillery.

Bowmore 30 Year Old Sea Dragon

Nicknamed 'the Sea Dragon' due to the mythical beast adorning the rather pretty black ceramic bottle and box, this 30 year old Bowmore appeared in the mid 1990's and has achieved almost legendary status.

The contents of this decanter are almost entirely made up from long-aged casks from the legendary 1960's vintages.

Brora 1972 Douglas Laing 30 Year Old / Old and Rare

One of Brora distillery's legendary 1972 vintages. This was bottled in 2003 by Douglas Laing for their Old & Rare range, when it was still part of their portfolio. The label has been bottled by Hunter Laing since 2013.

Brora was reopened after a brief hiatus in 1969 to produce heavily peated single malt for blending, owing to a shortage in Islay spirit caused by drought that year. Vintages from 1973 onwards reverted the lighter peated Highland style.

Brora distillery, formerly known as Clynelish has been closed since 1983, after a new distillery was built next-door in 1967, and eventually assumed the Clynelish name and sole distilling responsibilities. The original distillery bottlings are now increasingly sought after.

Bottle 166 of 222.

Brora 1970 Douglas Laing 34 Year Old / Old and Rare

This is one of only two casks ever bottled from 1970, a year of very low production (apparently), and is particularly sought after as no other bottling of Brora exists (that carries the name 'Brora') from before this date.

Douglas Laing were fortunate enough to bottle two casks, this 34 year old and another two years earlier as a 32 year old.

Brora was distilling heavily peated single malt at this time, to make up for a shortfall in Islay whisky caused by a drought. Vintages from 1973 onwards revert to the lightly peated Highland style.

Bottle 91 of only 157 filled in 2004.

Springbank 1967 Local Barley

Springbank produced several 'Local Barley' bottlings from the mid 1960's, all of which have reached legendary status.

This 'non-dumpy' version was distilled in October 1967 and bottled in August 1988.

One of 648 bottles. 

Bowmore 30 Year Old Sea Dragon

Nicknamed 'the Sea Dragon' due to the mythical beast adorning the rather pretty black ceramic bottle and box, this 30 year old Bowmore appeared in the mid 1990's and has achieved almost legendary status.

The contents of this decanter are almost entirely made up from long-aged casks from the legendary 1960's vintages.

Brora 1972 Douglas Laing 29 Year Old / Old and Rare

A cask strength Brora, distilled in 1972 and bottled in 2002 at 29 years old by Douglas Laing as part of their Old and Rare Platinum Selection. 

Brora was reopened after a brief hiatus in 1969 to produce heavily peated single malt for blending, owing to a shortage in Islay spirit caused by drought that year. Vintages from 1973 onwards reverted the lighter peated Highland style. The distillery, formerly known as the original Clynelish, has been closed since 1983

One of 228 bottles,

Springbank 1966 Private Bottling 34 Year Old / Juul's

An older single Sherry cask expression from this Campbeltown classic. This was distilled in 1966 prior to being bottled at the start of the Millennium.

Private bottling for Juul's

Balvenie 1985 DCS Compendium 30 Year Old Chapter #1 

This bottle forms part of the initial release of Balvenie's five-part DCS Compendium, which is a tribute to renowned malt master David Stewart. This example is a 1985 vintage, cask strength, 30 year old Balvenie matured in refill American Oak Hogshead.

Filled on 12th February 1985

Bottled on 23rd of March 2015

One of 156 bottles.

John Walker and Sons 30 Year Old Master Blenders Collection / Art Deco Era

This spectacular presentation is part of the John Walker and Sons premium releases from Johnnie Walker.

Part of the Master Blenders Collection, this 30 year old Scotch pays tribute to Sir Alexander Walker, former Master Blender and son of Johnnie himself.

This is the Art Deco Era release, and comes in an exquisite lock and key box with art deco detailing, and a crystal decanter.

One of 1438 bottles.

Released exclusively to Johnnie Walker House stores in the Asian market.

Bruichladdich 1964 'The Forty' 40 Year Old​

This mythical 40 year old Bruichladdich is the oldest official release from the distillery.

Distilled on 24th October 1964 and matured in a single bourbon cask until bottling in November 2004.  There were only 550 bottles released of this exceptional Islay malt, this is bottle number 165.

Brora 1971 Douglas Laing 28 Year Old

One of Brora's legendary vintages. This was distilled in 1971 and bottled 28 years later by Douglas 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.

The original Clynelish distillery, what we now know as Brora was re-opened in 1969 to produce heavily peated spirit to make up for a shortfall of Islay whisky due to a drought on the island. Brora vintages from 1973 onwards reverted to the lightly peated Highland style.

Brora 1971 Douglas Laing 29 Year Old

A rare vintage single cask bottling of Brora, distilled in 1971 and bottled at 29 years old.

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.

Brora was reopened after a brief hiatus in 1969 to produce heavily peated single malt for blending, owing to a shortage in Islay spirit caused by drought that year. Vintages from 1973 onwards reverted the lighter peated Highland style.

Bunnahabhain 1968 Signatory Vintage 50 Year Old Single Cask #12397 / 30th Anniversary

A wonderfully presented Bunnahabhain which was distilled in 1968 and aged for half a century. The liquid was matured for the whole 50 years in single Sherry Butt #12397

The release is part of a collection by Signatory to celebrate it's 30th anniversary.

The bottle is presented in a beautiful wooden case alongside two Glencairn glasses.

Bottle number 167 of 323.

Please note that this bottle will include a two bottle shipping fee.

Bruichladdich 1968 Intertrade 16 Year Old

A 1968 vintage Bruichladdich, bottled at cask strength after 16 years of maturation. 

Intertrade was established in Italy in the early 1980s by Nadi Fiori, a contemporary of Silvano Samaroli and Moon Import's Pepi Mongiardino. His company is perhaps less well known than theirs, but bottled some of the most well-regarded and collectible whiskies on the market.

Springbank 1978 Cadenhead's Single Cask #196

An independent bottling of Springbank from Cadenhead's, the company who nowadays own the distillery.

Distilled in 1978 and matured in cask #196 before bottling at cask strength.

Bottle number 185.

Springbank 12 Year Old 1980s / 57%

A fantastic 12 year old Springbank bottling from the 1980s, bottled at 57%. 

Springbank 1967 28 Year Old 75cl

A rare official bottling of 28 year old single malt from Springbank distillery. 

Distilled in March 1967 and bottled in January 1996.

This is a fantastic example of 1960s vintage Springbank.

Strathisla 1957 Gordon and MacPhail 

Distilled over 60 years ago in 1957, this very well aged Strathisla was bottled by Gordon and MacPhail as part of their Distillery Labels series.

It is becoming increasingly difficult, almost impossible to find vintage whiskies these days.  Thankfully over the years Gordon and MacPhail have released bottles like this, a great old Speysider distilled over half a century ago.

Bottled in 2007.

Springbank 1969 Signatory Vintage 30 Year Old

A Signatory Vintage bottling from Springbank distillery in Campbeltown.

Distilled in September 1969 and bottled in 2000 at 30 years old.

Signatory Vintage were established in 1988 by Andrew Symington and are one of Scotland's most prolific independent bottlers. Their offices and bottling facility are located next to Edradour distillery, which they have also owned since 2002.

Bottle number 122 of 235 drawn from cask #1689.