May 2019 Auction

Vega 1976 North Star 41 Year Old

A limited edition 41 year old blended malt whisky produced by North Star Spirits.

Produced using whiskies distilled in November 1976 and bottled in April 2018.

One of only 400 bottles, bottled at cask strength.

Famous Grouse 30 Year Old Blended Malt

A 30 year old blended malt from one of Scotland's favourite brands. Amongst the malt whiskies blended, the box states Macallan and Highland Park feature therein.

Four Roses Single Barrel Limited Edition 2014

A 2014 release single barrel bottling from Four Roses.

Bottled from barrel #47-1E, which was matured in warehouse HW for over 11 years.

The Four Roses recipe used for this barrel was OESF.

One of 7122 bottle produced.

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2018 Release / 130th Anniversary

The 2018 limited edition barrel strength, small batch release from Four Roses, bottled at a high strength of 54.2%.

The origins of the Four Roses brand are historically hazy, with some speculating that it has been sold since the 1860s. The brand name itself was trademarked in 1888, and this release celebrates the 130th anniversary of that event.

One of 13140 bottles filled in the 75cl size.

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2018 Release / 130th Anniversary

The 2018 limited edition barrel strength, small batch release from Four Roses, bottled at a high strength of 54.2%.

The origins of the Four Roses brand are historically hazy, with some speculating that it has been sold since the 1860s. The brand name itself was trademarked in 1888, and this release celebrates the 130th anniversary of that event.

One of 13140 bottles filled in the 75cl size.

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2018 Release / 130th Anniversary

The 2018 limited edition barrel strength, small batch release from Four Roses, bottled at a high strength of 54.2%.

The origins of the Four Roses brand are historically hazy, with some speculating that it has been sold since the 1860s. The brand name itself was trademarked in 1888, and this release celebrates the 130th anniversary of that event.

One of 3804 bottles filled in the 70cl size.

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2018 Release / 130th Anniversary

The 2018 limited edition barrel strength, small batch release from Four Roses, bottled at a high strength of 54.2%.

The origins of the Four Roses brand are historically hazy, with some speculating that it has been sold since the 1860s. The brand name itself was trademarked in 1888, and this release celebrates the 130th anniversary of that event.

One of 3804 bottles filled in the 70cl size.

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2018 Release / 130th Anniversary

The 2018 limited edition barrel strength, small batch release from Four Roses, bottled at a high strength of 54.2%.

The origins of the Four Roses brand are historically hazy, with some speculating that it has been sold since the 1860s. The brand name itself was trademarked in 1888, and this release celebrates the 130th anniversary of that event.

One of 3804 bottles filled in the 70cl size.

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2018 Release / 130th Anniversary

The 2018 limited edition barrel strength, small batch release from Four Roses, bottled at a high strength of 54.2%.

The origins of the Four Roses brand are historically hazy, with some speculating that it has been sold since the 1860s. The brand name itself was trademarked in 1888, and this release celebrates the 130th anniversary of that event.

One of 3804 bottles filled in the 70cl size.

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2018 Release / 130th Anniversary

The 2018 limited edition barrel strength, small batch release from Four Roses, bottled at a high strength of 54.2%.

The origins of the Four Roses brand are historically hazy, with some speculating that it has been sold since the 1860s. The brand name itself was trademarked in 1888, and this release celebrates the 130th anniversary of that event.

One of 3804 bottles filled in the 70cl size.

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2018 Release / 130th Anniversary

The 2018 limited edition barrel strength, small batch release from Four Roses, bottled at a high strength of 54.2%.

The origins of the Four Roses brand are historically hazy, with some speculating that it has been sold since the 1860s. The brand name itself was trademarked in 1888, and this release celebrates the 130th anniversary of that event.

One of 3804 bottles filled in the 70cl size.

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2018 Release / 130th Anniversary

The 2018 limited edition barrel strength, small batch release from Four Roses, bottled at a high strength of 54.2%.

The origins of the Four Roses brand are historically hazy, with some speculating that it has been sold since the 1860s. The brand name itself was trademarked in 1888, and this release celebrates the 130th anniversary of that event.

One of 3804 bottles filled in the 70cl size.

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2018 Release / 130th Anniversary

The 2018 limited edition barrel strength, small batch release from Four Roses, bottled at a high strength of 54.2%.

The origins of the Four Roses brand are historically hazy, with some speculating that it has been sold since the 1860s. The brand name itself was trademarked in 1888, and this release celebrates the 130th anniversary of that event.

One of 13140 bottles filled in the 75cl size.

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2017 Release

The European release of the 2017 limited edition from Four Roses bottled at a high strength of 53.9%

One of 3000 70cl bottles released.

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2016 Release

The 2016 limited edition from Four Roses was a blend of 12 to 16 year old bourbon. Bottled at a high strength of 55.6%

One of only 2838 in the 70cl bottle size.

Fettercairn 1997 The Daily Dram 18 Year Old / Vintage Pin Up Series

An independent bottling from the popular Fettercairn distillery. 

Distilled in 1997, this was bottled at 18 years old for Bresser and Timmer's The Daily Dram banner in the Netherlands.

This is part of a series with vintage pin-up themed labels. This example features a particularly voyeuristic through-the-keyhole shot.

Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon 1960s / Cedal Import

A Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, matured for 6 years and bottled in Baltimore for the export market.

At this time the brand was produced by Seagram who, preferring to promote their Seven Crown as the whiskey brand of choice in the US, limited Four Roses as a straight bourbon to the export market. US customers had to make do with a blended \"light\" whisky variant until the brand was acquired by Kirin in 2002, who re-introduced the straight bourbon to its native market.

Officially imported to the Italian market by Cedal.

Versailles 2003 Single Cask 15 Year Old / Milan Rum Festival

Single cask rum distilled at Diamond in Guyana on the famous Versailles single wooden pot still, and bottled at 15 years old.

Distilled in May 2003 and bottled in February 2019 after the cask was selected by Andrea Giannone and Giuseppe Dolci for an exclusive Milan Rum Festival release.

One of 270 bottled at Navy strength.

Foursquare 2005 Single Cask 12 Year Old / Milan Rum Festival 

Single cask rum distilled at Foursquare distillery in Barbados and bottled at 12 years old.

Distilled in November 2005 and bottled in May 2018 after the cask was selected by Andrea Giannone and Giuseppe Dolci for an exclusive Milan Rum Festival release.

One of 318 bottled at Navy strength.

Versailles 2003 Single Cask 15 Year Old / Milan Rum Festival

Single cask rum distilled at Diamond in Guyana on the famous Versailles single wooden pot still, and bottled at 15 years old.

Distilled in May 2003 and bottled in February 2019 after the cask was selected by Andrea Giannone and Giuseppe Dolci for an exclusive Milan Rum Festival release.

One of 270 bottled at Navy strength.

Four Roses Single Barrel #6-1J / Whisky Magazine for Al Young 50th Anniversary

A single barrel exclusive bottling from Four Roses bottled to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the brand's senior ambassador Al Young. 

Selected by Whisky Magazine and Four Roses, they chose recipe OESQ.

O means distilled at Four Roses, E means mash bill was 75% corn, 20% Rye and 5% malted barley, S means Straight whiskey and Q refers to one of Four Roses five proprietary yeast strains. The OESQ flavour profile is; \"Floral (rose petal and acacia), banana, refreshing, medium body.\"

Matured for 8 Years and 5 months in barrel # 6-1J which rested in warehouse MW.

Four Roses Single Barrel #65-4P / Binny's

A single barrel exclusive bottling from Four Roses for Binny's Beverage Depot in Chicago, IL.

Bottled from barrel #65-4P, which was matured for 9 years and 7 months. 

Recipe OESV, meaning \"Delicate fruity, fresh, creamy.\"

Four Roses Single Barrel #32-30 / Binny's

A single barrel exclusive bottling from Four Roses for Binny's Beverage Depot in Chicago, IL.

Bottled from barrel #32-30, which was matured for 9 years and 9 months. 

Recipe OESQ, meaning \"Floral (rose petal and acacia), banana, refreshing, medium body.\"

Foursquare 2005 Single Cask 12 Year Old / Milan Rum Festival 

Single cask rum distilled at Foursquare distillery in Barbados and bottled at 12 years old.

Distilled in November 2005 and bottled in May 2018 after the cask was selected by Andrea Giannone and Giuseppe Dolci for an exclusive Milan Rum Festival release.

One of 318 bottled at Navy strength.

Versailles 2004 Single Cask 14 Year Old / Milan Rum Festival

Single cask rum distilled at Diamond in Guyana on the famous Versailles single wooden pot still, and bottled at 14 years old.

Distilled in July 2004 and bottled in September 2018 after the cask was selected by Andrea Giannone and Giuseppe Dolci for an exclusive Milan Rum Festival release.

One of 272 bottled at Navy strength.

Vega 1990 North Star 28 Year Old

From North Star Spirits, this is a limited edition 28 year old blended malt from Speyside distilleries.

Distilled in September 1990 and bottled in February 2019 at cask strength; One of only 800 bottles.

Vecchia Romagna 35 Year Old Trentacinque Brandy 50cl

A 35 year old brandy produced in Bologna, Italy.

Four Roses Single Barrel #36-25 / Binny's

A single barrel exclusive bottling from Four Roses for Binny's Beverage Depot in Chicago, IL.

Bottled from barrel #36-25, which was matured for 9 years and 10 months. 

Recipe OBSQ, meaning \"Floral (rose petal), spicy, medium body.\"

Four Roses Single Barrel Reserve

An older version of Four Roses popular single barrel.

Four Roses is produced in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky by the Kirin Brewing company, who purchased the brand and distillery from longtime business partners Seagram's following their dissolution in the the 2000s. Amazingly, Four Roses was not available as a straight bourbon, let alone a single barrel in the US market until then.

Versailles 2004 Single Cask 14 Year Old / Milan Rum Festival

Single cask rum distilled at Diamond in Guyana on the famous Versailles single wooden pot still, and bottled at 14 years old.

Distilled in July 2004 and bottled in September 2018 after the cask was selected by Andrea Giannone and Giuseppe Dolci for an exclusive Milan Rum Festival release.

One of 272 bottled at Navy strength.

Ferro China Baliva circa 1950s

An orange liqueur from Italy.

We believe this is a 50cl bottle.

FEW Spirits Delilah 23rd Anniversary

A special vatting of 23 casks of FEW whiskies, mostly bourbon and rye selected by the team of Delilah's Rock Bar, Chicago to celebrate its 23rd anniversary.

FEW Spirits' distillery is based in Evanstown, Illinois, once a stronghold for the Temperance Movement in a state considered the birthplace of Prohibition. Evanston was founded as a \"dry community\" by Frances Elizabeth Willard, from whom the FEW acronym is derived.