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May 2019 Auction

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Started
24 May 2019
Closed
03 June 2019
33 - 64 of 1114 Lots
41.8%
70cl
UK
41.8%
70cl

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.

 

55.5%
75cl
UK
55.5%
75cl

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.

 

54.6%
70cl
UK
54.6%
70cl

Clynelish 1973 Prestonfield House 33 Year Old / 2nd Bottling

Prestonfield House have released a number of excellent whiskies over the years, this Clynelish is certainly one of them!

The second 1973 vintage bottled for them in 2006, again at 33 years old.

One of 439 bottles drawn from cask #8913 and bottled by Signatory Vintage for The Prestonfield Whisky Co.

The label features an image of the eponymous Prestonfield Hotel and one of their famous peacocks which roam the grounds.

Cask #8913 is the sister of #8912, which scored an incredible (and all time best for Clynelish) 95 points by Serge Valentin of WhiskyFun.com

54.6%
70cl
UK
54.6%
70cl

Clynelish 1973 Prestonfield House 33 Year Old / 2nd Bottling

Prestonfield House have released a number of excellent whiskies over the years, this Clynelish is certainly one of them!

The second 1973 vintage bottled for them in 2006, again at 33 years old.

One of 439 bottles drawn from cask #8913 and bottled by Signatory Vintage for The Prestonfield Whisky Co.

The label features an image of the eponymous Prestonfield Hotel and one of their famous peacocks which roam the grounds.

Cask #8913 is the sister of #8912, which scored an incredible (and all time best for Clynelish) 95 points by Serge Valentin of WhiskyFun.com

59.4%
70cl
UK
59.4%
70cl

Clynelish 1972 Gordon and MacPhail 36 Year Old 'Book of Kells' / LMDW

An exceptionally sought after bottling of Clynelish. 

Distilled in 1972 and aged in single refill sherry hogshead #14301 before bottling in June 2009.

Bottled exclusively for La Maison du Whisky by Gordon & MacPhail and bearing label art based on the medieval, illuminated manuscript for which the series is named.

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2002
52.4%
70cl
Inaugural Release
Inaugural Release
UK
2002
52.4%
70cl

Brora 30 Year Old 2002 / 1st Release

This is a bottle of the original 30 year old Brora, released at cask strength within Diageo's Super Premium malts back in 2002.  

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

One of 3000 bottles. 

2008
53.4%
70cl
Distillery Exclusive
Distillery Exclusive
UK
#188787

Balvenie Rose 16 Year Old

2008
53.4%
70cl

Balvenie Rose 16 Year Old / First Edition 53.4%

The Balvenie Rose was created to celebrate the long history of Balvenie Castle.  Margaret Douglas 'The Fair Maid of Galloway' married in turn, two of the infamous Black Douglases.  Following the murder of William Douglas at the hands of James II the Black Douglases rebelled against the Stewart King and were defeated loosing their titles and estates.  The king however was taken by Magaret's beauty and reinstated her in Balvenie Castle with an annual rent of a single red rose.

Two batches of the Balvenie Rose were released and sold exclusively at Balvenie distillery, each batch consisted of 4 refill American oak casks which were finished in a single first fill port pipe. This is the first bottling from 2008 and has a cask strength of 53.4%.

2008
53.4%
70cl
Distillery Exclusive
Distillery Exclusive
UK
#185415

Balvenie Rose 16 Year Old

2008
53.4%
70cl

Balvenie Rose 16 Year Old / First Edition 53.4%

The Balvenie Rose was created to celebrate the long history of Balvenie Castle.  Margaret Douglas 'The Fair Maid of Galloway' married in turn, two of the infamous Black Douglases.  Following the murder of William Douglas at the hands of James II the Black Douglases rebelled against the Stewart King and were defeated loosing their titles and estates.  The king however was taken by Magaret's beauty and reinstated her in Balvenie Castle with an annual rent of a single red rose.

Two batches of the Balvenie Rose were released and sold exclusively at Balvenie distillery, each batch consisted of 4 refill American oak casks which were finished in a single first fill port pipe. This is the first bottling from 2008 and has a cask strength of 53.4%.

43.8%
70cl
UK
43.8%
70cl

Bunnahabhain 1968 Auld Acquaintance 34 Year Old

Distilled on Hogmanay (31st December) 1968 this rare limited edition Bunnahabhain was bottled in 2002.  

It has been highly acclaimed receiving 93 points from Serge Valentin on WhiskyFun.com

It is now a very sought after bottle and is increasingly difficult to find with only 2,002 bottles released.

See lot description
70cl
UK
See lot description
70cl

Chichibu Ichiro's Malt Single Cask #5036 & #1700 2 x 70cl / Sweden & Norway

A pair of Scandinavian exclusive bottlings of Chichibu

Single American white oak cask #1700 was filled in 2012 and produced 268 bottles at 62.4% exclusively for Sweden.

Single Pinot Noir cask #5036 was filled in 2011 and produced 185 bottles at 59.1% exclusively for Sweden and Norway

Shipping on this lot will be charged for two bottles

42.1%
70cl
UK
42.1%
70cl

Bunnahabhain 1968 Malts of Scotland Sherry Butt

A fantastically well-aged Bunnahabhain.

Distilled in 1968 and matured for circa 50 years in a single sherry butt. Bottled by German bottlers, Malts of Scotland for their Diamond labelled premium range in 2018.

Bottle 78 of 167.

46.1%
70cl
UK
46.1%
70cl

Bunnahabhain 1966 Single Cask 35 Year Old

A limted edition release from Islay's Bunnahabhain distillery.

Distilled in May 1966 and matured in single cask #4379 for 35 years unitl bottled in March 2002. 

One of only 401 bottles.

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44.3%
70cl
UK
44.3%
70cl

Baron Otard 'Fortis & Fidelis' Cognac

This rather uniquely packaged Cognac is brought to you by the traditional house of Baron Otard.

An award winning Cognac aged in the only Royal Chateau in Cognac, deep in its Royal cellars known for its unique ageing conditions. This rare and exclusive offering capturing generations of the finest craftsmanship and blending expertise.

The bottle is presented in a travel suitcase which contains a case finished in 'platinum lacquer'. This contains a engraved St Louis crystal flask, engraved replacement stopper and presentation booklet.

Please note that this lot includes a four bottle shipping fee due to the size and weight of the item.

5365
2015
60.7%
70cl
Single Cask
Single Cask
UK
5365
2015
60.7%
70cl

Balvenie 1997 DCS Compendium Chapter 1

This bottle forms part of the initial release of Balvenie's five-part DCS Compendium, which is a tribute to reknowned malt master David Stewart. It consists of a 1997 vintage, cask strength, 17 year old Balvenie matured in refill American Oak Hogshead.

Filled on 9th June 1997

Bottled on 23rd March 2015

One of 114 bottles.

42.9%
70cl
UK
42.9%
70cl

Bunnahabhain 1963 40 Year Old

A 1963 vintage Islay malt from Bunnahabhain, bottled in 2003 at 40 years old. 

One of 743 bottles.

58.6%
70cl
UK
58.6%
70cl

Chichibu 2011 Ichiro's Malt Single Cask #1292 / LMDW

This is from the relatively new and incredibly popular Japanese distillery Chichibu.

Distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2017, this has been produced from unpeated malt and was matured in a first-fill bourbon barrel. 

62.5%
70cl
UK
62.5%
70cl

Chichibu 2012 Ichiro's Malt Peated Single Cask #2087 / LMDW

A 2017 release from the relatively new and incredibly popular Japanese distillery, Chichibu.

Distilled in 2012, from peated barely, this has been matured in second-fill bourbon barrel #2087. 

Selected and imported by La Maison du Whisky.

The label features the artwork Silver cockscomb of winter by Asuka Irie.

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2004
56.6%
70cl
UK
2004
56.6%
70cl

Brora 30 Year Old 2004 Release

The third release of 30 year old Brora released as part of the 'special release' series in 2004 by Diageo.

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

Bottle number 1000 of 3000.

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2005
56.3%
70cl
UK
2005
56.3%
70cl

Brora 30 Year Old 2005 Release

The fourth release of 30 year old Brora released as part of the 'special release' series in 2005 by Diageo.

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

Bottle number 379 of 3000.

 

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2004
56.6%
70cl
UK
2004
56.6%
70cl

Brora 30 Year Old 2004 Release

The third release of 30 year old Brora released as part of the 'special release' series in 2004 by Diageo.

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

Bottle number 2673 of 3000.

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41.9%
70cl
UK
41.9%
70cl

Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old

An impeccable piece of craftsmanship, this Bunnahabhain has been matured for 40 years in 'Turney casks' - casks filled by Glasgow wine merchant J.G. Turney. 

 

 

59.4%
70cl
UK
59.4%
70cl

Caol Ila 1983 Casks of Distinction 33 Year Old #MC603

A single cask Caol Ila, distilled in 1983 and matured in European Oak cask #MC603.

This Caol Ila is part of Diageo's Casks of Distinction programme. Casks of Distinction is the private sale of individual casks of rare and exceptional single malt from Diageo’s extensive stocks in Scotland. Hand selected by a team of whisky experts under guidance from Master Blender Dr. Craig Wilson, each cask is entirely unique and incredibly rare.

Bottled in 2016, this is bottle number 172 of 204. 

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2007
55.7%
70cl
UK
2007
55.7%
70cl

Brora 30 Year Old 2007 Release

The 2007 release of Brora is the sixth official release of 30 year old from Diageo.

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

Bottle number 510 of 2958.

60%
70cl
UK
60%
70cl

Chichibu 2011 Ichiro's Malt Single Cask #5080 / LMDW

Chichibu cask #5080 was distilled 2011 and bottled after finishing in an ex-Burgundy wine cask. 

Selected by La Maison du Whisky. The label features the artwork Mangacamo #2 by Fantasista Utamaro.

One of 210 bottles.

57.4%
70cl
UK
57.4%
70cl

Chichibu 2011 Ichiro's Malt Single Cask #4548 / LMDW

This Chichibu was distilled in 2011 and bottled after finishing in a Belgian Stout cask. 

Selected by La Maison du Whisky. The label features the artwork Mangacamo #3 by Fantasista Utamaro.

One of 250 bottles.

62.9%
70cl
UK
62.9%
70cl

Chichibu 2012 Ichiro's Malt Peated Single Cask #2070 / LMDW

A recent release from the relatively new and incredibly popular Japanese distillery, Chichibu.

This LMDW exclusive contains peated Chichibu which has matured in an ex-Hanyu hogshead, this is certainly no Joker of a whisky!

One of only 250 bottles.

58.8%
70cl
UK
58.8%
70cl

Chichibu 2011 Ichiro's Malt Single Cask #1296 / LMDW

This Chichibu was distilled in 2011 and matured in a first-fill bourbon barrel. 

Selected by La Maison du Whisky. The label features the artwork Mangacamo #3 by Fantasista Utamaro.

One of 216 bottles.

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59.4%
70cl
UK
59.4%
70cl

Caol Ila 1983 Casks of Distinction 33 Year Old #MC603

A single cask Caol Ila, distilled in 1983 and matured in European Oak cask #MC603.

This Caol Ila is part of Diageo's Casks of Distinction programme. Casks of Distinction is the private sale of individual casks of rare and exceptional Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Diageo’s extensive stocks in Scotland. Hand selected by a team of whisky experts under guidance from Master Blender Dr. Craig Wilson, each cask is entirely unique and incredibly rare. Each Cask of Distinction is chosen on the basis of their quality, representing the most exceptional and singular expression of the distillery’s character.

Bottled in 2016, this is bottle number 129 of 204. 

59.6%
70cl
UK
59.6%
70cl

Chichibu 2010 Ichiro's Malt Single Cask #2649 / Dr. Jekyll's Pub

A single cask Chichibu selected exclusively for Dr Jekyll's Pub.

Distilled in 2010 and bottled in December 2017 from sherry hogshead #2649.

286 bottles released.

60%
70cl
UK
60%
70cl

Chichibu 2011 Ichiro's Malt Single Cask #5028 / The Whiskey House

An exclusive single cask bottling of Chichibu for The Whisky House duty free stores.

Distilled in 2011 and bottled in September 2018 from Pinot Noir wine cask #5028.

One of 194 bottles.

59.6%
70cl
UK
59.6%
70cl

Chichibu 2010 Ichiro's Malt Single Cask #2649 / Dr. Jekyll's Pub

A single cask Chichibu selected exclusively for Dr Jekyll's Pub.

Distilled in 2010 and bottled in December 2017 from sherry hogshead #2649.

286 bottles released.

59.6%
70cl
UK
59.6%
70cl

Chichibu 2010 Ichiro's Malt Single Cask #2649 / Dr. Jekyll's Pub

A single cask Chichibu selected exclusively for Dr Jekyll's Pub.

Distilled in 2010 and bottled in December 2017 from Sherry Hogshead #2649.

286 bottles released.

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