November 2015 Auction

Macallan 1949 Millennium 50 Year Old

An amazing bottle of whisky, released by Macallan to commemorate the turn of the millenium.   This whisky is among the most desirable and sought after whiskies on the market, it represents the most luxurious of Macallan, not only in presentation and quality, but also in rarity and age.

Distilled on 14th January 1949 and released as a 50 year old presented in an elegant decanter designed by Caithness Glass along with a stopper and an impressive 'fitted' lockable hard wood case.  The copper used for the ingot and neck were retrieved from No.9 spirit still at Macallan distillery.

Includes an unregistered certificate and key, this is one of 900 bottles released.

Please note the copper detail around the neck has split and come loose, there is some residue from this on the neck where the tax stamps have also been removed, there is no key to lock the box.

Karuizawa 1983 Single Cask #3557 / Only 50 Bottles

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.

Distilled in 1983 and bottled in 2014, this bottle was released for the Karuizawa Master Class on 3rd October 2015, at The Whisky Show. All proceeds of this Master Class went to the Nepal Appeal. 

This was an extremely limited bottling, only 50 bottles were created and released to mark this event.

Each bottle is individually numbered, but we have removed the number from this lot's image at the seller's request.

Karuizawa 1967 Single Cask 42 Year Old #6426

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim, this one perhaps more than most!

It is amazing that whiskies such as this have been bottled in recent years given how few casks of Karuizawa are remaining. There are now not many as old as this and we doubt there will be many (if any at all) that will match this age in the future.

Distilled in 1967 and bottled 42 years later in August 2009, this is legendary cask #6426.

Macallan 1946 Select Reserve 52 Year Old

A truly stunning bottle of Macallan distilled in 1946 and matured for over half a century until bottling, this is bottle number 2093. 

This 52 year old whisky is presented in an elegant lockable hard wood case accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Kawasaki Ichiro's Malt Selection 1976 / 1981 / 1982 3 x 70cl

• Kawasaki 1976 Ichiro's Choice 65.6% 70cl Bottle 351 / 432
• Kawasaki 1981 Ichiro's Choice 62.4% 70cl Bottle 641 / 710
• Kawasaki 1982 Ichiro's Choice 65.4% 70cl Bottle 2 / 668

Please note there will be a charge for shipping three bottles. 

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 on 5^th November 1964 and matured within Oloroso sherry casks then bottled in 1995, this is the last of three Black Bowmores released in the mid-nineties. 

This is bottle number 1006 of 1812.

Glenfarclas 1953 Single Cask 58 Year Old

So few whiskies of this age are available these days, even Glenfarclas has no whisky remaining older than 1953. The whisky was distilled on 20th November 1953 and bottled on 13th February 2012, matured exclusively in a first fill sherry butt #1674.

A panel comprising of Serge Valentin, a whisky connoisseur and a key member of the internationally renowned Malt Maniacs, Ben Ellefsen, Sales Director for Master of Malt, Michał Kowalski of Wealth Solutions and George Grant himself, unanimously made the selection from the remaining 4 casks distilled in 1953 and cask #1674 was selected to be bottled.

This single cask bottling was released at 58 years old and sold exclusively through the Wealth Solutions, Poland.

5* rated by Whiskyfun.com (no numerical score as Serge Valentin assisted with selection).

This is bottle number 103 of 400.

Please note condition. 

Glenfarclas 1963 / William & Son Cabinet

A very exclusive item containing Glenfarclas 1963 Family Cask presented in a rifle and shotgun cleaning kit created by William & Son, London.

William & Son are crafters of shotguns and rifles and this kit has been created to their exceptional standards. 

The Glenfarclas Family Cask was distillled in 1963 and bottled in October 2011, matured in in Sherry Hogshead number 179. 

Only 20 of these stunning cabinets were produced.

Please note this item will have the postage charge of four regular bottles, due to the weight.

Karuizawa 1981 and 1983 Single Cask 2 x 70cl

Two very rare single cask Karuizawa's originally bottled in 2012.

• Distilled in 1981 and matured in a single Sherry Butt #2042 and bottled at 56.7%
• Distilled in 1983 and matured in a single Sherry Butt #2233 and bottled at 59.4%

Karuizawa 1980 32 Year Old Noh Cask #7614

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.  This particular Karuizawa was distilled on the 4th October 1980 and matured in cask #7614.

Some if the cask was bottled a number of years ago the rest of the sherry butt was bottled in 2013. 

One of 102 bottles. 

Karuizawa 1987 Single Cask #2031 

A single cask Kuruizawa distilled in 1987 and bottled in 2014 after being matured in a sherry butt. 

1 of 83 bottles. 

Hennessy Timeless / Baccarat Crystal Decanter

We are lucky to have an amazing selection of Cognac in our latest auction, this is perhaps the pinnacle of the selection.  

The Hennessy Timeless was created in 1999 to showcase Hennessy's past and future and is presented in a beautiful and elegant Baccarat crystal decanter.

Hennessy was founded in 1765 by Irishman Richard Hennessy, Captain in the French Army. It took Hennessy just a few years to dominate the market and actually they have never lost their leading position since. Hennessy house the most impressive collection of vintage Cognac's within their cellar, this cognac was carefully crafted using a combination of the finest 11 vintages from the 20th century:

• 1900
• 1918
• 1929
• 1939
• 1947
• 1953
• 1959
• 1961
• 1970
• 1983
• 1990

One of only 2000 bottles. 

Please note there is no box.

Hanyu 1988 Jack of Diamonds Cask #9103

The Jack of Diamonds was distilled in 1988 and bottled in 2006.

Matured in a hogshead before a second period of maturation in a french cognac cask.

This is bottle number 65 of 555. 

Dalmore 1967 43 Year Old

This very impressive Dalmore was distilled and matured in a single cask # 2053, which was initially set to American Oak before being transferred to a Matusalem cask for 12 months, followed by a 'final flourish' of maturation returning to it's original cask for finishing.

This 1967 vintage was only specially selected for for Ever Rich DFS Corporation, bottled at an impressive strength of 61.9%

Drawn from single cask 2053.

Bottle number 84 of 120. 

Karuizawa 30 Year Old Single Cask #5347

One of the recent Karuizawa bottlings exclusive to attendees of The Whisky Show, London and carries a stunning depiction of a Geisha, only half though - the other half is found on a sister bottling from the bourbon cask #8897.

Produced from single sherry cask #5347.

Karuizawa 30 Year Old Single Cask #5347

One of the recent Karuizawa bottlings exclusive to attendees of The Whisky Show, London and carries a stunning depiction of a Geisha, only half though - the other half is found on a sister bottling from the bourbon cask #8897.

Produced from single sherry cask #5347.

Macallan 1950

A stunning and incredibly rare presentation of Macallan distilled in 1950 and bottled by Gordon and Macphail distributed by Spey Harders pty, New South Wales in Australia.

Bottled during the 1980, this is in excellent condition - we don't think it had ever been taken out of the box!  

Bottle number 1467

75cl

Glenfiddich 1964 Private Vintage 

A single cask bottling of 1964 vintage, which was selected by Glenfiddich's Malt Master.

Single cask 13430 was matured for 42 years then hand bottled on 26th July 2006 and presented in a crafted cherry wood box.

Bottle number 130. 

Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch #1 (Distillery Exclusive)

The original Balvenie Tun 1401  hand-selected by Malt Master David Stewart. Four traditional whisky casks and two sherry butts are combined and rested for several months in Tun 1401 – The Balvenie’s traditional oak marrying vessel.

Batch 1 of the Balvenie Tun 1401 was only available at Balvenie distillery and consists of the casks shown below.

Bottle Ref No. 259 / 336

Seven traditional whisky casks
(1966, 1974, 1978 and 1988)
#2385
#17707
#13234
#3402
 

Two sherry butts
(1973 and 1972)
#5238
#8555

Karuizawa 1984 30 Year Old Cask Single Cask #7843 / Samurai

Karuizawa is unique, there are so few releases in the last couple of years of this legendary malt which just goes to show how scarce and exclusive these single cask offerings are.

This is one of three Karuizawa single casks all branded under the Samaurai range available in this auction.

Distilled in 1984 and matured for 30 years until bottling in 2015, limited to only 458 bottles.

Dalmore 40 Year Old

The oldest release within Dalmore's Rare and Prestigious range, this 40 year old is matured in the classic Dalmore combination of American oak and Gonzalez Byass sherry casks.

One of only 1,000 bottles produced and released in a very elegant leather bound case.

Distilled on 21st March 1966.

Karuizawa 1984 30 Year Old Cask Single Cask #7843 / Samurai

Karuizawa is unique, there are so few releases in the last couple of years of this legendary malt which just goes to show how scarce and exclusive these single cask offerings are.

This is one of three Karuizawa single casks all branded under the Samaurai range available in this auction.

Distilled in 1984 and matured for 30 years until bottling in 2015, limited to only 458 bottles.

Hanyu 1986 King of Hearts Single Cask #9033

Hanyu is a closed Japanese distillery that received a new lease of life from Ichiro Akuto, who bottled the last of the stock in the iconic card range. 

Distilled in 1986 and bottled in 2009, after being aged in a hogshead then finished in a Pedro Ximenez sherry butt. 

Bottle number 426 of 444. 

Please note slight damage to back label. 

Karuizawa 1984 30 Year Old Cask Single Cask #3139 / Samurai

Karuizawa is unique, there are so few releases in the last couple of years of this legendary malt which just goes to show how scarce and exclusive these single cask offerings are.

This is one of three Karuizawa single casks all branded under the Samaurai range available in this auction.

Distilled in 1984 and matured for 30 years until bottling in 2014, limited to only 494 bottles.

Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask #6370 / Fire Dragon

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.

Another cracking single cask from Karuizawa, distilled in 1981 and bottled 30 years later in 2011.

Bottle number 161 of 378. 

Karuizawa 1980 32 Year Old Noh Cask Single Cask #3565

As with many of the Karuizawa bottlings that we list in our auctions, the labels are fantastic! 

This is a single cask distilled in 1980 and bottled in 2013.

Single cask #3565 an sherry butt that yielded 335 bottles.

Please note condition of bottle and box.

Karuizawa 1977 30 Year Old Noh Single Cask #7026

Featuring the image of Kamiasobi - Ama the fisher girl. 

Distilled in 1977 and bottled in 2008 after being matured sherry butt 7026.

One of 528 bottles.

Please note condition of the label and box.

Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask #2100

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.

Another cracking single cask from Karuizawa, distilled in 1981 and bottled 30 years later in 2012. This was matured in a sherry butt and released for the Taiwanese. 

Bottle number 196 of 409. 

Please note condition of box and seal. 

Karuizawa 1981 31 Year Old Shinanoya Single Cask  #4961

Bottled for Shinanoya a Japanese food and spirits importer to celebrate their 5th Anniversary in 2012. 

One of 228 Bottles. 

Please note minor crease in box. 

Karuizawa 1981 31 Year Old En Soi Single Cask #8461

As with many of the Karuizawa bottlings that we list in our auctions, the labels are fantastic! 

En Soi was a single cask bottled exclusively for La Maison Du Whisky (www.whisky.fr) and was distilled in February 1981 and bottled in July 2013.

Single cask #78461 an ex-bourbon cask yielded  375 bottles.

Karuizawa 1983 Single Cask #2233

From this incredibly popular lost Japanese distillery, which has produced so many internationally acclaimed malts.

Distilled in 1983 and bottled in 2012 from a single sherry butt #2233.

Bottle number 106 of 460.