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. 

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. 

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

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 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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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 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. 

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak

A very rare and hugely popular edition of Macallan 30 year old, released in the eye catching bright blue box with blue and gold labelling.

Please note general condition. 

Karuizawa 1978 35 Year Old Single Cask #8383

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

This is a single cask release from a single ex-bourbon cask #8383, distilled in December 1978 and bottled in July 2014.

Karuizawa 1984 Single Cask #3186 / P9.COM

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

Distilled in 1984 and bottled in 2012 exclusively for the Taiwnese Wine and Liquor store, P9.com.  

Bottled from single sherry butt #3186.

One of 540 bottles.

Please note writing on the box.

Karuizawa 1981 33 Year Old Single Cask #136

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

Distilled in March 1981 and bottled in July 2014 from a single ex-sherrycasks.

Please note tax seal.

Karuizawa 1981 33 Year Old Single Cask #152

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

It is amazing that we still see single casks of Karuizawa being released, this 1981 vintage was bottled earlier this year as a 33 year from an ex-sherrycask.

Only 566 bottles were produced and sold exclusively by La Maison Du Whisky, Paris.

Karuizawa 1984 Cocktail Series Single Cask #7975

A single sherry butt of Karuizawa 1984 selected especially by La Maison Du Whisky. There was a range of four \"cocktail\" bottlings released. 

Bottled in 2012.

Please note condition of labels.

Karuizawa 1984 Single Cask #7914

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

Distilled in 1984 and bottled from a Spanish oak sherry butt #7914 in 2011.

Karuizawa Cask Strength Selection 4 x 70cl

This cask strength series of Karuizawa was exclusively released to the Taiwanese market, this includes all four releases.

The cask strength series is a combination of sherry casks from 1999 and 2000 all bottled at 61.7%. 

Please note that there will be a shipping charge for four bottles on this lot. 

Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask #6256

Distilled in 1981, matured in a first fill sherry cask and the bottled in 2011 at cask strength.

One of 573 Bottles.

Karuizawa 1982  Single Cask #2748

A single first-fill sherry cask of Karuizawa 1982 selected especially by The Whisky Exchange in London for their 10th Anniversary in 2009.

Please note condition. 

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak

The incredibly desirable and elusive Macallan 30 year old sherry oak, spends it's entire maturation period within Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez.

This recent release from Macallan carries Whisky Tint #26, signed by Bob Dalgarno.