November 2015 Auction

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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 #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. 

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.

Hanyu/Kawasaki 25 Year Old Kiyosato Field Ballet 26th Anniversary

A very rare and collectible marriage of two lost Japanese distilleries: this very limited blended whisky contains 1990 Hanyu and 1982 Kawasaki.

The Hanyu was a 25 Year Old and the Kawasaki was a 33 year old. 

Bottle number 163/700

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.

Highland Park 1968 / Orcadian Vintage 

Following the release of the 1964 Orcadian Vintage, the 1968 followed suit in November 2009.

This was a vatting of eight hogsheads, which yielded only 1,550 bottles.  

The presentation as always with Highland Park is spectacular, a hard wood case with a silver Highland Park amulet logo inlay and a stunning black glass bottle.

Please note condition of the box. 

Hanyu 2000 Ichiro's Malt 'Card' #7000 / Three of Spades​

One of the legendary highly sought after Ichiro's Card series from Hanyu.

Distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2007, matured in a hogshead and finished in a 'New American oak hogshead'.

Bottle number 28 of 354.

Hanyu 1990 Queen of Spades #466

Part of Ichiro's legenday card series. This was initially matured in a bourbon hogshead before being transfered to a port pipe.

Distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2009.

This is bottle 372 of 737.

Hanyu 1991 Ichiro's Malt 'Card' #401 / Nine of Clubs​

Distilled in 1991 and bottled in 2011 from cask number 401. 

Initially matured in hogshead prior to being finished in Bourbon barrels.

Bottle number 031 of 238. 

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.