November 2015 Auction

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. 

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.

Dalmore 1960 25 Year Old

A very very rare bottling of Dalmore, distilled in 1960 and aged for 25 years before bottling in the mid 1980s.

Limited edition bottle number 227, presented in a classic wooden box - what a wonderful contrast to recent well aged Dalmore's.

Please note the box is not the original packaging for this lot.

Ardbeg 1975 Douglas Laing 29 Year Old

A rare independant bottling of Ardbeg, distilled in March 1975.

Released within Douglas Laing's Old and Rare collection, this 29 year old was bottled in October 2004.  

Bottle number 145 of 255.

Amrut Greedy Angels 10 Year Old / Including Miniature

A fantastic looking decanter and box from Amrut, containing the oldest whisky ever produced in India.  

The Greedy Angels 10 year old was released earlier this year and restricted to only 320 bottles worldwide!  

Included within the pack is a Decanter, stopper and miniature at full cask strength of 71%, the decanter is a lower abv of 46%.

Dalmore 12 Year Old 1970s

A famous bottling of Dalmore, produced as a 12 year old and bottled carrying the name of the Distillery owners; the Mackenzie Brothers.

Impressive, black, gold and red labelling.

26 2/3 fl oz and 75 proof.

Please note general condition of this bottle.

Ardbeg 1975 Bottled 2000

An old vintage release from Ardbeg, bottled in 2000 shortly after the Glenmorangie Takeover.

Ardbeg 10 Year Old / Pre Glenmorangie 1980s

Ardbeg before the revival!  This is an 1980s bottling of Ardbeg released prior to the distilleries take over by Glenmorangie PLC in 1997.

These are highly sought after bottles offering a glimpse into Ardbeg prior to the revolution of 1997.  Not only this but production was incredibly sporadic over the previous decade.

Please note the condition of the cap and label.

Ardbeg 1978

The second release of the Ardbeg 1978 limited edition, released in 1998.

Please note the condition of the box. 

Ardbeg 1978

The second release of the Ardbeg 1978 limited edition, released in 1998.

Arran Peacock 'Icons of Arran'

The original Icon of Arran whisky, released in 2009 this quickly became a popular collectors/investors item.

Distilled in 1996, matured in sherry casks and bottled in 2009, only 6,000 were released.

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old Flora and Fauna

One of the most sought after Flora and Fauna bottlings, discontinued in the late 1990s when Bacardi became owners of the distillery.

Please note minor marks to the top of the box.

Old Irish Gold Over 24 Years Old

Mystery Irish whisky sold in Gemrany after being matured in Scotland. Bottled in the 1970s or 1980s. 

Dallas Dhu 1978 Signatory Vintage 18 Year Old & Miniature

Bottled by Signatory Vintage, this Dallas Dhu was Distilled on 21st of December 1978 and bottled from cask #2629 in October 1997.

Bottle number 86 of 240.

Includes miniature and bung. 

Ardbeg 1973 Gordon and Macphail 

Bottled by Gordon and Macphail as part of the Connoisseurs Choice collection, this Ardbeg was distilled in 1973 and bottled 30 years later in 2003. 

Please notice the condition of the box.

Old Pulteney 26 Year Old Highland Selection

A 26 year old Old Pulteney matured in 

Bottle number 634 of 1600. 

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old

From the Van Winkle range this is the entry level edition. Absolutely stonking!

As popular and impressive as the older members of this legendary family of whiskies.

Dallas Dhu 1979 Murray McDavid 23 Year Old

Dallas Dhu distilled in 1979 and bottled 23 years later by Murray McDavid.

Signed by Jim Murray. 

Bottle number 207 of 600.

Ardbeg 17 Year Old

The first releases of Ardbeg 17 year old sparked the renewed interest in Ardbeg. 

Now, several years after being discontinued, it is still recognised as a sensational Ardbeg.

Ardbeg 1978 Gordon and Macphail 

Bottled by Gordon and Macphail as part of the Connoisseurs Choice collection, this Ardbeg was distilled in 1978 and bottled 21 years later in 1999. 

Please note stickers on bottle. 

Ardbeg Alligator Committee Reserve For Discussion

Released for discussion by the Ardbeg Committee.

Released in June 2011, Ardbeg Alligator takes its name from the aggressive charring of the American casks the whisky was matured in.  This charring level is known as the Alligator char because the cracking of the wood under the heat looks similar to the skin of an Alligator.

Dalmore 26 Year Old Stillman's Dram

A well aged Dalmore released within their Stillman's Dram series, a range of older single malts released during the 1990s.

Dalmore Distillery Exclusive 2015 Bourbon Finesse

This Dalmore was a Distillery Exclusive consisting of ex-port, ex-Madeira and ex-Moscatel casks which have been finished in first fill bourbon barrels.

Bottle number 62 of 450. 

Arran Devil's Punch Bowl Chapter I

The first edition of Arran's Devil Punch Bowl which consists of 27 casks distilled between 1997 and 2004; 17 of which are sherry casks, 6 ‘unpeated’ bourbon casks and 4 peated bourbon casks.

Known as the Angels and Devils edition, only 6,600 bottles have been released.

Ardbeg Renaissance 1998

The conclusion of Ardbeg's 'Peaty path to Maturity', distilled in 1998 and bottled as a celebration for Ardbeg reaching 10 years old following the rebirth of the distillery in the hands of Glenmorangie Plc.

Ardbeg Rollercoaster Committee Reserve

Released June 2010, Ardbeg Rollercoaster was strictly only available at the distillery or via Ardbeg.com.  However Ardbeg did not expect such demand, the website quickly broke and it did not take long for all 15,000 bottles to sell out.

Released to mark the 10^th anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee the Rollercoaster consists of ten vintages from 1997 to 2006

1997: Second Fill Barrel
1998: Refill Hogshead
1999: First Fill Barrel
2000: First Fill Barrel
2001: Refill Barrel
2002: Refill Barrel
2003: First Fill Barrel
2004: First Fill Barrel
2005: Second Fill Sherry Butt
2006: Refill Hogshead

Please note condition of label.

Ardbeg Alligator Committee Reserve For Discussion

Released for discussion by the Ardbeg Committee.

Released in June 2011, Ardbeg Alligator takes its name from the aggressive charring of the American casks the whisky was matured in.  This charring level is known as the Alligator char because the cracking of the wood under the heat looks similar to the skin of an Alligator.

Ardbeg Rollercoaster Committee Reserve

Released June 2010, Ardbeg Rollercoaster was strictly only available at the distillery or via Ardbeg.com.  However Ardbeg did not expect such demand, the website quickly broke and it did not take long for all 15,000 bottles to sell out.

Released to mark the 10^th anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee the Rollercoaster consists of ten vintages from 1997 to 2006

1997: Second Fill Barrel
1998: Refill Hogshead
1999: First Fill Barrel
2000: First Fill Barrel
2001: Refill Barrel
2002: Refill Barrel
2003: First Fill Barrel
2004: First Fill Barrel
2005: Second Fill Sherry Butt
2006: Refill Hogshead

Dallas Dhu 1980 SMWS 45.3

A single cask Dallas Dhu bottled by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, distilled in 1980 and bottled in March 1991.

Ardbeg Almost There 1998

Proceeding from Very Young and Still Young, Ardbeg Almost There was the final stage in the journey of young cask-strength Ardbeg 1998 before the Renaissance 10 year old was finally released.

Ardbeg Supernova Stellar Release

Following the incredibly popular committee release of Arbdeg Supernova, this commercial release sold out quickly as well.  

Ardbeg Supernova is the peatiest Ardbeg ever released at 100ppm, an estimated 18,000 bottles were released in January 2009.

Arran Smugglers' Series Volume 1 / The Illict Stills

A very cool nod to the shady history of Arran's distilling. Back during the 18th and 19th century the island was a producer of illicit whisky. Presented in a book style package to hide the goods. 

The whisky itself is a combination of the following: 

Arran Single Malt - Un Peated Stock Matured in 600L Port Pipes. 

Arran Single Malt - Un Peated Stock Matured in 250L Sherry Hogsheads. 

Arran Single Malt - Un Peated Stock Matured in 200L Barrels. 

Arran Single Malt - 50ppm Peated Stock Matured in 200L Barrels. 

Arran Single Malt - 14ppm Peated Stock Matured in 200L Barrels. 

One of 8,700 bottles.