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.

Talisker 1955 Secret Stills No. 1.1 Isle of Skye 50 Year Old

As with the rest of the Secret Stills range this single malt is not named, however they do offer a clue that it was distilled at Carbost on the Isle of Skye. Will we ever solve this mystery?

Distilled in May 1955 and bottled in October 2005 makes this half a century old, this is a genuine rarity.

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.

Talisker 1977 35 Year Old

A 35 year old Talisker distilled in 1977 and released in 2012.

Matured in a combination of refill American and European oak casks.

Bottle number 2163 of 3090.

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.

Tomatin 40 Year Old

The Tomatin 40 year old is highly acclaimed and widely sought after.

Distilled in 1967 and matured in a combination of seven ex-bourbon hogshead casks. 

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.

Taketsuru 21 Year Old 80th Anniversary

This blend range is named after Nikka founder and key member of the birth of Japanese whisky, Masataka Taketsuru. This blended malt was  released to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Nikka.

Un-chillfiltered and Madeira finished.

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.

Taketsuru 17 and 21 Year Old 2 x 70cl

Released by Nikka, this range of blended malts is named after Nikka's founder and a key member of the birth of Japanese whisky, Masataka Taketsuru.

Both Taketsuru 17 and 21  year old are highly acclaimed and have received many awards.

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

Tomatin 1997 Centenary Decanter 30 Year Old

A 30 year old Tomatin bottled into a still shaped decanter in 1997 to celebrate the ditillery centenary. 

200 bottles in a 90cl decanter were presented as gifts then 800 smaller 70cl ones went on sale to the public. 

Includes the still top glass stopper. 

One of 200 bottles. 

Talisker / Fiskavaig 1977 Whisky shop 27 Year Old

Distilled in October 1977 and bottled in April 2005 by the Whisky Shop.

One of 265 bottles. 

Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 Release

Part of Buffalo Trace's annual antique collection. The 2011 release won Jim Murray's Whisky of the Year! 

Tomatin 1976 Single Cask

Distilled in 1976 then matured in single cask number 19090 until the 7th of August 2008 when it was bottled. Matured in a first refiil bourbon barrel. 

At over 30 years old, it's rare to see whisky this age these days.

One of 107 bottles. 

Tomatin 1974 Single Treasured Cask

Distilled in 1974 then matured in single cask number 26828 until June 2006 when it was bottled. 

Bottle number 503. 

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.

Talisker 30 Year Old 2012 Release

Released in 2012, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just 3186 bottles.

This is bottle number 2062 of 3714.

Talsiker 30 Year Old 2009 Release

Released in 2009, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to only 3000 bottles.

This is bottle number 2650 of 3000.

Talisker 30 Year Old 2010 Release

Released in 2010 alongside Diageo's annual special releases, this is bottle number 0470 of 2958.

Please note seal.

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.