November 2016 Auction

Bowmore 1967 Largiemeanoch 12 Year Old

An incredibly rare Bowmore bottled under the Largiemeanoch label for The Howgate Wine Co Ltd., Edinburgh.

This is a legendary bottle of whisky, distilled at Bowmore in 1967 and matured in the finest sherry cask # 2655 / 6 / 7, for 12 years.  This rarely appears at auction and we are delighted to be able to offer this exceptionally rare, mythical bottle of whisky in our November 2016 auction.

Please note the bottle is not sealed, however this is not uncommon with these bottles, we don't doubt the authenticity of the contents.

Bowmore 1964 Black Bowmore 30 Year Old 2nd Edition

An icon of the whisky world, it's hard to fathom where whisky collecting would be today without the Black Bowmore. 

The second release was distilled in 1964 and matured within a single Oloroso sherry cask then bottled in the mid-nineties. 

This is bottle number 615 of 2000.

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Glenfarclas 1956 Family Cask Autumn 2014 

One of the oldest recent releases in the Family Cask range by Glenfarclas.  This Autumn 2014 released was distilled in 1956 and bottled from a single plain butt #1768 on 9th July 2014.

One of 129 bottles.

Glendronach 26 Year Old Trump International Scotland / Signed

Political views aside, these bottlings have become incredibly sought after and recent results of a signed bottle has suprised everyone.  This bottle is signed by the current President-Elect of America, Donald Trump.  

This very rare single cask Glendronach was bottled to commemorate the launch of Trump International Golf Links, Scotland. 

Bottled on the 25th of June 2012 from single cask #1036.

Only 504 bottles were released, each bottle is numbered within the certificate/card inside the box, this is bottle number 251.

Bowmore 8 Year Old Sherriff's / 1970s

A legendary Bowmore, the Sherriff's bottling was originally released during the 1960s and created before the distillery was sold to Stanley P Morrison.

This early 1970s bottling is highly sought after and in absolutely stunning condition having been carefully looked after for over 30 years.

Please take a close look at the overall condition.

Glenfiddich 40 Year Old Rare Collection

A fantastic 40 year old, produced by Glenfiddich.

Selected by Glenfiddich's Malt Master who hand selects individual casks before marrying them together with what was left over from the previous 40 Year Old vatting; a process known as ‘remnant vatting’.

Glenfiddich claim to be the only distillery to use such a process.

This is the 11th batch which was bottled on the 9th April 2014.

Bottle No. 29 of 600. 

As with so many malts of this age it is presented in an elegant bottle and presentation case made of hand-stitched calf-leather.

Glenlivet 1959 Cellar Collection Cask Strength

Released as part of Gordon and MacPhail's cellar collection this is a very well aged Glenlivet.

Distilled 1959 and bottled 2001 from cask #2LHF901

This is bottle number 189 of 400.

Bowmore 30 Year Old Sea Dragon 75cl / US Export

Nicknamed 'the seadragon' due to the mythical beast adorning the rather pretty black ceramic bottle and box, this 30 year old Bowmore appeared in the mid 1990s and has achieved almost mythic status.

The contents of this decanter are almost entirely made up of long-aged casks from the legendary 1960s vintages.

Likely to be a US Export bottling, despite the missing Surgeon General Warning on the back of the bottle. 

Glenfiddich 1975 Rare Collection 34 Year Old

A single cask Glenfiddich distilled in 1975 was matured for 34 years. 

This single cask was number #22000.

Bottle number 307 of 520.

Glenfarclas 1964 Family Cask Spring 2015

Bottled as part of the Glenfarclas Family Cask range of vintage whiskies.

This 1964 bottle was bottled on the 28th of November 2014 from sherry hogshead #4723 yielding 381 bottles.

Benriach 1966 Gordon and MacPhail 50 Year Old / 60th Anniversary La Maison du Whisky

A wonderful old Benriach released from Gordon and MacPhail for the 60th Anniversary of La Maison du Whisky. 

Distilled on the 17th of March 1966 and bottled an impressive 50 years later on the 13th of July 2016.  

This is from cask #606 a 1st fill American Hogshead. 

Glenfiddich 1972 Private Vintage 32 Year Old

A single cask bottling of 1972 vintage Glenfiddich.

Single cask 16032 was matured for 32 years.

Bottle number 208. 

Ben Wyvis 1965 Final Bottling 37 Year Old

The final bottling from one of the last five casks of Ben Wyvis. Distilled on 17th June 1965 before the distillery ceased production in 1976 and matured for 37 years. 

The bottle number 62 of only 200 from cask number 300066 released.

Please note that the protective cellophane is still covering the metal plate on the front of the box.

Brora 1977 Whisky Magazine Editor's Choice / Japan Exclusive

A very unique and rare example of this famous closed Highland distillery.  

Distilled on 24th February 1977 and bottled on September 11th 2003 from a single cask #529.  (Please note that no bottle number is given on this label).

The Whisky Magazine Editor's Choice was select exclusively for Japan by Marcin Miller and the Michael Jackson and bottled by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society

Balvenie Tun 1858 Batch #1

A marriage of 6 American Oak casks and 3 European Oak Sherry casks created the first limited edition Balvenie Tun 1858, for the Taiwanese market. A limited release of only 2,600 bottles this has rarely been seen at auction.

As with the Balvenie Tun 1401, these whiskies are hand-selected by Malt Master David Stewart. Nine traditional whisky casks and two sherry butts are combined and rested for several months in Tun 1858.  The vintages range from 1966 and 1975.

The expression consists of the casks shown below.

Six traditional whisky casks   
#2387
#9917
#5036
#5245
#15338
#15328

Three sherry butts
#6443
#1041
#7497

Ballindalloch 1966 Scotch Single Malt Circle

A single cask Ballindalloch / Glenfarclas from 1966 and bottled in 2007 by The Scotch Single Malt Circle.

Cask #2433

Glendronach 1970 Samaroli

A rare bottling of Glendronach from Italian Importer Samaroli.

Bottled in 1990

Bottle #126 of 480

75cl

Brora 1972 Gordon and MacPhail

One of Brora's legendary 1972 vintage bottlings from Gordon and MacPhail, the majority of which have scored well into the 90s from Whisky Fun.

This Connoisseur's Choice bottling was distilled in 1972 and bottled in 1995.

Glen Garioch 1975 Samaroli for Duthie / 30th Anniversary

A 1975 vintage Glen Garioch bottled by Samaroli to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Milanese Delicatessen 'Il Salumaio di Montenapoleone'

A great example of the older style, heavily peated, intense Glen Garioch bottled circa 1987.

Bottle No. 187

Glenfarclas 1975 Family Cask Autumn 2014

Bottled as part of the Glenfarclas Family Cask range of vintage whiskies.

This 1975 Glenfarclas was bottled on the 11th July 2014 from Refill Hogshead #5040 yielding 220 bottles.

Glenlivet 1946 Gordon and Macphails 1980s

A fantastic example of early post war-time whisky distilled at Glenlivet distillery in 1946.  

This Gordon and Macphail George & J.G.Smiths Glenlivet was bottled at some point in the 1980s.

75cl.

Glenlivet 1951 Gordon and MacPhail

Distilled in 1951 and bottled in 1995 this is a very old Glen Grant bottled by Gordon and MacPhail under the iconic George and J.G Smiths Label.

Brora 1974 Douglas Laing 26 Year Old

An older independently bottled Brora, distilled in November 1974 and bottled in April 2001. 

A single cask that's been bottled with no chill filtration and no colouring. 

One of 258 bottles. 

Bowmore Mizunara Cask Finish

From Bowmore's Website: 

\"East Meets West

Mizunara oak casks embarked on the 6,000 mile journey from Japan to Islay.

Cultures and languages differ but master craftsmanship is admired the whole world over. Combining the best of the east and the west in a first for scotch malt whisky, Bowmore Mizunara cask finish is an intriguing marriage of Scottish strength and passion with Japanese elegance and refinement.

Here, in a first for scotch malt whisky, these legendary Mizunara casks became home to Bowmore’s celebrated single malt, resting peacefully in the infamous No.1 Vaults. A remarkable creation has emerged which is a rare masterpiece indeed, merging the skills of the great whisky distilling nations.\"

Bottle 22 of 2000.

Glenmorangie 1963

One of the rarest Glenmorangies , this stunning vintage was distilled in 1963 and matured for 22 years.

Matured in bourbon casks before a final finishing period in Oloroso sherry casks.

Please note the stain on the label.

75cl

Bowmore 1991 Keizo Saji's Cask 21 Year Old

At the time the president of Suntory, Mr Keizo Seji visited Bowmore distillery in 1991 and oversaw the filling of a single sherry cask.  After the death of Mr Seji his son visited Bowmore distillery and donated his fathers cask to the employees of Morrison Bowmore.  

The single sherry cask was distilled in 1991 and bottled in 2012, this 21 year old Bowmore was only given to employees of Morrison Bowmore.

Bottle number 498.

Glenfiddich Straight Malt 1960s

A stunning piece of Glenfiddich history, originally introduced in Scotland in 1961 before being rolled out globally in 1963.

This bottle is in excellent condition for being over 50 years old.

26 2/3 Fl Oz and 70 Proof

Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch #3 75cl / US Exclusive

As with the previous releases of Balvenie Tun 1401 these whiskies are hand-selected by Malt Master David Stewart. Seven traditional whisky casks and three sherry butts are combined and rested for several months in Tun 1401 – The Balvenie’s traditional oak marrying vessel.

This expression was chosen to be the first Balvenie Tun 1401 available in the US market and consists of the casks shown below.

75cl.

Seven traditional whisky casks   
#9919
#12541
#5239
#7043
#15327
#5829
#6302

Two sherry butts

#5182
#13137
#13836

75cl.

Glen Grant 1956 Gordon and MacPhail

A vintage Glen Grant distilled in 1956 bottled in 2006, when it was aged over 50 years old.

Bruichladdich 21 Year Old Limited Edition Cask Strength

A rare limited edition bottling of Bruichladdich 21 year old at cask strength.

This 1990s bottling of Bruichladdich is presented in the older style taller bottle.

Bottle #172 OF 389

Note condition of lot.

Glenfiddich 1975 Private Vintage 

A stunning single cask bottling of 1975 vintage, which was selected by Glenfiddich's Malt Master from cask no. 20535.

Presented in a crafted cherry wood case with certificate, this is bottle number 131.

Please note condition of front label of box.

Glenury Royal 1966 Cadenhead's 13 Year Old

Distilled in May 1966 and bottled in Spetember 1979 from the now closed Highland distillery Glenury.