November 2016 Auction

Ardbeg Still Young 1998

Ardbeg Still Young was distilled in 1998 and released in 2006, the second release on the ‘path to peaty maturity’.

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.

Dufftown 15 Year Old Flora and Fauna

This Flora and Fauna 15 year old Dufftown has been discontinued for a number of years and has since been replaced by 'The Singleton of Dufftown' range of whiskies.

Dictador Best Of 1982 Limited Release 33 Year Old

An amazing vintage Columbian Rum from Dictador, distilled in 1982 and bottled 33 years later.

Bottle number 87 of 312.

Signed by Master Blender Hernan Parra

Abhainn Dearg 2008 Inaugural Release

The first legal whisky produced on the Isle of Lewis and bottled as a 3 year old.

Distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2011.Created from American oak, bourbon cask #6.

Only 2,011 bottles were produced and were individually signed by distillery owner Mark Tayburn. Bottle number 851 of 2011.

Ardbeg Blasda

The tamed version of Ardbeg, well to a degree anyway, Ardbeg Blasda was peated to an average of 8ppm compared to the more usual 24ppm.  Rather controversially, the Blasda was also bottled in clear glass, at 40% and has been chill filtered, un-like Ardbeg's other releases which are typically un-chillfiltered and bottled in the iconic green bottle at 46% or above.Now discontinued and becoming increasingly difficult to find.

Aultmore 1982 Wemyss Malt / Sugared Almonds

An Aultmore distilled in 1982 and bottled 2012, 

One of 272 bottles. 

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 Perpetuum Distillery Release

As Ardbeg distillery turns 200 years old there will no doubt be a few new limited releases, starting with the Perpetuum.  

This is the distillery only release, it was available from the distillery shop and briefly online. 

The Distillery Release is restricted to around 12,000 bottles and has a higher ABV than the Bicentenary Release. 

Dallas Dhu 1979 Gordon and Macphail

Dallas Dhu distilled in 1979 and 1998 by Gordon and Macphail.

Please note condition of label.

Ardbeg Perpetuum Distillery Release

As Ardbeg distillery turns 200 years old there will no doubt be a few new limited releases, starting with the Perpetuum.  

This is the distillery only release, it was available from the distillery shop and briefly online. 

The Distillery Release is restricted to around 12,000 bottles and has a higher ABV than the Bicentenary Release. 

Aberlour 1989 Reserve Collection 25 Year Old / Single Cask Edition 

The Reserve Collection has been created to replace the Cask Strength series of bottlings from Chivas Brothers.  This Cask Strength edition, alongside their Single Cask editions are only available at Chivas Brother's distilleries.

The first bottling from Chivas of Aberlour as a distillery exclusive single cask. Distilled on 13th December 1989 and bottled on 8th July 2015.

Hogshead #14387

Bottle number 70 of 264.

Ardbeg Perpetuum Distillery Release

As Ardbeg distillery turns 200 years old there will no doubt be a few new limited releases, starting with the Perpetuum.  

This is the distillery only release, it was available from the distillery shop and briefly online. 

The Distillery Release is restricted to around 12,000 bottles and has a higher ABV than the Bicentenary Release. 

Dallas Dhu 1979 Gordon and MacPhail

Dallas Dhu distilled in 1979 and bottled in 1998 by Gordon and MacPhail.

Please note condition of label.

Dalmore 12 Year Old Black Pearl Madeira Finish 1 Litre

Distilled on 20th February 1992 and bottled as a 12 year old, finished in Malmsey Madeira casks exclusively for Travel Retail.

1 Litre

Ardbeg Perpetuum Distillery Release

As Ardbeg distillery turns 200 years old there will no doubt be a few new limited releases, starting with the Perpetuum.  

This is the distillery only release, it was available from the distillery shop and briefly online. 

The Distillery Release is restricted to around 12,000 bottles and has a higher ABV than the Bicentenary Release. 

Arran Devil’s Punch Bowl Chapter III           

Released in 2014, Arran’s third and final edition of the Devil's Punch Bowl

A vatting consisting of 21 casks; 8 of which are Oloroso Sherry casks, 8 French Oak barriques and 5 bourbon casks. Following Chapter I and II, only 6,660 bottles were released.

Ardbeg Still Young 1998

Ardbeg Still Young was distilled in 1998 and released in 2006, the second release on the ‘path to peaty maturity’.

Please note condition of the box.

Dailuaine 1974 Gordon and MacPhail

An independently bottled Dailuaine, distilled in 1974 and bottled in 1995 by Gordon and MacPhail under their 'Connoisseurs Choice' range.

Please note general condition of lot.

Dumbarton 1987 Whisky Broker 29 Year Old

Distilled on 18th March 1987 and bottled on 5th May 2016.

This particular bottling is a single grain whisky from the now closed Dumbarton distillery.

Bottle number 63 of 143. 

Ardbeg Perpetuum Distillery Release

As Ardbeg distillery turns 200 years old there will no doubt be a few new limited releases, starting with the Perpetuum.  

This is the distillery only release, it was available from the distillery shop and briefly online. 

The Distillery Release is restricted to around 12,000 bottles and has a higher ABV than the Bicentenary Release. 

Dalmore King Alexander III

Crafted to honour the act of saving Scotland’s King in 1263, this expression unites six specially selected casks housing spirit of perfect maturity. Whiskies matured in ex-bourbon casks, Matusalem oloroso sherry wood, Madeira barrels, Marsala casks, port pipes and Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques are brought together. 

Dalmore King Alexander is at the top of the core-range of Dalmore.

Dailuaine 17 Year Old Manager's Dram 2000

The Manager’s Dram series of whiskies were bottled exclusively for employees of what is now known as Diageo.  These whiskies were selected by the respective distillery managers within Diageo malt distilling and bottled at natural cask strength.

A 17 year old Dailuaine, matured in sherry oak casks and chosen by the distillery manager bottled on 20th November 2000.

Bottle number 0142.

Please note condition of this lot.

Ardbeg Perpetuum Distillery Release

As Ardbeg distillery turns 200 years old there will no doubt be a few new limited releases, starting with the Perpetuum.  

This is the distillery only release, it was available from the distillery shop and briefly online. 

The Distillery Release is restricted to around 12,000 bottles and has a higher ABV than the Bicentenary Release. 

Ardbeg Perpetuum Distillery Release

As Ardbeg distillery turns 200 years old there will no doubt be a few new limited releases, starting with the Perpetuum.  

This is the distillery only release, it was available from the distillery shop and briefly online. 

The Distillery Release is restricted to around 12,000 bottles and has a higher ABV than the Bicentenary Release. 

Ardbeg Ardbog

Released as Ardbeg’s annual Feis Ile offering at the start of June, alongside Ardbeg distillery it was also released at Ardbeg Embassies. 

A vatting of 10 year old Ardbeg matured in bourbon casks with a ‘heart’ matured in Manzanilla sherry casks. 

Ardbeg Ardbog

Released as Ardbeg’s annual Feis Ile offering at the start of June, alongside Ardbeg distillery it was also released at Ardbeg Embassies. 

A vatting of 10 year old Ardbeg matured in bourbon casks with a ‘heart’ matured in Manzanilla sherry casks. 

Aberlour - Glenlivet 12 Year Old 1970s 

A rare bottling of Aberlour-Glenlviet bottled at 12 years old, circa 1970s.

Dictador Best Of 1984 Limited Release 31 Year Old

An amazing vintage Columbian Rum from Dictador, distilled in 1984 and bottled 31 years later.

Bottle number 158 of 342.

Signed by Master Blender Hernan Parra

Aberlour A'bunadh Batch #14

Aberlour A'bunadh is bottled using only first fill Oloroso sherry butts, this is batch #14 released in 2005.

Arran Devil’s Punch Bowl Chapter III           

Released in 2014, Arran’s third and final edition of the Devil's Punch Bowl

A vatting of consisting of  21 casks; 8 of which are Oloroso Sherry casks, 8 French Oak barriques and 5 Bourbon casks. Following Chapter I and II, only 6,660 bottles were released.

Ardbeg Auriverdes

The new and shiny Ardbeg Auriverdes, launched on 31st May 2014 on 'Ardbeg Day' which coincides with the 'Ardbeg Day' with the Islay Festival.  

The Auriverdes (Auri = Gold and Verdes = Green) is named after the Brazilian sports teams colours whilst also referring to Ardbeg's iconic green bottle and the 'golden' whisky inside.