November 2018 Auction

Macallan 1937 Lalique Golden Age of Travel 36 Year Old / The Steam Train

This is the third release in Macallan's collaborative series with Lalique, the Golden Age of Travel. The famous Speyside distillery and the historic French crystal maker have worked together in the past, however never on such a grand scale as this.

The series comprises of three stunning glass decanters, each celebrating a different mode of classic 1930's travel. Prior to this, the Steam Train, was the Ocean Liner and the Aeroplane, with two more set to be released in 2018 and 2019. First launched in 2015, the range is exclusive to Travel Retail.

This release contains an incredible pre-war vintage Macallan, distilled all the way back in 1937. The whisky was first bottled in 1973, however remaining stocks of this spectacular 36 year old were re-bottled in 2017 as Macallan sought a liquid worthy of this decadent release.

The crystal decanter is presented in a luxurious leather suitcase style box. The decanter has an ornate design and frosted edges. The set is completed by an elegant replacement decanter stopper.

This is one of just 50 bottles.

The bottle number here has been obscured at the seller's request.

Bowmore 1964 Black Bowmore 42 Year Old 75cl / US Import

Arguably the most famous of all Bowmore's, one of the most collectible and most memorable whiskies on the market.  The Black Bowmore is an icon of whisky collecting, whisky drinking and whisky investing!

This is the first of the more recent releases from this famous Bowmore vintage, officially released in 2007 at 42 years of age in an impressive wooden presentation case.

The Black Bowmore was followed by the slightly older, Gold and White Bowmore.

Bottle number 720 of only 827 produced.

Bowmore 1955 40 Year Old / US Import

A very old Bowmore put into a bourbon hogshead cask on the 22nd of November 1955, then 20 years later it was transferred into a Sherry cask prior to being bottled in 1995. 

The glass decanter was hand crafted by the artists of Caithness Glass, Scotland, each being individually numbered.The presentation case has been hand made from oak by the Master Cabinet Makers of Charles Kirkby & Sons, England. 

As a combination this is an impressive liquid presented in the most elegant of styles. 

Bottle number 298 of only 306 bottles. 

Includes glass stopper and padlock key. 

Brora 1972 Cask Strength 40 Year Old

At time of launch this was both the most expensive whisky ever released by Diageo and the oldest Brora ever made.

Presented in a stunning engraved glass decanter and wooden display case  this is bottle number 160.

Distilled in 1972 this is a vintage mate to some of the most sought after and legendary Broras ever produced, including the rare malts and the slightly more recent 44 year old.

Macallan 1997 Exceptional Cask #9182-01

The first cask from Macallan's new 'Exceptional Single Cask' range which were bottled in 2017 exclusively for the United States and parts of Asia.   This range takes it's name from a number of single cask bottlings Macallan released during the 1990s which are often described as some of 'the greatest Macallan of them all \".

Distilled on the 12th June 1997 and bottled over 20 years later after maturing in single European Oak Sherry Butt #9182 (Ref: 2017/ESB-9182/01)

Selected by Master Distiller Bob Dalgarno, this was the first cask to be reserved for the 2017 series on 2nd June of the same year.

One of only 111 bottles.

Imported and distributed by Spirits Platform, Botany NSW.

Bowmore 1964 Fino Cask 37 Year Old / US Import

1964 is often refered to as the golden year from Bowmore as there has been a high number of iconic releases from the vintage. The iconic Black Bowmore hails from this year along with other awesome Bowmores, these are no differtent. 

This famous range contains three single cask releases, one from a bourbon cask, one Oloroso cask and a Fino sherry cask.

The Fino is a 37 Year old limited to 300 bottles. 

Bottle number 227 of 300 Bottles.

Bowmore 1964 Oloroso Cask 38 Year Old / US Import

1964 is often referred to as the golden year for Bowmore, as there have been a high number of iconic releases from the vintage.

This 38 year old Oloroso sherry casked gem is no different. A single cask that comes from the same batch as that of the esteemed Black Bowmore releases.

This famous release was part of the Trilogy Series which also contained single cask bottlings from a bourbon cask and a Fino sherry cask. The three whiskies were presented in these stunning wooden cabinets.  

Bottle number 86. 

Bowmore 1964 Bourbon Cask 38 Year Old / US Import

Distilled on the 11th of November 1964, this hails from the era of epic Bowmores. 

Matured in a Bourbon cask for 38 years this bottle has been presented in a lockable wooden box.

Bottle number 64 of 300 Bottles.

Macallan 1951

Technically not part of the series, however this is certainly a fine and rare Macallan!

Distilled in 1951 and bottled from two sherry casks #1541 and #1542

One of only 632 bottles.

Bowmore 1964 White Bowmore 43 Year Old 75cl / US Import

The second in this famous series, the White Bowmore was matured exclusively in Bourbon casks to create a comparison to the more famous Oloroso sherry-casked Black Bowmore.

Bottled at 42.8%

Bottle 679 of 732.

Bowmore 1964 Gold Bowmore 44 Year Old 75cl / US Import

The third and final in this famous series, the Gold Bowmore was matured in a mixture of bourbon and sherry casks, to provide a comparison to the more famous Oloroso casks.

Bottled at 42.4%.

Bottle number 151 of 701. 

Bowmore 1964 Black Bowmore 30 Year Old 2nd Edition 75cl / US Import

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

The second release of three, all distilled in 1964 and matured within single Oloroso sherry casks before being bottled in the mid-nineties. Sherry casks were used far more regularly in the 1960's than they are now, and this bottle is testament to the quality of these casks.

The Black Bowmore not just a whisky but a true artefact from the history of the spirit, representing a turning point for single malts. Appearing at a zenith in the popularity of sherry-casked whisky, which was for the first time creating a fashionable buzz around single malt whiskies, seeing it replace cognac as the after dinner drink of choice at banqueting tables, and customers now willing to pay the heady sum of £120 for a bottle. We may look back and scoff at this now but this was a princely fee back in the early 90's when the Black Bowmore was first stocked by Oddbins in the UK.

Speaking of the Black Bowmore, Dave Broom writes:

\"If you look at Black Bowmore as fiction, you see it grow from being a simple tale about a product into something which acquires the trappings of legend and myth. What was once ‘Islay’ had been condensed into distilleries; distilleries compressed into specific peculiarities – in Black Bowmore’s case, the magical, never fully explicable weirdness of the conditions in No 1 Vaults, one of walls of which sits below the level of the loch outside; a place of cold and damp, where evaporation is minimal, where elements are both preserved and warped into new shapes, where time slows and things deepen.\"

This is bottle number 1713 of 2000.

Bowmore 1964 Black Bowmore Final Edition 75cl / US Import

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

Distilled in 1964 and matured within Oloroso sherry casks before bottling in 1995. This is the last of three Black Bowmores released in the mid-nineties. 

This is bottle number 543 of 1812.

Macallan M Black 2017 Release

This is the follow-up to the iconic Macallan M, which for a time held the world record for the most expensive bottle of whisky ever sold when the six litre 'Imperiale' variant sold at auction in January 2014. 

Macallan M Black has a subtle smoky edge to it, and was created to celebrate the distillery's rich heritage and as a knowing nod to Macallan's peaty past. 

The whisky itself was matured in sherry-seasoned oak casks, and the complexity and craftsmanship of the liquid is mirrored by the stunning Lalique black crystal decanter in which it is stored. 

This is bottle number 329 of 725.

Brora 1972 Rare Malt 22 Year Old / 58.7%

The Rare Malt Selection is a historic selection of single malt whiskies from operational and lost distilleries that were released by Diageo between 1995 and 2005.

It is often said that 1972 Brora is exceptional, and this is one of five Rare Malts of that vintage. The 1972 continued to be an important vintage when Diageo also released a 40 year old of the same vintage. 

Since its closure in 1983 the popularity of Brora has soared, this is a fantastic opportunity to own an historic bottle.

Macallan 1937 Luxury Spirit Company Decanter 50cl / Bottle 1 of 1

A genuine rarity for Macallan enthusiasts, this is a unique bottling from the Luxury Spirit Company of Glasgow, produced by filling antique decanters. 

This is a 1937 vintage and was filled into a c. 1920-30 Continental, Art Deco cut Crystal decanter.

The decanter comes complete with a solid silver collar, glass stopper, and certificate of authenticity and is presented in a gorgeous chequered patterned lacquered wooden box.

Bowmore 31 Year Old Hart Brothers Dynasty Decanter

A very rare and impressive independently bottled Bowmore. 

This is decanter number 100 of 850, with the decanter itself produced by the world's leading crystal glass manufacturer, Atlantis. 

Each of the six sides of the decanter features a silver gilt medallion of a member of the Royal House of Stewart. 

No capacity or strength stated. 

Bowmore 1964 Black Bowmore 29 Year Old 1st Edition 75cl / US Import

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

The first release of three, all distilled in 1964 and matured within single Oloroso sherry casks before being bottled in 1993. Sherry casks were used far more regularly in the 1960s than they are now, and this bottle is testament to the quality of these casks.

The Black Bowmore not just a whisky but a true artifact from the history of the spirit, representing a turning point for single malts. Appearing at a zenith in the popularity of sherry-casked whisky, which was for the first time creating a fashionable buzz around single malt whiskies, seeing it replace cognac as the after dinner drink of choice at banqueting tables, and customers now willing to pay the heady sum of £120 for a bottle. We may look back and scoff at this now but this was a princely fee back in the early 90s when the Black Bowmore was first stocked by Oddbins in the UK.

Speaking of the Black Bowmore, Dave Broom writes:

\"If you look at Black Bowmore as fiction, you see it grow from being a simple tale about a product into something which acquires the trappings of legend and myth. What was once ‘Islay’ had been condensed into distilleries; distilleries compressed into specific peculiarities – in Black Bowmore’s case, the magical, never fully explicable weirdness of the conditions in No 1 Vaults, one of walls of which sits below the level of the loch outside; a place of cold and damp, where evaporation is minimal, where elements are both preserved and warped into new shapes, where time slows and things deepen.\"

Bottle number 312 of 2000 produced.

This example comes with the more common foil seal, due to the poor design of the original wax seal, they were recalled and re-sealed. 

Bowmore 22 Year Old Cadenhead's 1980s

An unusual non-vintage single cask Bowmore from Cadenhead's.

This was aged 22 years and bottled at some point in the 1980s.

Macallan 1940 Gordon and MacPhail Decanter for Edoardo Giaccone / Queen Mother 80th Birthday

A 1980 bottling of Macallan produced by Gordon & MacPhail for the Edoardo Giaccone, owner of the Whiskyteca in Salo, Italy.

Gordon & MacPhail helped Macallan survive during the 1930s and 1940s by buying a regular batch of stock from them, which in turn allowed them to release a lot of these special Macallan bottlings to the Italian market.

Giaccone was something of a trailblazer, and was importing specially bottled official single malts for his bar in the late 1960s. He opened the famous venue in 1958, and it has been called a few different things over the years, including Garten, Edward & Edward, and La Taverna del Comandante.

This Edinburgh Crystal decanter contains 1940 vintage Macallan, and was produced to commemorate the 80th birthday of the late H.M Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. Her birthday fell on August 4th.

This is decanter 335.

Macallan 1950

A stunning and incredibly rare presentation of Macallan, distilled in 1950. 

Bottled for and Imported in 1980 by Spey Traders Pty Ltd, NSW.

Bottle number 91.

Macallan 1958 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old / Giovinetti Import

A spectacular example of an Anniversary Malt, distilled in 1958 and bottled in 1984 after maturing for 25 years in some of the very best sherry casks available.

Giovinetti & Figli Import

Martell Premier Voyage

Produced to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Martell, this extravagant 1 litre decanter contains cognac exclusively produced from a blend of 18 eaux-de-vie, the oldest sourced from a 1868 vintage.

The bottle itself is presented in a giant metal sculpture designed by Bernar Venet, and comes in a wooden box, including a branded glass pipette.

One of only 300 bottles produced.

Please note there will be a shipping charge for 8 bottles due to the weight of this item.

Macallan 1955 Campbell, Hope and King / Rinaldi Import

A rare bottle of Macallan, distilled in 1955 and bottled at 80 Proof by Campbell, Hope and King, Elgin.

This is an 'over 15 year old' expression, and was imported to Italy by Fratelli Rinaldi.

Macallan Edrington Americas 75cl

This is an incredibly hard to come by bottle of Macallan. Produced in 2014, this was a gift to the newly minted Edrington Americas staff in the United States, a commemoration of the company's parting ways with Remy Cointreau.

In the years since, this Macallan has become highly collectible.

Adorned in a US themed blue ribbon with red wax seal, this was bottled in the American standard 75cl.

Bowmore 1973 43 Year Old​

A 2016 super-premium Bowmore bottling.

Vatting the last 6 remaining bourbon hogsheads of 1973 this joins the ranks of some impressive bottles from that vintage. 

Casks 3883-3888 were distilled on the 10th of May 1973 and bottled on the 2nd of June 2016 at a staggering 43 years old.

Due to the strip of ribbon on this bottle not travelling well, Bowmore wax dipped some of the seals. This is one such bottle. 

Macallan 1964 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old 

Distilled in 1964 and bottled in 1989. 

Benromach 1949 Classic 55 Year Old

An incredible offering from the storied Speyside distillery. This is an early post-war vintage, distilled all the way back in 1949. Since then the distillery has changed hands twice, and closed down in the intervening 55 years between then and bottling.

Closed in 1983, the distillery lay silent for 10 years before being re-opened by Gordon & MacPhail in 1998 after a year of restoration. Despite all of this upheaval, this whisky lay patiently maturing in refill bourbon barrel #706 until it was bottled in 2004.

This 55 year old is one of only 83 bottled in hand-blown glass bottles, and presented in an individually numbered burnished copper tube.

This is bottle 34.

Each set also includes a copy of the cask's \"Brewing Report.\"

Bowmore 1973 43 Year Old​

A 2016 super-premium Bowmore bottling.

Vatting the last 6 remaining bourbon hogsheads of 1973 this joins the ranks of some impressive bottles from that vintage. 

Casks 3883-3888 were distilled on the 10th of May 1973 and bottled on the 2nd of June 2016 at a staggering 43 years old.

Ardbeg 1975 Samaroli

A 1975 vintage Ardbeg from Silvano Samaroli.

Samaroli is perhaps Italy's most revered independent bottler of Scotch whisky. With an impeccable taste in single cask whiskies, and an eye for aesthetics (if not English spelling at times!), he is regarded by many as a visionary. Many of his bottles now occupy deserved sports in pantheon of whisky greats.

This bottling was bottled for Samaroli in Scotland by R.W. Duthie & Co. in 1987, and is bottle number 594 of 648. Almost unbelievably, Samaroli reportedly had great difficulty selling the first release in this series, the 1974 vintage from 1983. It was not until a few years later that demand for the peaty flavours began to increase in Italy.

Bowmore 1973 43 Year Old​

A 2016 super-premium Bowmore bottling.

Vatting the last 6 remaining bourbon hogsheads of 1973, this joins the ranks of some impressive bottles from that vintage. 

Casks 3883-3888 were distilled on the 10th of May 1973 and bottled on the 2nd of June 2016 at a staggering 43 years old.

Bruichladdich 1965 Cask Strength 10 Year Old / Samaroli Import

An incredibly rare and interesting bottle of 1965 vintage Bruichladdich.

This is an official distillery bottling for Silvano Samaroli, and represents the genesis of his transition from simple importer, to independent bottler. After a visit to Scotland in the 1970s, Silvano met with the Managing Director of Bruichladdich, a Mr Blake, and after an inspiring discussion, he selected his first two casks for bottling. They were both sherry matured 10 year olds, and this is one of them. His first ever official selection was also 1965 vintage, the rarer of the two (they are all hand-signed). This is from the second cask, bottled shortly after.

Inspired by these releases, Samaroli went on to produce his very first independent bottlings in 1979, a collaboration with Cadenhead's. The rest is history, but it might not have been were it not for this spectacular Bruichladdich.