November 2018 Auction

Ardbeg Twenty Something 23 Year Old Committee Release 75cl / US Import

Distilled during the 1980s and 1990s in the pot-still which now sits proudly outside the legendary Islay distillery. During these troubling periods for the distillery, not much stock was kept back for the future. A few casks survived though, and it's these which make up this spectacular 23 year old release.

Matured in a mixture of Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks. 

Released exclusively to Ardbeg Committee members on 2nd November 2017.

Ardbeg Twenty Something 23 Year Old / Committee Release

Distilled during the 1980s and 1990s in the pot-still which now sits proudly outside the legendary Islay distillery. During these troubling periods for the distillery, not much stock was kept back for the future. A few casks survived though, and it's these which make up this spectacular 23 year old release.

Matured in a mixture of Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks. 

Released exclusively to Ardbeg Committee members on 2nd November 2017.

Ardbeg Twenty Something 23 Year Old / Committee Release

Distilled during the 1980s and 1990s in the pot-still which now sits proudly outside the legendary Islay distillery. During these troubling periods for the distillery, not much stock was kept back for the future. A few casks survived though, and it's these which make up this spectacular 23 year old release.

Matured in a mixture of Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks. 

Released exclusively to Ardbeg Committee members on 2nd November 2017.

Ardbeg Twenty Something 22 Year Old / Committee Release

The 2018 edition of the Twenty Something releases, the third bottled exclusively for the Ardbeg Committee, the distillery's fan club.

This 22 year old expression has been matured exclusively in ex-bourbon barrels, and is comprised of some of the most limited stock in any Scottish distillery warehouse. With the bulldozers lurking at the distillery gate, and little hope for its future, very few casks were being filled and laid down. These bottlings are a testament to the faith of those who persevered with the operation, and are bottled in honour of the Ardbeg Committee who's mandate is to ensure the distillery never experiences such fears for its existence again.

The ex-bourbon casks were distilled in the spring of 1996 in the still that now sits monumentally outside the distillery gates, and they were bottled in July 2018.

Ardbeg Rollercoaster Committee Reserve

Released June 2010 to mark the 10^th anniversary of The Ardbeg Committee, the Rollercoaster consists of ten vintages from 1997 to 2006.

Ardbeg Twenty Something 22 Year Old / Committee Release

The 2018 edition of the Twenty Something releases, the third bottled exclusively for the Ardbeg Committee, the distillery's fan club.

This 22 year old expression has been matured exclusively in ex-bourbon barrels, and is comprised of some of the most limited stock in any Scottish distillery warehouse. With the bulldozers lurking at the distillery gate, and little hope for its future, very few casks were being filled and laid down. These bottlings are a testament to the faith of those who persevered with the operation, and are bottled in honour of the Ardbeg Committee who's mandate is to ensure the distillery never experiences such fears for its existence again.

The ex-bourbon casks were distilled in the spring of 1996 in the still that now sits monumentally outside the distillery gates, and they were bottled in July 2018.

Ardbeg Twenty Something 22 Year Old / Committee Release

The 2018 edition of the Twenty Something releases, the third bottled exclusively for the Ardbeg Committee, the distillery's fan club.

This 22 year old expression has been matured exclusively in ex-bourbon barrels, and is comprised of some of the most limited stock in any Scottish distillery warehouse. With the bulldozers lurking at the distillery gate, and little hope for its future, very few casks were being filled and laid down. These bottlings are a testament to the faith of those who persevered with the operation, and are bottled in honour of the Ardbeg Committee who's mandate is to ensure the distillery never experiences such fears for its existence again.

The ex-bourbon casks were distilled in the spring of 1996 in the still that now sits monumentally outside the distillery gates, and they were bottled in July 2018.

Arran White Stag Second Release

The second release exclusive to Arran's online community, the White Stag.  

Specially selected by a tasting panel of members of the White Stag, these bottlings are always eagerly awaited, selling out online incredibly quickly!  

Distilled on 23rd September 1996 and bottled 4th October 2016 from a single Sherry butt; #1996/1335, at 20 Year Old.  

One of 525 bottles. This is bottle 376.

Ardbeg Twenty Something 22 Year Old / Committee Release

The 2018 edition of the Twenty Something releases, the third bottled exclusively for the Ardbeg Committee, the distillery's fan club.

This 22 year old expression has been matured exclusively in ex-bourbon barrels, and is comprised of some of the most limited stock in any Scottish distillery warehouse. With the bulldozers lurking at the distillery gate, and little hope for its future, very few casks were being filled and laid down. These bottlings are a testament to the faith of those who persevered with the operation, and are bottled in honour of the Ardbeg Committee who's mandate is to ensure the distillery never experiences such fears for its existence again.

The ex-bourbon casks were distilled in the spring of 1996 in the still that now sits monumentally outside the distillery gates, and they were bottled in July 2018.

Ardbeg Alligator Committee Reserve For Discussion

Bottled '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 Twenty Something 22 Year Old / Committee Release

The 2018 edition of the Twenty Something releases, the third bottled exclusively for the Ardbeg Committee, the distillery's fan club.

This 22 year old expression has been matured exclusively in ex-bourbon barrels, and is comprised of some of the most limited stock in any Scottish distillery warehouse. With the bulldozers lurking at the distillery gate, and little hope for its future, very few casks were being filled and laid down. These bottlings are a testament to the faith of those who persevered with the operation, and are bottled in honour of the Ardbeg Committee who's mandate is to ensure the distillery never experiences such fears for its existence again.

The ex-bourbon casks were distilled in the spring of 1996 in the still that now sits monumentally outside the distillery gates, and they were bottled in July 2018.

Amrut Raw Cask Blackadder Sherry Cask Finish / Dennis Steckel Selection

An independently bottled Amrut from Blackadder. 

This single cask has been bottled at cask strength in September 2017 after being finished in a Sherry cask.

Bottle number 62 of only 163 bottles. 

Kingston Rum 2 Litre 1950s

A strong 70% ABV rum produced at the Stabilimenti Enologici distillery and bottled by Inga in the 1950s.

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

Ardbeg 18 Year Old / TWE Whisky Show 10th Anniversary

A well-aged independent bottling from Islay's ever-popular Ardbeg distillery.

Released to visitors of the Whisky Show in 2018, the tenth anniversary of the event.

One of only 225 bottles.

Ardbeg 18 Year Old / TWE Whisky Show 10th Anniversary

A well-aged independent botttling from Islay's ever-popular Ardbeg distillery.

Released to visitors of the Whisky Show in 2018, the tenth anniversary of the event.

One of only 225 bottles.

AnCnoc 35 Year Old

An older expression from Knockdhu, a combination of both sherry and bourbon matured whiskies.

One of only 1495 bottles. 

AnCnoc 35 Year Old

An older expression from Knockdhu, a combination of both sherry and bourbon matured whiskies.

One of only 1495 bottles. 

Ardbeg 21 Year Old Committee Release 2016

Ardbeg Twenty One was exclusively available to members of the Ardbeg Committee, a members’ club of over 120,000 people created to ensure the distillery never closes again. 

The distillery closed twice during its history – in 1981 and 1996. Mickey Heads, Ardbeg Distillery manager and chairman of the Ardbeg Committee dedicated this release to the Committee Members saying  “Ardbeg Twenty One is a shining example of Ardbeg’s enduring spirit [and] I’m so pleased we can share it with our members.”

This Ardbeg uses liquid distilled in the mid-90s, Prior to the time of its last closure. Heads said “The committee have invested much in ensuring the future of the distillery and it’s only right that they should share the rewards of its turbulent past too.”

Ardbeg 21 Year Old Committee Release 2016

Ardbeg Twenty One was exclusively available to members of the Ardbeg Committee, a members’ club of over 120,000 people created to ensure the distillery never closes again. 

The distillery closed twice during its history – in 1981 and 1996. Mickey Heads, Ardbeg Distillery manager and chairman of the Ardbeg Committee dedicated this release to the Committee Members saying  “Ardbeg Twenty One is a shining example of Ardbeg’s enduring spirit [and] I’m so pleased we can share it with our members.”

This Ardbeg uses liquid distilled in the mid-90s, Prior to the time of its last closure. Heads said “The committee have invested much in ensuring the future of the distillery and it’s only right that they should share the rewards of its turbulent past too.”

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old Flora and Fauna / Wooden Box

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

Presented in a wooden box.

Ardbeg 21 Year Old Committee Release 2016

Ardbeg Twenty One was exclusively available to members of the Ardbeg Committee, a members’ club of over 120,000 people created to ensure the distillery never closes again. 

The distillery closed twice during its history – in 1981 and 1996. Mickey Heads, Ardbeg Distillery manager and chairman of the Ardbeg Committee dedicated this release to the Committee Members saying  “Ardbeg Twenty One is a shining example of Ardbeg’s enduring spirit [and] I’m so pleased we can share it with our members.”

This Ardbeg uses liquid distilled in the mid-90s, Prior to the time of its last closure. Heads said “The committee have invested much in ensuring the future of the distillery and it’s only right that they should share the rewards of its turbulent past too.”

Aberlour 1980 22 Year Old

Distilled in 1980 and bottled in 2002, this is a 22 year old Aberlour. 

Bottle number 3032 of approximately 4500 bottles. 

Aberlour 1994 Warehouse No.1 Sherry Cask 

Only available at Aberlour distillery, this distillery exclusive Aberlour was matured exclusively in a first fill sherry cask #806, distilled in June 1994.

Aged for 16 years, this is bottle number 425.

Ardbeg 17 Year Old

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

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

The spirit used to make up this release would have been distilled and filled in to casks during the period when Hiram Walker owned the distillery, with production taking place between 1977 and 1981.

Batch L2

Aberfeldy 1999 Hand Filled Cask #3

A sumptuously dark single cask hand filled bottling from Aberfeldy distillery.

Distilled in 1999 and bottled by hand at the distillery from cask #3 on 3rd July 2018. 

Bottle number 463.

Ardbeg 17 Year Old

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

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

Aultmore 25 Year Old

A 25 year old bottling of Aultmore, this is from batch #41 and is bottle number 2136.

Aultmore 25 Year Old

A 25 year old bottling of Aultmore, this is from batch #41 and is bottle number 2561.

Ardbeg 17 Year Old

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

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

Kilkerran First Cask Selection Miniature Set 6 x 5cl

This Kilkerran miniature set consists of the first 6 wood types released in miniature form, all distilled in 2004. 

• Madeira Butt / 60%.
• Fino Butt / 59.1%.
• Bourbon Butt / 60.3%.
• Oloroso Butt / 60.1%.
• Rum Butt Cask / 60.6%.
• Port Butt / 59.8%.

Aberlour 12 Year Old A'Bunadh Silver Label Millenium Bottle

A'bunadh released as a special edition with a sterling silver label. Still at it's usual cask strength and heavily sherried.

The front features legitimate silver hallmarks. 

Bottle number 1831.

Ardbeg 17 Year Old

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

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