November 2018 Auction

AnCnoc 24 Year Old

A well aged expression from AnCnoc, the former Knockdhu distillery.

Matured in bourbon barrels.

Aberlour 1994 The Devil Devin / One of only 15

An incredibly rare Aberlour, bottled to celebrate the retirement of Jim Devin MBE from The Scotch Whisky Association.

Filled in 1994 and bottled in 29th October 2004.

Ardbeg 12 Year Old That Boutique-y Whisky Company Batch #14

The fourteenth batch of Ardbeg bottled by That Boutique-y Whisky Company.

The label depicts Geert Bero reaching for the spirit purifier at the distillery.

Bottle number 735 of 1928.

Ardbeg Auriverdes

Launched on 31st May 2014 on 'Ardbeg Day' at the Islay Feis Ile 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.

Arran Smugglers' Series Volume 3 / The Exciseman

A very cool nod to the shady history of Arran's distilling. Back during the 18th and 19th century the island was a producer of illicit whisky. Presented in a book style package to hide the goods. 

This is the 2017 third release in the highly acclaimed Arran Smugglers' Series, following on from the Illicit Stills and High Seas.

Matured in Madeira and smaller bourbon quarter casks.

Arran Smugglers' Series Volume 3 / The Exciseman

A very cool nod to the shady history of Arran's distilling. Back during the 18th and 19th century the island was a producer of illicit whisky. Presented in a book style package to hide the goods. 

This is the 2017 third release in the highly acclaimed Arran Smugglers' Series, following on from the Illicit Stills and High Seas.

Matured in Madeira and smaller bourbon quarter casks.

Arran Smugglers' Series Volume 3 / The Exciseman

A very cool nod to the shady history of Arran's distilling. Back during the 18th and 19th century the island was a producer of illicit whisky. Presented in a book style package to hide the goods. 

This is the 2017 third release in the highly acclaimed Arran Smugglers' Series, following on from the Illicit Stills and High Seas.

Matured in Madeira and smaller bourbon quarter casks.

Ardbeg Kelpie

The non-cask strength version of Ardbeg Kelpie, released during Feis Ile 2017. This has been matured in virgin casks crafted from oak grown on land in the Adyghe Republic - a Russian federal subject just north of Georgia, on the northeast coast of the Black Sea.

Arran Tokaji Aszu Wine Cask Finish

A limited edition Arran matured exclusively in Tokaji Aszu wine casks sourced directly from Hungary.

Weller 12 Year Old

The modern look for the formerly named \"W L Weller,\" the original wheated bourbon. The Weller brand was historically produced by the Van Winkle family at Stitzel-Weller distillery.

This bourbon however was distilled at Buffalo Trace by the Sazerac company, who purchased the brand from United Distillers in 1999. In her book But Always Fine Bourbon, Sally Van Winkle Campbell claims they did not have the exact Weller recipe until their partnership with her brother, Julian Van Winkle III was agreed in 2002. Undoubtedly a nod of approval from the family for the modern day product.

Aberlour 13 Year Old Distillery Exclusive / Oloroso Cask

A small batch distillery exclusive from Aberlour, matured in sherry casks for 13 years before being bottled in 2018 at cask strength.

Bottle number 965. 

Whisky Agency Ireland Extra Old Reserve

A no age statement Irish Whisky bottled for The Whisky Agency

One of 120 bottles.

White Horse 1960s

A classic offering from the golden age of blending!

Carpano import for the Italian market.

White Horse 1960s

A classic offering from the golden age of blending!

Carpano import for the Italian market.

Wolfburn Poppyscotland 2018

Located in Thurso, this is the Northern most distillery on the UK mainland. Named for a long lost distillery that ended around 1850, this new Wolfburn opened in 2013. 

This bottle was produced  in collaboration with Carnegie Whisky Cellars to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1.

Originally only available at the distillery and at Carnegi Whisky Cellars in Dornoch.

Ardbeg Guaranteed 10 Year Old Miniature 1970s

A very rare, highly sought after miniature bottle of Ardbeg 10 year old, originally available in the 1970s.

Woodford Reserve Master's Collection / Cherry Wood Smoked Barley

The Woodford Reserve brand is produced by the Brown-Forman company, typically using column still whiskey from their Shively distillery, and pot still whiskey from the historic Woodford Reserve distillery in Versailles (formerly Old Oscar Pepper, and Labrot & Graham), which they re-opened in 1993.

This is part of their Master's Collection, which boasts whiskey purely from the copper pot stills of the Versailles site.

Ardbeg Kelpie

The non-cask strength version of Ardbeg Kelpie, released during Feis Ile 2017. This has been matured in virgin casks crafted from oak grown on land in the Adyghe Republic - a Russian federal subject just north of Georgia, on the northeast coast of the Black Sea.

Ardnamurchan Spirit 2017/AD Limited Release No.2

This is the second release of matured new make spirit from Adelphi's Ardnamurchan distillery, which is situated near Glenbeg on the far west of the Scottish mainland. 

New make spirit matured in 1st fill sherry casks (both Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez). The first release was 2500 bottles, we assume that this is the same.

Each bottle has a scannable QR code which reveals complete details of the spirit from barley to bottle.

Ardbeg Grooves Limited Edition

The 2018 limited edition release this has been matured in heavily charred casks (presenting a grooved surface hence the name).

Totally groovy and totally not the same thing as the Alligator...

Officially released at the Ardbeg open day during the 2018 Feis Ile.

Ardbeg Grooves Limited Edition

The 2018 limited edition release this has been matured in heavily charred casks (presenting a grooved surface hence the name).

Totally groovy and totally not the same thing as the Alligator...

Officially released at the Ardbeg open day during the 2018 Feis Ile.

Ardbeg Grooves Limited Edition

The 2018 limited edition release this has been matured in heavily charred casks (presenting a grooved surface hence the name).

Totally groovy and totally not the same thing as the Alligator...

Officially released at the Ardbeg open day during the 2018 Feis Ile.

Aberlour 13 Year Old Distillery Exclusive / Oloroso Cask

A small batch distillery exclusive from Aberlour, matured in sherry casks for 13 years before being bottled in 2018 at cask strength.

Bottle number 1033. 

Weller 12 Year Old

The modern look for the formerly named \"W L Weller,\" the original wheated bourbon. The Weller brand was historically produced by the Van Winkle family at Stitzel-Weller distillery.

This bourbon however was distilled at Buffalo Trace by the Sazerac company, who purchased the brand from United Distillers in 1999. In her book But Always Fine Bourbon, Sally Van Winkle Campbell claims they did not have the exact Weller recipe until their partnership with her brother, Julian Van Winkle III was agreed in 2002. Undoubtedly a nod of approval from the family for the modern day product.

Arran 2000 Single Cask 18 Year Old / ArranWhisky.com

A single cask of Arran distilled 20th April 2000 and bottled on 6th June 2018 after 18 years in single Sherry Hogshead #275

One of 290 bottles, sold exclusively through ArranWhisky.com

Amrut Blackadder Sherry Cask 20cl

A limited bottling of Amrut, matured in sherry cask BA 17/2013 and bottled by Blackadder as part of their Raw Cask range. 

Bottled June 2013. 

Auchentoshan Pure Malt 1970s / Eadie Cairns

A triple distilled sherry cask matured Auchentoshan from the 1970s. Distilled and bottled by Eadie Cairns. 

Ardbeg Kelpie

The non-cask strength version of Ardbeg Kelpie, released during Feis Ile 2017. This has been matured in virgin casks crafted from oak grown on land in the Adyghe Republic - a Russian federal subject just north of Georgia, on the northeast coast of the Black Sea.

Wolfburn Poppyscotland 2018

Located in Thurso, this is the Northern most distillery on the UK mainland. Named for a long lost distillery that ended around 1850, this new Wolfburn opened in 2013. 

This bottle was produced  in collaboration with Carnegie Whisky Cellars to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1.

Originally only available at the distillery and at Carnegi Whisky Cellars in Dornoch.

Weller 12 Year Old

The new look for the formerly named \"W L Weller,\" the original wheated bourbon. The Weller brand was historically produced by the Van Winkle family at Stitzel-Weller distillery.

This bourbon however was distilled at Buffalo Trace by the Sazerac company, who purchased the brand from United Distillers in 1999. In her book But Always Fine Bourbon, Sally Van Winkle Campbell claims they did not have the exact Weller recipe until their partnership with her brother, Julian Van Winkle III was agreed in 2002. Undoubtedly a nod of approval from the family for the modern day product.

Ardbeg Perpetuum Bicentenary Release

Released in 2015 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the legendary Islay distillery. This is the standard 47.4% release which was released during Feis Ile 2015.

Perpetuum is a blend of old and young whisky which has been matured in both Bourbon and Sherry casks.

Ardbeg Grooves Limited Edition

The 2018 limited edition release this has been matured in heavily charred casks (presenting a grooved surface hence the name).

Totally groovy and totally not the same thing as the Alligator...

Officially released at the Ardbeg open day during the 2018 Feis Ile.