November 2018 Auction

Karuizawa 2000 Single Cask #7721 / Geisha Label​

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited bottling was distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2016.

Produced from single sherry cask #7721, which yielded only 367 bottles.

Bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa 1999 Single Cask #895 / Geisha Label​

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited bottling was distilled in 1999 and bottled in 2016.

Produced from single sherry cask #895, which yielded only 320 bottles.

Bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa 2000 Single Cask #7497 / Katsushika Geisha Label​​

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited bottling was distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2016.

Produced from single sherry cask #7497, which yielded only 522 bottles.

Bottled at cask strength, this is part of a series of five bottlings, each displaying an Edo era artwork on it's label from the Dye in the Spring of Dawn series by the Katsushika Circle artist, Yashima Gakutei. Each of the prints is a Ukiyo-e style pattern, and this particular bottle features Freshly Budded Bracken. 

Kinclaith 1966 Gordon and MacPhail 16 Year Old​

A very rare bottling of Kinclaith, Glasgow's last malt whisky distillery (until recently) which lay within the Strathclyde distilling complex.

Bottled by Gordon and MacPhail as part of their Connoisseurs Choice series.

Karuizawa 1999/2000 Spirit of Asama 55%​

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited bottling was selected from spirit distilled in 1999 & 2000, the distillery's final vintages. It was matured in European Oak Sherry Casks and bottled in 2012.

This release was an exclusive bottling by Speciality Drinks.

Karuizawa 1999/2000 Spirit of Asama 55%​

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited bottling was selected from spirit distilled in 1999 & 2000, the distillery's final vintages. It was matured in European Oak Sherry Casks and bottled in 2012.

This release was an exclusive bottling by Speciality Drinks.

Kinclaith 1969 Duncan Taylor 35 Year Old / including Miniature 5cl

A very rare bottling of Kinclaith, Glasgow's last malt whisky distillery which lay within the Strathclyde distilling complex.

Distilled in May 1969 and bottled in November 2004 by Duncan Taylor.  

Single cask #301455 yielded 207 bottles, this is bottle 171.

Presented in a lovely hardwood presentation case alongside a miniature 'sample' bottle, and glass.

Kweichow Moutai 

A celebratory Chinese liquor, the most prestigious alcohol produced in the People's Republic.

Famously enjoyed by Chairman Mao himself and a staple of the most important government functions to this day.

Kilkerran 10 Year Old Complete Set 6 x 70cl / 10th Anniversary

To mark the re-opening of Glengyle distillery in 2004, six casks from the initial spirit run were stored away with intention of being bottled to celebrate the 10th anniversary in 2014. Each cask was of a different wood type, and this elegant box presentation contains a bottle from each, all bottled at 46%. The set consists of:

• Oloroso Wood
• Madeira Wood
• Fino Wood
• Rum Wood
• Bourbon Wood
• Port Wood

This lot has a 6 bottle shipping fee.

Karuizawa Cask Strength 1st Release

This limited bottling is a blend of the finest Sherry Butt matured single malt whiskies from Karuizawa Distillery.

First release.

Bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa Cask Strength 1st Release

This cask strength series of Karuizawa was exclusively released to the Taiwanese market, this is the first bottling released in 2013 (along with the 2nd and 3rd releases which followed in the same year)

The cask strength series is a combination of sherry casks from 1999 and 2000 all bottled at 61.7%.

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Karuizawa 1999/2000 Asama 46%

Named after the active volcano located near the now closed distillery, this single malt is comprised of 1999 and 2000 vintages which were some of the last the distillery produced.

The whisky has been matured in European oak sherry and bottled in 2012.

Karuizawa 1999/2000 Asama 46%

Named after the active volcano located near the now closed distillery, this single malt is comprised of 1999 and 2000 vintages which were some of the last the distillery produced.

The whisky has been matured in European oak sherry and bottled in 2012.

Karuizawa 1999/2000 Asama 46%

Named after the active volcano located near the now closed distillery, this single malt is comprised of 1999 and 2000 vintages which were some of the last the distillery produced.

The whisky has been matured in European oak sherry and bottled in 2012.

Karuizawa 1999/2000 Asama 46%

Named after the active volcano located near the now closed distillery, this single malt is comprised of 1999 and 2000 vintages which were some of the last the distillery produced.

The whisky has been matured in European oak sherry and bottled in 2012.

Karuizawa 1999/2000 Asama 46%

Named after the active volcano located near the now closed distillery, this single malt is comprised of 1999 and 2000 vintages which were some of the last the distillery produced.

The whisky has been matured in European oak sherry and bottled in 2012.

Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 48%​

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited bottling was selected from spirit distilled in 1999 & 2000, matured in European Oak Sherry Casks and bottled in 2012.

This release was an exclusive bottling for The Whisky Exchange (Speciality Drinks).

Kinclaith 1966 Gordon and MacPhail 16 Year Old / Co. Pinerolo Import

A very rare bottling of Kinclaith, Glasgow's last malt whisky distillery which lay within the Strathclyde distilling complex.

Bottled by Gordon and MacPhail as part of their Connoisseurs Choice series.

Kentucky Owl Straight Bourbon Batch #1

Distilled and bottled in Bardstown, Kentucky, this is \"the wise man's bourbon.\" Kentucky Owl is a recent re-addition to the world of American whisky, as the original Dedman family distillery was left high and dry prohibition in the 1920's and its stock infamously looted by none other than Al Capone himself. Revived by great grandson Dixon Dedman, the Kentucky owl is back and flying higher than ever.

This is from batch no. 1 

While the Kentucky Owl brand remains a sourced bourbon from other distilleries, it was recently purchased by the Stoli Group who have announced plans to build a Kentucky Owl distilling complex in Kentucky in the not-too-distant future.

This is bottle number 662 of 1506. 

Kentucky Owl Straight Bourbon Batch #2​

Distilled and bottled in Bardstown, Kentucky, this is \"the wise man's bourbon.\" Kentucky Owl is a recent re-addition to the world of American whisky, as the original Dedman family distillery was left high and dry prohibition in the 1920's and its stock infamously looted by none other than Al Capone himself. Revived by great grandson Dixon Dedman, the Kentucky owl is back and flying higher than ever.

This is from batch no. 2.

While the Kentucky Owl brand remains a sourced bourbon from other distilleries, it was recently purchased by the Stoli Group who have announced plans to build a Kentucky Owl distilling complex in Kentucky in the not-too-distant future.

Bottle number 639 of 1380.

Karuizawa 8 Year Old Pure Malt​

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This older bottling contains Karuizawa whiskies aged 8 Years plus.

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.

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%.

Kirin Fuji-Sanroku 18 Year Old Small Batch 2018 Release / with 2 x Glasses

Distilled at Kirin distilleries, this is a blend produced in a small batch for 2018. 

This is technically one of the world's largest distilleries, producing both malt and grain and also having its own cooperage and bottling plant. 

This release was category winner at the 2018 World Whisky Award.

Includes two Mount Fuji glasses. 

This lot has a 2 bottle shipping fee.

Kirin Fuji-Sanroku 18 Year Old Small Batch 2018 Release / with 2 x Glasses

Distilled at Kirin distilleries, this is a blend produced in a small batch for 2018. 

This is technically one of the world's largest distilleries, producing both malt and grain and also having its own cooperage and bottling plant. 

This release was category winner at the 2018 World Whisky Award.

Includes two Mount Fuji glasses. 

This lot has a 2 bottle shipping fee.

Karuizawa 15 Year Old 100% Malt Whisky 10cl

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited bottling was distilled just before the closure of the distillery in 2000.

Knockando 1968 Extra Old Reserve 

Bottled in 1991, it is very rare to see a Knockando of this age. An older expression from an excellent Speyside distillery. 

Knockando 1968 Extra Old Reserve 

Bottled in 1991, it is very rare to see a Knockando of this age. An older expression from an excellent Speyside distillery. 

Knockando 1965 Extra Old Reserve / US Import

The really don't make whisky boxes like they used to!

Distilled in 1965 and bottled in 1990.

Imported to the US market by The Paddington Corp, NJ.

Kavalan Solist Cask Strength Sherry Cask / 58.6%

This single cask Sherry matured whisky produced in Taiwan, the distillery has been making a big splash as the awards fly in.

Bottle no. 235 of 517.

Cask: S060821016.

Kavalan Sherry Cask Cask Strength / TWE Exclusive

A single cask sherry matured whisky produced in Taiwan. The distillery has been making a big splash as the awards fly in. 

Bottled 2016, this is bottle number 213 of 526. 

Kyoto Ki Noh Bi Ex-Karuizawa Cask Dry Gin / 3rd Edition

This gin is extra special as it was matured in ex-Karuizawa sherry casks, marking the first-ever collaboration between Japanese whisky and Japanese gin. The Kyoto Distillery’s “Ki Noh Bi” Dry Gin is also the first Japanese gin to collaborate with the Noh Theatre, like the legendary Karuizawa distillery did before it. Noh is one of Japan’s traditional performing arts.