November 2018 Auction

Islay Samaroli 'New Filling Malt' / Bowmore

A very young Islay malt, referred to by Samaroli as a 'New Filling Malt / British Spirit'. The New Filling Malts series was Samaroli's answer to grappa, the popularity of which had always confused him. He believed these under 3 year old single malts were a superior alternative.

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 on the pantheon of whisky greats.

Samaroli's great friend, the collector Emmanuel Dron has stated that this is more than likely a new spirit from Bowmore distillery. It was bottled in 1992 for Samaroli by R.W. Duthie, one of the last before their business relationship came to an end due to the latter's commitments to Cadenhead's.

Bottle number 64 of only 460 produced.

Ichiro's Malt & Grain Kiyosato Field Ballet 27th Anniversary / Hanyu & Kawasaki

Bottled for the 27th Anniversary of the Kiyosato Field Ballet.

This blend from Ichiro Akuto of the Chichibu distillery was created from a single cask of 1990 Hanyu and a single cask of 1982 Kawasaki. 

Bottle number 205 of 700.

Ichiro's Malt & Grain Kiyosato Field Ballet 26th Anniversary / Hanyu & Kawasaki

A very rare and collectible marriage of two lost Japanese distilleries: this very limited blended whisky contains 1990 Hanyu and 1982 Kawasaki.

The Hanyu was a 25 Year Old and the Kawasaki was a 33 year old. 

This is bottle number 351 of 700. 

Irish Single Malt 1990 Whisky Agency 28 Year Old / 10th Anniversary

This Irish single malt was distilled in 1990, and bottled for The Whisky Agency in Germany.

This is a Whisky Agency 10th anniversary bottling, and was released in 2018.

Matured for 28 years in sherry wood.

Inchgower 1959 Cadenhead's 19 Year Old

As Scotland’s oldest independent bottler, Cadenhead’s have long been known for releasing stunning whiskies but none more so than those from their famous ‘dumpy’ series, which features some incredible 1950s and 60s vintages.  Whisky from this bygone era of production have become increasingly elusive in recent years, making them exceptionally desirable. 

This Inchgower was distilled in December 1959 and bottled in December 1978 .

Irish Single Malt 1989 Whisky Agency 28 Year Old / The Perfect Dram

This Irish single malt was distilled in 1989, and bottled for The Whisky Agency in Germany as part of their The Perfect Dram series.

This is a Whisky Agency 10th anniversary bottling, and was released in 2018.

A single barrel produced just 87 bottles.

Nikka 2003 Coffey Malt Single Cask #130541

Distilled 6th March 2003 and bottled on 11th July 2014, this is Malt whisky that has been produced in a Coffey still and then matured in a single re-charred hogshead. 

Irish Single Malt 1988 Whisky Agency 26 Year Old / ART Taiwan

Distilled in 1988 and bottled at 26 years of age, this is a mystery Irish single malt whiskey bottled for The Whisky Agency in conjunction with ART Taiwan.

This was sherry wood matured and bottled in 2015.

One of 138 bottles.

North Port 1980 SMWS 16 Year Old 74.3

Distilled in May 1980 and bottled in October 1996, this is from the closed distillery North Port also known as Brechin. 

North of Ireland 1989 ACLA Selection 27 Year Old

Distilled in 1988 and matured for 27 years in a 'barrel' before being bottled in 2015.

The label states \"Distilled in the North of Ireland.\" it is unclear whether this suggests Bushmills (Northern Ireland), or Cooley (northernmost Republic of Ireland).

One of only 201 bottles. 

Bottled in collaboration between The Whisky Agency and ACLA Selection

North British 1962 Douglas Laing 50 Year Old / Director's Cut

A single cask single grain bottling from Douglas Laing, part of their premium Director's Cut series. This range was replaced by the Xtra Old Particular (XOP) in which was launched in 2014. 

Distilled in 1962 in Edinburgh at the North British distillery, this was bottled at 50 years old from refill butt #DL8228.

One of just 222 bottles.

Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old Pure Malt 75cl / US Import

Released by Nikka, this range of blended malts is named after their founder and a key player in the birth of Japanese whisky, Masataka Taketsuru.

Taketsuru 21 year old is highly acclaimed and has received many awards.

North Port 1979 Rare Malt 20 Year Old / 61.2%

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.

This North Port was distilled in 1979 and bottled 20 years later in October 1999.

Bottle number 1366.

North Port 1979 Rare Malts 20 Year Old / 61.2%

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

This North Port was distilled in 1979 and bottled 20 years later in October 1999.

Bottle number 3160.

North Port 1979 Rare Malts 20 Year Old / 61.2%

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

This North Port was distilled in 1979 and bottled 20 years later in October 1999.

Bottle number 1157.

North British 1962 Malts Of Scotland

This North British grain whisky was distilled in March 1962 and matured in bourbon hogshead #13017. 

Bottled over 50 years later by independent bottler Malts of Scotland in March 2013, this is bottle number 41 of 85. 

Inchgower 1976 Douglas Laing 26 Year Old

An independent Inchgower from Douglas Laing.

Distilled October 1976 and bottled November 2002

One of 318 Bottles

Invergordon 1965 Whisky Agency 47 Year Old / Perfect Dram

A 47 year old single grain from Invergordon bottled under the Perfect Dram label from the Whisky Agency.

Distilled in 1965 aged 47 years in a single bourbon hogshead.Selected and bottled for Spirits in the Sky, Leuven in 2012

Invergordon 1972 Thompson Brothers 43 Year Old

An independent bottling of single grain whisky from Invergordon distillery

Distilled in 1972 and matured for 43 years in cask #37 until bottling by the Thompson Brothers. 

North British 1962 Hunter Laing 50 Year Old

A single cask North British distilled in 1962 and bottled an impressive 50 years later in August 2013 by Hunter Laing.

Single cask HL9930.

Invergordon 1972 The Whisky Angel 43 Year Old

Distilled in 1972 and matured for 43 years until being hand bottled on the 25th of May 2016.

North British 1962 Whisky Agency 48 Year Old / Perfect Dram

This single grain release was bottled from a single bourbon hogshead for The Whisky Agency under The Perfect Dram brand, one of their many labels.

Distilled in 1962 in Edinburgh at the North British distillery, this was bottled at 48 years old in 2010.

One of 146 bottles filled, specially for Gall & Gall Van der Boog.

Invergordon 1973 Whisky Broker 43 Year Old

An independent bottling of Invergordon grain whisky from Whisky Broker.

Distilled 1973 and bottled 2016 from a Bourbon barrel.

North of Ireland 1991 Whisky Agency 24 Year Old / Komplex Whisky

Distilled in 1991 and matured for 24 yearsbefore being bottled in 2015.

One of only 157 bottles produced for Komplex Whisky, Sweden.

Invergordon 1974 Creative Whisky Co 43 Year Old​

Old Invergordon can be incredible. This Creative Whisky Co bottling is 43 years of age, and is part of the Exclusive Grains series.

Distilled on 12th March 1974 and matured in a refill barrel #41

One of 305 bottles.

Nikka Gold and Gold Samurai

Originally only available in the Japanese duty free market this Nikka blend is adorned by a Samurai.

Gold and Gold is a blend of pot and coffey still whiskies from Nikka's distilleries.

Invergordon 1974 Creative Whisky Co 43 Year Old​

Old Invergordon can be incredible. This Creative Whisky Co bottling is 43 years of age, and is part of the Exclusive Grains series.

Distilled on 12th March 1974 and matured in a refill barrel #41

One of 305 bottles.

Nikka Kingsland Pot Still Decanter​

An attractive pot still decanter containing the famous Japanese blended whisky.

Designed in homage to eponymous Kingsland, the first pot still used by Nikka.

Invergordon 1973 Whisky Agency 42 Year Old / Birthdays United

An independent bottling of Invergordon grain whisky from Whisky Agency.

Distilled 1973 and bottled 2016 from a single hogshead.

Selected for Birthdays United

Nikka Kingsland Pot Still Decanter​

An attractive pot still decanter containing the famous Japanese blended whisky.

Designed in homage to eponymous Kingsland, the first pot still used by Nikka.

Irish Single Malt No.1 That Boutique-y Whisky Company 24 Year Old Batch #1

The first Irish whisk(e)y to be bottled by That Boutique-y Whisky Company / Master of Malt.

One of 264 bottles.

Imperial 1970 Gordon and MacPhail 1980s

Mothballed in 1998, Imperial distillery has been completely demolished and is becoming increasingly sought after.

This example was distilled in 1970 and bottled in the late 1980s by Gordon & MaPhail.