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.

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.

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

This famous bottling of Glenfiddich was bottled in 1991 and limited to an incredible 500 bottles. In the early 1990's one of these bottles officially became the most expensive bottle of whisky ever sold at auction selling for 99,999,999 Lira in an Italian charity auction.

The release was restricted to only nine casks laid down originally in the 1930s, one cask for each of William Grant's nine children who helped build Glenfiddich distillery in the 1880s.  After laying undisturbed, these nine casks were bottled on the 26th July 1991 and presented in a handmade oak box with a brass plaque.

Each bottle was signed by former Chairman Alexander Grant Gordon, who is also the great-grandson of the company's founder.

Bottle number 228 includes a certificate, stating that the owner of the bottle is to be appointed as a Freeman of Glenfiddich distillery.

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.

Glen Cawdor 1964 Samaroli / Springbank

A legendary bottling from the great Silvano Samaroli.

The Glen Cawdor name was in part borrowed by Silvano Samaroli from Shakespeare; Castle Cawdor of course being the setting for MacBeth. Samaroli used the Glen Cawdor name to disguise the the real name of certain distilleries, most commonly Springbank. When researching this bottle you will notice that some retailers and auctioneers refer to this as a Springbank, while if you look elsewhere you would read it is actually from Glen Ord. Emmanuel Dron, Samaroli's great friend has speculated that Silvano mis-remembered this bottles as the 1962 Glen Ord he bottled for the LELE restaurant. Either way, we don't think it matters. All that matters is that it is an exceptional bottling from an exceptional bottler.

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.

Distilled in 1964 and bottled in 1983 from a single sherry cask by R.W. Duthie.

Bottle number 353 of 360.

Glen Garioch 1971 Samaroli Sherry Wood Full Proof

This is one of Silvano Samaroli's earliest forays into the realm of independent bottling, following his successful collaboration with Cadenhead's in 1979. This was bottled in the same year. As an official Italian distributor for Glen Garioch, Samaroli had great access to top quality casks and it shows here.

Glen Garioch was a peaty single malt in the 1970s, and this is considered one of the finest examples of balancing the strong characters produced by peat and sherry casks, along with another Samaroli classic, the Laphroaig 1967.

This is the first of two 1971 vintage Glen Garioch released by Silvano, bottled at full proof. The second was single cask homage to this, bottled much later in 1997 at a lighter 43%.

Bottle number 1851 of 2280 produced.

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.

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.

Glen Grant 27 Year Old Samaroli Sherry Wood / Silver Cap

The Silver Cap series from Samaroli are some of the most highly prized bottles in history. They were all bottled in 1982, and alongside this 27 year old Glen Grant is a Legendary 1966 vintage Tormore, and the 1967 Laphroaig, considered by many to be the finest whisky ever bottled.

It is not stated on the label, but this is a 1955 vintage, and was bottled by R.W. Duthie on behalf of Samaroli. They were long time partners until the early 1990s.

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.

This is bottle 99 of 120.

Glenfiddich 1964 Hart Brothers 48 Year Old / Dynasty Decanter

A very rare, independently bottled Glenfiddich. 

Distilled on 15th September 1964 and matured in a first fill Sherry Hogshead for over 48 years before being bottled in Glasgow on the 10th October 2012.

Cask #10796. 

Bottle number 234 of only 300. 

Presented in an attractive glossy black presentation box and silver plated decanter. 

\"The Dynasty Decanter was created to commemorate the last seven independent monarchs of the ancient kingdom of Scotland.\"

Interestingly, the booklet accompanying the bottle suggests that 500 decanters were produced. We presume this is incorrect.

Glenfarclas 1952 Family Cask #1712 / Release I

The Family Cask range was launched early in 2007 with a cask for each year from 1952 until 1994.

This is the first release of the 1952 vintage, bottled on 30th November 2006 after maturation in plain hogshead #1712.

One of 110 bottles. 

Glenfarclas 1963 Family Cask #179 / William & Son Cabinet

A very exclusive item containing Glenfarclas 1963 Family Cask presented in a rifle and shotgun cleaning kit created by William & Son, London.

William & Son are crafters of shotguns and rifles and this kit has been created to their exceptional standards. 

The Glenfarclas Family Cask was distillled in 1963 and bottled in October 2011, matured in in Sherry Hogshead number 179. 

Only 20 of these stunning cabinets were produced.

Please note this item will have the postage charge of 4 bottles, due to the weight.

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.

Glenfarclas 1955 50 Year Old / Bicentenary

A incredibly special bottle of Glenfarclas, selected by George Grant to celebrate the bi-centenary of the distillery's founder, and his great, great, great Grandfather, John Grant.

Only 110 were produced of this 50 Year Old, which comes in an attractive presentation box with certificate / scroll. Distilled on 30th September 1955 and bottled on the same day in 2005.

Bottle Number 105 of 110.

Macallan 1964 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old 

Distilled in 1964 and bottled in 1989. 

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak 2018 Release

The 2018 release of the sherried heavyweight that is Macallan 30 Year Old. 

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak 2018 Release

The 2018 release of the sherried heavyweight that is Macallan 30 Year Old. 

Macallan 1963 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old / Baker Import

One of Macallan's famed Anniversary Malt 25 year old, distilled in 1963 and bottled in 1988.

Imported to Australia by L.H. Baker (Wines & Spirits) PTY.

Macallan 1981 Exceptional Cask #9780 50cl

This is the first release in the original 1990s Exceptional Cask range. 

Distilled on 22nd December 1981, matured in Fino sherry butt number #9780 before being bottled in December 1999.

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak 75cl / US Import

A recent release of the hugely popular Macallan 30 year old.

Whisky tint: 26.

Please note that this bottle is a US Import by Edrington Americas.

Macallan 30 Year Old

A recent release of the hugely popular Macallan 30 year old.

Whisky tint: 26.

Macallan Raffles Hotel Singapore

The exceptionally rare Raffles Macallan.

One of a number of official private bottlings produced by Macallan in the 1980s for select clients.

This one was bottled for the exclusive and historic Raffles Hotel Singapore. Established in 1887, the Colonial style hotel is a recognised National Monument of Singapore. 

Macallan don't just bottle for any old Tom, Dick or Harry.

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak 2018 Release

The 2018 release of the sherried heavyweight that is Macallan 30 Year Old. 

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak 2018 Release

The 2018 release of the sherried heavyweight that is Macallan 30 Year Old. 

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak 2018 Release

The 2018 release of the sherried heavyweight that is Macallan 30 Year Old. 

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak 2018 Release

The 2018 release of the sherried heavyweight that is Macallan 30 Year Old. 

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak 2018 Release

The 2018 release of the sherried heavyweight that is Macallan 30 Year Old.