October 2018 Auction

Macallan 50 Year Old 2018 Release

Released in 1983, the first Macallan 50 year old was born into a world of uncertainty. Distilled in 1928, the planet was only a decade removed from a war that had changed it forever, and just 10 more years away from another. Many distilleries across Scotland were forced to close their doors during these periods. Macallan, thankfully was never one of them, but was surely casting a nervous eye across the globe for much of the first half of that 50 year old’s life, secreting it away in their warehouses to quietly and peacefully mature as the world fell apart and was rebuilt around it.

The 2018 release of Macallan 50 year old was a product of a far more optimistic world, not least at the distillery itself.  In Macallan’s own words, it was “created at a time when the distillery had the future in mind,” by increasing the number of stills at their Easter Elchies site, and confidently laying down a whisky to rest for half a century to come.

In those 50 years Macallan has become one of the global sales leaders in the Scotch whisky market, along with Glenfiddich and Glenlivet, and is consistently the most collectible. This Macallan, they believe, is a perfect representation of their “journey of discovery in the modern era.” Almost too serendipitously to be a coincidience, this has been bottled in a year when Macallan is again investing in its future, with its multi-million pound new distillery opening to the public and increasing its number of stills once again. Here's to the next 50 years...

Like all the great Macallan before it, this 50 year old was matured in only the finest handcrafted, hand-selected, sherry-seasoned European oak casks, all the way from the bodegas of Spain.  Allowed to interact for five decades with this wood, it is sure to have an incredible rich and full flavour.

Limited to just 200 bottles, this release is almost impossible to come by. Almost.

Macallan 40 Year Old 2017 Release

The highly anticipated 2017 release of the Macallan 40 Year Old. Here's what the distillery's Nick Savage has to say about it:

\"After a gentle slumber for over 40 years in our exceptional Sherry-seasoned oak casks, this rare single malt offers a rich, classic Macallan flavour and a beautiful natural colour. An outstanding and distinct single malt to add to the collection of unique, mature expressions from The Macallan, this release has been limited to 465 bottles. This 40 years old will be highly sought after by whisky connoisseurs around the world.\"

Bottle number 265 of only 465.

Whisky Tint is a whopping 39!

Macallan 40 Year Old 2017 Release 75cl / US Import

The highly anticipated 2017 release of the Macallan 40 Year Old. Here's what the distillery's Nick Savage has to say about it:

\"After a gentle slumber for over 40 years in our exceptional Sherry-seasoned oak casks, this rare single malt offers a rich, classic Macallan flavour and a beautiful natural colour. An outstanding and distinct single malt to add to the collection of unique, mature expressions from The Macallan, this release has been limited to 465 bottles. This 40 years old will be highly sought after by whisky connoisseurs around the world.\"

Bottle number 270 of only 465!

Macallan 40 Year Old 2017 Release

The highly anticipated 2017 release of the Macallan 40 Year Old. Here's what the distillery's Nick Savage has to say about it:

\"After a gentle slumber for over 40 years in our exceptional Sherry-seasoned oak casks, this rare single malt offers a rich, classic Macallan flavour and a beautiful natural colour. An outstanding and distinct single malt to add to the collection of unique, mature expressions from The Macallan, this release has been limited to 465 bottles. This 40 years old will be highly sought after by whisky connoisseurs around the world.\"

Bottle number 253 of only 465!

Whisky Tint is a whopping 39!

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.

Scapa 1958 Samaroli 46% / Handwritten Labels

In the words of Emmanuel Dron, owner of the Auld Alliance - \"The 1958 Samaroli is probably the best Scapa ever bottled.\"  It's certainly one of the oldest vintages known to exist. 

Bottled in 1985, two versions were produced, one at 52% and this one at 46%. Both are exceptionally hard to find.

It is part of the Handwritten Labels series. While Samaroli was famed for his keen eye for aesthetic in designing his own labels, this series simply features his own elegant calligraphy reproduced on them.

Bottle number 137.

Macallan 1946 Select Reserve 52 Year Old

A truly stunning bottle of Macallan distilled in 1946 and matured for over half a century until bottling. Presented in a gorgeous wooden box under lock and key. Complete with certificate.

Bottle number 1583. 

Springbank 30 Year Old Samaroli / Cadenhead's 1979

An incredibly rare older expression from this Campbeltown classic.

Springbank of this sort of age is very rare indeed, and tend to be brought to market as limited runs such as the Millennium Collection, or through unusual bottlings such as this.

Silvano Samaroli began his career in the whisky industry as an importer in 1968, operating as the Italian agent for Speyside's Linkwood distillery. This 1979 bottling of Springbank is part of his first foray into the independent bottling scene. The series comprises another, younger Springbank, as well as a Macallan, Highland Park and Glenlivet, among others. They were bottled for him by Cadenhead's, in the classic brown dumpy glass of the era, using unique labels that Samaroli had designed himself.

This is by far the rarest of the set. The other releases in the series were limited to 360 bottles each, we would imagine this is the same. 

Bottle number 25.

Macallan 1989 Fine and Rare 21 Year Old​

Another fantastic example of old Macallan. The Fine and Rare Series of whiskies was designed to represent the very best vintages and whisky that Macallan had to offer, dating back as far as 1926.

Distilled in 1989 and bottled 21 years later in 2010, from single cask #3247.

Unique Reference: a1habv.

Signed and dated on 2nd May 2017 by M Bennet.

Samaroli 1948 West Indies Dark Rum

Samaroli is perhaps Italy's most revered independent bottler of Scotch whisky, but he produced some outstanding rum as well. Legend has it, this was his favourite spirit that he ever committed to a bottle!

Distilled in the Caribbean in 1948, this was impressively aged before bottling in 1991.

Bottle 737 of 800.

Macallan 1990 Fine and Rare 22 Year Old

Another fantastic example of old Macallan. The Fine and Rare Series of whiskies was designed to represent the very best vintages and whisky that Macallan had to offer, dating back as far as 1926.

Distilled in 1990 and bottled 22 years later in 2013 from cask #24706

Unique Reference: ivL9d7.

Signed and dated on 2nd June 2017 by M. Bennet.

Springbank 1966 Sherry Cask 24 Year Old #442 / Local Barley

Springbank produced several 'Local Barley' bottlings from the mid 1960s, all of which have reached legendary status.

Distilled in January 1966 and bottled June 1990 after being matured in an oak sherry cask number #1966 442

Bottle No. 165

The particular release does not have the well known 'Local Barley' title located anywhere on the label, though is recognised as being an early part of the series. 

Macallan 12 Year Old 2 Litre 1980s / Corade Import

An unusual 2 litre sized bottle of the 12 year old Macallan.

This was a French exclusive in the 1980s and was imported by Corade.

This lot has a 3 bottle shipping fee.

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 1950

A stunning and incredibly rare presentation of Macallan, distilled in 1950. 

Bottled in 1980 for Atkinson Baldwin & Co.

Bottle number 1395. 

Macallan 1957 Rinaldi Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old

A legendary release from Macallan, bottled in 1982 and distilled in 1957.

As the label reads 'Specially bottled in Scotland 1982 in honour of the 25th Anniversary of the Foundation of Rinaldi Brothers Inc., Bologna.'

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

Springbank 1969 Signatory Vintage 40 Year Old Cask Strength

This is a legendary 1960's vintage Springbank. It was distilled on 12th February 1969 and bottled independently by Signatory Vintage on 14th September 2009, as a 40 year old. Despite it's old age this whisky has an alcohol content of of 54.4% vol. Matured in single refill sherry butt #263 which has allowed some of the original distillery character to shine through with a note of subtle sweetness.

This was at one point the highest rated whisky on WhiskyBase.com, and held the position for some time.

One of 356 bottles.

Macallan 1958 Campbell, Hope and King

An 80 proof bottling of Macallan by Campbell, Hope and King, Elgin.

Judging by the bottle code, this would have been bottled in the mid/late 1970s.

Macallan 1958 Campbell, Hope and King

An 80 proof bottling of Macallan by Campbell, Hope and King, Elgin.

Judging by the bottle code, this would have been bottled in the mid/late 1970s.

Macallan 1954 Campbell, Hope and King​ 

An 80 Proof Macallan bottled by Campbell, Hope and King in the 1970s.

Distilled in 1954.

Please note the liquid in this bottle is extremely cloudy, it may be oxidised.

Macallan M 2017 Release

The final premium release within Macallan's 1824 series of whiskies.  

In true Macallan fashion, the M Decanter is incredibly elegant and impressive to look at, without even considering the contents. The crystal decanter is designed by Fabien Baron a well known French Director and Art Director and created by Lalique.  It is one of the more difficult decanters to produce as it requires a 15 stage finishing process.

The Macallan M is a limited release each year and carries Macallan's reputation of exceptional quality whisky proudly. The packaging includes a replacement crystal stopper.

This is bottle number 503 of 1595.

Macallan 1995 Exceptional Cask #5326-06

The Macallan Exceptional Casks 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 26th April 1995 and bottled over 22 years later after maturing in single European Oak Sherry Hogshead #5326 (Ref: 2017/ESH-5326/06)

Selected by Master Distiller Bob Dalgarno, this was the sixth cask to be reserved for the 2017 series on 2nd June of the same year.

One of only 281 bottles.

Skeldon 1978 Full Proof 27 Year Old Demerara Rum

The Skeldon is a legendary bottle of rum, bottled by Velier's Luca Gargano is 2004.

The little known Skeldon plantation was located on the far east of Guyana, and this was distilled on their Coffey still in 1973. The plantation itself closed in 1960, with its barrels transferred to the now also closed Uitvlugt distillery. There is debate as to whether their Coffey still was also relocated to the Uitvlugt, or if the rum is given its name by the barrel marking SWR, which apparently stands for Skeldon William Ross, founder of the Skeldon Estate and former owner of the barrel. Either way, this occupies a fascinating corner in the history of Caribbean rum.

Following the closure of Uitvlugt in 2000, its stills and barrels were transferred to Diamond distillery. Among them were the 3 barrels that contributed to this rum. These were discovered by Gargano, and having spent an incredible 27 years maturing in tropical weather, were bottled straight away for fear of any further evaporation, or as we like to call it, Angels' Share.

This is one of just 688 bottles released in 2004.

Macallan Genesis

Genesis is a special and highly limited release from the recently revamped Macallan distillery. Released in August 2018, the special edition bottling commemorates the unveiling of the brand new Macallan distillery just two months prior.

A collaboration with Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners, who were the architectural firm behind the impressive new Macallan premises, the bottle celebrates their design process. Each bottle comes complete with a signed lithographic print depicting and elevation of the building. The print was apparently produced on one of the only two map printing presses in the UK, using cotton paper from the Magnani paper mill in Chiesina Uzzanese, Italy. The quality is such that these are said to \"never degrade,\" and will last as long as any unopened bottle!

One of only 2500 bottles available from the Macallan distillery, and select duty free retail in the far east.

Macallan Genesis

Genesis is a special and highly limited release from the recently revamped Macallan distillery. Released in August 2018, the special edition bottling commemorates the unveiling of the brand new Macallan distillery just two months prior.

A collaboration with Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners, who were the architectural firm behind the impressive new Macallan premises, the bottle celebrates their design process. Each bottle comes complete with a signed lithographic print depicting and elevation of the building. The print was apparently produced on one of the only two map printing presses in the UK, using cotton paper from the Magnani paper mill in Chiesina Uzzanese, Italy. The quality is such that these are said to \"never degrade,\" and will last as long as any unopened bottle!

One of only 2500 bottles available from the Macallan distillery, and select duty free retail in the far east.

Macallan Genesis

Genesis is a special and highly limited release from the recently revamped Macallan distillery. Released in August 2018, the special edition bottling commemorates the unveiling of the brand new Macallan distillery just two months prior.

A collaboration with Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners, who were the architectural firm behind the impressive new Macallan premises, the bottle celebrates their design process. Each bottle comes complete with a signed lithographic print depicting and elevation of the building. The print was apparently produced on one of the only two map printing presses in the UK, using cotton paper from the Magnani paper mill in Chiesina Uzzanese, Italy. The quality is such that these are said to \"never degrade,\" and will last as long as any unopened bottle!

One of only 2500 bottles available from the Macallan distillery, and select duty free retail in the far east.

Macallan Genesis

Genesis is a special and highly limited release from the recently revamped Macallan distillery. Released in August 2018, the special edition bottling commemorates the unveiling of the brand new Macallan distillery just two months prior.

A collaboration with Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners, who were the architectural firm behind the impressive new Macallan premises, the bottle celebrates their design process. Each bottle comes complete with a signed lithographic print depicting and elevation of the building. The print was apparently produced on one of the only two map printing presses in the UK, using cotton paper from the Magnani paper mill in Chiesina Uzzanese, Italy. The quality is such that these are said to \"never degrade,\" and will last as long as any unopened bottle!

One of only 2500 bottles available from the Macallan distillery, and select duty free retail in the far east.

Macallan Genesis

Genesis is a special and highly limited release from the recently revamped Macallan distillery. Released in August 2018, the special edition bottling commemorates the unveiling of the brand new Macallan distillery just two months prior.

A collaboration with Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners, who were the architectural firm behind the impressive new Macallan premises, the bottle celebrates their design process. Each bottle comes complete with a signed lithographic print depicting and elevation of the building. The print was apparently produced on one of the only two map printing presses in the UK, using cotton paper from the Magnani paper mill in Chiesina Uzzanese, Italy. The quality is such that these are said to \"never degrade,\" and will last as long as any unopened bottle!

One of only 2500 bottles available from the Macallan distillery, and select duty free retail in the far east.

Macallan 1962 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old / German Import

A stunning example of Macallan 25 year old, distilled in 1962 and bottled in 1988, 25 years later.

Matured exclusively in sherry wood.

German import. 

Macallan 1958 Campbell, Hope and King

An 80 proof bottling of Macallan by Campbell, Hope and King, Elgin.

Judging by the bottle code, this would have been bottled in the mid/late 1970s.

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak 75cl / US Import

One of the ever popular 30 year old expressions of Macallan, exclusively matured in sherry oak casks from Jerez.