October 2018 Auction

Eagle Rare 15 Year Old 107 Proof 1990s / Japanese Import

An old 1990 bottling of Eagle Rare for the Japanese market. Eagle Rare was originally developed by Seagram's in an effort to capitalise on what it felt were the popular motifs used by the Wild Turkey brand.

This bottle however was produced by the Sazerac company, who purchased the brand from Seagram's in 1989, just one year earlier. They were without a distillery at this point however, as it was not until 1992 that that they acquired George T. Stagg (now Buffalo Trace). Most Sazerac company bourbon from this era therefore was sourced form Heaven Hill in Bardstown.

Nikka 1995 Coffey Grain Single Cask #112051 / LMDW 60th Anniversary

This single cask Nikka Coffey Grain was distilled on 20th February 1995 and bottled from single cask #112051 for La Maison du Whisky in celebration of their 60th anniversary.

Nikka Coffey grain was originally produced at Nikka's Nishinomiya distillery in Kansai before being moved to Miyagikuo, Sendai in 1999. 

Warehouse #18.

Elijah Craig 1991 Single Barrel 20 Year Old

Elijah Craig is one of the flagship brands produced by Heaven Hill, named after an 18th century pastor, often cited (although probably incorrectly) as the first man to distil bourbon in the US.

This is a 20 year old and was matured in a single new charred oak barrel.

Distilled on 15th of March 1991 and filled into barrel #12.

This single barrel was filled at the old Heaven Hill distillery in Bardstown. Production has since moved to Bernheim in Louisville since the site this was distilled at burned down in 1996. A true collector's piece!

According to the front label, the barrel was part of the same batch that produced Whisky Advocate's American Whiskey of the Year in 2011.

Enmore 1977 Bristol Spirits 18 Year Old

A 1977 vintage rum, produced on a pot still at the Enmore distillery in Guyana. This was bottled at 18 years old by Bristol Spirits in 1995 from single cask #2030.

The Enmore distillery closed in 1993 as part of a government consolidation of the country's distilling industry, however its name lives on at the Diamond distillery who produce rum on their old wooden continuous still to this day.

One of 180 bottles.

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 #DL9783.

One of just 150 bottles.

Elijah Craig 1990 Single Barrel 21 Year Old

Elijah Craig is one of the flagship brands produced by Heaven Hill, named after an 18th century pastor, often cited (although probably incorrectly) as the first man to distil bourbon in the US.

This is a 21 year old and was matured in a single new charred oak barrel.

Distilled on 31st of November 1990 and filled into barrel #11.

This single barrel was filled at the old Heaven Hill distillery in Bardstown. Production has since moved to Bernheim in Louisville since the site this was distilled at tragically burnt down in 1996. A true collector's piece!

Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon / Gold Wax - Signed by Elmer T. Lee

This whisky is named after the legendary Elmer T. Lee (1919-2013), who was hired in 1949 by Col. Albert B. Blanton to work at Buffalo Trace (Named George T. Stagg Distillery at the time).  

Starting from the bottom he worked his way up to Master distiller then retiring in 1985, he passed away in 2013 aged 93.

A single barrel sour mash Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. 

This is the earlier wax sealed version signed by the man himself. 

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 British 1962 Glen Fahrn 50 Year Old

A single cask, single grain bottling from Edinburgh distillery, North British.

Distilledin 1962 and bottled at an impressive 50 years old for Glen Fahrn.

Bottled from bourbon cask #12042.

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. 

North British 1962 Alambic Classique 50 Year Old

Distilled in Edinburgh at North British distillery in 1962 and bottled in 2012 at an impressive 50 years old.

Matured in bourbon cask #12042, this is bottle number 33 of 159. 

Bottled by Alambic Classique in Germany as part of their Rare & Old Selection. 

Nikka 1992 Coffey Grain Single Cask #116314

This single cask Nikka Coffey Grain was distilled on 3rd February 1992 and bottled on the 25th of July 2006 from single cask #116314.

Produced at Nikka's Nishinomiya distillery in Kansai before the Coffey stills were moved to Miyagikyo, Sendai in 1999.

Eagle Rare 10 Year Old 1980s

An old 1980s bottling of Eagle Rare for the Italian market. This was distilled and bottled by Seagram's at the Four Roses distillery (labelled using its historic Old Prentice name).

The Eagle Rare brand nowadays is produced at Buffalo Trace after it was sold to the Sazerac company a few years after this was bottled.

Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon / Memorial Bottling

This whisky is named after the legendary Elmer T. Lee (1919-2013), who was hired in 1949 by Col. Albert B. Blanton to work at Buffalo Trace (Named George T. Stagg Distillery at the time).  

Starting from the bottom he worked his way up to Master Distiller before retiring in 1985, he passed away in 2013 aged 93. This bottle was released in 2014 to memorialise him. At the time of his death, Lee was one of only two living Master Distillers to have a bourbon named after them.

English Whisky Co Founders Cellar Final Signature 2 x 70cl

This super premium release includes two bottles of stock released from the Founder's Cellar. One bottle was distilled in 2006 and aged in single rum cask #0041 (55.1%) and the other distilled in 2007, a peated spirit aged in single sherry cask #0842 (55.7%).

These two casks were the last to be 'bottled by kind permission of James Nelstrop' before he tragically passes and were his favourites.

A real must have for all English Whisky Co fanatics out there. 

This lot has a 4 bottle shipping fee.

Nikka Tsuru Ceramic Decanter

Not to be confused the \"Taketsuru\" - a blended malt named for the founder of the company Masataka Taketsuru - this non age statement blend is named Tsuru, the Japanese word for crane,  the graceful bird who's likeness adorns the exterior of this attractive ceramic decanter. 

Nikka Whisky From The Barrel Arita Decanter 60cl

A Nikka blend that netted two World Whisky Awards but this one is presented in an Arita Porcelain decanter. 

A highly recommended cask strength blend.

North Port / Brechin 1970 Gordon and MacPhail 1980s

An older G&M bottling of this closed Highland distillery, distilled in 1970 and bottled at some point in the late 1980s within their Connoisseur's Choice range.

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.

North British 1962 Whiskyspirits

A very well aged single grain whisky from Edinburgh's North British distillery.

Distilled in 1962 and bottled at around 48 year old by Whiskyspirits in 2010.

Nikka Bunkamura Special Selection​ 66cl

A special edition bottle produced by Nikka to celebrate the opening of Bunkamura Culture Village in 1989.

Nikka Tsuru Ceramic Decanter

Not to be confused the \"Taketsuru\" - a blended malt named for the founder of the company Masataka Taketsuru - this non age statement blend is named Tsuru, the Japanese word for crane,  the graceful bird who's likeness adorns the exterior of this attractive ceramic decanter. 

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.

North British 1962 Thomas Fantasy 48 Year Old 50cl

This single grain release was bottled from a single bourbon barrel for Thomas Fantasy.

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

One of 32 50cl bottles filled.

Exclusive Blend 1980 Creative Whisky Co 35 Year Old ​

Old Speyside and Highland Malts blended with Grain whiskies, all of which have been matured in Ex-sherry casks. 

Do you want to prove blends can be as good as single malts? Here is your chance! 

Nikka Grand Age / Art of Blend 66cl

Part of the 'Art of Blend' series, the Grand Age is a well-aged blend matured in sherry casks

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.

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.

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.

Nikka Grand Age / Art of Blend 66cl

Part of the 'Art of Blend' series, the Grand Age is a well-aged blend matured in sherry casks

Nikka Selection Maltbase Whisky 66cl / Musical Box

A blended whisky from Nikka which has a matured 'choice' malt whisky base.

Presented in a special musical gift box that will (battery depending) play a tune when you open it.

Elijah Craig 18 Year Old Single Barrel 2017

Elijah Craig is one of the flagship brands produced by Heaven Hill, named after an 18th century pastor, often cited (although probably incorrectly) as the first man to distil bourbon in the US.

This is an 18 year old and was matured in a single new charred oak barrel.

Bottled on the 7th March 2017 from barrel #4347.

At 18 years old, this barrel would have been distilled in 1999, making it either some of the first bourbon produced by Heaven Hill at Bernheim when they moved in that year, or one of the barrels produced on the still they rented at Jim Beam and Brown-Forman between then and 1996 when their Bardstown distillery was lost in a fire.