October 2018 Auction

Very Xtra Old Fitzgerald 1957 Bonded 10 Year Old 100 Proof / Stitzel-Weller

We don't see vintage Old Fitzgerald very often, so we are particularly excited about this bottle which was distilled in 1957 and bottled in 1967.

This was distilled at Stitzel-Weller while it was still under the management of the legendary Julian 'Pappy' Van Winkle, and bottled a few years after his death by his son, Julian II, in 1967.

These pure Van Winkle era Stitzel-Weller bottlings are rare gems and incredibly sought after.

Presented in a felt lined, lock-and-key leather box with two 1 oz. glasses.

Very Very Old Fitzgerald 1952 Bonded 12 Year Old 90 Proof / Stitzel-Weller

We don't see vintage Old Fitzgerald very often, so we are particularly excited about this bottle which was distilled in 1952 and bottled in 1965.

Distilled at the Stitzel-Weller distillery while it was still being run by the legendary Julian 'Pappy' Van Winkle, and bottled at the distillery by his son, Julian II in 1965. 'Pappy' died that same year.

These Van Winkle era bottlings from Stitzel-Weller are incredibly sought after, making the \"A Collector's Item\" shoulder label a particularly astute piece of foresight.

This is an export Bottled in Bond bourbon, allowing it to be filled at a lower 90 US proof, rather than the domestic requirement of 100 proof set out by the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897.

Very Old Fitzgerald 1958 Bonded 8 Year Old 100 Proof Half Pint / Stitzel-Weller

We don't see vintage Old Fitzgerald very often, so we are particularly excited about this bottle which was barreled in 1958 and bottled in 1966.

Distilled at the legendary Stitzel-Weller distillery while it was under the management of Julian 'Pappy' Van Winkle I, and bottled one year after his death by his son, Julian Van Winkle II.

Stitzel-Weller was eventually sold in 1972, with the Van Winkle family departing the business in the process. The 'A Collectors Item' label affixed to the shoulder therefore representing an incredible piece of foresight.

Van Winkle 12 Year Old Special Reserve

The 12 year old Special Reserve is one of the original Old Rip Van Winkle brands bottled by Julian Van Winkle III at his facility in Lawrenceburg.

With stocks beginning to run thin in the early 2000s, Van Winkle came to an agreement with the Sazerac company to move bottling and future production to Buffalo Trace, who were already using the old Stitzel-Weller recipes for the Weller brand.

All Van Winkle products have been produced at Buffalo Trace since 2002. This is a 2012 bottling.

Serial code: B1214521:06M

Vega 1976 North Star 41 Year Old

A limited edition 41 year old blended malt whisky produced by North Star Spirits.

Produced using whiskies distilled in November 1976 and bottled in April 2018.

One of only 400 bottles, bottled at cask strength.

Vega 1977 North Star 40 Year Old

The second Vega limited edition, a 40 year old blended malt whisky produced by North Star Spirits.

Distilled in October 1977 and bottled in January 2018

One of only 400 bottles, bottled at cask strength.

Vega 1977 North Star 40 Year Old

A limited edition 40 year old blended malt whisky produced by North Star Spirits.

Distilled in October 1977 and bottled in January 2018

One of only 400 bottles, bottled at cask strength.

Very Olde St Nick Lot 12 Ancient Cask Bourbon

Very Old St Nick is a boutique bourbon brand owned by Palatella family in California, who's other products include Rare Perfection, Wattie Boone and the Vintage Bourbon and Rye bottles. They have been sourcing bourbon and bottling it for several decades, and they are instantly recognisable from their uniform use of the same cursive script-style typeface. Marci Palatella was Julian Van Winkle III's agent in the Japanese market for many years, and their early bottlings of Old St Nick were contracted to him at his Old Commonwealth distillery.

The Van Winkle partnership with in the early 2000's ended this agreement however, with the production of bottles such as this moved to Willett distillery, where they were bottled by its owners, Evan Kulsveen's Kentucky Bourbon Distillers. The stills at Willett were silent at this point and KBD were sourcing most of their whiskey from Heaven Hill.

Although the source of the KBD bottling has never been confirmed, Van Winkle has strongly asserted that these Very Olde St Nick are bottled using Heaven Hill bourbon.

The Palatella's company has recently been rebranded as Preservation Distillers, and they opened their very own distillery in Bardstown Kentucky in 2018.

Japanese import.

Very Olde St Nick Lot 12 Ancient Cask Bourbon

Very Old St Nick is a boutique bourbon brand owned by Palatella family in California, who's other products include Rare Perfection, Wattie Boone and the Vintage Bourbon and Rye bottles. They have been sourcing bourbon and bottling it for several decades, and they are instantly recognisable from their uniform use of the same cursive script-style typeface. Marci Palatella was Julian Van Winkle III's agent in the Japanese market for many years, and their early bottlings of Old St Nick were contracted to him at his Old Commonwealth distillery.

The Van Winkle partnership with in the early 2000's ended this agreement however, with the production of bottles such as this moved to Willett distillery, where they were bottled by its owners, Evan Kulsveen's Kentucky Bourbon Distillers. The stills at Willett were silent at this point and KBD were sourcing most of their whiskey from Heaven Hill.

Although the source of the KBD bottling has never been confirmed, Van Winkle has strongly asserted that these Very Olde St Nick are bottled using Heaven Hill bourbon.

The Palatella's company has recently been rebranded as Preservation Distillers, and they opened their very own distillery in Bardstown Kentucky in 2018.

Japanese import.

Very Olde St Nick Lot 12 Ancient Cask Bourbon

Very Old St Nick is a boutique bourbon brand owned by Palatella family in California, who's other products include Rare Perfection, Wattie Boone and the Vintage Bourbon and Rye bottles. They have been sourcing bourbon and bottling it for several decades, and they are instantly recognisable from their uniform use of the same cursive script-style typeface. Marci Palatella was Julian Van Winkle III's agent in the Japanese market for many years, and their early bottlings of Old St Nick were contracted to him at his Old Commonwealth distillery.

The Van Winkle partnership with in the early 2000's ended this agreement however, with the production of bottles such as this moved to Willett distillery, where they were bottled by its owners, Evan Kulsveen's Kentucky Bourbon Distillers. The stills at Willett were silent at this point and KBD were sourcing most of their whiskey from Heaven Hill.

Although the source of the KBD bottling has never been confirmed, Van Winkle has strongly asserted that these Very Olde St Nick are bottled using Heaven Hill bourbon.

The Palatella's company has recently been rebranded as Preservation Distillers, and they opened their very own distillery in Bardstown Kentucky in 2018.

Japanese import.

Very Old Fitzgerald 1951 Bonded 8 Year Old / Stitzel-Weller

This is an incredible old example of vintage Old Fitzgerald. Distilled in 1947, just two years after distilling resumed in the US at the close of the second world war (they had all either closed or been ordered to produced industrial alchohol for the war effort).

Distilled and bottled at the Stitzel-Weller distillery while it was still being run by the legendary Julian 'Pappy' Van Winkle. He bought the Old Fitzgerald brand for the princely sum of $10,000 from Old Judge distillery at the close of prohibition in 1933. It has since become a classic of the bourbon world.

A 2018 revival by new owners, Heaven Hill of the bottled in bond product faithfully reproduces this classic decanter bottle style.

Please note that due to the fragility of the stopper in this bottle, it is only available for collection from our office in Perth, Scotland, and cannot be shipped.

Vaughan Jones' Standard Pure Old Jamaica Rum 1960s

A prize winning Jamaica style rum produced by E. Vaughan-Jones of London.

Interestingly, the bottle asks you to \"please cut capsule...and destroy label,\" presumably to prevent counterfeiting operations.

Imported to the Italian market by Mario Carlo Tucci.

Van Ryn's 1985 Collectors Reserve 20 Year Old Brandy

Distilled in 1985, this is a 20 year old single pot still brandy from the Van Ryn distillery in South Africa.

VAT 69 1960s

Vat 69 was originally bottled in Port bottles, it maintained this iconic look for over 100 years.

This is an Spanish import bottle from the early 1960s.

There are no measurements for strength or capacity on the bottle.

Vecchia Romagna Brandy x 2

Two bottles of Vecchia Romagna brandy, the Etichetta Oro and Qualita Rara. 

Italian imports.

This lot has a 2 bottle shipping fee.

Vieux Marc de Bourgogne VSOP Brandy 1968

An old bottle of Brandy from Dijon.

Imported by DDG for the Italian market.

Van Ryn's 12 Year Old Distillers Reserve Brandy

A 12 year old single pot still brandy from the Van Ryn distillery in South Africa.

Vecchia Romagna Etichetta Oro 1980s

An old bottle of brandy produced in Bologna, Italy.

Very Fine German Hazelnut Spirit 2012 Whisky Agency

An unusual bottling from the Whisky Agency, this Very Fine German Hazelnut Spirit is made from \"roasted hazelnuts only.\"

Presumably along with some sort of spirit base rather than implying some sort of fermented, distilled hazelnut alcohol.

Vecchia Romagna 10 Year Old Riserva 75cl / US Import

Distilled from the Trebbiano grape this is the rare 10 year old expression.

Whist this is an Italian product, the brand was originally founded by a Frenchman. 

Distilled by Buton in Trieste.

Vinicola Razzaguta Liquoroso 1 Litre

​A very curiously shaped decanter containing a wine based liqueur.

Vecchia Romagna Brandy 75cl / US Import

A bottle of brandy produced in Italy and exported to the US.

Vecchia Romagna Etichetta Nera Brandy 

Distilled from the Trebbiano grape, this is an Italian brandy, however the brand was originally founded by a Frenchman.

Vat 69 1 Litre

Vat 69 was originally bottled in Port bottles, and it maintained this iconic look for over 100 years.  This more recent version has lost the iconic darker glass bottle and has a typical straight-edged bottle shape.