September 2014 Auction

Port Ellen 21 Year Old Maltings 25th Anniversary

A stunning and particularly rare bottle of Port Ellen released in 1998 to mark the 25th Anniversary of Port Ellen Maltings.

This has been widely reviewed and acclaimed reaching a cracking 94 points on WhiskyFun.com, certainly a Port Ellen for any serious collector.

Bottle number 115.

Port Ellen 1979 22 Year Old 1st Release

The first of the incredibly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1979 and bottled 22 years later in 2001, bottled at cask strength and limited to 6,000 bottles, this is bottle 3597.

Port Ellen is the lost jewel in the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak

The incredibly desirable and elusive Macallan 30 year old sherry oak, spends it's entire maturation period within Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez.

This recent release from Macallan carries Whisky Tint #26, signed by Bob Dalgarno.

Port Ellen 1978 25 Year Old 4th Release

Port Ellen is the lost jewel of the Islay crown. Closure in 1983 has enabled this distillery to receive a near mythical amount of love and respect. As stocks get thinner on the ground, these bottles become rarer and rarer.

The fourth in the wildly popular Port Ellen annual releases.  Distilled in 1978 and bottled 25 years later in 2004, bottled at cask strength and limited to 5,100 bottles, this is bottle 1,419.

Please note that there are some very marks on the box.

Brora 1970 Douglas Laing 32 Year Old

This is one of only two casks ever bottled from 1970 a year of particularly low production (apparently), it is particularly sought after as no other bottling of Brora exists (that carries the name 'Brora') from before 1970.  Doulgas Laing were fortunate enough to bottle two casks, this 32 year old and another two years later as a 34 year old.

Distilled in 1970 and bottled in 2002 as a 32 year old, only 297 bottles were released and bottled at cask strength.

Please note there is a little mark on the front label and some minor 'glue' residue on the front of the box, overall condition is excellent!

Macallan Private Eye 

Arguably the most desirable/collectable bottle of Macallan, released in 1996 to mark the 35th Anniversary of Private Eye magazine.

The screen-printed label has been designed by the infamous Gonzo artist and Illustrator of Private Eye magazine Ralph Steadman.

The vatting used in this whisky included one cask from 1961 (#1580) amongst other casks and a total of 5,000 bottles were released.

Bottle 656 of 5,000.

Macallan Private Eye 

Arguably the most desirable/collectable bottle of Macallan, released in 1996 to mark the 35th Anniversary of Private Eye magazine.

The screen-printed label has been designed by the infamous Gonzo artist and Illustrator of Private Eye magazine Ralph Steadman.

The vatting used in this whisky included one cask from 1961 (#1580) amongst other casks and a total of 5,000 bottles were released.

Bottle 3420 of 5,000.

Macallan Diamond Jubilee

Released in 2012 this specially designed bottle bears a unique image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II created by the sculptor Arnold Martin.

The contents of this bottle were specially chosen for the months it was drawn from the casks, 6th February, the Queen's accession and the first week in June, traditionally when the Jubilees are celebrated.  Bottled at 52% in line with the year of the Queen's accession, only 2,012 bottles were released.

Includes replacement box.

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak (US Import) 75cl

The incredibly desirable and elusive Macallan 30 year old sherry oak, spends it's entire maturation period within Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez.

This recent release from Macallan carries Whisky Tint #26, signed by Bob Dalgarno.

Please note there is no box for this item.

75cl

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23 Year Old

The oldest release as part of the 'Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve' series of bourbons.  

Matured for an incredible 23 years, this is now one of the most desirable, collectable and stunning bourbons in the world.

Bottle Code E-5909

Brora 30 Year Old 2006 Release

The fourth release of 30 year old Brora released as part of the 'special release' series in 2006 by Diageo.

Bottle 2991 of 3000 bottles.

Please note, there is some rust on the lid and inside the box.

Bowmore 1981 28 Year Old

Bowmore 1981 is the first in Bowmore's Vintage Series, distilled in 1981 and bottled in 2010.

Only 402 bottles were produced, includes certificate of authenticity.

Macallan 1966 18 Year Old

An excellent condition bottle of Macallan 1966, 18 year old bottled in 1985.

75cl

Please note the slight scuffs to the labels on the front and rear, the neck label is peeling slightly and there is no box.

Macallan 1999 Easter Elchies 2012

The Easter Elchies single cask bottlings from Macallan are released annually exclusive to Macallan distillery.  

Distilled in 1999 and matured until 2012, this 13 year old single sherry butt #6697 yielded 400 bottles.

Macallan 1999 Easter Elchies 2012

The Easter Elchies single cask bottlings from Macallan are released annually exclusive to Macallan distillery.  

Distilled in 1999 and matured until 2012, this 13 year old single sherry butt #6697 yielded 400 bottles.

Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak

One of the most sought after whiskies in the World, The Macallan 25 year old.

Whisky Tint #24 and signed by whisky maker Bob Dalgarno.

75cl

Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak (US Import) 75cl

One of the most sought after whiskies in the World, The Macallan 25 year old.

This older bottling presented in the 'shiny' red box has been discontinued for a number of years.

75cl

Brora 30 Year Old 2009 Release

The 2009 release of Brora was rated very highly by John Hansell of The Whisky Advocat, of course we know what you are thinking.....it's Brora they are all rated very highly!

Bottle number 1390 of 2652.

Please note very (very) slight label damage.

Macallan 1975 Anniversary Malt (US Import) 75cl

One of Macallan's famed Anniversary Malt 25 year old, distilled in 1975 and bottled in 2000.

As the label reads 'A special bottling of unblended single highland malt scotch whisky over 25 years old'.

Please note the discolouration and damage to both labels, there is also no box.

75cl

Macallan 1982 18 Year Old

Macallan 18 year old distilled in 1982.

Please note the rust on the lid.

Brora 1981 Duncan Taylor 25 Year Old

A single cask bottling of Brora released by Duncan Taylor in their Rare Auld cask strength series.

Distilled in November 1981 and bottled 25 years later in February 2007, from single cask #1423.

This is bottle number 608 of 682.

Macallan 1967 18 Year Old

A particularly old bottle of Macallan distilled in 1967 and bottled in 1986.

Please note the conditions of the label, seal and lack of box.

Macallan 12 Year Old Woodland Estate Limited Edition

A limited edition 12 year old sherry matured Macallan originally only available to distillery visitors in the mid-2000s.

Only 1,000 bottles were produced and each bottle has a correspondingly numbered tree planted in the distillery's ground.

Bottle number 455 of 1,000.

Macallan 1980 18 Year Old

Macallan 18 year old, distilled in 1980, bottled 1998.

There is no box

Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch #7 (Travel Retail Exclusive)

As with the previous releases of Balvenie Tun 1401, these whiskies are hand-selected by Malt Master David Stewart. Nine traditional whisky casks and two sherry butts are combined and rested for several months in Tun 1401 – The Balvenie’s traditional oak marrying vessel.

The expression has been exclusively created for the travel retail market and consists of the casks shown below.

Seven traditional whisky casks   
#15914
#5033
#14824
#7051
#15342
#15336
#5823
#13453
#442

Two sherry butts
#6440
#5173

Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch #7 (Travel Retail Exclusive)

As with the previous releases of Balvenie Tun 1401, these whiskies are hand-selected by Malt Master David Stewart. Nine traditional whisky casks and two sherry butts are combined and rested for several months in Tun 1401 – The Balvenie’s traditional oak marrying vessel.

The expression has been exclusively created for the travel retail market and consists of the casks shown below.

Seven traditional whisky casks   
#15914
#5033
#14824
#7051
#15342
#15336
#5823
#13453
#442

Two sherry butts
#6440
#5173

Macallan 1969 Douglas Laing 33 Year Old

Macallan at this age is almost always worth a shot, this is the oldest ever Macallan released by Douglas Laing.

Bottled within their Old Malt Cask series of whiskies this was distilled in May 1969 and bottled in April 2003 as a 33 year old.

A single cask produced only 102 bottles.

Please note there are a few scrapes on the box/labels.

Macallan 1990 Buccaneer Gulf Limited Edition 18 Year Old

A limited edition independant bottling of Macallan distilled on 9th April 1990 and bottled from single cask #25982 on 24th June 2008.

Bottle number 25 of 96, this second edition bottling carries a depiction of a Buccaneer dropping a bomb painted by Michael Donagle.

'That's lfe one day your up the next day your down' produced by Squadron Malts Elgin.

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 Year Old

The teenager of this family of world reknowned American whiskies, now in incredibly high demand!

Mortlach 1972 Rare Malt 23 Year Old

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 Mortlach was distilled in 1972  and bottled as a 23 year old in the mid 1990s.

Bottle number 0595 - B297 version.

75cl

Bowore Devils Cask 10 Year Old Batch #2 

This, Devil's Cask II, is the second release in the incredibly popular Devil's Cask Small Batch Releases.  

This small batch release was matured exclusively in first fill Sherry casks.

\"Where The Devil is He?\" - The story goes the devil was spotted in the circular church at Bowmore, the villagers chased the devil into Bowmore Distillery where, as legend goes, the devil escaped in a cask.

Bowore Devils Cask 10 Year Old Batch #2 

This, Devil's Cask II, is the second release in the incredibly popular Devil's Cask Small Batch Releases.  

This small batch release was matured exclusively in first fill Sherry casks.

\"Where The Devil is He?\" - The story goes the devil was spotted in the circular church at Bowmore, the villagers chased the devil into Bowmore Distillery where, as legend goes, the devil escaped in a cask.