September 2014 Auction

Karuizawa 1983 29 Year Old Noh Single Cask #8552

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.

Another cracking single cask from Karuizawa, distilled in 1983 and bottled 29 years later from single bourbon cask #8552

One of Only 130 bottles of this Karuizawa to be released!

Karuizawa 1984 30 Year Old Single Cask #8173

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim, this one perhaps more than most!

It is amazing that we still see single casks of Karuizawa being released, this 1984 vintage was bottled earlier this year as a 30 year from an ex-bourbon cask.

Only 363 bottles were produced and sold exclusively by La Maison Du Whisky, Paris.

Glenlivet 1969 Cellar Collection

A spectacular well aged Glenlivet, distilled in 1969 and bottled on the 9th September 2006, shortly after release Mr Dave Broom reviewed this very highly for the Whisky Magazine.

This is bottle number 0242.

Karuizawa 1984 SMWS 132.1 28 Year Old

Like all Karuizawa's this has become incredibly sought after, the first bottling of Karuizawa for the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

Otherwise known as 'Secret Moonlight Garden Dram'.

This Karuizawa was distilled on 30th August 1984 and bottled as a 28 year old, matured exclusively in a single refill ex-sherry butt yielded 229 bottles.

Glenfiddich 1976 Private Vintage La Grande Epicerie

A single cask bottling of 1976 vintage Glenfiddich for La Grande Epicerie, Paris.

Single cask 16392, this is bottle No.3 of 243.

Glenfiddich 1977 Private Vintage Turnberry’s Centenary

A very rare private vintage from Glenfiddich, distilled in 1977.   Bottled from cask #26597 and released in 2006 to celebrate the centenary of Turnberry it was originally only available from the Turnberry Hotel and Golf Course. 

Bottle Number 41.

Glenlochy 1969 Rare Malt 26 Year Old 75cl 

A very rare bottling of Glenlochy from within the Rare Malts Selection and one of the rare bottles from the series.

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.

Distilled in 1969 and bottled as a 26 year old,this is bottle number 0454.

B297 version , the last of the Rare Malt Selection bottlings of this closed distillery.

Karuizawa 1981 30 Year Old Single Cask #6207

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.

Another cracking single cask from Karuizawa, distilled in 1981  and bottled 30 years later on the 5th September 2011.

543 bottles were released from this single sherry butt.

Please note damage to the wax on the top of the bottle.

Karuizawa 17 Year Old

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.

This Karuizawa is presented in a stunning decanter produced by the original owners of Karuizawa, Mercian Wine Company.  The whisky is matured  between 17 and 31 years of age and a combination of peated and unpeated spirit.

A truly remarkable bottle from this legendary lost Japanese distillery.

Karuizawa 1993 Jazz Club 12 Year Old

So many Karuizawa's are presented in exciting labels, this bottle was released for Tokyo Jazz Club.

Distilled on 19th April 1993 and bottled on the 14th October 2006 from a single sherry cask #2501.

This is bottle number 345 of 492.

Kinclaith 1966 Gordon and Macphail

A very rare independant bottling of Kinclaith distilled in 1966 and bottled by Gordon and Macphail.

No box.

75cl

Karuizawa 1993 SMWS 132.3 20 Year Old

This 'Dark, Mysterious and Seductive' Karuizawa was distilled on 21st July 1993 and bottled as a 20 year old in 2013.  

A single refill ex-sherry butt yielded 344 bottles.

Glen Grant 1965 Signatory Vintage Millenium Decanter and Miniature

An excellent, very heavily sherried and well aged Glen Grant bottled to mark the Millenium by Signatory Vintage presented in a decanter and a miniature.

This Glen Grant was distilled on the 11th October 1965 and bottled on the 11th October 1999, matured in a single Spanish sherry butt #5344.

Complete with certificate of authenticity, miniature sample, decanter stopper and presentation case.

Excellent condition and fill level.

75cl

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old 

Glenfiddich 30 year old presented in a stunning box, this mult award winning whisky was matured in Spanish Oloroso and American Bourbon casks.

Cask selection 00023 bottle nuimber 2416.

Glendronach Grandeur 24 Year Old

The more recent release of the Glendronach Grandeur's matured for 24 years exclusively in Oloroso sherry casks.

This is bottle number 521 of 569.

Glenglassaugh 1986 Single Cask 28 Year Old

Distilled in 1986 this was amongst the first vintage releases from Glenglassaugh following the distillery being taken over by the owners of Benriach and Glendronach.  

Distilled on 19th February 1986 and bottled in February 2014, this 28 year old whisky was matured in a single hogshead #2101 which yielded 323 bottles, this is bottle number 121.

Karuizawa 1996 SMWS 132.4 17 Year Old

Otherwise known as 'Stunning Panaorama of Exotic Fruits'.

This Karuizawa was distilled on 4th September 1999 and bottled as a 17 year old in 2013.  

A single refill ex-sherry butt yielded 346bottles.

Karuizawa Cask Strength 3rd Release

This cask strength series of Karuizawa was exclusively released to the Taiwanese market.  

The 3rd release is a blend of vintages from 1999 and 2000, matured in a sherry butt and bottled in 2013.

Glenmorangie 1977 21 Year Old

A rare vintage Glenmorangie, distilled in 1977 and bottled in 1998.

Glenfarclas 150th Anniversary

An old bottling of Glenfarclas, released in 1986 to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the distillery.  

One of only 6,000 bottles from casks specially selected by John Grant.

75cl

Karuizawa Cask Strength 4th Release

This cask strength series of Karuizawa was exclusively released to the Taiwanese market.  

The 4th release is a blend of vintages from 1999 and 2000, matured in a sherry butt and bottled in 2013.

Karuizawa 1999 SMWS 132.5 14 Year Old

Otherwise known as 'Sweet and Darkly Beguiling'.

This Karuizawa was distilled on 25th June 1999 and bottled as a 14 year old in 2013.  

A single refill ex-sherry butt yielded 495 bottles.

Glen Grant 25 Year Old George Strachan 1970s

A particularly interesting bottle of Glen Grant bottled by George Strachan Ltd of Aboyne, Aberdeenshire.  This bottle carries fluid ounces and proof which dates the distillation this whisky to circa late 1940s and early 1950s.

A very interesting indepenant bottling enjoyed by Serge Valentin who scored it at 87 points.

26 2/3 fluid ounces and 86 proof.

Glen Albyn 1975 Rare Malt 26 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 official bottling from the long lost distillery Glen Albyn was distilled in 1975 and bottled as a 26 year old within the Rare Malt Selection series.

Bottle number 4251.

Talsiker 30 Year Old

Released in 2007, this is a 30 year old Talisker limited to just under 3000 bottles.

This is bottle number 347 of 2958.

Karuizawa Cask Strength 4th Release

This cask strength series of Karuizawa was exclusively released to the Taiwanese market.  

The 4th release is a blend of vintages from 1999 and 2000, matured in a sherry butt and bottled in 2013.

Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix

A limited edition release selected from three warehouses which collapsed on the 7th January 2010, due to adverse weather conditions (a rather heavy snow storm).

Bottled without an age statement, Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix has been highly acclaimed and includes Oloroso and American oak casks from warehouses ranging from 13 to 30 years old.

Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix

A limited edition release selected from three warehouses which collapsed on the 7th January 2010, due to adverse weather conditions (a rather heavy snow storm).

Bottled without an age statement, Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix has been highly acclaimed and includes Oloroso and American oak casks from warehouses ranging from 13 to 30 years old.

Glendullan 1973 Rare Malt 23 Year Old 75cl

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.

One of the rarer Glendullan's, this 23 year old was distilled in 1972 and released at 75cl.

75cl

Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix

A limited edition release selected from three warehouses which collapsed on the 7th January 2010, due to adverse weather conditions (a rather heavy snow storm).

Bottled without an age statement, Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix has been highly acclaimed and includes Oloroso and American oak casks from warehouses ranging from 13 to 30 years old.

Gleneagles 18 Year Old Gift Set

An excellent presentation gift pack that represents the relationship between golf, whisky and Gleneagles Hotel.

The pack contains an elegant bottle containing 18 year old highland malt whisky and six replica golf balls alongside the history of the golf ball and the history of Gleneagles.

Karuizawa 2000 SMWS 132.6 12 Year Old

Perhaps slightly more bizarre this whisky is otherwise known as 'Nite Nurse Nipped by Piranhas'.

Distilled on 31st December 2000 and bottled in 2013 this 12 year old Karuizawa was matured in a refill ex-sherry butt yielding 553 bottles.