September 2014 Auction

Dalmore 40 Year Old

The oldest release within Dalmore's Rare and Prestigious range, this 40 year old is matured in the classic Dalmore combination of American oak and Gonzalez Byass sherry casks.

One of only 1,000 bottles produced and released with a certificate of authenticity and a very elegant leather bound case.

Signed by Richard Paterson

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

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.

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

Dalmore 1974

You can always expect Dalmore to create impressive packaging, addition to Dalmore's Rare and Prestigious series appears in a leather bound case.  The whisky was distilled on the 15th April 1974 and bottled in 2008 matured exclusively in a Matusalem sherry butts from Jerez De La Frontera.

Dalmore 1981 Amoroso Sherry Finesse

Distilled on the 24th November 1981 this 26 year old Dalmore was matured in American white oak bourbon barrels before being given an 'intense' finish in Amoroso sherry casks from Gonzalez Byass.

A certificate of authenticity accompanies the bottle, signed by Richard Paterson - this is bottle number 7 of 484.

Diageo Hill Street 50th Anniversary Decanter 

A very rare decanter presented to employees of Diageo to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Diageo at Hill Street, Kilmarnock.

The decanter contains the rare Johnnie Walker 1820 blend produced originally only for the Taiwanese market which contains whiskies around 21 years old.

Please note there is some marks on the box and it has been damaged on two corners.

St Magdalene 1979 Rare Malt 19 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.

A spectacular bottling of St Magdalene, released as part of Diageo's infamous 'Rare Malt Selection'.  

Distilled in 1979 and bottled as a 19 year old at a healthy 63.80%, this is bottle number 2934.

Please note minor tears and creases on the box.

Dalmore 1973 Gonzalez Byass Finish 30 Year Old

Distilled on the 22nd March 1973 and matured in American oak before being finished in Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks from Gonzalez Byass, Jere. de la Frontera, bottled as a 30 year ol

From the rear of the box this whisky, 'it is in essence a 'collectors item as it is a unique collaboration between two premium brands to bring you the ultimate single malt experience'

Bottle number 0380.

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 Year Old

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

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

As sought after as the other members of this 'family'.

Produced in very limited quantites by Buffalo Trace distillery.

Code - C0734

75cl

Dufftown-Glenlivet 1975 Rare Malt 21 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.

Dufftown-Glenlivet distilled in 1975 and bottled as a 21 year old, this is bottle number 2022.

Port Ellen 1978 6th Release 20cl

The smaller version of the Port Ellen 6th release, distilled in 1978 and bottled in 2006 as a 27 year old.

Springbank 21 Year Old 

The oldest offering from Springbank, the 21 year old is incredibly popular for drinkers and collectors, usually selling out in shops very quickly!

Presented in quite an eye catching box.

Dailuaine 1973 Rare Malt 22 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.

Distilled at Dailuaine in 1973 and bottled as a 22 year old, this is bottle number 395.

Released as a 75cl without a box.

Strathisla 21 Year Old Gordon and Macphail

An older release of Strathisla 21 year old, produced by Gordon and Macphail.

Please note the damage to the cellophane

Sullivan's Cove French Oak #HH0423

Sullivan's Cove French Oak has quickly become an very desirable bottle of whisky, particularly after being awarded the best single malt in the world 2014, at the World Whisky Awards - the first time that a Scottish whisky was not given this award.  That's not all it has received great acclaim elsewhere from whisky writers/reviews.

Distilled on 8th August 2000 and bottled on the 26th August 2013, this 13year old whisky was matured exclusively in French oak casks.

Bottle number 452 of 500.

Dalmore Millennium Release 1263 Custodian 2012 / 1st Release

The first cask to be bottled for Dalmore's custodians, a concept introduced by the distillery for it's followers in 2012.

A trio of casks were filled at midnight on January 1st 2000 and gradually released on their 12th, 15th, and 18th birthday's.

This is the first 'Millennium Release', bottled in 2012 as a 12 year old. Initiallly matured in an American oak ex-bourbon cask, before being finished in a Matusalem oloroso sherry cask.

Dalmore Millennium Release 1263 Custodian 2012 / 1st Release

The first cask to be bottled for Dalmore's custodians, a concept introduced by the distillery for it's followers in 2012.

A trio of casks were filled at midnight on January 1st 2000 and gradually released on their 12th, 15th, and 18th birthday's.

This is the first 'Millennium Release', bottled in 2012 as a 12 year old. Initiallly matured in an American oak ex-bourbon cask, before being finished in a Matusalem oloroso sherry cask.

Dalmore Millennium Release 1263 Custodian 2012 / 1st Release

The first cask to be bottled for Dalmore's custodians, a concept introduced by the distillery for it's followers in 2012.

A trio of casks were filled at midnight on January 1st 2000 and gradually released on their 12th, 15th, and 18th birthday's.

This is the first 'Millennium Release', bottled in 2012 as a 12 year old. Initiallly matured in an American oak ex-bourbon cask, before being finished in a Matusalem oloroso sherry cask.

Sullivan's Cove French Oak #HH0424

Sullivan's Cove French Oak has quickly become an very desirable bottle of whisky, particularly after being awarded the best single malt in the world 2014, at the World Whisky Awards - the first time that a Scottish whisky was not given this award.  That's not all it has received great acclaim elsewhere from whisky writers/reviews.

Distilled on 8th August 2000 and bottled on the 25th January 2012, this 11 year old whisky was matured exclusively in French oak casks.

Bottle number 374 of 480.

Dalmore King Alexander III

Crafted to honour the act of saving Scotland’s King in 1263, this expression unites six specially selected casks housing spirit of perfect maturity. Whiskies matured in ex-bourbon casks, Matusalem oloroso sherry wood, Madeira barrels, Marsala casks, port pipes and Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques are brought together. 

Dalmore King Alexander is at the top of the core-range Dalmore's.

Port Charlotte 2002 Smith Reserve  7 Year Old

A independant bottling of Port Charlotte, carrying the title 'Smith Reserve

Distilled 8th November 2002 and bottled 19th April 2010, matured in cask #1213. 

The single cask yielded 230 bottles.

Springbank 1997 Single Cask 16 Year Old

A new release from Springbank, distilled in June 1997 and bottled from a single cask #07/178-3.  Bottled as a 16 year old in October 2013.

Matured for 10 years in a refill bourbon barrel and a further 6 years in Madeira casks.

Only 630 bottles produced.

Port Charlotte PC6

Port Charlotte is a heavily peated spirit produced by Bruichladdich in remembrance of a long lost distillery at Port Charlotte on Islay, which closed in 1929. 

Distilled in 2001 and Released in 2007 this 6 year old whisky was limited to 18,000 bottles.

Bottle number 12454 of 18,000.

Dalwhinnie 12 Year Old Managers Dram (2009)

The Manager’s Dram series of whiskies were bottled exclusively for employees of what is now known as Diageo.  These whiskies were selected by the respective distillery managers within Diageo malt distilling and bottled at natural cask strength.

Bottled in 2009 as a 12 year old Dalwhinnie.

Bottle No. 0053.

Springbank 1989 12 Year Old Rum Wood 

Distilled in 1989  and matured for 12 years in hogsheads and traditional barrels, finished in rum wood.

Bottled April 2002 and limited to 5,700 bottles.

Dufftown-Glenlivet Centenary 20 Year Old

Exclusive to staff members, this celebratory bottle was released to mark the Centenary of Dufftown distillery.

A 20 year old was released at cask strength in 2006, this is bottle number 377.

Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve

The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve is drawn from casks of three types: American white oak ex-bourbon casks, 30 year old Matusalem oloroso sherry butts and premier cru Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques with the idea being to compliment a cigar.

Port Charlotte PC9

Port Charlotte is a heavily peated spirit produced by Bruichladdich in remembrance of a long lost distillery at Port Charlotte on Islay, which closed in 1929. 

Distilled in 2001 and Released in 2010 this 9 year old whisky was limited to 6,000 bottles.

Bottle 1941 of 6,000.

Polish tax seal.

Dufftown-Glenlivet Centenary 20 Year Old

Exclusive to staff members, this celebratory bottle was released to mark the Centenary of Dufftown distillery.

A 20 year old was released at cask strength in 2006, this is bottle number 230.