September 2014 Auction

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Oban 16 Year Old Manager’s Dram 200^th Anniversary 1994

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 to celebrate Oban’s 200^th anniversary, 1794 – 1994  this 16 year old was released exclusively from sherry casks by distillery manager John William and his employees listed on the rear of the bottle.

Bottled July 1994.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.