September 2016 Auction

Lagavulin 1976 30 Year Old

A highly sought after bottle of Lagavulin, the oldest official release until the 37 year old from the same vintage came along.

Distilled in 1976 and released within Diageo's Super Premium selection back in 2006.

Limited to 2,340 bottles.

Please note condition.

Lochside 1966 Signatory Vintage 40 Year Old

Old vintages of Lochside are increasingly rarer and rarer, the distillery was founded in 1957 however single malt examples only date from the early 1960s.  The distillery also produced grain whiskies, allowing the malt and grain from this lost distillery to increase in demand and become highly sought after. This is a fantastic example of Lochside, distilled in the mid 1960s from Signatory Vintage.

Distilled on 22nd December 1966 and matured in a single sherry hogshead until bottling on 29th June 2007.  This exceptional cask #7536 yielded only 213 bottles of which this is number 166.

Please note the minor scratch on the box.

Laphroaig 32 Year Old

One of several new Laphroaig's released to commemorate their 200th anniversary, 1815 to 2015.

This latest release is one of the oldest ever from Laphroaig, matured for 32 years in ex-Oloroso sherry casks this has been incredibly popular at retail selling out almost immediately.

Only 5,880 bottles were produced.

Longmorn 1962 Gordon and MacPhail

A gorgeous vintage of Longmorn bottled by Gordon and MacPhail.

Please note condition of label.

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Lagavulin 1978 Cadenhead's Cask Strength

Lagavulin bottled as long ago as this is highly sought after.  Very few independent bottlings exist from this famous Islay distillery, Cadenhead's have been lucky to bottle a few.  

This 1978 vintage from single cask #129 was bottled by Cadenhead's at an impressive 64.9%.

Laphroaig 15 Year Old 1980s

Stunning old bottle of Laphroaig bottled during the 1980s and well before the Royal Warrant was issued.

75cl

Lagavulin 1993 Feis Ile 2007 First Single Cask

Lagavulin’s first ever single cask release for the Feis Ile.

Distilled in 1993 and drawn from the cask on the 18th of April 2007. Cask #4893 was Selected by Iain McArthur.

Bottle number 208 of 708.

Old Fitzgerald 101 Proof 10 Year Old Circa 1980s / Loose Stopper

A fantastic presentation of Old Fitzgerald from the 1980s. At 101 Proof this is a very rare expression, sure to be absolutely cracking.

Bottom of bottle has 85 embedded on it which sugggests that this bottling is from around 1985, 7 years before the famous Stitzel-Weller distillery closed it's doors.

Please note condition of lot as shown. The decanter stopper is loose.

Whisky Auctioneeer takes no responsibilty for any leakage in transit.

Longmorn 1969 Gordon and MacPhail Cask Strength

Two different casks married together to create this cracking old Longmorn.

#3721 - 30th June 1969

#5297 - 6th November 1969

Bottled October 1993

Littlemill 8 Year Old James MacArthur

An independant 8 Year Old Littlemill.

Longmorn 1963 Gordon and MacPhail

Distilled in 1963 and bottled in 1996 by Gordon and MacPhail. 

Please note general condition.

Lagavulin 1980 Distillers Edition

The second release of this acclaimed expression of Lagavulin double matured. 

The 1979 first release has gained almost legendary status and the 1980 is close behind. 

Matured in Pedro Ximanez cask wood.

Lagavulin 1980 Distillers Edition

The second release of this acclaimed expression of Lagavulin double matured. 

The 1979 first release has gained almost legendary status and the 1980 is close behind. 

Matured for a second time in ex-Pedro Ximanez casks

Laphroaig 1991 23 Year Old

This recent release from Laphroaig was limited to only 5,000 bottles to the German market.

Matured exclusively in sherry and refill hogsheads and bottled at cask strength.

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Original Cask Strength

The original bottling of Laphroaig Cask Strength from the early 1990s.

Now incredibly hard to find.

Linkwood 1972 Rare Malt 23 Year Old - B297

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.

Linkwood distilled in 1972 and released as a 23 year old within the Rare Malts Selection, this falls within the B297 versions bottled at 75cl, and becomes a  particularly rare Linkwood.

Bottle number 1544.

75cl

Littlemill 21 Year Old 2nd Release

Released in 2014 this official bottling of Littlemill proved to be very popular, perhaps unsuprising as there are so few official releases from this lost distillery.

Limited release of 4550 bottles at 21 years old.

Le Dome Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2003 12 x 75cl

Created from 73% Cabernet Franc and 27% Merlot grapes in the Bordeaux region. This was aged in new oak. The lot contains the wooden case the wine was sold with. 

The world's most respected wine reviewer Robert Parker gave this 95 points.

Please note there will be a postage and packaging cost for 14 bottles.

Vintage Wine Disclaimer - Item purchased fully at the buyers risk!

Whisky Auctioneer can not be held liable for the condition of wines and the buyer accepts all responsibility in purchasing these items.  The buyer also accepts that the condition of wines are shown in the images and that the contents and fragility of the cork and seal are not the responsibility of Whisky Auctioneer.  These items will be purchased fully at the buyers risk, any leakage or breakage to the cork will be not be applicable for a refund (even if insured).

Old Pulteney 1966 Gordon and MacPhail

A particularly old vintage of Old Pulteney from 1966 bottled by Gordon and Macphail in 2001

Please note there is no box.

Note condition of label.

Littlemill 1989 Thosop bottling handwritten label 22 Year Old

An independent bottling of Littlemill from 1989 by Thosop in their handwritten label range.

Linkwood 1968 Gordon and MacPhail

A genuine Speyside classic, bottled in 1998. Almost 30!

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Ladyburn 8 Year Old 1 Litre

The Ladyburn Distillery was built in 1966 by William Grant & Sons Ltd and only operated for a very short period until November 15th 1975.  

There have been very few bottlings from Ladyburn, this official 8 year old was released during the 1990s, well after the closure - there is some debate as to the origin of this whisky , as it is a 'Pure Malt'.  It seems to be widely accepted as a single malt from this lost distillery rather than a blended malt carrying the distilleries name.

Please note general condition. 

Old Pulteney 1965 Gordon and MacPhail

A particularly old vintage of Old Pulteney from 1965 bottled by Gordon and MacPhail in 1999.

Please note general condition and there is no box. 

Longmorn 1973 Gordon and MacPhail

These old vintage Gordon and MacPhail bottlings are amazing, this is a 1973 Longmorn bottled in 2013 - how often do we see whiskies like this on the shelves these days.

Please note tax seal.

Lagavulin 12 Year Old First Release 2002

This was the first release of Lagavulin 12 year old as a part of Diageo’s super premium series, back in 2002. 

Laphroaig 25 Year Old 2015 Release

Originally released in 2007, there have been numerous Laphroaig 25 year olds released annually. 

This edition was released in 2015 and has been matured in Oloroso sherry and American oak casks.

Lagavulin That Boutique-y Whisky Company Batch #1

The label depicts Dave Broom as a pirate!

Bottle number 78 of 101.

Lagavulin 18 Year Old Feis Ile 2016 / Bicentenary

As this iconic Islay distillery hits its 200th anniversary, the Feis Ile 2016 bottle serves a double purpose as both a birthday celebration bottle and a festival bottle. 

Matured in refill American oak hogsheads and European oak ex-bodega sherry butts, this was a release of 6,000 bottles. 

This is bottle number 2470 of 6,000 bottles. 

Lagavulin That Boutique-y Whisky Company Batch #1

The label depicts Dave Broom as a pirate!

Bottle number 94 of 101

Lochside 1981 Murray McDavid 20 Year Old

Lochside was founded in 1957 however single malt examples only date from the early to mid 1960s and from the early1980s, this is because the distillery was purchased by Destilerias Y Crianza del Whisky S.A aka DYC in 1973 and production was used entirely for export blends within their portfolio, such as DYC.  During DYC's ownership the distillery only produced malt whisky.

This independently bottled Lochside was distilled in May 1981 and bottled in December 2001 by Murray McDavid, matured exclusively in a refill Sherry cask. 

Vega Sicilia Unico 1964

Vega Sicilia is Spain's most renowned producer, traces its roots to 1864. American wine Guru Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) has called Vega Sicilia \"One of the world's most iconic wines'.
Vega Sicilia is noted for its patience in winemaking and willingness to hold onto their inventory and age their wines in the barrel. The wine can be held by Vega Sicilia for decades until they release it to the market. Vega Sicilia produces three wines: VEGA SICILIA UNICO gran reserve, VEGA SICILIA UNICO RESERVA ESPECIAL and VALBUENA.

VEGA SICILIA UNICO: This Gran Reserva is the signature wine of Vega Sicilia that is usually released 10 years after vintage. Made from a blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon (with proportions varying from vintage to vintage) and aged in a combination of French and American oak, both new and old (again with proportions varying from vintage to vintage) before being bottled and aged in the winery's cellars.

Vintage Wine Disclaimer - Item purchased fully at the buyers risk!

These vintage Rioja's and other wines have travelled from a private collection in Spain to be included in our auctions, the items are in mixed conditions 

Whisky Auctioneer can not be held liable for the condition of wines and the buyer accepts all responsibility in purchasing these items.  The buyer also accepts that the condition of wines are shown in the images and that the contents and fragility of the cork and seal are not the responsibility of Whisky Auctioneer.  These items will be purchased fully at the buyers risk, any leakage or breakage to the cork will be not be applicable for a refund (even if insured).

Lagavulin 1987 Distillers Edition

The 1987 Distillers Edition from Lagavulin.

Please note the condition of the labels and there is no box.