September 2016 Auction

Glenmorangie 1978 Pride

Distilled in 1978 this was matured for 19 years prior to being moved to Premier Grand Cru Claret wine casks for an additional 15 years, making this the longest \"finish\" a Glenmorangie has received. 

Presented in crafted presentation case and a Litre Baccarat decanter. 

This is Dr Bill Lumsden's Pride... a whisky master at the top of his game. 

One of only 700 bottles.

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Please note due to the weight of this item it equates to two bottles for shipping.

Glendronach 1968 25 Year Old / All Nippon Airways

There are a number of famous Glendronach's from 1968 and this is no different. This was a single cask bottled for Nippon Airways.

The original Glendronach 25 year old from 1968 was described by Serge Valentin as 'A tremendous sherry monster', and scored it 90 pts.

Bottle number 068 of 494. 

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Glenfarclas 1959 Family Cask #1819 Release X

The Family Cask range was launched early in 2007 with a cask for each year from 1952 until 1994.

This is the third release of the 1959 vintage, bottled on the 6th June 2012 after maturation in cask number #1819.

One of 131 bottles. 

Grand Cognac 1811 Fine Napoléon

An abosultely stunning old bottle of Cognac, carrying the vintage 1811, remarkably four years before Napoleon himself died.  

We unfortunately don't have alot of information for you on this remarkable cognac, it has survived for two centuries but unfortunately there is no record of the producer of this bottle.

1811 is described as a mythical year among wine enthusiasts, not only because of a comet which was visible by astronomers at the time for 17 months.  Many ascribed the extraordinary weather this year to the Comet, historically during the months of September and October 1811, when the grapes would have been harvested, the comet was clearly visible to the naked eye.  Apparently it illuminated the night sky at one point the diameter exceeded the diameter of the sun. It was taken as sign of supernatural blessing on the harvest, which henceforth was known as “The Comet Vintage” 

This is all historical heresay but this 1811 bottle does represent an amazing time in history.  It was not only the year that the town of Cognac received Napoleon, but also the year that his second wife, Marie Louise gave birth to his son. The following year, Napoleon began his disastrous campaign against Russia.

It is hard to believe that a cognac that was made in honour of Napoleon, while he was still alive still exists today.

Please note we can't see inside of this bottle due to the sediment on the outside, however we would estimate the fill level to be approximately three quarters full.  Overall condition is as shown in the images.  We have attempted to provide authenticity of this bottle but the current owner has owned this for approximately 30 years, beyond that we do not have a record and the item is bought at your own risk.

Glendronach 1971 Single Cask 41 Year Old #1247

Distilled on 25th of Febuary 1971 and bottled in June 2012, this was fully matured in cask number 1247 which was a Pedro Ximinez Sherry Pucheon.

Bottle number 525 of 529 bottles.

Ardbeg Auriverdes Gold Edition

The new and shiny Ardbeg Auriverdes, launched on 31st May 2014 on 'Ardbeg Day' which coincides with the 'Ardbeg Day' with the Islay Festival.  

A very rare bottle, this Auriverdes was never made available to the public, it was only given to Journalists, Bloggers and Distillery Ambassadors before the official release at the end of May 2014.

The Auriverdes (Auri = Gold and Verdes = Green) is named after the Brazilian sports teams colours whilst also referring to Ardbeg's iconic green bottle and the 'golden' whisky inside.  

This particular example come with an interesting bottle stand and a Medium Ardbeg Day 2015 T-Shirt (Which lights up!). 

Glenfiddich 40 Year Old Rare Collection

A fantastic 40 year old, produced by Glenfiddich.  Selected by Glenfiddich's Malt Master who hand selects individual casks before marrying them together with what was left over from the previous 40 Year Old vatting; a process known as ‘remnant vatting’, Glenfiddich claim to be the only distillery to use such a process. This is the 9th batch. 

This bottling is number 562 of 600.

As with so many malts of this age it is presented in an elegant bottle and presentation case made of hand-stitched calf-leather.

Please note the suede lining has come away at certain areas.

Please note general condition of lot.

Glenfiddich 1978 Rare Collection 34 Year Old

A single cask Glenfiddich distilled in 1978 was matured for 34 years until being hand bottled at the distillery on 17th October 2012. 

This single cask American hoghsead number #11807 this is bottle number 130 of 180. 

Glenfarclas 1956 50 Year Old / For Friends Edition No.2

An extraordinary bottle of Glenfarclas. Presonally selected and bottled for Hans \"George\" Wuersching to celebrate his 50th Anniversary on September 15th.

Distilled on the 5th June 1956 and bottled on the 15th September 2006 after being laid to rest for over 50 years.

Bottle No. 06 of 96

Cask # 1779

Glenfiddich 1978 Rare Collection 34 Year Old

A single cask Glenfiddich distilled in 1978 was matured for 34 years until being hand bottled at the distillery on 17th October 2012. 

This single cask American hoghsead number #11807 this is bottle number 120 of 180. 

Glendronach 1968 25 Year Old

There are a number of famous Glendronach's from 1968 and this is no different. Originally bottled for the US market - a few went missing and were eventually discovered in a warehouse and sold here. 

This is the original Glendronach 25 year old from 1968, which Serge Valentin from Whisky Fun explains is 'A tremendous sherry monster', scoring 90 pts.

75cl bottle.

Please note the condition of the seal and rust around tin lid.

Glenfarclas 1962 Cadenhead's 21 Year Old

Distilled in September 1962 and bottled in July 1984, this is a 21 Year old Glenfarclas bottled by Cadenhead's in their Iconic dumpy bottle. 

Glenfarclas 1968 41 Year Old / Selected by Luc Timmermans

Distilled in 1968 and then selected by Glenfarclas collector Luc Timmermans. When he couldnt decide on a single cask he got two vatted together. A first fill oloroso sherry hogsheadx and first fill fino sherry hogshead.

Bottled in 2010. 

One of 318 bottles. 

Glendronach 1971 Single Cask 39 Year Old #489

Distilled on 25th of Febuary 1971 and bottled in June 2010, this was fully matured in cask number 489 which was a Oloroso Sherry butt.

Bottle number 131 of 541 bottles.

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 143. 

Glendronach 1971 Single Cask 39 Year Old #489

Distilled on 25th of Febuary 1971 and bottled in June 2010, this was fully matured in cask number 489 which was a Oloroso Sherry butt.

Bottle number 85 of 541 bottles.

Glenfarclas 1961 Glencairn Crystal Decanter

Distilled in 1961 and bottled in a Glencairn crystal decanter in the 1990s. 

One of only 250 bottles. 

Glen Grant 1949 Gordon and MacPhail 33 Year Old

Nobody offers a selection of vintages like Gordon and Macphail, this Glen Grant was distilled in 1949 and bottled at 33 years old during the early 1980s.

Glenlivet 1967 Cellar Collection 33 Year Old

A spectacular well aged Glenlivet, distilled in 1967 and bottled iin2000, this Cellar Collection came from cask #2GC8003.

Glen Grant 1952 Gordon and MacPhail

Distilled in 1952 and bottled by Gordon and Macphail at 40% some point in the 80s.

Glenglassaugh 40 Year Old

An exceptional release from Glenglassaugh following the take over by Benriach Distilling Company.

Bottle number 376.

Glen Garioch 1968 Single Cask 29 Year Old

A very rare single cask Glen Garioch bottled in the late 1990s as part of their Distillery Archive series.

Distilled in May 1968 and bottled 29 years later.

Matured in a single hogshead, cask #8.

Please note condition of label.

Glenfiddich 1964 J & J Hunter

An independently bottled 37 Year Old Glenfiddich matured in sherry butt number 10791 . . that's fairly uncommon!

This was bottled at cask strength in 2001 by J & J Hunter Ltd of Balmoral Road, Belfast. 

Bottle number 64 of 200.

Note condition of label.

Glenmorangie 30 Year Old Oloroso Finish

A highly sought after limited edition 30 year old Glenmorangie, in a wonderfully classy wooden box.

Finished in Oloroso sherry casks, releasing only 4,548 bottles.

This is bottle number 1351.

Glen Grant 1960 Gordon and MacPhail

A vintage Glen Grant distilled in 1960 bottled in 2006, when it was aged over 45 years old.

Glendronach 33 Year Old

Distilled in 1971, this was released in 2004 to great acclaim. Matured in a legendary batch of Oloroso sherry casks.

Jim Murray gave this 95 out of 100 in his Whisky Bible, then the blind and expert pannel of Judges at the San Francisco Spirits Competition gave it a Gold Medal.

Note damage picture.

Glenlochy 1968 Gordon and MacPhail / Rare Old

Glenlochy is incredibly thin on the ground these days and becoming rare and rare by the year.  Gordon and Macphail have released more from this distillery than anyone else.

Distilled in 1968 and bottled in 2008.

Glenfarclas 1971 Cask Strength Single Cask​

Distilled on 22nd December 1971 and bottled 19th March 1996

Cask #5942

Bottle 163 of 255

Glenfarclas 1969 Cask Strength Single Cask

Part of the Spirit of independence range bottled at cask strength. 

Distilled 12th March 1969 and bottled 19th August 1996

Bottle number 83 of 204

Glendronach 33 Year Old

Distilled in 1971, this was released in 2004 to great acclaim. Matured in a legendary batch of Oloroso sherry casks.

Jim Murray gave this 95 out of 100 in his Whisky Bible, then the blind and expert pannel of Judges at the San Francisco Spirits Competition gave it a Gold Medal.

Please note there is no box. 

Glenlivet 34 Year Old Special Export Reserve / 150th Anniversary

A 34 year old Glenlivet bottled to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the distillery on the 31st August 1974.

Italian Export

Aberlour 1966 Single Cask 30 Year Old

A 30 year old Aberlour matured in two Sherry butts and one bourbon hogshead.

Bottle 486 of 1000.