September 2016 Auction

Highland Park 12 Year Old

Highland Park 12 years old in the old square box and dumpy bottle shape. 

Highland Park 1950s/1960s / St Magnus Label Miniature

A very old bottle miniature bottle of Highland Park, which we estimate to be from the 1950s/60s.

The label design would later be reused for the Earl/Saint Magnus range.

Imperial 1990 Gordon and Macphail

Distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2000 by Gordon and Macphail.

Mothballed in 1998, Imperial distillery has been completely demolished and is becoming increasingly sought after. 

Imperial Gran Reserva 1956

Imperial is one of the fine cellars owned by Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espania (CVNE), with it's stand-alone facilities located in CVNE's original winery.  As a range, Imperial Rioja was first bottled in the 1920s and took its name from the unique bottle size in which the wine was sold - Imperial Pints for the UK market.

Grapes are sourced from selected vineyards which keep their average vine age in excess of 20 years and exclusively from the Rioja Alta subregion thus giving the wine a full character influenced by the cool breezes of the Atlantic Ocean.

Imperial ages their Gran Reserva wines for 36 months in a mix of American and French oak casks with a further 48 months bottle-ageing before release to the market.  The wine is a blend of Tempranillo (85%), Graciano (10%) and Mazuelo (5%).

Please note the front label is loose.

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).

Inchgower 12 Year Old 1980s

A Speyside Malt from The House of Bells although the label has it marked as \"Highland\". 

Note condition of box.

Highland Park 12 Year Old and Snifter Gift Set

A very nice presentation of the classic dram from Highland Park. 

Highland Park 12 Year Old

Highland Park 12 years old in the old square box and dumpy bottle shape. 

Note condition of box.

Highland Park 1990 Spzialitatenhaus 15 Year Old

A very rare German private bottling of Highland Park from 1990.

Bottled in 2005 and one of only 30 bottles

Imperial Tinto 1959

Imperial is one of the fine cellars owned by Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espania (CVNE), with it's stand-alone facilities located in CVNE's original winery.  As a range, Imperial Rioja was first bottled in the 1920s and took its name from the unique bottle size in which the wine was sold - Imperial Pints for the UK market.

Grapes are sourced from selected vineyards which keep their average vine age in excess of 20 years and exclusively from the Rioja Alta subregion thus giving the wine a full character influenced by the cool breezes of the Atlantic Ocean.

This 1959 vintage is likely to be a typical Rioja blend dominated by Tempranillo (about 85%) with some Garnacha (10-15%) and possibly a small volume of Mazuelo (to 5%).

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).

Imperial Reserva 1949

Imperial is one of the fine cellars owned by Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espania (CVNE), with it's stand-alone facilities located in CVNE's original winery.  As a range, Imperial Rioja was first bottled in the 1920s and took its name from the unique bottle size in which the wine was sold - Imperial Pints for the UK market.

Grapes are sourced from selected vineyards which keep their average vine age in excess of 20 years and exclusively from the Rioja Alta subregion thus giving the wine a full character influenced by the cool breezes of the Atlantic Ocean.

Imperial ages their Reserva wines for 24 months in a mix of American and French oak casks with a further 36 months bottle-ageing before release to the market.  The wine is a blend of Tempranillo (85%), Graciano (10%) and Mazuelo (5%).

Please note general condition of this bottle; including the labels, seal and fill level.

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).

Highland Park Svein 1 Litre

Part of the Warrior's range, this is named after Svein the \"ulitmate\" Viking chieftan. He was a hardened, battle scarred party type. Perfect for naming a whisky after. 

This whisky was mostly matured in American oak. 

Harvey's Westward Ho! Blend 1960s

A Scottish whisky blended and bottled by John Harvey and Sons limited of Bristol. The whisky is named Westward Ho! after the seaside village in Devon, England. 

Starting in 1796 Harvey's focused on wine and sherry, they created the brand Harvey's Bristol Cream which is now owned by Beam Suntory. 

Hine V.S.O.P. 1980s

A fine Champagne cognac from Hine exported to the Portugese market. 

Please general condition. 

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old Single Cask / No.2 Squadron RAF Lossiemouth 

A single cask Inchmurrin released to celebrate No.2 Squadron at the local RAF airbase.

Highland Park 9 Year Old SMWS 4.139

A Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) bottling of Highland Park called \"Panic by the Orkney Shore\".

One of 230 bottles. 

Hakushu Distiller's Reserve 

Produced at Hakushu distillery, Suntory have released this alongside the popular Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve.    

Hakushu Distiller's Reserve is a combination of lightly and heavily peated malt.

Inchgower 14 Year Old Flora and Fauna

Flora and Fauna bottling of Inchgower now increasingly difficult to find.

Highland Park 8 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

An 8 year old Highland Park bottled by Gordon and MacPhail. 

Please note condition and there is no box. 

Highland Park 12 Year Old Gift Pack / Including Branded Glass

One of the most iconic single malts in the world, the great 'all-rounder'.

Includes branded glass.

Highland Park 12 Year Old Gift Pack / Including Branded Glass

One of the most iconic single malts in the world, the great 'all-rounder'.

Includes branded glass.

Ichiro's Malt Mizunara Wood Reserve / Hanyu and Chichibu 20cl

A vatting of the closed Japanese distillery of Hanyu with that of the relatively young distillery of Chichibu, where this whisky was matured, married and bottled.

The whiskies were matured in Mizunara Oak casks (Japanese Oak).

Imperial Tinto 1968

Imperial is one of the fine cellars owned by Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espania (CVNE), with it's stand-alone facilities located in CVNE's original winery.  As a range, Imperial Rioja was first bottled in the 1920s and took its name from the unique bottle size in which the wine was sold - Imperial Pints for the UK market.

Grapes are sourced from selected vineyards which keep their average vine age in excess of 20 years and exclusively from the Rioja Alta subregion thus giving the wine a full character influenced by the cool breezes of the Atlantic Ocean.

This 1968 vintage is likely to be a typical Rioja blend dominated by Tempranillo (about 85%) with some Garnacha (10-15%) and possibly a small volume of Mazuelo (to 5%).

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).

Hakushu Distiller's Reserve 

Produced at Hakushu distillery, Suntory have released this alongside the popular Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve.    

Hakushu Distiller's Reserve is a combination of lightly and heavily peated malt.

Polish Import.

Ireland 2002 The Nectar of the Daily Drams 12 Year Old

Distilled in 2002 and bottled 2015, this is a mystery Irish single malt whiskey bottled by Nectar of the Daily Drams. 

Aultmore Inverarity Ancestral 14 Year Old

Normally 14 year old mystery Speyside whisky which has been Aultmore and rumoured to have been all of the following...  Glenlivet, Mortlach and Balmenach. A different single malt depending on when it was bottled. 

Please note the conditon. 

Haig's Blend 1970s / U.S. Quart

A classic Scottish blend. This bottle was produced solely for the US market.

Highland Park Old 12 Year Old Miniature / Fashioned Cocktail Kit / Two Glasses

A small Highland Park 12 Year Old, with a selection of accessories that is bound to make a good night!

Imperial Tinto 1973

Imperial is one of the fine cellars owned by Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espania (CVNE), with it's stand-alone facilities located in CVNE's original winery.  As a range, Imperial Rioja was first bottled in the 1920s and took its name from the unique bottle size in which the wine was sold - Imperial Pints for the UK market.

Grapes are sourced from selected vineyards which keep their average vine age in excess of 20 years and exclusively from the Rioja Alta subregion thus giving the wine a full character influenced by the cool breezes of the Atlantic Ocean.

This 1973 vintage is likely to be a typical Rioja blend dominated by Tempranillo (about 85%) with some Garnacha (10-15%) and possibly a small volume of Mazuelo (to 5%).

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).

Island 10 Year Old Waitrose Orkney Single Malt

You have a 50/50 chance of guessing which single malt this is. 

Bottled exclusively for British supermarket chain Waitrose as some point in the 1990s.

Haig's Dimple 1970s

An old bottle of Haig's Dimple from around the 1970s.

There are no markings for volume or strength. 

Please note condition of the bottle and box.

Imperial Tinto 1958

Imperial is one of the fine cellars owned by Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espania (CVNE), with it's stand-alone facilities located in CVNE's original winery.  As a range, Imperial Rioja was first bottled in the 1920s and took its name from the unique bottle size in which the wine was sold - Imperial Pints for the UK market.

Grapes are sourced from selected vineyards which keep their average vine age in excess of 20 years and exclusively from the Rioja Alta subregion thus giving the wine a full character influenced by the cool breezes of the Atlantic Ocean.

This 1958 vintage is likely to be a typical Rioja blend dominated by Tempranillo (about 85%) with some Garnacha (10-15%) and possibly a small volume of Mazuelo (to 5%).

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).

Imperial Tinto 1966

Imperial is one of the fine cellars owned by Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espania (CVNE), with it's stand-alone facilities located in CVNE's original winery.  As a range, Imperial Rioja was first bottled in the 1920s and took its name from the unique bottle size in which the wine was sold - Imperial Pints for the UK market.

Grapes are sourced from selected vineyards which keep their average vine age in excess of 20 years and exclusively from the Rioja Alta subregion thus giving the wine a full character influenced by the cool breezes of the Atlantic Ocean.

This 1966 vintage is likely to be a typical Rioja blend dominated by Tempranillo (about 85%) with some Garnacha (10-15%) and possibly a small volume of Mazuelo (to 5%).

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).