September 2016 Auction

Mortlach 75 Year Old Gordon and Macphail

At a stunning 75 years old this incredible Mortlach is the oldest whisky ever bottled. Released by Gordon & MacPhail as part of their Generations range, the whisky was distilled on 17th November 1939 and matured in a single first-fill Sherry butt before being bottled at cask strength in 2015. 

The precious liquid is presented in a handcrafted crystal teardrop-shaped decanter, which features 75 multilevel cuts in the glass representing the 75 years of maturation. Accompanying the decanter is a white presentation plinth, two crystal glasses and specially commissioned book, all packaged within a luxury Aniline leather travel bag. 

With only 100 decanters released for sale this could easily be named the world's most exclusive single malt whisky.

Macallan 1945 Speymalt Gordon and Macphail

A spectacular release from Gordon and Macphail, Macallan distilled in 1945 and bottled in 2013 - 68 years old and at this age it takes the mantle for being the oldest bottle of Macallan ever released!

A truly remarkable bottling from G&M presented in an elegant wooden presentation case.

Please note minor scratch to box.

Macallan Cask 888

Limited to a very exclusive 720 bottles, the exclusive Cask 888 was bottled from a single sherry-seasoned cask on the 8th August 2008 (08.08.08).  To continue with the theme of this bottle, the strength is 48.8%.

The decanter has been created by the cosmetic glass manufacturer Stolzle Flaconnag. For its part, Lalique displayed its latest collection, Le Noir Crystal especially for the launch of Cask 888.

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.

Macallan 1964 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old 

A stunning example of Macallan 25 year old, bottled as an 'Anniversary Malt' with the classic wooden box.

Distilled in 1964 and bottled in 1989. 

Please note condition of the labels. 

Macallan 1966 18 Year Old 75cl

An excellent condition bottle of Macallan 1966, 18 year old, bottled in 1984.

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Macallan 1939 Gordon and MacPhail / Edinburgh Crystal Decanter

A rare Gordon and MacPhail bottling of this stunning vintage from Macallan distilled on New Years Eve 1939.

Macallan were one of a handful of distilleries continued to operate during the Second World War.

Italian Import.

75cl

Macallan 1966 18 Year Old 75cl

An excellent condition bottle of Macallan 1966, 18 year old, bottled in 1984.

This bottle was for the Italian market and imported by Giovinetti & Figli.

Please note condition of lot as shown.

Macallan 1967 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old

Distilled in 1967 and fortunate enough to be matured for 25 years before bottled as a Macallan's Anniversary Malt.

Stunning Macallan.

Please note this bottle come in a box exclusively for the US market.

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.

Macallan 1965 

Distilled in 1965 and bottled in 1983.

Please note condition of lot as shown including damaged box.

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.

Macallan 1968 18 Year Old

A highly sought 18 Year Old Macallan from 1968 and bottled in 1987.

75cl

Macallan No.6 

The latest addition to Macallan's 1824 series, the No.6 represents the six pillars of Macallan; 

• Easter Elchies - The Spiritual Home of Macallan
• Curiously small stills
• The finest spirit cut 
• Exceptional oak casks
• Natural colour
• Peerless spirit

This impressive whisky is a labour of love between Macallan and Lalique, producing this stunning decanter and presentation case.  

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak

The incredibly desirable and elusive Macallan 30 year old sherry oak, which has spent 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 1979 18 Year Old

Macallan 18 year old distilled in 1979 and bottled in 1997.

Macallan 1971 18 Year Old

Macallan 18 year old distilled in 1971 and bottled in 1989.

Note conditon of box

Macallan Easter Elchies 2008

The Easter Elchies  are released annually exclusive to Macallan distillery and are usually single cask bottlings.  This was bottled from two casks. 

Distilled in 1995 and 1996, both cask 9455 and 4693 were sherry hogshead.  They were then bottled as a 12 year old in 2008. 

One of 480 bottles. 

Macallan 1979 Gran Reserva 18 Year Old

The Gran Reserva Macallan’s were release between 1997 and 2002.

Distilled in 1979 and bottled in 1997, this 18 year old Macallan is widely regarded as one of the most memorable and legendary bottles ever.

Please note condition of lot as shown.

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.

Macallan Royal Wedding

The first of the Royal releases from Macallan is a limited edition bottling of only 1,000 bottles celebrating the Royal Marriage of Prince William to Catherine Middleton on 29th April 2011.

Bottled from two casks, both filled on 29th April – one from 1996 and one from 1999.

The creation of this special bottle follows the release of a commemorative edition to mark the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. This comprised two casks, one from each of their birth years. At the time, the bottle sold out and today is highly sought-after by collectors of The Macallan around the world.

In keeping with this original bottling, The Macallan commissioned the creative force behind the 1981 bottle, David Holmes, who was also one of the architects of their advertising campaign in the 1980s and the early 1990s, to create the label and packaging design.

Please note condition of this lot.

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.

Macallan 30 Year Old Masters of Photography Rankin Edition 

The Masters of Photography series of whiskies by Macallan currently contains four releases. This is the first release presented by John Rankin Waddle or simply Rankin.  Macallan commissioned Rankin to produce a limited edition series of photographs to be matched with Macallan 30 year old.  The photographs were taken over one summer and range from staff members, to scenery, equipment and in some cases, nude portraits of Rankins muse over barrels, wash backs and stills.

Only 1,000 bottles and photographs were chosen for this edition and the presentation box contains one of the original Rankin Polaroid photograph. Paired with 30 year old Macallan Fine Oak.

Macallan Robert Burns / Semiquincentenary

A near mythical bottle of Macallan released to commemorate the 250th anniversary of our National Bard, Robert Burns 1759 - 2009. 

A very limited release from two casks chosen by Bob Dalgarno, one from 1997 and one from 1998, both cask numbers #1759. 

Bottled at 46%, only 250 bottles of this Macallan were made available and presented in a specially commissioned box featuring Robert Burns.  Included within the box is a map of 'Burns Country' and a Burns poem.

Please note the decanters were not sealed.

Macallan 30 Year Old Fine Oak

Macallan 30 year old Fine Oak edition matured in a mixture of European and American oak casks.  

Macallan 1958/59 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old

A legendary release from Macallan, bottled in 1985 from casks distilled in 1958 and 1959.

As the label reads 'A special bottling of unblended single highland malt scotch whisky over 25 years old'.

75cl

Note fill level.

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Macallan 1980 18 Year Old

Macallan 18 year old, distilled in 1980, bottled 1998.

Note condition of box.

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. 

Macallan 1980 18 Year Old

Macallan 18 year old, distilled in 1980, bottled 1998.

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.