December 2015 – auction All
Macallan 1951
Now this is a Macallan! We are proud to bring this fantastic bottle to auction. The directors of The Macallan took pleasure in offering this rare whisky, distilled in December 1951. Only two sherry butts met the required quality threshold deemed necessary for this bottling. Just 62% of the spirit that was originally filled in to these two ancient sherry...
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Ardbeg Double Barrel Limited Edition
This is a fantastic release from Ardbeg, and one of their most exclusive sets ever made; limited to only 250 worldwide. "Ardbeg Double Barrel is destined to become the accessory for discerning sportsmen and distinguished gentlemen amongst us".The whiskyA ‘matching pair’ of expertly selected bottles of highly prized and exceptionally rare Ardbeg 1974...
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Macallan 1961
Now this is a Macallan! We are proud to bring this fantastic bottle to auction. The directors of The Macallan took pleasure in offering this rare whisky, distilled in March & April 1961. Only two sherry Hogsheads (1127 & 1581) met the required quality threshold deemed necessary for this cask strength bottling.
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Macallan 51 Years Old 1948 - Select Reserve
An outstanding Macallan from their very rare & collectable Select Reserve range. Distilled in 1948 and matured exclusively in Sherry oak casks for 51 long years before being bottled at cask strength. Every bottle and accompanying certificate bears it's very own unique date, corresponding to 1 of the 366 days of 1948, a leap year. This one is the 10th...
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Macallan 52 Years Old 1946 - Select Reserve
A truly stunning example of Old Macallan. Distilled in 1946 just after the end of WWII, with a shortage of coal meant that a good amount of peat was used in the production of this malt. The whisky was then left to age for over half a century in Sherry casks before it was finally bottled on the 1st of May 1998. Presented in a hand crafted hardwood lockable...
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Hanyu Vintage 1985 - Ichiro's Malt Ace Of Spades
This Single malt whisky is from the Hanyu distillery, that was located in a town bearing its name on the banks of the Tone river. The distillery was surrounded by barley and paddy fields. Hanyu was making malt whisky in the traditional Scottish way, but unfortunately stopped distilling in 2000. The pot-stills and other whisky equipment were completely...
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Old Rip Van Winkle 23 Years Old - Family Selection...
An ultra-rare and collectable crystal decanter set from highly rated Old Rip Van Winkle distillery of Kentucky. This 23 year old bourbon was distilled back in 1986 and left to mature on lower, cooler floors of their warehouse. Just a few barrels were then selected by Julian, president of Old Rip Van Winkle, and her Son Preston for this special bottling....
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Bowmore 38 Years Old 1957
An outstanding Islay malt from the No.1 Vault of Bowmore, described by the distillers as 'Saved from extinction'. Distilled on the 14th of January 1957, the new spirit was filled into 5 casks and left to mature for 38 years when Islay Campbell, Distillery Manager, found the spirit was sitting just above the critical 40% alcohol volume strength for Scotch...
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Hanyu Ichiro's Malt "Cards" 1986 - King of Spades
This Single malt whisky is from the Hanyu distillery, that was located in a town bearing its name on the banks of the Tone river. The distillery was surrounded by barley and paddy fields. Hanyu was making malt whisky in the traditional Scottish way, but unfortunately stopped distilling in 2000. The pot-stills and other whisky equipment were completely...
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Port Ellen Maltings 21 Years Old - 25th Anniversary
A truly remarkable and highly sought after Port Ellen, bottled for the 25th anniversary of the Port Ellen Maltings in 1998. The recipient of an incredible 94 point score from whiskyfun.com, this is one of those rare Port Ellens that really lives up to it's expectations.
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Hanyu Ichiro's Malt "Cards" 1985 -...
This Single malt whisky is from the Hanyu distillery, that was located in a town bearing its name on the banks of the Tone river. The distillery was surrounded by barley and paddy fields. Hanyu was making malt whisky in the traditional Scottish way, but unfortunately stopped distilling in 2000.The pot-stills and other whisky equipment were completely...
ViewFinishedWinning Bid: £ 1,925.00250831250831Winning Bid: £ 1,925.00Finished
Port Ellen 22 Years Old - 1st Release
This individually numbered bottle of rare 22 Year Old Port Ellen comes from a limited release of one of the final year's distillations of this now sadly closed Islay distillery which was mothballed in 1983. Distilled in 1979 and bottled in 2001 by the distillery owners it is a classic example of this unique single malt whisky.
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Glenglassaugh The Massandra Connection (5 bottles)
Built between 1894 and 1897 near Yalta, the Massandra winery benefits from a subtropical climate and the protective shield of mountain chains which provide perfect conditions for the production of high-quality fortified and dessert wines.Some of the whisky from Glenglassaugh has enjoyed a period of additional maturation, or finishing, in the various...
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Macallan Masters of Photography - Mario Testino...
The Macallan has named Mario Testino as its fifth master of photography. Mario Testino is known for his vivid style and iconic photographs; his famous subjects include Princess Diana, Kate Moss and Cara Delevigne. Testino has now turned his lens to The Macallan for the Macallan Masters of Photography: Mario Testino Edition. The collaboration features a...
ViewFinishedFinal Bid: £ 1,678.00
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Hanyu Ichiro's Malt "Cards" 2000 - Five of Hearts
This Single malt whisky is from the Hanyu distillery, that was located in a town bearing its name on the banks of the Tone river. The distillery was surrounded by barley and paddy fields. Hanyu was making malt whisky in the traditional Scottish way, but unfortunately stopped distilling in 2000.The pot-stills and other whisky equipment were completely...
ViewFinishedWinning Bid: £ 1,510.00250832250832Winning Bid: £ 1,510.00Finished
Hibiki 21 Mount Fuji(x2) & 17 Mount Fuji &...
A fantastic set of 4 stunning decanters from Suntory. Created in 1989, the Hibiki blend made famous by its appearance in the movie Lost in Translation, is considered today as one of the best in the world. To pay tribute to Fujisan or Mount Fuji (富士山), the highest peak in Japan at 3776 meters high. The 24 faces of the bottle symbolise the ancient...
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Hibiki 21 Mount Fugi(x2) & 17 Kacho Fugetsu(x2)
A fantastic set of 4 stunning decanters from Suntory. Created in 1989, the Hibiki blend made famous by its appearance in the movie Lost in Translation, is considered today as one of the best in the world. To pay tribute to Fujisan or Mount Fuji (富士山), the highest peak in Japan at 3776 meters high. The 24 faces of the bottle symbolise the ancient...
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Macallan 1960 - 80° Proof
An excellent & very rare bottling from Campbell, Hope & King of Macallan 80° Proof which was bonded in 1960.
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Karuizawa 29 Years Old 1984 - Cask 7802
Another outstanding Single Malt whisky from silent Karuizawa Distillery, this special 1984 vintage has been aged for 29 years in a single Oloroso Sherry cask (#7802). Selected by Richard Keller, Marius Vestnes & Martin T. Smith & bottled on the 13th October 2014 for the Norwegian market.
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Karuizawa Cask Strength - 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Release
A full set of 4 x Karuizawa's from the Cask Strength series. Exclusively released for the Taiwanese market. A vatting of re-racked casks of finest single malts from the final two vintages 1999 & 2000 from Karuizawa Distillery which have been matured in Sherry Butts.
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Yamazaki Sherry Cask - 2013 Release
Yamazaki's 2013 limited edition single malt series, matured in Ex-Oloroso Sherry casks. Described as ‘near incredible genius’ by Jim Murray in his 2015 Whisky Bible scoring an astonishing 97.5 point out of 100 making it the best whisky in the world of 2015.
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Hanyu 1988 - 2006 For Full Proof - Cask No.9204
This is a whisky which was bottled exclusively for Full Proof Holland, and contains a Hanyu whisky distilled in 1988 then matured until 2006 in a Puncheon (Cask No. 9204). No chill filtration and no colour added. This features a slightly different take on the similarly labelled Karuizawa which features a short skirted girl tossing a caber instead of a...
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Hanyu 1990 - 2009 For Full Proof - Cask No.9305
A single cask bottling of Hanyu, distilled in 1990 then bottled in 2009 exclusively for Full Proof. An individually numbered bottle. One of 200 from cask 9305.
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Hanyu 1988 - 2009 For Full Proof - Cask No.9306
Distilled in 1988 then bottled in 2009 by independent distrubutors Full Proof Europe. This is a limited edition of 200 numbered bottles. Bottled at full proof from Big Butt 9306.A very saught after bottle and featuring one of the most original label designs we've seen.No chill filtration and no colour added.
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Macallan 30 Years Old - Sherry Oak
From the Iconic Speyside distillery Macallan, a 30 years old exclusively matured in hand crafted sherry oak casks from Jerez, Spain. This bottle is starting to become incredibly hard to find.
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Glover 22 Year Old (Hanyu, Longmorn & Glen...
A very rare and hyped release from Adelphi. Named after Thomas Blake Glover who left Aberdeenshire, Scotland for Japan at an early age where he played a significant role in the country's modernisation in the late 19th Century for which he is celebrated in Japan to this day. Adelphi was offered the chance to select a single refill ex-sherry hogshead from...
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Kawasaki 1982 - 2011 100th Anniversary Taiwan Edition
A very scarce and collectable Single Grain whisky from closed Kawasaki Distillery, Japan. Distilled in 1982 and matured in a single Sherry Butt until 2011 making this around 29 years of age. Bottled at cask strength in Chichibu by Ichiro Akuto as part of the Ichiro's Choice range. Non chill-filtered & bottled at natural cask strength.
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Karuizawa 1994 - 2006 For Full Proof - Cask No.2221
This is a whisky which was exclusively bottled for Full Proof Europe, and contains a Karuizawa whisky distilled in 1994 then matured until 2006 in an ex-Glenlivet Sherry Butt (Cask No. 2221) and was limited to 204 bottles. No chill filtration and no colour added. This features a slightly different take on the similarly labelled Hanyu which features a...
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Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Years Old - Family Reserve
Incredibly old for a bourbon, this bottling of Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve was aged for 23 years. The ultra-rare 23 year old is one of the most desirable bourbons in the world.Bottled by Old Rip Van Winkle distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky. Presented in a velvet black bag.
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Port Ellen 25 Years Old - 4th Release
This individually numbered bottle of rare 25 year old Port Ellen comes from the 4th limited release of one of the final years of distillation of this now sadly closed Islay distillery. Distilled in 1978 and bottled in 2004. Limited to just 5,100.
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Macallan Masters of Photography - Daido Moriyama...
To celebrate the 75th birthday of the contemporary Japanese photographer Daido Moriyama and acknowledge his contribution to the art of photography, in 2014 The Macallan launched The Macallan Masters of Photography: Capsule Edition: Daido Moriyama – Remix, Remixed. This limited edition offering of only 500 bottles, exclusive to Asia Travel Retail,...
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Ardbeg Single Cask 1972 - Cask No.861
This very rare old malt whisky from Ardbeg distillery is drawn from a single cask and bottled at cask strength. Distilled on March the 24th 1972. Drawn from a Bourbon Hogshead on October the 13th 2004.
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Glover 22 Year Old (Hanyu, Longmorn & Glen...
A very rare and hyped release from Adelphi. Named after Thomas Blake Glover who left Aberdeenshire, Scotland for Japan at an early age where he played a significant role in the country's modernisation in the late 19th Century for which he is celebrated in Japan to this day. Adelphi was offered the chance to select a single refill ex-sherry hogshead from...
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Springbank Christmas 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007...
A nice lot of Private bottlings which were made exclusively for the Shareholders, Directors and staff of J. & A. Mitchell & Co. (Group). Containing Springbank Christmas releases from 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008. All bottled & boxes are either signed by the General Manager (Frank McHardy) or the Distillery Manager (Stuart...
ViewFinishedFinal Bid: £ 1,120.00
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Glover 22 Year Old (Hanyu, Longmorn & Glen...
A very rare and hyped release from Adelphi. Named after Thomas Blake Glover who left Aberdeenshire, Scotland for Japan at an early age where he played a significant role in the country's modernisation in the late 19th Century for which he is celebrated in Japan to this day. Adelphi was offered the chance to select a single refill ex-sherry hogshead from...
ViewFinishedFinal Bid: £ 1,100.00
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Glover 22 Year Old (Hanyu, Longmorn & Glen...
A very rare and hyped release from Adelphi. Named after Thomas Blake Glover who left Aberdeenshire, Scotland for Japan at an early age where he played a significant role in the country's modernisation in the late 19th Century for which he is celebrated in Japan to this day. Adelphi was offered the chance to select a single refill ex-sherry hogshead from...
ViewFinishedFinal Bid: £ 1,090.00
Reserve not met251229251229Final Bid: £ 1,090.00Finished
Glover 22 Year Old (Hanyu, Longmorn & Glen...
A very rare and hyped release from Adelphi. Named after Thomas Blake Glover who left Aberdeenshire, Scotland for Japan at an early age where he played a significant role in the country's modernisation in the late 19th Century for which he is celebrated in Japan to this day. Adelphi was offered the chance to select a single refill ex-sherry hogshead from...
ViewFinishedFinal Bid: £ 1,090.00
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Bowmore 34 Years Old 1971 - Limited Edition
A excellent expression of a cask strength 34 year old single malt from Bowmore. This was distilled in 1971 and matured in ex-sherry casks before bottling as part of an outturn of just 960 bottles. The colour is rich and dark and hints at what is a very spicy, rum-like single malt.
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Macallan 1964 - Special Selection
Lovely old 75cl Special Selection bottle from Macallan. Distilled 1964 and matured in Sherry Wood until its bottling date in 1981. Very collectable and in original box.
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Glover 22 Year Old (Hanyu, Longmorn & Glen...
A very rare and hyped release from Adelphi. Named after Thomas Blake Glover who left Aberdeenshire, Scotland for Japan at an early age where he played a significant role in the country's modernisation in the late 19th Century for which he is celebrated in Japan to this day. Adelphi was offered the chance to select a single refill ex-sherry hogshead from...
ViewFinishedFinal Bid: £ 1,050.00
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