March 2016 – auction Finished
Karuizawa 5th Ghost - 4 Decades
Whisky from closed distilleries is often referred to as 'liquid history'. This release takes that metaphor a step further. It contains whisky from each decade of production at Karuizawa distillery, from the 60's right through to 2000. Inspired by the photographic technique 'time-stacking'. this is a distillery's history merged into a single dram. All...
ViewFinishedWinning Bid: £ 15,025.00281164281164Winning Bid: £ 15,025.00FinishedKaruizawa 48 Years Old 1964 - Cask No. 3603 - Wealth...
This is an incredibly sought after, extremely old whisky from the sadly closed Karuizawa distillery in Japan. Aged for over 48 years, this was the oldest expression from the defunct distillery at the time of release. The whisky itself was aged for this extremely long period of maturation in a single Sherry Oak cask and lay undisturbed in a traditional...
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Reserve met280613280613Winning Bid: £ 14,000.00FinishedKaruizawa 35 Years Old 1980 - Harbour City Exclusive
A fantastic release from Karuizawa from spirit distilled in 1980, which has a fabulous reputation among Karuizawa aficionados. This particular release comes in a beautiful piano black presentation case adorned with a woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi which is simply stunning.The packaging adds a real sense of drama to this bottle, but the liquid inside...
ViewFinishedWinning Bid: £ 5,525.00280382280382Winning Bid: £ 5,525.00FinishedHanyu Ichiro's Malt 1988 - 'Cards'...
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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Reserve not met280882280882Final Bid: £ 2,400.00FinishedKaruizawa 30 Years Old 1985 - Warren Khong Artifices...
Forming part of the Artifices range by La Maison Du Whisky launched in 2015, this bottle is a 1985 Vintage Karuizawa and features the artwork of Singaporean artist Warren Khong. The whisky itself is a 30 year old single (ex-sherry) casked malt which was distilled in August 1985 and bottled in August 2015 at 55.2% vol.
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Reserve met281121281121Winning Bid: £ 2,000.00FinishedKaruizawa 30 Years Old 1984 - Warren Khong Artifices...
Forming part of the Artifices range by La Maison Du Whisky launched in 2015, this bottle is a 1984 Vintage Karuizawa and features the artwork of Singaporean artist Warren Khong.The whisky itself is a 30 year old single (ex-sherry) casked malt which was distilled in November 1984 and bottled in October 2015 at 57.7% vol.
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Reserve met281122281122Winning Bid: £ 2,000.00FinishedYamazaki Sherry Cask - 2016 Release
This is the hotly anticipated 2016 release of Yamazaki's Award Winning Sherry Cask matured whisky. Famous for the 2013 release which was described as 'near incredible genius' by Whisky Guru Jim Murray, the 2016 edition promises more of the same magic. Supply for this bottle was extremely limited, and the rumour mill suggests less than 200 bottles made...
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Reserve met281118281118Winning Bid: £ 1,855.00FinishedYamazaki Sherry Cask - 2016 Release
This is the hotly anticipated 2016 release of Yamazaki's Award Winning Sherry Cask matured whisky. Famous for the 2013 release which was described as 'near incredible genius' by Whisky Guru Jim Murray, the 2016 edition promises more of the same magic. Supply for this bottle was extremely limited, and the rumour mill suggests less than 200 bottles made...
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Reserve met281158281158Winning Bid: £ 1,826.18FinishedYamazaki Sherry Cask - 2016 Release
This is the hotly anticipated 2016 release of Yamazaki's Award Winning Sherry Cask matured whisky. Famous for the 2013 release which was described as 'near incredible genius' by Whisky Guru Jim Murray, the 2016 edition promises more of the same magic. Supply for this bottle was extremely limited, and the rumour mill suggests less than 200 bottles made...
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Reserve met281141281141Winning Bid: £ 1,810.00FinishedMacallan Over 25 Years Old 1958/59 - Anniversary Malt
A special bottling of unblended Single Highland malt Scotch whisky 25 years old. This Vintage whisky was distilled in 1958/59 and bottled in 1986 as part of Macallan's Anniversary Malt series. Presented in original wooden box. Very rare and collectable bottle. Imported to Germany by Alleinimporteur. Jumac HMBH 5300 Bonn 2.
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Reserve met281062281062Winning Bid: £ 1,675.00FinishedMacallan Masters of Photography - Annie Leibovitz
In late 2011, The Macallan commissioned the world's best-known photographer - Annie Leibovitz - to shoot a creative campaign featuring Scottish actor Kevin McKidd (Grey's Anatomy). This creative campaign is framed around 'The Macallan. The Last Word.' and reflects a 'day in the life' of McKidd, enjoying The Macallan at different times, with different...
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Reserve met281072281072Winning Bid: £ 1,632.00FinishedPort 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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Reserve not met280004280004Final Bid: £ 1,620.00FinishedLaphroaig 13 Years Old 1973, 16 Years Old 1968 &...
Three charming and particularly sought after old bottles from Laphroaig, with the famous Tall Ship labels. Distilled in 1968, 1969 and 1973 and bottled for the Italian market.This lot contains:13 years old 1973 - 40% | 75cl 16 years old 1968 - 40% | 75cl 19 years old 1969 - 40% | 75cl
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Reserve met281060281060Winning Bid: £ 1,605.00FinishedGlenfiddich 1963 Vintage Reserve
This very rare Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve has been specially selected for its richness and depth of flavour. Hand bottled at the Glenfiddich distillery on the 15th of October 2001 from Cask No: 12730 which had lain undisturbed since 1963.
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Reserve not met280844280844Final Bid: £ 1,550.00FinishedPort 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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Reserve met281055281055Winning Bid: £ 1,545.00FinishedArdbeg Auriverdes - Gold Bottle
Much spoken of Ardbeg Auriverdes Bottle. Released to ambassador shops worldwide but not for public sale. A very rare and sought after bottle indeed.
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Reserve met280088280088Winning Bid: £ 1,460.00FinishedBowmore 22, 25 & 30 Years Old - The Gulls &...
From Bowmore a 22, 25 & 30-year-old single malt whisky. Each encased in a beautiful ceramic bottle, presented in a silk lined box.The Bowmore 22 & 25-year-old bottlings feature 'The Gulls'. Decanter Weight - 22 Year Old: 1.6kgDecanter Weight - 25 Year Old: 1.55kg When the Scots spread from their Celtic homeland to create the Kingdom of Dal...
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Reserve met281063281063Winning Bid: £ 1,460.00FinishedHibiki 30 Years Old
Hibiki was created to be the paragon of the Suntory blend. The name Hibiki literally means "resonance" in Japanese, and reflects the Suntory Corporate philosophy to "live in harmony with people and nature." Hibiki celebrates Japanese nature and the subtleties found in the 24 seasons of the traditional calendar, reflected in the 24 facets of its bottle...
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Reserve met280384280384Winning Bid: £ 1,310.00FinishedMacallan Over 25 Years Old 1965 - Anniversary Malt
Macallan 25th Anniversary Distilled 1965 bottled in 1990. Presented in the traditional 25 years anniversary wooden box.
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Macallan 25th Anniversary Distilled 1965 bottled in 1991. Presented in the traditional 25 years anniversary wooden box.
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Reserve not met281061281061Final Bid: £ 1,280.00FinishedMacallan Over 25 Years Old 1975 - Anniversary Malt
A special bottling of unblended Single Highland malt Scotch whisky 25 years old. This Vintage whisky was distilled in 1975 and bottled in 2000 as part of Macallan's Anniversary Malt series. Presented in original wooden box, a very rare and collectable bottle.
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Reserve met281157281157Winning Bid: £ 1,235.00FinishedMacallan 18 Years Old 1966
Distillery bottle of Macallan 18 years old. Matured in sherry wood casks distilled 1966. A very collectable bottle.
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Reserve met280647280647Winning Bid: £ 1,200.00FinishedPappy 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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Reserve met280886280886Winning Bid: £ 1,200.00FinishedMacallan 30 Years Old - Fine Oak
From the Iconic Speyside distillery Macallan, a 30 year old triple cask matured in a unique, complex combination of exceptional oak casks (American, sherry & bourbon casks)
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Reserve met280876280876Winning Bid: £ 1,080.00FinishedJohn Walker Baccarat Crystal Decanter
To mark the start of a new decade, the House of Walker celebrates the life of its founder with the launch of The John Walker, an incredibly special blend of whisky that is the epitome of the Johnnie Walker Blue family of scotch whiskies. Hand-crafted and made to order in single barrel batches with only 330 bottles available, The John Walker embodies...
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Reserve not met281139281139Final Bid: £ 1,050.00FinishedPort Ellen 30 Years Old - 9th Release
The ninth release of Diageo's Port Ellen was distilled in 1979 and bottled in 2009 making it a 30 year old from the silent Port Ellen distillery.
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Reserve met280834280834Winning Bid: £ 890.00FinishedJohnnie Walker 150th Anniversary
A very rare and collectable commemorative box set from John Walker & Sons Limited in celebration of Johnnie Walker's 150th Anniversary (1820-1970). Released in 1985 which technically should be celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Johnnie Walker. A truly beautiful presentation set complete with Crystal decanter, cork stopper & striding man stopper,...
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Reserve met280658280658Winning Bid: £ 845.00FinishedBowmore Mizunara Cask Finish
Combining the best of the east and the west in a first for Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Bowmore Mizunara Cask Finish is an intriguing marriage of Scottish strength and passion with Japanese elegance and refinement. A selection of the very finest Mizunara oak casks handcrafted in Japan embarked on the 6,000 mile journey across two oceans to Islay and...
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Reserve met280257280257Winning Bid: £ 840.00FinishedYamazaki Sherry Cask - 2009 Release
From Yamazaki's annual cask releases a no age statement single malt whisky which was the first release, launched back in late 2009. Matured solely in sherry casks for around 12-15 years.
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A very collectable and sought after decanter from Gordon & Macphail featuring a fantastic 40 Year Old single malt whisky distilled way back in 1949.
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Reserve not met280656280656Final Bid: £ 795.00FinishedBrora 35 Years Old - 2012 Limited Edition
From the silent distillery Brora, a limited edition 35 Years Old 11th release from Diageo's 2012 annual releases range. A vatting of whiskies from 1976 and 1977 aged in refill American oak casks. Bottled at natural cask strength in 2012, only 1566 of these bottles were available.
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Reserve met281155281155Winning Bid: £ 790.00FinishedGlenburgie, Glen Grant & Strathisla 1948 &...
A nice three bottle set of Royal Marriage bottles. All three are a special vatting of whisky from the birth years of Prince Charles and the late Lady Diana Spencer to celebrate their marriage on the 29th July 1981.Glen Grant 1948 & 1961 (40% | 75cl) Glenburgie 1948 & 1961 (40% | 75cl) Strathisla 1948 & 1961 (40% | 75cl)
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Reserve met281059281059Winning Bid: £ 780.00FinishedGlover 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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Reserve not met280258280258Final Bid: £ 770.00FinishedPort Ellen 24 Years Old - 2nd Release
This individually numbered bottle of rare 24 year old Port Ellen comes from the 2nd limited release of one of the final years of distillation of this now sadly closed Islay distillery. Matured and bottled by the distillery owners in 1978 and bottled in 2002 at natural cask strength.
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Reserve met281163281163Winning Bid: £ 740.00FinishedKaruizawa Asama x2 (55% & 46%)
Two fantastic bottles of Karuizawa which were originally released by The Whisky Exchange. Includes the 55% version and the 46% version.The 46% version is an exclusive release bottling of Karuizawa for TWE (The Whisky Exchange), part of a vatting of 77 European sherry casks. The casks used for this Spirit of Asama were filled in 1999 & 2000 and was...
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Reserve met280315280315Winning Bid: £ 700.00FinishedBrora 32 Years Old - 2011 Limited Edition
From the silent distillery Brora a Limited Edition 32 Years Old 10th annual release from Diageo is a vatting of whiskies from refill American and European oak casks. Bottled at Natural cask strength in 2011, only 1500 of these bottles were available.
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Reserve met280618280618Winning Bid: £ 670.00FinishedArdbeg Guaranteed 30 Years Old - Very Old
A very old, rare and collectable Ardbeg, released at the time Allied owned Ardbeg and Laphroaig before it fell silent for a few years. Aged over 30 years.
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Reserve met281052281052Winning Bid: £ 670.00FinishedLaphroaig 1977 Vintage Reserve
1977 was a memorable year for Laphroaig. Their distillery's lade of pure spring water ran to overflowing. Heather flowered early. A warm, wet spring brought a rich barley harvest.This 1977 vintage was released in very limited quantities after bottling in Spring 1995 and scored outstandingly well with popular Whisky reviewers.An incredibly hard to...
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Reserve met280010280010Winning Bid: £ 660.00FinishedFettercairn 40 Years Old 1969 - Rare Vintage
A Rare Vintage bottling of Fettercairn 40 years old single Highland malt Scotch whisky. Distilled on the 18th March 1969 and left to mature in the finest sherry butts from the noble Sherry House of Gronzalez Byass in Spain for 40 long years. Limited to only 463 bottles, these bottles are also individually signed. Fettercairn is one of the oldest licensed...
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A sought after natural cask strength malt from the silent distillery Brora. Limited to 2652 bottles released in 2009.
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Reserve met280511280511Winning Bid: £ 650.00Finished