Rare Whisky
Auction Wednesday 3rd December 2003 at 10.30am
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CATALOGUE
Fine and Vintage Anniversary Malts
Caol Ila-150th Anniversary
301 Caol Ila-20 year-old Bottled to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the distillery (1846-1996). Rear label printed with the names of the distillery staff, 1966. Single malt, 57.86% volume 1 bottle £200-250
302 Caol Ila-20 year-old As above lot 1 bottle £200-250
Dufftown Centenary
303 Dufftown-Glenlivet-20 year-old Bottled to commemorate the centenary of the distillery (1896-1996). Rear label printed with the names of the distillery staff, 1996. Single malt, 55.8% volume 1 bottle £80-100
Port Ellen Maltings 25th Anniversary
304 Port Ellen-21 year-old Bottled to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Port Ellen Maltings (1973-1998). Rear label printed with the names of the staff, 1998. Single malt, 58.4% volume 1 bottle £500-600
Glendullan Centenary
305 Glendullan-16 year-old Bottled to commemorate the centenary of the distillery (1898-1998). Rear label printed with the names of the distillery staff, 1998. Single malt, 65.9% volume 1 bottle £80-100
306 Glendullan-16 year-old As above lot 1 bottle £80-100
Blair Athol and Ardmore
307 Blair Athol-18 year-old Bottled to commemorate the Bi-centenary of the distillery (1798-1998). Rear label printed with the names of the distillery staff, 1998. Single malt, 56.7% volume Ardmore Centenary-12 year-old Distilled 1986. Bottled to commemorate the centenary of the distillery (1899-1999). Single malt, 40% volume 2 bottles £80-100
Rare Clynelish The Spirit of Free Embo
308 Clynelish-12 year-old Distilled and bottled by Ainslie & Heilbron (Distillers) Ltd., Glasgow and at Clynelish Distillery, Brora. Specially labelled for The Spirit of Free Embo, once a year the villagers of Embo in Sutherland celebrate their Day of Independence. Thus named for their affection of Clynelish. 75 cl. Single malt, 40% volume 1 bottle £200-300
Managers Drams 1988-1998
309 Glen Elgin-15 year-old A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for the SMD Staff Association, label dated 1988. Level: into neck of bottle. Single malt, 60.2% volume 1 bottle £150-200
310 Glen Elgin-15 year-old As above lot 1 bottle £150-200
311 Benrinnes-12 year-old A plain cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for the SMD Staff Association, label dated 1988. Level: into neck of bottle. Single malt, 63% volume 1 bottle £150-200
312 Benrinnes-12 year-old As above lot 1 bottle £150-200
313 Benrinnes-12 year-old As above lot 1 bottle £150-200
314 Benrinnes-12 year-old As above lot 1 bottle £150-200
315 Cardhu-15 year-old A refill cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for the SMD Staff Association, label dated 1989. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 63% volume 1 bottle £150-200
316 Cardhu-15 year-old As above lot 1 bottle £150-200
317 Cardhu-15 year-old As above lot 1 bottle £150-200
318 Glendullan-18 year-old A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for the SMD Staff Association, label dated 1989. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 64% volume 1 bottle £150-170
319 Glendullan-18 year-old As above lot 1 bottle £150-170
320 Glendullan-18 year-old As above lot 1 bottle £150-170
321 Oban-13 year-old A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for the SMD Staff Association, label dated 1990. Slight indentation to side of screw cap. Level: into neck of bottle. Single malt, 62% volume 1 bottle £150-170
322 Ord-16 year-old A refill cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers, label dated 1991. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 66.2% volume 1 bottle £100-120
323 Aberfeldy-19 year-old A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers, label dated 1991. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 61.3% volume 1 bottle £100-120
324 Aberfeldy-19 year-old As above lot 1 bottle £100-120
325 Cragganmore-17 year-old A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers, label dated 1992. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 62% volume 1 bottle £100-120
326 Cragganmore-17 year-old As above lot 1 bottle £100-120
327 Cragganmore-17 year-old As above lot 1 bottle £100-120
328 Glen Elgin-16 year-old A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers, label dated 1993. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 60% volume 2 bottles £160-200
329 Glen Elgin-16 year-old As above lot 2 bottles £160-200
Oban Bi-Centenary
330 Oban Bi-Centenary-16 year-old A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers, label dated 1994. Bottled to commemorate the Bi-centenary of the distillery (1794-1994). Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 64% volume 1 bottle £150-200
331 Oban Bi-Centenary-16 year-old As above lot 1 bottle £150-200
332 Oban-19 year-old A refill cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers, label dated 1995. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 59.8% volume 2 bottles £160-200
333 Oban-19 year-old As above lot 2 bottles £160-200
334 Blair Athol-15 year-old A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers, label dated 1996. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 62% volume 2 bottles £160-200
335 Blair Athol-15 year-old As above lot 2 bottles £160-200
336 Mannochmore-18 year-old A refill cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers, label dated 1997. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 66% volume 1 bottle £70-90
337 Mannochmore-18 year-old As above lot, levels: into neck and high neck fill 2 bottles £140-180
338 Clynelish-17 year-old A sherry cask whisky specially selected by malt distillery managers within United Distillers & Vintners, label dated 1998. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 61.8% volume 1 bottle £70-90
339 Clynelish-17 year-old As above lot 2 bottles £140-180
340 Linkwood-12 year-old A refill sherry cask whisky specially selected by malt distillery managers within United Distillers & Vintners, label dated 1998. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 59.5% volume 2 bottles £120-160
341 Linkwood-12 year-old As above lot 2 bottles £120-160
Rare and Fine Malts
342 Glenlochy-26 year-old Distilled 1969. Limited edition Rare Malts Selection, bottle number 267. Single malt, 58.8% volume 1 bottle £60-80
343 Inchgower-22 year-old Distilled 1974, bottled September 1997. Limited edition Rare Malts Selection, bottle number 2838, in original carton. Single malt, 55.7% volume 1 bottle £50-60
344 Linkwood-23 year-old Distilled 1974, bottled September 1997. Limited Edition Rare Malts Selection, bottle numbers 3011 and 3012, in original cartons. Single malt, 61.2% volume 2 bottles £100-120
345 Knockando Extra Old Reserve-1973 Distilled 1973, bottled 1996. Distilled and bottled by Justerini & Brooks, Knockando Distillery. Glass decanter with wooden stopper, in presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume 1 glass decanter £60-70
346 Glen Moray Centenary Vintage Distilled and bottled by Glen Moray-Glenlivet Distillery, Elgin. Four casks from the vintage years 1976 to 1979 matured in ex-Bourbon casks then racked into Port Wood to finish. Limited edition bottle number 1981, in wooden presentation case. Single malt, 40% volume 1 bottle £60-80
347 The Balvenie Single Barrel-15 year-old Distilled 21.1.78, bottled 22.12.93. Cask number 638, bottle number 173. Distilled and bottled by The Balvenie Distillery Company, Balvenie Maltings. In original cardboard tube. Single malt, 50.4% volume Balmenach-12 year-old Distilled and bottled by Balmenach Distillery. Flora & Fauna Selection. In wooden presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume 2 bottles £60-70
348 Glenmorangie Everest-1993 A limited edition cask laid down in 1993 for Rebecca Stephens, the first British woman to reach the summit of Everest and bottled in 1993 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her achievement. Bottle number 272 of 408. Label signed by Rebecca Stephens and the distillery manager. Single malt, 46% volume 1 bottle £70-100
349 Glenmorangie Culloden-1971 Produced in Association with The National Museums of Scotland. Limited edition bottle number 1034, in wooden presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume 1 bottle £130-150
350 The Macallan-18 year-old Distilled 1974, bottled 1992. Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd., Craigellachie. In cardboard presentation case fitted for and accompanied by two Jacobite glasses. Single malt, 43% volume 1 bottle £60-80
351 Bowmore Bi-Centenary Distilled and bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery Ltd., Islay to commemorate the Bicentenary of the distillery (1779-1979). Individually numbered, in fitted cardboard presentation case accompanied by certificate. Single malt, 43% volume 1 bottle £250-300
352 Glen Moray Vintage-1959 Distilled 1959, bottled February 1999. Limited edition bottle number 68 of a worldwide release of 400 bottles. In fitted wooden presentation case accompanied by miniature. Single malt, 50.9% volume 1 bottle £400-450
353 Bennachie Islavale Football Club 50th Anniversary-12 year-old Islavale Football Club 50th Anniversary 1949 – 1999. League Champions 1962, 1971, 1997 and 1998. Bottle number 36 of 200 1 bottle £40-50
354 Laphroaig Royal Warrant-1994 A limited edition of 2,200 bottles to celebrate the granting of the Royal Warrant of by appointment to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to Laphroaig on 1st January 1994. In presentation carton. Single malt, 40% volume 1 bottle £150-170
The Singleton of Auchroisk-20th Anniversary
355 The Singleton of Auchroisk-20 year-old Bottled to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the distillery (1974-1994). 75 cl. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, cask strength 59% volume 1 bottle £400-600
356 Ballantine’s Celebration Distilled and bottled by Allied Distillers to commemorate the visit of Her Majesty The Queen on 4th July 2003 at Kilmalid. Accompanied by cloth carrier bag. Blended, 47% volume 1 bottle £40-50
357 Ballantine’s Celebration As above lot 1 bottle £40-50
358 Allied Distillers Cased Miniatures A cased set of miniatures to commemorate the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement, 1994 comprising: The Tormore-10 year-old, The Glendronach Traditional-12 year-old, Ballantine’s, Miltonduff-12 year-old, Long John, Teachers, Stewarts Cream of The Barley, Laphroaig-10 year-old, Black bottle and Ballantine’s Gold Seal (10) Alistair Cunningham’s 50 year Special Blend A special blend of 50 malt whiskies and Dumbarton Grain whisky, blended and bottled by Allied Distillers, Dumbarton to commemorate Alistair Cunningham’s career, since 1942, spanning 50 years. In original carton. 40% volume 1 bottle and 10 miniatures £60-80
Tobermory 200 Celebration
359 Tobermory 200 Produced at Tobermory Distillery, specially bottled to celebrate the town’s double centenary (1588-1988). Tobermory was founded in 1788, in 1588 a Spanish Galleon sank there and the people have been looking for its treasure ever since. Celebrate these anniversaries with a bottle of this golden treasure. 75 cl. In original carton, transfer printed labelling on one side, celebration label on the other. Single malt, 40% volume 1 bottle £200-250
360 Royal Salute LXX Distilled and bottled by Chivas Brothers Ltd., Aberdeen. Black ceramic decanter in velvet bag, within original carton. Blended, 40% volume Harrods-12 year-old Pure Highland Malt fro Speyside Distilleries. Bottled for Harrods by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. screw cap with broken perforations. 70 degrees proof 1 ceramic decanter and 1 bottle £70-100
361 Linkwood-23 year-old Distilled 1974, bottled September 1997. Rare Malts Selection limited edition bottle number 4740, in original carton. Single malt, 61.2% volume Caol Ila-20 year-old Distilled 1975. Rare Malts Selection limited edition bottle number 1798. Single malt, 61.12% volume James MacArthur’s Old Master’s Glenrothes-1989 Bottled 2000. Bourbon cask number 30899. In presentation case. Single malt, 64.7% volume 3 bottles £120-150
362 Lagavulin-16 year-old Distilled and bottled by White Horse Distillers Ltd. In original carton. Single malt, 43% volume Cardhu-12 year-old Distilled and bottled by The Cardhu Distillery. 75 cl. In original carton. Single malt, 40% volume Bruichladdich-10 year-old Distilled and bottled by Bruichladdich Distillery Co. Ltd. In original carton. Single malt, 40% volume Glenmorangie-10 year-old Distilled and bottled by The Glenmorangie Distillery Coy, Tain. In original tin, seal broken. Single malt, 40% volume Tullibardine-10 year-old Distilled and bottled by Tullibardine Distillery. In original cardboard tube. Single malt, 40% volume Glenfiddich Distilled and bottled by William Grant & Sons Ltd. In original tin. Single malt, 40% volume All 70 cl. unless otherwise stated 6 bottles £90-120
363 Johnnie Walker Gold Label-18 year-old 75 cl. 43% volume Johnnie Walker-15 year-old 70 cl. 43% volume Johnnie Walker Black Label Millennium Edition-12 year-old 70 cl. 40% volume Johnnie Walker Oldest 75 cl. 43% volume Distilled, blended and bottled by John Walker & Sons Limited. All in original cartons 4 bottles £100-120
364 J & B Exception-12 year-old 40% Volume J & B Ultima A blend of 128 single malt and grain whiskies. 70 cl. In original carton. 43% volume Blended and bottled by Justerini & Brooks Ltd. King of Scots Glass decanters style bottle, in original carton. Distilled, blended and bottled by Douglas Laing & Co. Ltd. 43% volume 3 bottles £60-90
365 Grand Old Parr-12 year-old Blended and bottled by MacDonald Greenlees Distillers. Litre bottle in original carton. 43% volume The Famous Grouse Vintage-1989 Blended and bottled by Mathew Gloag & Son Ltd. In original tin. 40% volume Cutty Sark-12 year-old Hexagonal shaped bottle. Blended and bottled by Berry Bros & Rudd Ltd. 70 cl. In original carton. 43% volume The Gordon Highlanders Blended and bottled by William Grant & Sons Ltd. 70 cl. 40% volume 4 bottles £50-80
366 Glenmorangie Culloden-1971 Produced in Association with The National Museums of Scotland. Limited edition bottle number 1361, in wooden presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume 1 bottle £130-150
367 Glenmorangie Culloden-1971 As above lot, bottle number 1464 1 bottle £130-150
Talisker-28 year-old
368 Talisker-28 year-old Distilled 1973. Cask number 4633, bottle number 027 of a limited edition of 100 bottles. Distilled and bottled by Talisker Distillery. Glass decanter style bottle, in presentation case accompanied by a booklet giving a short history of the distillery and land from 1773 to 2001. Single malt, 43.3% volume 1 bottle £550-600
The Ardbeggeddon
369 Ardbeg-29 year-old Distilled October 1972, bottled November 2001. A limited edition of 227 bottles. Bottled by Douglas Laing & Co. Ltd., Glasgow for The Whisky Shop chain to commemorate The Ardbeggeddon gathering, January 2002, Las Vegas, Nevada. In original carton. Single malt, 48.4% volume 1 bottle £250-270
370 The Balvenie Vintage Cask-1967 Distilled 20th June 1967, bottled 4th October 1999. Bottle number 41 of a limited edition of 153 bottles. Distilled and bottled by The Balvenie Distillery Company, Balvenie Maltings, Dufftown. In original cardboard tube. Single malt, 49.7% volume 1 bottle £200-220
371 Glenmorangie Grand Slam Dram-10 year-old Distilled and bottled by The Glenmorangie Distillery Coy, Tain to commemorate Scotland’s Triple Crown, Grand Slam, Calcutta Cup victory, 17th March 1990. Single malt, 40% volume 1 bottle £70-90
372 Bowmore-32 year-old Distilled 1968. A limited edition bottling of 1860 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stanley P. Morrison Company. Specially selected by Brian Morrison. Bottle number 490, in presentation case. Single malt, 45.5% volume 1 bottle £200-220
373 Lamb’s Navy Rum Alfred Lamb’s 100 Extra Strong Navy Rum. Fine Old Demerara. Stoneware flagon in cardboard presentation carton. 57% volume 1 stoneware flagon £40-50
374 Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve-Over 30 year-old Distilled 6th March 1967, bottled 14th September 1999. Bottle number 92 of 234, cask number 3959. Distilled and bottled by William Grant & Sons, The Glenfiddich Distillery. In wooden presentation case, accompanied by certificate. Single malt, 43.6% volume 1 bottle £240-280
375 Friar John Cor Quincentenary Bottled by United Distillers Plc to celebrate 500 years of fine Scotch Whisky, (1494-1994). Litre bottle number 784 of a limited edition of 1494. In original carton. 43% volume 1 bottle £180-220
376 Laphroaig Royal Warrant-10 year-old A limited edition of 2,200 bottles to celebrate the granting of the Royal Warrant of Appointment by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, 1st January 1994. In original carton. Single malt, 40% volume 1 bottle £150-170
Rare Ardmore
377 Ardmore-15 year-old Distilled and bottled for Directors of William Teacher & Sons Ltd., Glasgow. 75 cl. Stopper cork, embossed lead capsule. Single malt, 45.7% volume 1 bottle £400-500
378 Craigpark-25th Anniversary Bottled to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the official opening of the Craigpark Blending and bottling plant on 21st March, 1962. Wm. Teacher & Sons Ltd., Glasgow. 75 cl. 40% volume 1 bottle £100-150
379 Aultmore-10 year-old (2) Distilled 1990, bottled 2000 Glen Rothes-10 year-old (2)Bottled 1999 Single malt, 43% volume Longmorn-10 year-old Bottled 1999. Single malt, 40% volume Linkwood-11 year-oldDistilled 1989, bottled 2000. Single malt, 43% volume Bottled by Hart Brothers Limited. In original packaging 6 bottles £150-180
380 Benromach-20 year-old (2) Distilled 1976 Glenlivet-23 year-old (2)Distilled 1974 Single malt, 43% volume Bottled by Hart Brothers (1988) Limited. All except one in original packaging 4 bottles £120-150
381 Pulteney-10 year-old (3) Distilled 1990. Cask strength. Single malt, 57.8% volume Balmenach-18 year-oldDistilled 1979. Single malt, 43% volume Bottled by Hart Brothers Limited. In original packaging Balmenach-25 year-oldDistilled 1972. Bottled by Hart Brothers (1988) Limited. Single malt, 43% volume 5 bottles £160-190
382 Miltonduff-23 year-old (2) Distilled 1973. Bottled by Hart Brothers (1988) Limited. Single malt, 43% volume Longmorn-33 year-old (2)Distilled 1967, bottled 2001. Cask Strength. Bottled by Hart Brothers Limited. Single malt, 45.9% volume All in original packaging 4 bottles £140-180
383 Glen Grant-29 year-old (2) Distilled 1972, bottled 2002. Single malt, 53.6% volume Balmenach-30 year-old (2) Distilled 1972, bottled 2002. Single malt, 50.1% volume Glenburgie-32 year-old (2) Distilled 1968, bottled 2000. Single malt, 53.6% volume Bottled by Hart Brothers Limited. In original packaging 6 bottles £240-300
384 Glenlivet-34 year-old Distilled October 1968, bottled January 2003. In cardboard tubes. Single malt, 50.6% volume 2 bottles £100-120
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