Rare Whisky

Auction Wednesday 3rd December 2003 at 10.30am

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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-old

Distilled 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-old

Distilled 1979. Single malt, 43% volume

Bottled by Hart Brothers Limited. In original packaging

Balmenach-25 year-old

Distilled 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