Rare Whisky
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451 Tamdhu-42 year-old As above lot 1 bottle £100-140
452 Tamdhu-42 year-old As above lot 1 bottle £100-140
453 Tamdhu-42 year-old As above lot 1 bottle £100-140
454 Tomatin-37 year-old Distilled November 1965, bottled May 2003. Bottled by Hart Brothers Limited. In original cardboard tubes. Single malt, 47.2% volume 3 bottles £200-250
455 Benriach-34 year-old Distilled November 1968, bottled May 2003. Bottled by Hart Brothers Limited. In original cardboard tubes. Single malt, 49.8% volume 3 bottles £180-220
456 Caperdonich-30 year-old Distilled November 1972, bottled May 2003. Bottled by Hart Brothers Limited. In original cardboard tubes. Single malt, 50.1% volume 3 bottles £160-190
457 Glen Grant-33 year-old Distilled October 1969, bottled January 2003. Bottled by Hart Brothers Limited. In original cardboard tube. Single malt, 51.5% volume Glenburgie-32 year-old (2) Distilled 1968, bottled 2000. Bottled by Hart Brothers Limited. In original cardboard tubes. Single malt, 52.6% volume 3 bottles £120-160
Miniatures
458 Highland Park-10 year-old Distilled 1989, bottled 2000 by Hart Brothers Limited. In presentation cases with hinged lids fitted with two golf balls. Single malt, 43% volume 3 miniature bottles £40-50
459 Highland Park-10 year-old Distilled 1989 Glendronach-10 year-old Distilled 1990 Miltonduff-10 year-old Distilled 1989 All bottled 2000 by Hart Brothers Limited. In presentation cases accompanied by tasting glasses. Single malt, 43% volume 3 miniature bottles £30-40
Whisky Galore
460 Whisky Galore Atlantic Gold This blend contains whisky salvaged from the Wreck of the S.S. Politician in 1990. Individually numbered bottles. Blended and bottled by S.S. Politician plc. In cardboard presentation cartons, numbered on reverse label. 70 cl. Blended, 40% volume 3 bottles £100-140
461 Whisky Galore Atlantic Gold As above lot 3 bottles £100-140
462 Whisky Galore Atlantic Gold As above lot 3 bottles £100-140
463 Whisky Galore Atlantic Gold As above lot 3 bottles £100-140
464 Whisky Galore Atlantic Gold As above lot 3 bottles £100-140
Limited Edition“Bowmore-1964, bottle number 007”
465 Bowmore-35 year-old-1964 Distilled 1964. Cask number 3709, bottle number 007 of a strictly limited edition of 99 bottles. Distilled and bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery, Isle of Islay. In fitted oak cabinet within the original packaging. Single malt, 42.1% volume 1 bottle £1400-1600
466 The Glenlivet-15 year-old Bonded and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. Red and green stencilling around label. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. Slight indentation to top of screw cap. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 80 degrees proof 1 bottle £80-120
467 Glen Grant-10 year-old Bottled by Hall & Bramley (Scotland) Ltd., Glasgow, C2. Dumpy square bottle. “10 years-old” printed diagonally in red. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. In original carton. Single malt, 70 degrees proof 1 bottle £80-100
Ardmore Centenary-21 year-old
468 Ardmore Centenary-21 year-old Distilled 1977. Limited edition bottling, bottled to commemorate the Centenary of the distillery (1899-1999). In cardboard presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume 1 bottle £180-200
The Macallan-Glenlivet-31 year-old-1879
469 The Macallan-Glenlivet-31 year-old Special Reserve, 1879. Guaranteed absolutely pure by Roderick Kemp, Proprietors Macallan and Talisker Distilleries Ltd. Sole agents Bulloch Lade & Co. Ltd., 4 Bothwell Street, Glasgow and 21 Mincing Lane, London. Two-piece moulded tall flask shaped dark green bottle. Driven cork, lead capsule embossed “Bulloch Lade & Co. Ltd., Glasgow” around neck. Strength, distillation year and agents details printed on rear label. Front and rear labels with minor scratches. Level: upper part of shoulder 1 bottle £1500-1700
470 Cardow-8 year-old-Believed Early 20th Century Rare Reserve. Guaranteed absolutely pure by R. Thorne & Sons Ltd., Glasgow. Dark green two-piece moulded bottle. Driven cork, lead capsule embossed “R. Thorne & Sons Ltd., Glasgow” on top. Label printed with 26 2/3 fl. ozs. Level: into neck of bottle 1 bottle £1500-1700
Rare Munro’s Square Bottle-Late 19th Century
471 Munro’s Square Bottle-Late 19th Century Specially Selected. James Munro & Son Ltd., Leith and Dalwhinnie Distillery. Driven cork branded as above and “Proprietors Dalwhinnie Distillery, Scotland” around neck. Small section of front label missing, bottom left. Rear label printed with certificate of analysis dated October, 1894 with minor wear. Level: 4cm from base of capsule 1 bottle £350-450
472 Glenrothes-Glenlivet-Over 8 year-old Distilled and bottled by The Highland Distilleries Co. Ltd., Glenrothes-Glenlivet Distillery, Rothes. Selling agents for United Kingdom Matthew Gloag & Son Ltd., Perth. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. Stopper cork, embossed lead capsule. In original carton. Level: middle of shoulder. Single malt, 70 degrees proof 1 bottle £150-200
473 Laphroaig-15 year-old Donated to The Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. The special label recognises the granting of The Royal Warrant to D Johnston & Co., (Laphroaig) in January 1994. Reverse label numbered 140 and signed by the distillery manager. In presentation carton. Single malt, 43% volume 1 bottle £150-170
Manager’s Drams and Fine Malts
474 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). Circumference of screw cap indented. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 64% volume 1 bottle £150-200
475 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 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 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 3 bottles £230-260
476 The Macallan-18 year-old Distilled 1968, bottled 1987 The Macallan-18 year-old Distilled 1973, bottled 1991 Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd., Craigellachie. 75 cl. In original cartons. Single malt, 43% volume 2 bottles £140-180
477 Inchgower-12 year-old Distilled and bottled by Arthur Bell & Sons plc., Distillers, Perth. 75 cl. bottles, cream, red and black labels. One bottle with label printed for German export. Levels: into neck and high neck fill. Single malt, 40% volume 2 bottles £100-140
478 Dufftown-Glenlivet-8 year-old Black, white, red and gold labelling with base label for Italian export. In original carton. 46% volume Dufftown-Glenlivet-8 year-old Red, gold, black and white labelling. In original cardboard sleeve. 40% volume Distilled and bottled by Arthur Bell & Sons. Single malt 2 bottle £130-160
479 Glen Elgin-12 year-old Distilled and bottled by White Horse Distillers Ltd., Glasgow and London. Brown and gold label with the White Horse emblem in the centre. 75 cl. Level: into neck. Single malt, 43% volume 1 bottle £80-100
480 Linkwood-Over 12 year-old Especially produced for John McEwan & Co. Ltd., Elgin & Leith. Base of label printed for Italian export. Green bottle, black, white and gold labelling. 75 cl. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 43% volume 1 bottle £80-100
Springbank
481 Springbank-34 year-old Vintage 1966. A private bottling for Juul’s, 75, 1926-2001. Limited edition bottle number 181 of 190. Distilled and bottled by Springbank Distillery, Campbeltown. Single malt, 47.1% volume 1 bottle £250-300
482 Springbank-29 year-old Distilled December 1962, bottled January 1992. Tall clear bottle, parchment labelling printed in black and gold. Distilled and bottled by J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd., Springbank Distillery, Campbeltown. Single malt, 46% volume 1 bottle £300-350
483 Springbank-30 year-old New Release, March 1999, Limited Edition. Distilled and bottled by J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd., Springbank Distillery, Campbeltown. In wooden presentation case. Single malt, 46% volume 1 bottle £250-280
484 Springbank Rum Wood-12 year-old Distilled 1989, bottled April 2002. A limited edition of 5,700 bottles. Distilled and bottled by J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd., Springbank Distillery, Campbeltown. 70 cl. In original carton. Single malt, 54.6% volume 1 bottle £50-70
485 Balvenie-1975 Distilled December 1975, bottled July 1991. Specially selected for The Scotch Single Malt Circle. Cask number 18130. Single malt, 57.1% volume Glengoyne-17 year-old Distilled and bottled by Lang Brothers Limited, Glengoyne. 75 cl. Single malt, 43% volume 2 bottles £90-110
486 Glen Grant-31 year-old Distilled Feb 1969, bottled Nov 2000. Sherry cask matured. Distilled and bottled for The Whisky Exchange. Bottle number 221 of 240. Single malt, 56.9% volume 1 bottle £100-120
487 Balmenach-25 year-old Distilled and bottled in celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s Golden Jubilee, 2002 by Inver House Distillers Ltd. Glass decanter number 632, in presentation case accompanied by stopper. Single malt, 58% volume 1 glass decanter £120-140
488 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 wooden presentation case accompanied by certificate. Single malt, 43% volume 1 bottle £250-300
489 Laphroaig Royal Warrant-10 year-old A limited edition of 2200 bottles to celebrate the granting of The Royal Warrant of Appointment by HRH The Prince of Wales, 1st January 1994. Distilled and bottled by D Johnston & Co., (Laphroaig), Laphroaig Distillery. 70 cl. In presentation carton. Single malt, 40% volume 1 bottle £150-200
490 Bowmore Vintage-1984 Limited Edition bottle number 2190 of 2208. Distilled and bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery. In original cardboard tube. Single malt, 58.8% volume The Golden Eagle Decanter Modelled by Beswick, 1969 for Peter Thomson Perth Ltd., lacking contents 1 bottle and 1 decanter £70-90 Limited Edition Bowmore-1964
491 Bowmore-35 year-old-1964 Distilled 1964. Cask number 3709, bottle number 044 of a strictly limited edition of 99 bottles. Distilled and bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery, Isle of Islay. In fitted oak cabinet within the original packaging. Single malt, 42.1% volume 1 bottle £1400-1600 Limited Edition MacLeod’sGlen Grant-Over 50 year-old Distilled 1949
492 MacLeod’s Glen Grant-Over 50 year-old Distilled 10th December 1949, bottled 15th December 1999. Limited edition bottle number “06” of a yield of 80 bottles from cask number 3447, bottled at cask strength. Distilled at Glen Grant Distillery, bottled by Ian MacLeod & Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. In brass bound, fitted, wooden presentation case. Single malt, 46% volume 1 bottle £1100-1300
493 St. Magdalene-12 year-old Distilled December 1982, bottled July 1995. Single malt, 63% volume Glen Mhor-19 year-old Distilled August 1976, bottled January 1996. Single malt, 57.8% volume Cadenhead’s Authentic Collection, bottled by Wm. Cadenhead, Aberdeen. In original cartons 2 bottles £80-120
494 Longrow-1973 First Distillation, Last Cask. Bottle number 222, cask number 1973/1723. Distilled and bottled by J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd., Campbeltown. In wooden presentation case. Single malt, 43.2% volume 1 bottle £400-450
495 Mortlach-Over 12 year-old Matured in Sherry Wood. Bonded and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. 26 2/3 fl. ozs., 75.7 cl. Black, brown and white labelling very slightly stained. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 70 degrees proof 1 bottle £80-100
496 The Glendronach Original-12 year-old The Glendronach Sherry Cask-12 year-old 75 cl. bottles, in original cartons. Distilled and bottled by The Glendronach Distillery Co. Limited. In original cartons. Single malt, 43% volume Ardmore Centenary-12 year-old Distilled 1986. Limited Edition, bottled to commemorate the Centenary of the distillery (1898-1998). Single malt, 40% volume 3 bottles £100-140
497 Highland Park-1952 Bottled 1996. Distilled by James Grant & Company (Highland Park Distillery) Ltd., Kirkwall, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. Cream, black and gold label. 70 cl. Level: into neck. Single malt, 40% volume 1 bottle £300-350
A Miniature of Glenfiddich-50 year-old
498 Glenfiddich-50 year-old Distilled and bottled by The Glenfiddich Distillery, Banff-shire. Black ceramic decanter labelled and sealed for the Japanese Market, in fitted cardboard presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume 1 miniature ceramic decanter £350-380
Blended Whiskies
499 Grant’s-25 year-old A limited edition of 500 decanters, filled in 1986 to commemorate 100 years since the foundation stone was laid by William Grant at his Highland Distillery. Royal Doulton ceramic jug formed as the founders head. Blended and bottled by William Grant & Sons, The Glenfiddich Distillery, in presentation case. 43% volume 1 ceramic decanter £100-150
500 Whyte & MacKay Pot Still Decanter-12 year-old Distilled and bottled by Whyte & MacKay Distillers Ltd., Glasgow. 75 cl. gilt lustre decanter, in presentation case. 43% volume 1 ceramic decanter £70-90
501 Jacobite 250 Decanter number 93 of a limited edition of 250 decanters to commemorate the July Jacobite Uprising of 1745. A vatting of Highland, Island and Speyside Malts. Bottled by The Whisky Connoisseur. 53% volume 1 glass decanter £70-90
502 The Centennial Decanter-25 year-old Bottled to celebrate 100 glorious years, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’s 100th Birthday by the Speyside Distillery Company. Crystal decanter accompanied by stopper, number 20 of 2000, in presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume 1 crystal decanter £90-130
503 MacPhail’s Royal Coronation Anniversary Bottled to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1953-1993), bottled 1992 by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. In wooden presentation case. Bottle number 219. 40% volume 1 stoneware bottle £130-150
504 MacPhail’s Royal Golden Wedding Anniversary Bottled to commemorate the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh (1947-1997), bottled 1997 by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. In wooden presentation case. Bottle number 142. 40% volume 1 stoneware bottle £130-150
505 The Scottish Parliament Decanter Glencairn Crystal Studio decanter number 392 of 700 accompanied by stopper, in presentation case. 40% volume 1 crystal decanter £100-130
506 Cutty Sark Golden Jubilee Bottled in commemoration of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, replica 700 ml. bottle. Bottled by Berry Bros & Rudd. In presentation case 1 bottle £70-90
507 Whyte & MacKay The Coronation Decanter Distilled, blended and bottled by Whyte & MacKay Distillers Ltd., Glasgow. 75 cl. In original carton. 43% volume Bell’s Blended to commemorate the 90th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, 1990. In original carton Blended to commemorate the marriage of His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, 1986 Blended, 40% volume 3 ceramic decanters £90-130
508 The Speakers Choice Label Signed by Betty Boothroyd, Speaker, Lord Bernard Weatherill and Lord Tonypandy. Distilled and bottled for The House of Commons by Caledonian Malt Distillers Limited. In original carton. 70 cl. Level: middle of shoulder. 40% volume 1 bottle £80-120
509 Stuart Crystal Decanter Edinburgh Crystal decanter engraved for the House of Stuart (1831-1981), in presentation case accompanied by stopper, lacking contents Glenmorangie Tasting Glasses (4) Four engraved glasses with lids packed in boxes of two glasses each 1 decanter and 4 glasses £50-70
510 Johnnie Walker Quest (2) Distilled and bottled by John Walker & Sons, Kilmarnock. 750 ml. In original cartons. 40% volume Old Parr Seasons, Winter Limited Edition. Distilled and bottled by MacDonald Greenlees Distillers, Edinburgh. 500 ml. In original carton. 43% volume 3 bottles £80-100
511 Millennium Malt-10 year-old Distilled and bottled by Morrison Bowmore Distillers for Tim Morrison Fine Wines, Maybole. Specially selected for W G Walker & Co. (Ayr) Ltd. 40% volume Auchentoshan Turnberry-10 year-old Distilled for Turnberry Hotel by Morrison Bowmore Distillers at Auchentoshan Distillery. Single malt, 40% volume Grant’s Bi-Centenary of Robert Burns (1796-1996) Distilled, blended and bottled by William Grant & Sons Ltd. 40% volume 3 bottles £90-130
512 Tamnavulin-Glenlivet-8 year-old Distilled and bottled by Tamnavulin-Glenlivet Distillery Co. Ltd., Ballindalloch. In original carton. 750 ml. Single malt, 40% volume Glen Moray-17 year-old In presentation tin, Black Watch Glen Moray-12 year-old In original cardboard tube Distilled and bottled by Glen Moray-Glenlivet Distillery, Elgin. 70 cl. bottles. Single malt, 40% volume Bowmore Legend Distilled and bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery, Islay. In presentation tin. Single malt, 40% volume Glenfiddich Distilled and bottled by William Grant & Sons Ltd. 75 cl. In Clan Macpherson tin. Single malt, 40% volume 5 bottles £130-170
513 DCL Centenary Boxed Set A filled glass decanter accompanied by 6 glasses, bottled to commemorate the Centenary of DCL (1877-1977), April 1977. In presentation case 1 decanter and glasses £80-100
514 Fettercairn-Bonded 1960 A cask sample bottle labelled “Rotation and cask number: 1960/2644, Fettercairn, on reverse, Fettercairn Highland Malt Whisky, Bonded 19th October 1960 on front”. Plain wide stopper cork, protected by clear tape 1 bottle £80-100
515 The Distillers Edition Talisker-1986 Single malt, 45.8% volume The Distillers Edition Dalwhinnie-1981 Single malt, 43% volume Litre bottles, Double Matured, Limited Edition bottlings. In original cartons 2 bottles £70-90
516 Royal Salute-21 year-old Green coloured, litre, Blue coloured, litre, Red coloured 70 cl. Blended and bottled by Chivas Brothers Ltd., Aberdeen. In original cartons. 43% volume 3 ceramic decanters £90-110
517 Bell’s Blended to commemorate: The marriage of His Royal Highness, Prince Andrew The 60th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II The birth of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales The birth of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales The birth of Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice of York The birth of Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie of York The 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Christmas-1991 All in original cartons 8 ceramic decanters £160-190
518 J & B Reserve-15 year-old J & B Jet J & B Rare Blended and bottled by Justerini & Brooks Ltd. In original cartons 3 bottles £70-100
519 Alexander Muir’s Finest-21 year-old Cecil Aldin’s Grand National Series “Becher’s Brook”. In original carton. 40% volume King of Scots Flagship Ceramic decanter, blended and bottled by Douglas Laing & Co. 43% volume Ceramic decanters, in original cartons 2 ceramic decanters £60-90
520 A collection of ceramic whisky advertising water jugs comprising: Glenmorangie, Johnnie Walker (3), White Horse, Grant’s, Glenlivet-12 year-old, Bowmore, Glenfarclas, J & B, Glengoyne, Bell’s, Ballantine’s, Black & White and Haig (15) 15 water jugs £100-130
521 Ballantine’s-17 year-old-Circa 1952 Liqueur Blended Scotch Whisky. In use for over 125 years, Established 1827. Blended and bottled by George Ballantine & Son Limited, Distillers, Glasgow & Dumbarton. 26 2/3 Ounces. Driven cork, embossed lead capsule with Canadian paper seal. In original carton accompanied by stopper. Level: into neck 1 bottle £100-150
522 Logan’s Circa-1950 Extra Age, Superb Old Scotch Whisky, King’s Special. By Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen, White Horse Distillers Ltd., Glasgow and London. Screw cap, embossed lead capsule. 70 degrees proof 1 bottle £90-120
523 Dalmore Pot Still Decanter 50 cl. Whyte & MacKay-21 year-old Blended and bottled by Whyte & MacKay Distillers Ltd., Glasgow. 75 cl. 43% volume Bell’s Blended to commemorate the birth of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales. In original carton. 40% volume 1 bottle and 2 decanters £70-100
524 Old Parr Seasons: Spring Anticipation Summer Fulfilment Autumn Reflection Winter Contemplation Limited Edition 500 ml. bottles. Distilled, blended and bottled by Macdonald Greenlees Distillers, Edinburgh. In original cartons. 43% volume 4 bottles £200-240
525 J & B-1749-25 year-old A blend of 25 Fine Old Scotch Whiskies. A limited edition replica bottle based on an original wine flask Circa 1749. Distilled, blended and bottled to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Giacomo Justerini establishing a wine merchants in St. James’s. 70 cl. In presentation case. 40% volume J & B Ultima The Ultimate blend of 128 individual malt and grain whiskies. In original carton. 43% volume 2 bottles £130-170
526 Knockando Centenary Presentation Pack Limited Edition. Distilled 1986, bottled 1998. Distilled and bottled by Justerini & Brooks Ltd., Knockando Distillery. Cardboard presentation case accompanied by engraved glass decanter with wooden stopper. Single malt, 40% volume 1 bottle and decanter £60-80
527 Longmorn-15 year-old Distilled by The Longmorn Distillery Company, Longmorn Distillery, Elgin. 70 cl. In original cardboard tube. Single malt, 43% volume Dunhill Gentleman’s Speyside Blend Blended and bottled for Alfred Dunhill Limited, London. In original carton. 700 ml. 43% volume 2 bottles £60-90
528 Speyside-21 year-old Distilled, matured and individually hand bottled by The Speyside Distillery Company, Drumguish, Inverness-shire. 70 cl. In original carton. 40% volume 1 bottle £40-50
529 The Arran Founders Reserve Distilled and bottled by Arran Distillers Ltd., Isle of Arran. 70 cl. Single malt, 43% volume 1 bottle £70-90
530 Bowmore Claret Wood Finish Bordeaux Wine Casked. Limited Edition bottle number 475. Distilled and bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery, Islay. In original cardboard tube. Single malt, 56% volume 1 bottle £80-100
531 Springbank-21 year-old Distilled and bottled by J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd., Springbank Distillery, Campbeltown. Tall clear 70 cl. bottle with parchment style label printed in cream, black, white and copper, in original carton similar to labelling. Single malt, 46% volume 1 bottle &n |