Auction Date
Wednesday 17th April 2002
at 10.30am
Viewing 16th
April 2002,
10am till 7pm
and on morning of sale
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FINE AND RARE
MATURE
MALTS
“50
YEAR-OLD DALMORE-1926”
600
The Dalmore-50 year-old
Distilled
at Dalmore in December 1926. Laid down to mature at the place of
it’s birth and decanted at natural strength. In wooden
presentation case, accompanied by stopper. Single malt
1
ceramic decanter
£1800-2000 .900
601
The Glenlivet Special Export Reserve-34
year-old
Bottled
to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the
distillery, 31st August 1974. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. In
original carton (slightly worn). Excellent label, level: high
neck fill. Single malt, 70 degrees proof
1
bottle
£400-500.440
602
The Glenlivet Royal Wedding Reserve-25
year-old
Bottled
to commemorate the marriage of His Royal Highness The Prince of
Wales. Bottle number 366, in wooden presentation case. Single
malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£250-300.240
603
The Macallan-25 year-old
Distilled
1963. Tudor Crystal of Wordsley Decanter accompanied by stopper (engraved
“Distilled 1963”). Distilled and bottled by The
Macallan Distillers Ltd., Craigellachie. 75 cl. Single malt, 43%
volume
1
crystal decanter
£250-300.220
604
The Macallan-25 year-old
Distilled
1962, bottled 1988. Distilled and bottled by The Macallan
Distillers Ltd., Craigellachie. Lacking wooden presentation cases.
Excellent labels, levels: high neck fill. Single malt, 43% volume
2
bottles
£180-240.230
605
Bowmore-1967
Distilled
and bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery Ltd., Islay. In
original carton. Excellent label, level: into neck of bottle.
Single malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£250-300.NS
606
MacPhail’s-23 year-old
Distilled
1964. Label illustration from The Book of Kells. Crystal
decanter, four crystal glasses on hardwood stand fitted for the
above, accompanied by two crystal stoppers. Single malt, 40%
volume
1
crystal decanter
£100-150.90
607
Grant’s-25 year-old
Royal
Doulton ceramic decanter formed as the head of the founder,
William Grant. 750 ml., in presentation case. Blended, 43% volume
1
ceramic decanter
£100-150.NS
SIGNATORY VINTAGE
ARDBEG-30
YEAR-OLD MATURED
IN
DARK OLOROSSO SHERRY BUTTS
608
Signatory Vintage Ardbeg-30 year-old
Distilled
16.2.67, bottled 17.2.97. Butt number 578, bottle number 312 of
540. Single malt, 52% volume
Signatory Vintage Ardbeg-30
year-old
Distilled
22.3.67, bottled 24.3.97. Butt number 1138, bottle number 381 of
580. Single malt, 52.2% volume
In
presentation cases. Selected, produced and bottled for and under
the sole responsibility of Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Co.
Ltd., Edinburgh
2
bottles
£200-250.220
609
Signatory Vintage Laphroaig-28 year-old
Distilled
20.9.67, bottled 10.95. Bottle number 7 of 242. Selected,
produced and bottled for and under the sole responsibility of
Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. In
presentation case. Single malt, 50.3% volume
1
bottle
£90-110.100
610
Glenmorangie Claretwood Finish
Distilled
and bottled The Glenmorangie Distillery Coy, Tain. Traditionally
matured in American white oak then transferred to First Growth
Claret Casks from Pauillac, Bordeaux. In wooden presentation case.
Bottle numbers 2330 and 2768. Single malt, 43% volume
2
bottles
£240-280.210
A COLLECTION OF FINE MALTS
INCLUDING
ARDBEG, LONGROW,
LADYBURN
AND KINCLAITH
611
Glenflagler-5 year-old
Rare
All Malt Scotch. Distilled and bottled at Airdrie, Scotland. Tall
green coloured glass bottle, black ground label printed in red,
gold and white, slightly scuffed. No spirit strength or capacity
stated
1
bottle
£140-180.170
612
Glenury Royal-12 year-old
Distilled
and bottled by John Gillion & Company Ltd., Stonehaven and
Glasgow. Imported by Renfield Imports Union, N.J. In original
carton. Level: upper part of shoulder. 750 ml. 86 degrees proof
1
bottle
£250-280.NS
ARDBEG
613
Ardbeg-10 year-old
75
cl. Distilled and bottled by Ardbeg Distillery Limited, Isle of
Islay. Single malt, 40% volume
1
bottle
£200-240.NS
614
Ardbeg-21 year-old
Committee
Member Bottling, July 2001. Distilled and bottled by Ardbeg
Distillery Limited, Isle of Islay. In original carton. Single
malt, 56.3% volume
1
bottle
£200-220.NS
615
Ardbeg-1975
Distilled
26th December 1975, bottled 19th July 2000.
Cask number 4700. Distilled and bottled by Ardbeg Distillery
Limited, Isle of Islay. In original carton. Applied rear base
label printed for the Japanese market. Single malt, 46.7%
volume
1
bottle
£400-440.NS
616
Ardbeg-1975
Distilled
26th December 1975, bottled 20th October
1999. Cask number 4718, bottle number 41 of 238. Distilled and
bottled by Ardbeg Distillery Limited, Isle of Islay. In original
carton. Base of rear label printed for the Italian market. Single
malt, 46.7% volume
1
bottle
£300-350.NS
617
Ardbeg-1975
Distilled
26th December 1975, bottled 20th October
1999. Cask number 4702, bottle number 88 of 261. Distilled and
bottled by Ardbeg Distillery Limited, Isle of Islay. In original
carton. Single malt, 45.2% volume
1
bottle
£300-350.NS
618
Ardbeg-1976
Distilled
24th November 1976, bottled 17th July 2000.
Cask number 2392, bottle number 16 of 528. Distilled and bottled
by Ardbeg Distillery Limited, Isle of Islay. In original carton.
Single malt, 55% volume
1
bottle
£300-350.NS
619
Ardbeg-1976
Distilled
24th November 1976, bottled 18th July 2000.
Cask number 2394, bottle number 9 of 466. Distilled and bottled
by Ardbeg Distillery Limited, Isle of Islay. In original carton.
Single malt, 53.2% volume
1
bottle
£300-350.NS
620
Ardbeg-1978
Limited
Edition, bottled 1999. Distilled and bottled by Ardbeg Distillery
Limited, Isle of Islay. In Ardbeg carton. Single malt, 42.4%
volume
1
bottle
£150-180.NS
LONGROW
621
Longrow-1974
Bond
Reserve. Limited edition bottle number 018. Distilled and bottled
by J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd., Campbeltown, Argyll. In
wooden presentation case. 70 cl. Single malt, 46% volume
1
bottle
£400-450.380
622
Longrow-25 year-old
Distilled
1974. Distilled and bottled by J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd.,
Campbeltown, Argyll. In purple coloured wooden presentation case.
70 cl. Single malt, 46% volume
1
bottle
£350-380.320
623
Longrow-1987
Samaroli
Selection, bottled 1997 at Rutherglen. Distilled by J & A
Mitchell & Co. Ltd. Limited edition bottle number 760 of 780.
Cream coloured labelling printed in black with image of the
distillery. Single malt, 45% volume
1
bottle
£150-180.NS
624
Longrow-1987
Samaroli
Selection, bottled 1999 to celebrate 2000. Distilled by J & A
Mitchell & Co. Ltd. Cream coloured label printed in blue.
Single malt, 55% volume
1
bottle
£150-180.155
625
Signatory Vintage Longrow-8 year-old
Distilled
19.6.87, bottled 7.95. Cask number 136-138, bottle number 276 of
890. Selected, produced and bottled for and under the sole
responsibility of Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd.,
Edinburgh. In cardboard tube. Single malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£90-110.110
626
Signatory Vintage Glen Grant-25 year-old
Distilled
16.11.64, bottled 2.90. Cask numbers 107, 17-19, bottle number
1145 of 1300. Label discoloured but legible. Selected, produced
and bottled for and under the sole responsibility of Signatory
Vintage Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. Level: upper part of
shoulder. Single malt, 46% volume
1
bottle
£250-270.NS
627
Signatory Vintage Glenfarclas-35 year-old
Distilled
29.5.59, bottled 1.95. Cask number 1813, bottle number 158 of 248.
Selected, produced and bottled for and under the sole
responsibility of Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd.,
Edinburgh. In original carton. Single malt, 52.6% volume
1
bottle
£300-350.NS
628
The Glendronach-25 year-old-1968
Vintage
Distilled
1968, bottled 1993. Distilled and bottled by The Glendronach
Distillery Co. Limited, imported by Hiram Walker, Michigan. In
original carton. Single malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£100-130.NS
629
Ladyburn-1973
Distilled
1973, distilled and matured at Ladyburn Distillery by William
Grant and Sons Ltd. Cask number 1590, bottle number 112, in
wooden presentation case. Single malt, 50.4% volume
1
bottle
£300-350.250
630
Bunnahabhain-38 year-old
The
Old Malt Cask. Distilled December 1960, bottled November 1999. A
limited edition of 194 bottles. Single malt, 43.6% volume
Bunnahabhain-39 year-old
The
Old Malt Cask. Distilled December 1960, bottled December
1999. A limited edition of 208 bottles. Single malt, 43.4% volume
Bottled
by Douglas Laing & Co. Ltd., Glasgow. In original cartons
2
bottles
£260-280.240
631
Kinclaith-1968
Bottled
1995. Connoisseurs Choice. Specially selected, produced and
bottled by and under the responsibility of Gordon & MacPhail,
Elgin. 70 cl. Single malt, 40% volume
1
bottle
£500-600.460
FINE MALTS INCLUDING CONNOISSEURS CHOICE, GLENGOYNE VINTAGE
RESERVE
AND
TAMDHU-1950
632
Cardhu-12 year-old
1
litre bottle. Distilled at Cardhu Distillery, bottled by John
Walker & Sons Ltd., Kilmarnock. In original carton. Cream
label printed in black. Level: top of shoulder. Single malt, no
spirit strength stated on label
1
bottle
£150-200.NS
633
Dallas Dhu-16 year-old
Distilled
1971. Connoisseurs Choice brown and cream label. Bottled by
Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. Imported by John Gross & Co.,
Baltimore. 750 ml. In original carton. Level: into neck of bottle.
Single malt, 40% volume
1
bottle
£100-150.110
634
Glen Albyn-23 year-old
Distilled
1965. Connoisseurs Choice brown and cream label. Bottled by
Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. Imported by John Gross & Co.,
Baltimore. 750 ml. In original carton. Level: into neck of bottle.
Single malt, 40% volume
1
bottle
£150-200.130
635
Dailuaine-27 year-old
Special
Individual Cask Bottling. Distilled November 1952, bottled
December 1989. Bottled by William Cadenhead Ltd. Dumpy brown
coloured glass bottle, black ground label printed in white and
gold. 75 cl. Single malt, 50.8% volume
1
bottle
£250-300.NS
THE GLENDRONACH-25 YEAR-OLD
DISTILLED 1968
636
The Glendronach-25 year-old
Distilled
1968. Cask number 25, bottle number 051 of 478, reserved
exclusively for ANA All Nippon Airways. Specially labelled
on reverse and with neck tag. In original carton. Distilled and
bottled by The Glendronach Distillery Co. Limited. Single malt,
43% volume
1
bottle
£250-300.200
GLENGOYNE VINTAGE RESERVE
1968 – 1972
637
Glengoyne Vintage Reserve-1968
Aged
in white oak for over 25 years. Distilled 8th April
1968. Bottle number 3106 of 4,500. Lacking wooden case. Single
malt, 50.3% volume
Glengoyne Vintage Reserve-1969
Distilled
16th July 1969. Bottle number 755 of 2,742. Lacking
wooden case. Single malt, 47% volume
Glengoyne Vintage Reserve-1970
Matured
for 26 years. Distilled 27th March 1970, bottled 27th
March 1996. Bottle number 1105 of 1,200. Lacking wooden case.
Single malt, 48.5% volume
Glengoyne Vintage Reserve-1971
Matured
for over 25 years. Distilled 27th December 1971.
Bottle number 546 of 2,100. In wooden presentation case. Single
malt, 48.5% volume
Glengoyne Vintage Reserve-1972
Matured
for over 25 years. Distilled 26th April 1972. Bottle
number 932 of 2,400. In wooden presentation case. Single malt, 57.8%
volume
Distilled,
matured and bottled by Glengoyne Distillery, Dumgoyne
5
bottles
£450-500.400
GLENGOYNE VINTAGE RESERVE-1967
638
Glengoyne Vintage Reserve-1967
Aged
in oak for 29 years. Distilled 27th November 1967.
Bottle number 219 of 1,500. In wooden presentation case.
Distilled, matured and bottled by Glengoyne Distillery, Dumgoyne.
Imported by Disusa Imports Company, New York. In wooden
presentation case. Single malt, 52.5% volume
1
bottle
£250-300.NS
ABERLOUR
639
Aberlour-30 year-old
Distilled
18th January 1965. Distilled and bottled by Aberlour
Glenlivet Distillery Co. Ltd., Aberlour. Bottle number 074 of 300.
In wooden presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£250-300.NS
640
Aberlour-Glenlivet Centenary Special
Reserve
Engraved
Edinburgh Crystal Decanter. Bottled to commemorate the Centenary
of The Distillery (1879-1979) by Campbells Distillery Ltd. In
presentation case, accompanied by stopper. Single malt
1
crystal decanter
£200-250.170
ISLAY MALTS
641
Laphroaig-30 year-old
Distilled
and bottled by D. Johnston & Co. (Laphroaig), Laphroaig
Distillery, Isle of Islay. In wooden presentation case. Single
malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£150-200.260
642
Ardbeg Provenance-1974
Distilled
1974, bottled 18th November 1997. Bottle number 126 of
a limited edition. Distilled and bottled by Ardbeg Distillery
Limited, Islay. In wooden presentation case, accompanied by
certificate. Single malt, 55.6% volume
1
bottle
£200-250.240
TAMDHU-1950
643
Tamdhu-23 year-old
Distilled
1950, bottled 1973. Distilled and bottled by The Highland
Distilleries Co. Ltd., Tamdhu-Glenlivet Distillery, Knockando. 26
2/3 fl. ozs. White ground label printed in black. Stopper cork,
embossed lead capsule (slight tear), intact. Level: into neck of
bottle. Single malt, 83 degrees proof
1
bottle
£160-200.210
LIMITED
EDITION MATURE MALTS,
AND
OLD BLENDED WHISKY
644
Cadenhead’s Millennium Edition
Craigellachie-Glenlivet-37 year-old
Distilled
1962, bottled 2000. A limited edition of 144 bottles. Bottled by
Wm. Cadenhead, Campbeltown. In wooden presentation case. Single
malt, 48.2% volume
1
bottle
£150-180.85
645
Tomatin-1963
Distilled
1963, bottled 1981. This cask of whisky was purchased in 1963. In
1980 it was brought to Cambridge and bottled in 1981 by The
University Arms Hotel, Cambridge at it’s Natural Strength.
75 cl. Driven cork branded “Bottled by The University Arms
Hotel, Cambridge” Single malt, 80 degrees proof
1
bottle
£150-200.65
646
The Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve-Over 35
year-old
Distilled
10th December 1963, bottled 14th September
1999. Bottle number 38 of 201, cask number 12371. Distilled
and bottled by William Grant & Sons Limited, Dufftown. In
wooden presentation case. Single malt, 47.6% volume
1
bottle
£300-350.NS
647
Bowmore-32 year-old
Distilled
1968. Bottled by Morrison Bowmore Distilleries Limited to
celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the original Stanley
P. Morrison Company. Personally selected by Brian Morrison.
Bottle number 592 of a limited edition of 1860 bottles. In presentation
case. Single malt, 45.5% volume
1
bottle
£250-300.240
648
Laphroaig Highgrove Edition-Vintage
1989
Laphroaig Highgrove Edition-Vintage
1990
Laphroaig
Highgrove Edition-Vintage 1991
Distilled
and bottled by D Johnston & Co. (Laphroaig), Laphroaig
Distillery, Islay. In original cartons. Single malt, 43% volume
3
bottles
£280-320.NS
649
Captain Burns Selection Strathisla-1949
Bottled
for import to France. 75 cl. Single malt, 40% volume
1
bottle
£150-180.105
MATURE GLEN GRANT
AND
MACALLAN
650
Glen Grant-50 year-old
Distilled
1936. Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. 75 cl. Single
malt, 40% volume
1
bottle
£350-400.300
651
Glen Grant-1936
Highland
Malt Scotch Whisky. Distilled at Glen Grant Distillery,
Strathspey. Bottled by Berry Bros & Rudd Ltd., London. Green
coloured glass bottle, stopper cork, embossed lead capsule (slightly
corroded) protected by plastic seal. Good label, minor stains.
Level: into neck of bottle. Single malt, 80 degrees proof
1
bottle
£250-300.NS
652
The Macallan-1937
Distilled
by Macallan-Glenlivet Ltd., Craigellachie, bottled by Gordon
& MacPhail, Elgin. 26 2/3 fl. ozs./75 cl. Distillation date
printed on shoulder label. Remains of Italian paper tax seal.
Level: into neck of bottle. Single malt, 70 degrees proof
1
bottle
£500-600.NS
653
The Macallan-1938
Distilled
by Macallan-Glenlivet Ltd., Craigellachie, bottled by Gordon
& MacPhail, Elgin. 26 2/3 fl. ozs./75 cl. Distillation date
printed on shoulder label. Italian paper tax seal. Small
indentation to screw cap. Level: into neck of bottle. Single
malt, 70 degrees proof
1
bottle
£450-500.NS
654
The Macallan-1939
Distilled
by Macallan-Glenlivet Ltd., Craigellachie, bottled by Gordon
& MacPhail, Elgin. 26 2/3 fl. ozs./75 cl. Distillation date
printed on shoulder label. Italian paper tax seal (slightly torn).
Level: into neck of bottle. Single malt, 70 degrees proof
1
bottle
£500-600.NS
655
Madam Speakers Order Glendullan-12 year-old
Produced
and bottled at The Glendullan Distillery, Speyside by United
Distillers. Selected by Betty Boothroyd and fellow House of
Commons Colleagues. In original carton. Single malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£80-100.55
OLD BLENDED WHISKIES
656
White Horse-Believed Circa 1950
By
Appointment to The Late King George VI, White Horse Distillers
Ltd., Glasgow. Imported by Browne Vintners Company Inc., New York
City. Tall brown coloured oval flask shaped bottle, rear embossed
with White Horse emblem. Spring cap, embossed lead capsule, paper
tax strip. Level: upper part of shoulder. 4/5 quart. Blended, 86.8
degrees proof
1
bottle
£400-500.NS
657
Robert Brown Scotch Whisky-Early 20th
Century
Bottled
by Robert Brown, 107 Home Street, Glasgow. Label discoloured with
smoke but legible. By Royal Warrant of Appointment to His Majesty
The King. Hand blown bottle, driven cork, lead capsule embossed
“Specially Selected Very Old Scotch Whisky” around
neck, “Robert Brown Ltd, Holm Street & Hope Street,
Glasgow” on top. Level: lower middle of shoulder
1
bottle
£90-120.100
658
The Goblin Scotch Whisky-Believed Late
19th Century
Three
piece moulded bottle, driven cork, plain wax seal
1
bottle
£150-200.NS
659
The Rocket Brand-Believed Late 19th
Century
Old
Scotch Whisky. Three piece moulded, dark green coloured glass
bottle, driven cork, plain wax seal. Level: upper part of
shoulder
1
bottle
£150-200.NS
660
King James VI Blend-Believed Early 20th
Century
Proprietor
A. A. Muirhead, Milnathort, Scotland. Hand blown bottle, driven
cork, wax seal. Level: into neck of bottle
1
bottle
£150-200.NS
OLD IRISH
661
Dunville’s Special Liqueur-Early
20th Century
Distilled
and bottled by Dunville & Co. Ltd., Belfast. Strip of label
missing on right. Stopper cork, lead capsule embossed “V.R.
Dunville & Co. Ltd., Belfast” on top and around neck.
Level: high neck fill
1
bottle
£250-350.NS
WHISKY RELATED MEMORABILIA AND BLENDED WHISKY
662
A mirror advertising Dunville’s VR
Whisky
awarded
50 Prize Medals, Royal Irish Distilleries, Belfast, in hardwood
frame 90.2cm x 70cm
1
mirror
£700-900.NS
663
A brass and copper barrel branding tool
embossed for
Dewar’s
Scotch Whisky, John Dewar & Sons Ltd., Perth, Scotland 34cm x
15cm
1
branding tool
£100-150.85
664
A copper hopper, in two sections, the
funnel 49.5cm x 40cm
the
base with release wheel and mechanism 56cm x 43cm with tie on
label from Scottish Malt Distilleries Limited, Teaninich
Distillery, Alness to Glenkinchie Distillery, Pencaitland
1
hopper
£200-250.210
665
Dimple Haig
Year
of rotation 1975. Blended and bottled by John Haig & Co. Ltd.,
Markinch. 26 2/3 fl. ozs bottles, plastic screw caps, paper seals.
In original cartons within original outer case. Blended, 75
degrees proof
1
dozen bottles
£270-300.NS