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 OLD AND EVERYDAY
DRINKING
MALTS
697
Glenfarclas-Glenlivet-8 year-old
Distilled
by Glenfarclas-Glenlivet Distillery, bottled and shipped by Grant
Bonding Co. Ltd., Elgin. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. Label discoloured.
Single malt, 105 degrees proof
Glendullan-12 year-old
Distilled
and bottled by Macdonald Greenlees Ltd., Glendullan Distillery,
Dufftown. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. Label slightly discoloured. Single
malt, 82.3 degrees proof
Levels:
into neck of bottle
2
bottles
£130-160.190
698
Scapa-8 year-old
Label very slightly
discoloured. Level: top of shoulder
Strathisla-15 year-old
Label
slightly worn in places around edge, minor tear bottom centre
Bonded
and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. 26 2/3 fl. ozs.
Single
malts, 100 degrees proof
The Glendronach-12 year-old
Distilled
and bottled by Wm. Teacher & Sons. 75 cl. Single malt, 40%
volume
3
bottles
£190-220.220
699
Glen Grant-25 year-old
Bottled
by George Strachan Ltd., Aboyne. Label scratched in four places
at top. Plastic seal cracked though unbroken. 26 2/3 fl. ozs.
Level: upper part of shoulder. Single malt, 86 degrees proof
MacDuff-13 year-old
Distilled
December 1964, bottled December 1977. Bottled by Wm. Cadenhead,
Aberdeen. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. Level: below lower shoulder
The
Balvenie Over Proof-1965
Distilled
November 1965. Bottled by Robert Watson (Aberdeen) Ltd., Aberdeen.
26 2/3 fl. ozs. Label discoloured, small section missing top
centre. Level: top of shoulder
3
bottles
£160-180.135
700
The Singleton of Auchroisk-1976
Distilled
and bottled by Ruchill & Ross Limited. 75 cl. Single malt, 40%
volume
Glen Keith-Distilled Pre
1983
Distilled
and bottled by The Glen Keith Distillery Company, Keith. Single
malt, 43% volume
The Glendronach Original-12
year-old
The
Glendronach-12 year-old
Matured
in sherry wood. Distilled and bottled by The Glendronach
Distillery Co. Limited. Single malt, 40% volume
4
bottles
£120-150.165
701
Auchentoshan-10 year-old
75
cl. 40% volume
Benriach-10 year-old
70
cl. 43% volume
Tamnavulin-Glenlivet-10
year-old
Naturally
Light. 750 ml. Single malt, 40% volume
Tullibardine-10 year-old
750
ml. Single malt, 40% volume
Inchgower-12 year-old
75
cl. Single malt, 40% volume
Linkwood-12 year-old
Brown
and gold shoulder label and capsule. 75 cl. Single malt, 40%
volume
Longmorn-15 year-old
75
cl. Single malt, 43% volume
Good
labels, levels: into neck and high neck fill
7
bottles
£180-220.190
702
The Tormore-Glenlivet-10 year-old
Multi
sided bottle. 75 cl. Single malt, 40% volume
The Macallan-10 year-old
26
2/3 fl. ozs. 75.7 cl. Single malt, 40% volume
Milton Duff-12 year-old
The
House of Ballantine. 75 cl. Single malt, 43% volume
3
bottles
£120-150.150
703
Highland Fusilier-21 year-old
Specially
Vatted for the Tercentenary of The Royal Highland Fusiliers (1678-1978)
by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. 70 degrees proof
Argyll-12 year-old
Ceramic
jug, in presentation case. Bottled by Beinn Bhuidhe Holdings Ltd.,
Inverary. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. 75 degrees proof
1
bottle and 1 ceramic jug
£80-100.65
704
Glengoyne-17 year-old
Dumpy
globular bottle. 75 cl. Single malt, 43% volume
Cardhu-12 year-old
Dumpy
dimpled bottle. 75 cl. Single malt, 40% volume
Glen Ord-12 year-old
70
cl. In original carton. Single malt, 40% volume
Bushmill’s-10 year-old
Label
numbered 2064. 75 cl. 40% volume
Glen Grant-10 year-old
Dumpy
bottle, Glen Grant Whisky Co. 75 cl. Lacking plastic seal. Single
malt, 43% volume
MacDonald’s Glencoe-8
year-old
26
2/3 fl. ozs. 100 degrees proof
The Glenfiddich
70
cl. Single malt, 40% volume
Tambowie
750
ml. 40% volume
Suntory
9
bottles
£160-200.145
VERY RARE OLD AMERICAN
BOURBON
AND RYE WHISKEY
705
Very Ancient Pure Rye Whisky-25 year-old-1902
Bottled
from Barrel serial number 164748, manufactured in year 1902. This
medicinal whisky is hereby guaranteed by the distiller and S. S.
Pierce Co. to be Pure Maryland Rye. The Harris Distilling
Company, Distiller The American Medicinal Spirits Company. One
pint. Driven cork, plain lead capsule. Level: 4cm from base of
capsule
1
bottle
£250-300.360
706
Dougherty's Private Stock-18 Summers
Old-1913
Made
Spring 1913, bottled Fall, 1928. Overprinted (1931). Rear label
states Made Prior to Jan 17th 1920. Bottled in Bond by J A
Dougherty’s Sons, Inc., Distillers, Distillery No. 2 P.A.
Clear glass flask shaped bottle. Aluminium cap, printed paper
seal, small section from top loose. In original carton. Level: 6
cm from base of cap
1
bottle
£150-200.140
707
Old Mork Whiskey-18 Summers Old-1916
Made
Spring 1916, bottled Fall 1933. Made in Old Kentucky. Produced by
Davies & Co., Regd. Distillery No. 2, 2nd District
of Kentucky, bottled at Distillery Bonded Warehouse No. 17 Dist.
Of KY. A PH. Stitzel Inc, Distributors, Louisville. Stopper cork,
paper seal, in original carton. One pint (Medicinal Use Only)
Level: 5.5cm from base of cork
1
bottle
£150-200.210
708
Old Prentice-1917
A
Pure Whisky For medicinal Use Only. Made Fall 1917, bottled
Spring 1933. Produced by The American Distilling Co., Distillery
No. 7, 8th District of Ill. Bottled by The American
Medicinal Spirits Company. Distributed by Pennland Distributing
Corp, New York. Screw cap, paper seal. Level: 5.5cm from base of
cap
1
bottle
£150-200.140
709
Special Old Reserve-1916
Made
Fall 1916, bottled Fall 1933. Fine Old Bourbon, made before
Prohibition. Produced by Harry E. Wilken, Distillery No. 368, 5th
District of Ky. Bottled by The American Medicinal Spirits Company.
One pint. Screw cap, paper seal. Level: 6cm from base of cap. 100
proof
1
bottle
£150-200.130
710
Special Old Reserve-1917
Made
Fall 1917, bottled Fall 1933. Fine Old Bourbon, made before
Prohibition. Produced by Harry E. Wilken, Distillery No. 368, 5th
District of Ky. Bottled by The American Medicinal Spirits Company.
One pint. Screw cap, paper seal. Level: 3.5cm from base of cap.
100 proof
1
bottle
£150-200.180
711
Old Taylor-1939
Made
Fall 1939, bottled Spring 1947. Distilled and bottled by The Old
Taylor Distillery Company, Frankfort, Kentucky. Bottled in bond
under supervision of U.S. Government. Stopper cork, plastic seal
slightly cracked, distillation and bottling dates printed on tax
strip. Level: lower shoulder. 100 proof
1
bottle
£100-150.145
712
Glenmore’s Tom Hardy-4 year-old or
More
A
blend of Straight Whiskies. Blended and bottled by Glenmore
Distilleries Co., Owensboro, Kentucky. Screw cap, paper tax strip.
One pint. Level: 4cm from base of cap. 90 proof
1
bottle
£70-90.65
713
Old Forester-5 year-old-1937
Made
Spring 1937, bottled Fall 1942. Applied Winsconsin Tax Seal dated
1947. There is Nothing Better on The Market. Distilled by Brown-Forman
Distillery Co. Louisville, Ky., Distillery No. 414, District of
Ky. One half pint. In original carton. Level: 3cm from base of
cap. 100 proof
1
bottle
£60-80.110
714
Dougherty's Private Stock-18 Summers
Old-1913
Made
Spring 1913, bottled Fall, 1923. Overprinted (1931). Rear label
states Made Prior to Jan 17th 1920. Bottled in Bond by J A
Dougherty’s Sons, Inc., Distillers, Distillery No. 2 P.A.
Clear glass flask shaped bottle. Aluminium cap, printed paper
seal. In original carton. Level: 6.5 cm from base of cap
1
bottle
£150-200.NS
715
Dougherty's Private Stock-18 Summers
Old-Pre 1920
Rear
label states Made Prior to Jan 17th 1920. Bottled in Bond by J A
Dougherty’s Sons, Inc., Distillers, Distillery No. 2 P.A.
Clear glass flask shaped bottle. Aluminium cap, printed paper
seal. Level: 5.5 cm from base of cap
1
bottle
£150-200.135
AMBASSADOR-25 YEAR-OLD
716
Ambassador-25 year-old
Blended and bottled by Bloch Brothers (Distillers)
Ltd., Glasgow. Distilleries, Glen Scotia, Argyll, Scapa, Kirkwall.
Imported by Quality Imports Inc. New York. Stopper cork, embossed
lead capsule. Level: lower shoulder
1
bottle
£120-140.NS
717
Seagram’s Crown Royal
Distilled
and bottled by Joseph E. Seagram & Sons Ltd., Ontario. 25 fl.
ozs. In cloth bag. No spirit strength stated
1
bottle
£40-50.NS
RED
HACKLE-EARLY 20TH CENTURY
718
Red Hackle Liqueur-Early 20th
Century
An
exquisite blend of fine Scotch Whiskies. Blended and bottled by
Hepburn & Ross, Glasgow. Pear shaped bottle, 1st
prize medal award, London, England 1928 printed on shoulder label.
4/5 quart. Stopper cork, embossed lead capsule. Level: 5cm from
base of capsule. 86 degrees proof
1
bottle
£150-200.140
719
Sandy Mac-Circa 1950
Finest
Blended Scotch Whisky. MacDonald Greenlees Ltd., Leith. Pure Malt
Distillery, Glendullan-Glenlivet, Dufftown. Square, short brown
coloured dimpled glass bottle. Spring cap, embossed lead capsule.
75 cl.
1
bottle
£220-250.170
720
Highland Queen "Grand 15"-15
year-old
Blended
and bottled by MacDonald & Muir Ltd., Distillers, Leith.
Dumpy, multi angled bottle, stopper cork, embossed lead capsule.
Level: 3cm from base of capsule. In original carton
1
bottle
£120-140.NS
721
Hudson's Bay 1670
100%
Superb Malt Whiskies From Speyside. Distilled, blended and
bottled in Scotland. Hudson's Bay Company, Edinburgh. Dumpy,
brown coloured glass bottle, stopper cork, embossed lead capsule.
75 cl. 43% volume
1
bottle
£250-300.NS
FINE
OLD BLENDED WHISKIES
722
Dewar’s Ancestor-Circa 1950
By
Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen. John Dewar & Sons Ltd.,
Perth. Brown coloured glass bottle, spring cap, embossed lead
capsule. Wax shoulder button slightly chipped. Blended, 70
degrees proof
Dimple Scots-Circa 1950
By
Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen. John Haig & Co. Ltd.,
Distillers, Markinch. “Haig’s” stencilled in white.
Spring cap, embossed lead capsule, wire mesh covering. Blended,
70 degrees proof
2
bottles
£140-180.210
723
VAT 69-Circa 1950
Liqueur
Scotch Whisky. By Appointment to H. M. King George VI. Wm.
Sanderson & Son Ltd., Distillers, Leith. Stopper cork,
embossed lead capsule (slightly corroded). Level: upper part of
shoulder
Drambuie
A
Link With The 45. Distilled and blended by The Drambuie Liqueur
Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. Stopper cork, foil capsule.
Level: into neck of bottle. 70 degrees proof
2
bottles
£100-140.125
724
Dimple-Circa 1960
By
Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen, John Haig & Co. Ltd.,
Distillers, Markinch. Screw caps, embossed lead capsules. Wire
mesh covered bottles. “Dimple” stencilled in white.
Capacity printed in fluid ounces. Blended, 70 degrees proof
2
bottles and 1 half bottle
£50-70.80
HAZELWOOD
CENTENNIAL
RESERVE
725
Hazelwood Centennial Reserve Limited
Edition-20 year-old
Finest
blend of 100 specially selected casks in celebration of the 100th
Birthday of Janet Sheed Roberts, 13th August, 2001,
Granddaughter of William Grant of Glenfiddich. A limited edition
of 2001 bottles. Balvenie style bottle, in cardboard tube.
Blended, 40% volume
1
bottle
£80-120.65
726
The Argyll Old Highland Whisky-Believed
19th Century
Specially
Selected. Sole Proprietor D C MacIntyre, Argyll Hotel, Oban. Hand
blown clear glass bottle, driven cork, plain lead capsule
corroded at top though unbroken. Level: top of shoulder
1
half bottle
£80-100.70
WHITE HORSE-BOTTLED 1947
727
The Old Blend White Horse-Bottled 1947
By
Appointment to His Majesty The King. White Horse Distillers Ltd.,
Lagavulin Distillery, Island of Islay and Glenlivet District,
Glasgow and London. Screw cap, embossed lead capsule. Excellent
label and overall condition. Level: high neck fill. 70 degrees
proof
1
bottle
£100-140.135
WHISKY
GALORE ATLANTIC GOLD
728
Whisky Galore Atlantic Gold
Bottled
1992. The blend contains whisky raised from the wreck of The
“S.S. Politician” in 1992. Bottle numbers 331, 332 and
334 of a limited edition of 480. In cardboard cartons
accompanied by certificates. Blended and bottled by S.S.
Politician PLC. 70 cl. 40% volume
3
bottles
£70-100.140
A
1 ½ LITRE BOTTLE
OF
CHIVAS OLDEST
729
Chivas Oldest
A
unique blend of our Finest and Oldest Scotch Whiskies. Blended
and bottled by Chivas Brothers, Keith. In unopened cardboard
presentation case. Blended, 43% volume
1
½ litre bottle
£200-250.NS
730
Inver House Red Plaid-8 year-old
In
cloth bag
Inver
House Green Plaid (3)
Blended
by Inver House Distillers, Airdrie. Accompanied by two Glencairn
Studio Crystal glasses engraved for Airdrieonians Football Club,
1992, in presentation case
Glenside
(3)
Blended
by Andrew Laing & Co. Ltd., Renfrew
Catto's
(2)
Blended
by James Catto & Co Ltd., Renfrew
Cameron
Brig-12 year-old
Distillery
Reserve, Single grain, 40% volume
Jamieson's
Distillery Collection
The
Distillery Horse label illustration. In original carton. 43%
volume
11
bottles and 2 cased glasses
£120-150.100
731
Johnnie Walker Honour
Blended
and bottled by John Walker & Son, Kilmarnock. In presentation
case accompanied by small certificate, 70l. bottle number 13650.
Blended, 43% volume
1
bottle
£100-150.240
FINE
SINGLE MALTS
42
YEAR-OLD TAMDHU
DISTILLED
1958
732
Tamdhu-42 year-old
Distilled
1958, bottled 2000. Hart Brothers Finest Collection. Distilled at
Tamdhu Distillery, bottled by Hart Brothers Limited. In cardboard
presentation tubes. Single malt, 40.8% volume
1
bottle
£100-140.100
733
Tamdhu-42 year-old
As
above lot
1
bottle
£100-140.85
734
Tamdhu-42 year-old
As
above lot
1
bottle
£100-140.85
735
Tamdhu-42 year-old
As
above lot
1
bottle
£100-140.NS
736
Tamdhu-42 year-old
As
above lot
1
bottle
£100-140.NS
737
Tamdhu-42 year-old
As
above lot
1
bottle
£100-140.NS
LIMITED
EDITION
LITTLEMILL-30
YEAR-OLD
"DISTILLED
1950"
738
Littlemill-30 year-old
Distilled
2nd May 1950, bottled June 1981. Black stoneware flagon number
051 of total yield from cask of 216 flagons. Tie on neck tag.
Distilled and bottled by Littlemill Distillery, Bowling,
Dumbarton. 750 ml. Single malt, 53.5% volume
1
stoneware flagon
£300-400.260
739
Ardbeg-8 year-old
The
Un-Chillfiltered Collection. Distilled 19/3/1992, bottled 30/3/2000.
Cask number 413. Produced and bottled for Signatory Vintage
Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. In presentation tin. Single
malt, 43% volume
Brora-18 year-old-1981
Distilled
31.3.1981, bottled August 1999. From a Wine Treated Hogshead.
Cask number 568, bottle number 142 of 350. Bottled by The
Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd. For La Maison du Whisky.
Single malt, 46% volume
2
bottles
£90-110.125
740
The Prestonfield Vintage Port Ellen-24
year-old
Distilled
8.4.75, cask number 1775, bottle number 4 of 350. Produced and
bottled by The Prestonfield Whisky Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. In
presentation case. Single malt, 46% volume
1
bottle
£70-100.95
741
Strathisla-1970
Bottled
1999. Single malt, 46% volume
Balblair-1973
Bottled
1998. Single malt, 53% volume
Selected,
matured and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin
2
bottles
£170-220.NS
742
The Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve-Over 35
year-old
Distilled
10th December 1963, bottled 14th September
1999. Bottle number 200 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
£300-350.210
743
The Balvenie Vintage Cask-1961
Distilled
14th June 1961, bottled 14th September 1999.
Bottle number 80 of a limited edition of 141. Distilled and
bottled by The Balvenie Distillery Company, Balvenie Maltings,
Dufftown. In presentation tube. Single malt, 49.3% volume
1
bottle
£350-400.330
744
Strathisla-24 year-old
Distilled
1960. Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. Imported by Co.
Import. Tall triangular crystal decanter, in presentation case.
Bottle numbered on reverse 129. 75 cl. Single malt, 40% volume
1
crystal decanter
£200-240.NS
745
Strathisla-15 year-old
Bonded
and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. 26 2/3 fl. ozs., 75
cl. Slight indentation to screw cap, minor discolouration to
label. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 57% volume
1
bottle
£70-100.NS
746
Strathisla-1937
Bonded
and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. Red and green
stencilling around label, small tear bottom centre though
complete. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 70
degrees proof
1
bottle
£200-240.180
"THE MACALLAN SELECT RESERVE-1946"
747
The Macallan-52 year-old
Distilled
1946. Select Reserve. Distilled and bonded by The Macallan
Distillers Ltd., Craigellachie. Bottle number 263, in wooden
presentation case with brass plaque engraved "The Macallan".
Single malt, 40% volume
1
bottle
£1200-1500.NS
LIMITED EDITION
“BOWMORE-1964”
748
Bowmore-35 year-old-1964
Distilled
1964. Cask number 3709, bottle number 040 of a strictly limited
edition of 99 bottles. Distilled and bottled by Morrison’s
Bowmore Distillery, Isle of Islay. In fitted oak cabinet. Single
malt, 42.1% volume
1
bottle
£2300-2500.NS
749
Bowmore-1955
Stoneware
decanter numbered on base and neck tag “131”. Specially
bottled for 12th September 1974. Stoneware jug, 13 fl.
ozs. size. Single malt
1
stoneware jug
£300-400.270
750
Bowmore Bicentenary
Distilled
and bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery Ltd., Islay to
commemorate the Bicentenary of the distillery (1779-1979).
Individually numbered G260 on certificate, in wooden presentation
case. Single malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£250-300.290
751
A collection of miniatures comprising:
MacKinlay’s Specially Blended for
The opening of Isle of Jura Distillery, 1962, The Balvenie
Founders Reserve-10 year-old, Springbank-12 year-old jug,
Glenfarclas-Glenlivet-8 year-old (Grant Bonding) bottling,
Cragganmore-12 year-old, Lochanora, Bowmore Legend, Chivas Regal-12
year-old, Glenkinchie-10 year-old, The Glen Garioch (fluid ozs.
bottling), Robbie Burns, Glen Garioch-8 year-old, Cream of The
Barley (flask), Oban-12 year-old, The Glendronach-12 year-old,
Abbot’s Choice, Red Label, Chequer’s and 100 Pipers (19)
19
miniature bottles
£50-60.38
752
S.M.W.S. 95.1
Distilled
at Auchroisk Distillery. Distilled June 1978, bottled September
1991. Bottled by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults,
Leith. Single malt, 58.3% volume
Signatory Vintage
Aberfeldy-15 year-old
Distilled
15.12.78, bottled 7.94. Cask number 7797-98, bottle number 3 of
600. Selected, produced and bottled by Signatory Vintage Scotch
Whisky Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. In presentation tin. Single malt, 43%
volume
2
bottles
£70-90.110
753
Lochside-10 year-old
Produced
and bottled in Scotland by Macnab Distilleries Limited, Lochside
Distillery, Montrose. In original carton. Labelled for the
Spanish market. 75 cl. 40% volume
1
bottle
£100-120.95
754
Glen Grant-5 year-old
Distilled
1967. Bottled by Peter Thomson (Perth) Ltd., Perth. 26 2/3 fl.
ozs. Level: into neck of bottle. Single malt, 70 degrees proof
1
bottle
£40-50.NS
755
Silent Stills Glen Albyn-31 year-old
Distilled
16.12.65, bottled 15.5.97. Butt number 3835, bottle number 44 of
530. Accompanied by miniature and disc shaped piece of cask, in
wooden presentation case. Bottled by Signatory Vintage Scotch
Whisky Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. Single malt, 51.5% volume
1
bottle
£120-150.NS
756
Lochside-10 year-old
Produced
and bottled in Scotland by Macnab Distilleries Limited, Lochside
Distillery, Montrose. In original carton. Labelled for the
Spanish market. 75 cl. 40% volume
1
bottle
£100-120.95
757
Signatory Vintage Springbank-1993
Cask
number 600R, bottle number 249 of 300. Bottled by The Signatory
Vintage Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd., for Luvians Bottle Shop, St.
Andrews. Specially labelled for the Open Golf Championship, 2000.
In presentation case. Single malt, 59.2% volume
1
bottle &nbs