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241      Bruichladdich-15 year-old

Distilled, matured and bottled by Bruichladdich Distillery Company, Isle of Islay. 70 cl. In original cardboard tube. Single malt, 43% volume

Teaninich-10 year-old

Flora & Fauna labelling. 70 cl. Single malt, 43% volume

Glenfiddich

Distilled and bottled by William Grant & Sons, litre bottle, in original cardboard tube. Single malt, 43% volume

3 bottles                                                                           £70-90 .45

 

242      MacPhail’s-40 year-old

Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. 70 cl. Excellent label. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 40% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £200-220.ns

 

AUCHENTOSHAN BOTTLED

FOR JET STREAM, PRESTWICK

 

243      Auchentoshan-10 year-old

Distilled at Auchentoshan Distillery, specially labelled and bottled for Jet Stream, Prestwick. 70 cl. In cardboard sleeve, similarly designed as labelling. Single malt, 40% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £100-140.80

 

“THE MACALLAN” BOTTLED FOR

BAE JET STREAM

 

244      The Macallan-12 year-old

Specially bottled for British Aerospace PLC. Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd., Craigellachie. The label printed with an image of Bae Jetstream flying ove Culzean Castle. 75 cl. In original carton with colour image printed similarly to the label. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £400-600.300

 

A PRIVATE COLLECTION OF

OLD BLENDED WHISKIES, VINTAGE MALTS, OLD IRISH WHISKEY, LIQUEURS &

AMERICAN RYE & BOURBON

 

245      Haig Gold Label-Circa 1950

Label slightly discoloured, torn top left side. No strength stated

Haig Gold Label-Circa 1950’s

Excellent label, 26 2/3 fl. ozs. 70 degrees proof

Distilled, blended and bottled by John Haig & Co. Ltd., Distillers, Markinch. Brown glass bottles, embossed  lead capsules. Levels: high neck fill

2 bottles                                                                         £90-110.140

 

246      Highland Nectar

Rare Old Scots Whisky. The Distillers Agency Ltd., Edinburgh. Octagonal decanter style bottle. Stopper cork, lead capsule embossed “Highland Nectar” on top. Level: 3cm from base of cork. Blended, 70 degrees proof

1 bottle                                                                             £70-90

 .75

247      Peter Dawson Rare Reserve

Blended and bottled by Peter Dawson Ltd., Glasgow. From Limited Stocks. Stopper cork, lead capsule, Italian paper tax strip wrapped around neck. Level: 2.5 cm from base of seal

1 bottle                                                                             £50-70.50

 

248      V.O.G Special Liqueur-Early 20th Century

Sole Proprietors, Brockbank & Mellor, Liverpool. Hand blown green glass bottle, driven cork, plain lead capsule. Level: top of shoulder

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £150-180.180

 

249      Maden’s Special Scotch Whisky-Early 20th Century

Maden & Co., Wine & Spirit Merchants, Wigan. Clear two piece moulded bottle, driven cork, plain lead capsule. Level: into neck of bottle

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £180-220.180

 

250      Heather Bloom-Early 20th Century

Fine Old Scotch Whisky. Selected and bottled by H O Wills & Co., 67 John Street, Sunderland. Label slightly torn, top left. Two piece moulded, green bottle, driven cork, plain foil capsule. Level: middle of shoulder

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £120-150.125

 

251      Keswick Blend

Superior Old Scotch Whisky. Proprietor Samuel. L. Wilson, Wine Merchant, Keswick. Two piece moulded green bottle. Label slightly torn, top right. Spring cap, plain lead capsule. Level: upper part of shoulder

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £140-160.160

 

252      Ben Cruachan

Proprietors R. H. Thomson & Co. Ltd., Leith. Glass decanter style bottle. Stopper cork, plastic seal. Level: 4.5 cm from base of cork

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                           £90-120.80

 

253      Old Scotch Whisky

J C & R H Palmer, Brewers, Wine & Spirit Merchants, 14 South Street, Bridport. Bonded Warehouse No. 1, Grundy Lane. Brown bottle, stopper cork, plain lead capsule. Level: upper part of shoulder. 30 U.P.

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £150-180.130

 

254      MacKintosh’s Ginger Whisky-Early 20th Century

Hunter’s Warmth, Trade Mark. This Liqueur is made from the finest Old Scotch Whisky and best Jamaica Ginger. It is invaluable to Sportsmen and others in case of chills. It is admirably adapted as an after dinner beverage and for the Hunting Field. MacKintosh & MacKintosh, Scotch Whisky Blenders, Stirling. Some staining to label. Tall clear two piece moulded bottle, stopper cork, lead capsule embossed as label. Level: middle of shoulder

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £200-250.150

 

255      The Huntly Blend-Circa 1900

Fine Old Scotch Whisky. Blended and bottled by Huntly Bottling Stores, Glasgow. Base label of Analysis dated 17th December, 1896. Driven cork, lead capsule embossed “Huntly Old Scotch Whisky” on top. Wire mesh covered, dimpled four sided 13 fl. ozs. bottle. Level: 3.5 cm from base of capsule

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 half bottle                                                                  £350-400.200

 

256      Gilbey’s Spey Royal-Circa 1940

By Appointment to The Late King George V. Bottled and guaranteed by W & A Gilbey Ltd. Guaranteed Old Matured. Square dumpy brown bottle. Stopper cork, plain lead capsule. Level: 3.5 cm from base of capsule. 30 under proof by distillation when bottled

1 half bottle                                                                    £70-100.155

 

257      Stuart’s Rare Old Blended-20 year-old

Blended and bottled by Stuart, MacNair & Co., Glasgow. Stopper cork, American tax seal over embossed lead capsule. 4/5 quart. Level: 3 cm from base of lead capsule

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £130-150.ns

 

258      Finely Matured Old Scotch Whisky

Produced by Duncan Rose & Co., Glasgow, blended and bottled by Ellison & Co., Calcuta. Stoneware jug

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 stoneware jug                                                             £120-140.90

 

259      B.O.S.-Early 20th Century

As Supplied to The House of Lords. T. Pease Son & Co., Whisky Blenders, Dalrington. Square, dumpy brown bottle, driven cork, plain lead capsule. Level: 2 cm from base of paper neck seal. 70 degrees proof

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £130-150.130

 

260      Special Old Glenlivet Blend-Early 20th Century

T. Pease, Son & Co., Wine Merchants and Whisky Blenders, Darlington, Leith and London. Dumpy brown bottle, driven cork, paper neck seal, lead capsule. Level: top of shoulder

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £150-200.160

 

261      B.O.S.-Early 20th Century

T. Pease, Son & Co., Wine Merchants and Whisky Blenders, Darlington, Leith and London. Dumpy brown bottle, driven cork, paper neck seal, lead capsule. Level: into neck of bottle

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £130-150.130

 

262      Glen Ythan-Believed Late 19th Century

Very Old Scotch Whisky. Blended and bottled by John L Dyce, Glasgow, 88 King Street and 42 Dale Street. Some wear to label. Three piece moulded clear bottle, driven cork, plain lead capsule. Level: top of shoulder

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £350-400.180

 

263      Morton’s Dundee Whisky-Early 20th Century

The Cream of Scotch Whiskies. Sole Proprietor, George Morton, Distiller and Blender, Dundee. Three piece moulded clear bottle, driven cork, lead capsule embossed “Morton Dundee”. Level: top of shoulder

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £600-700.ns

 

264      The Borderers’ Blend-Early 20th Century

Fine Old Malt Whisky. The Border Brewery Ltd., Berwick on Tweed. Three piece moulded, green glass bottle. Driven cork, plain red lead capsule. Level: into neck of bottle

1 bottle                                                                         £750-800.ns

 

265      Woolsack-Early 20th Century

Very Old Highland Whisky, Cox & Malin Ltd., Rodney Yard, Derby. Embossed brown bottle, stopper cork, lead capsule embossed “Cox & Malin” on top. Minor wear to labels. Level: low shoulder

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £150-200.ns

 

266      Toby

Blended and bottled by The Old Blairmhor Whisky Co. Ltd., Glasgow. Tall brown bottle, stopper cork, plain lead capsule. Level: top of shoulder. Strength 70 degrees proof

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £350-400.180

 

267      The Brothers Old Scotch Whisky-Early 20th Century

Fine Old Blended Scotch Whisky. Old Selected, Samuel Wakenham & Son, Liverpool. Applied rear label by Ministry of Foods, maximum price 12/6 per bottle. Hand blown dumpy green bottle, driven cork, lead capsule embossed “Old Scotch Whisky” on top. Level: into neck of bottle. Strength 30 degrees under proof

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £150-200.200

 

268      Morel’s Curious Old Whisky-25 years in wood

Bonded Stores, Inverness, N.B. Morel’s, 210 Piccadilly, W. Driven cork, lead capsule embossed “Morel’s, 210 Piccadilly” on top. Level: 6.5 cm from base of lead capsule

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £150-180.70

 

269      Old Dad Scotch Whisky

Angas & Co., Leith. Three piece moulded, clear bottle, driven cork, lacking capsule. Level: into neck

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £180-220.110

 

270      Old Gran’s Special Scotch-10 year-old

The Cream of Highland Whisky. Charles Wright & Son Ltd., Wirksworth, Leith & London. Stopper cork, plain lead capsule. Level: upper part of shoulder

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £100-130.145

 

271      The Highland Blend

Rare Old Scotch Whisky. Blended and bottled by Jones Brothers Ltd., Holloway Road, N. Tall green bottle, driven cork, plain lead capsule. Level: into neck of bottle

1 bottle                                                                           £90-110.70

 

272      Old Angus

A Gentle Scotch, Noble as a Lamb. Distilled, blended and bottled by Train & McIntyre Ltd., Distillers, Glasgow. Brown bottle, stopper cork, embossed lead capsule with brand name and above slogan, with slight tear at top. Level: into neck of bottle

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                           £90-110.70

 

273      Strathgarry Liqueur Highland Whisky-Guaranteed 15 year-old

Alexander & MacDonald, Leith. Dumpy, square brown bottle. Driven cork, plain lead capsule. Level: 2.5 cm from base of capsule

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                           £80-100

 .65

274      Greer’s Old Vatted Highland

Blended and bottled by Wm. Green & Co., Glasgow. Special Selection. Label worn with some small sections missing, though legible. Stopper cork, embossed lead capsule. Level: 4.5 cm from base of capsule

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                             £60-80

 .50

275      Real Mountain Dew

Finest Scotch Whisky. Sole Proprietors W & S Strong, Dundee. Label incorporates certificate of analysis. Stopper cork, paper seal printed “Strong’s Whisky” some minor tears. Level: into neck of bottle

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £100-140

 .110

276      Ballantine’s-17 year-old

Bottled for the Italian Market. 75 cl. 43% volume

Old Perth

Liqueur Scotch Whisky. Bottled by Peter Thomson (Perth) Ltd., Perth. Clear, pear shaped bottle. Stopper cork, lead capsule. 70 degrees proof

Oldfield’s Blue Label

Finest Scotch Whisky. J & G Oldfield Ltd., York. Tall brown bottle, screw cap. Level: lower shoulder. 70 degrees proof/30 U.P.

John West

Blended and bottled by Ainsley, Dunn & Co. Ltd., Glasgow. Export Strength and Quality. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. Capsule torn slightly at top. Level: lower shoulder

4 bottles                                                                       £100-140.80

 

277      Islay Mist

Finest Old Liqueur. D Johnston & Co. Laphroag Distillery, Isle of Islay. Screw cap, plain lead capsule. Canadian paper tax seal. Level: lower shoulder. Strength 30 under proof

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                           £80-100

 .185

278      Grand Old Liqueur Scotch Whisky-Guaranteed 12 year-old-Late-19th Century

Unique for it’s mellowness and Delicacy of Flavour. Black & Ferguson Ltd., Aberdeen. Some surface tears to label. Three piece moulded, green bottle. Driven cork, lead capsule embossed “Black & Ferguson Ltd., Adelphi, Aberdeen, Liqueur”. Level: into neck of bottle

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £250-300.180

 

279      Rare Liqueur Whisky-1875

John Somerville & Co., Limited, Distillers & Wine Merchants, Leith, Scotland. Clear hand blown bottle, driven cork, lead capsule. Level: lower shoulder

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £500-600.ns

 

280      Viller’s No. 1 Highland Malt

Villers, Cross & Co., Fowler Street and Victoria Road, South Shields. Special Reserve. Hand blown bottle, driven cork, plain foil capsule. Level: into neck of bottle

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £250-300.ns

 

281      Pearce’s Old Blended Glenlivet-9 year-old

Charles Pearce, Grocer, Wine and Spirit Merchant, 38 & 40 Church Street, South Shore, Blackpool. Hand blown green bottle, driven cork, foil capsule. Level: middle of shoulder

1 bottle                                                                         £150-180.180

 

MATURE MALTS

 

282      The Macallan-25 year-old

Distilled 1972, bottled 1998. Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd., Craigellachie. 70 cl. In wooden presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                           £90-110

 .70

283      The Macallan-25 year-old

As above lot

1 bottle                                                                           £90-110.65

 

284      The Macallan-25 year-old

As above lot

1 bottle                                                                           £90-110

 .60

285      Glen Grant-25 year-old

Bottled by George Strachan, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire. Dumpy green bottle, stopper cork, lead capsule. Level: top of shoulder. Single malt, 86 degrees proof

1 bottle                                                                             £50-70

 .120

286      Banff-31 year-old

Distilled November 1966, bottled August 1998. A limited edition of 181 bottles. Bottled by Douglas Laing & Co. Ltd., Glasgow. Single malt, 50% volume

1 bottle                                                                             £50-70

 .65

OLD IRISH WHISKEY

 

287      Irish Whiskey- Believed Early 20th Century

Our Own Special, Vaughan & Co., Liverpool. Clear three piece moulded large (litre equivalent) size bottle. Driven cork, plain lead capsule. Level: into neck of bottle

1 bottle                                                                         £250-300.ns

 

288      Finest Old Irish Whisky

T Threlfall Jr. & Co., Preston, Established 1816. Spring cap, plain lead capsule. Level: upper part of shoulder

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £150-170.90

 

289      Old Killarney Very Old Irish Whisky-Early 20th Century

Blended and bottled by Frank Myatt & Co. Ltd., Wine & Spirit Merchant, Wolverhampton. Clear three piece moulded bottle, driven cork, lacking capsule. Level: upper part of shoulder

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £350-400.ns

 

290      Dunville’s Special Liqueur-Early 20th Century

Distilled, matured and bottled by Dunville & Co. Ltd., Belfast. Stopper cork, paper seal partially torn on right though unbroken. Level: upper part of shoulder

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £250-300.ns

 

291      Dunville’s VR Old Irish Whisky-Circa 1940

Distilled, matured and bottled by Dunville & Co. Ltd., Belfast. Tall brown bottle, stopper cork, lead capsule embossed “Dunville’s Special Reserve” on top. Level: high neck fill

1 bottle                                                                           £90-110

 .55

292      Very Old Irish Whiskey-12 year-old

Guaranteed Pot Still. Produce of The British Empire. Bottled by Plymouth Breweries Limited. Clear two piece moulded bottle. Stopper cork, lead capsule embossed on top “The Plymouth Breweries Limited”. Level: upper part of shoulder

1 bottle                                                                         £140-170.90

 

293      Old Matured Irish Whiskey

Bonded and blended by H G Simonds Ltd., Reading, Established over 175 years. Produce of Ireland. Driven cork, lead capsule. Level: middle of shoulder

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                           £90-120

 .40

294      Burke’s Fine Old Irish Whiskey-Early 20th Century

Bottled, corked and capsuled in Dublin by Edward & John Burke Ltd., Dublin. Absolutely Trustworthy, Same Quality Throughout The World. Two piece moulded, green bottle. Driven cork, lead capsule embossed “Only Genuine when bearing our signature thus Edward & John Burke Limited” around neck. Level: lower shoulder

1 bottle                                                                         £200-250.140

 

295      The Cave Hill Old Irish Whisky

Winterschladen & Co. Ltd., Middlesbrough. Dumpy brown bottle, driven cork, plain lead capsule. Level: upper part of shoulder

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £150-180.ns

 

296      Old Bar’ Special Irish-Guaranteed 10 years old

By W. Hickling & Son, Nottingham. Green dumpy bottle, driven cork, plain lead capsule. Level: upper park of shoulder

Provenance: Christie’s, Glasgow

1 bottle                                                                         £150-200.180

 

297      Corbett’s Special Liqueur Irish Whisky-Guaranteed 15 years old

Label dated by hand in pencil, top left, 1942. The Distillers Company (Northern Ireland) Ltd., Avoniel Road, Belfast. Two piece moulded dumpy green bottle, driven cork branded “Corbett’s Special Liqueur Irish”, remains of paper seal. Level: middle of shoulder

1 bottle                                                                         £250-300