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Fine & Rare Whisky
Tuesday 17th September 2002 at 10.30am

Viewing Monday 16th September, 10am till 7pm;
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A COLLECTION OF

FINE AND MATURE

OLD MALT AND BLENDED WHISKIES

 

309      The Glenlivet Royal Wedding Reserve-25 year-old

Bottled to commemorate the Marriage of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. Bottle number 074. Distilled and bottled by George & J G Smith, The Glenlivet Distillery. In wooden presentation case. Level: into neck of bottle. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £250-300

 

310      Ardbeg-10 year-old

Distilled and bottled by Ardbeg Distillery Limited, Isle of Islay. Clear glass bottle, 26 2/3 fl. ozs./75 cl. Black ground label (slightly scuffed), printed in white and gold. Black coloured screw cap. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 70 degrees proof

1 bottle                                                                         £150-200

 

311      Talisker-8 year-old

Especially bottled for The Distillers Agency Ltd., Edinburgh. Green coloured glass bottles, 26 2/3 fl. ozs. In original cartons. Levels: high neck fill. Single malt, 80 degrees proof

2 bottles                                                                       £160-200

 

312      Blair Athol-8 year-old

Distilled and bottled by Arthur Bell & Sons Plc., Distillers, Perth. Clear glass bottles, 26 2/3 fl. ozs./75 cl. Black ground labelling printed in white, gold, blue and red. In original red coloured cartons. Levels: high neck fill. Single malt, 70 degrees proof

3 bottles                                                                       £120-150

 

313      Blair Athol-8 year-old

Distilled and bottled by Arthur Bell & Sons Plc., Distillers, Perth. Clear glass bottle, 26 2/3 fl. ozs./75 cl. Black ground labelling printed in white with image of the distillery, screw cap. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 70 degrees proof

The Glenlivet-12 year-old (2)

Distilled and bottled by George & J G Smith Ltd., The Glenlivet Distillery. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. bottles, in original cartons. Single malt, 70 degrees proof

3 bottles                                                                       £150-180

 

314      The Glenlivet-8 year-old

Bonded and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. clear glass bottles, stencilled around labels (slightly bin soiled). Levels: high neck fill. Single malt, 70 degrees proof

2 bottles                                                                       £100-140

 

315      Glen Grant-5 year-old

Distilled 1968. Bottled by Peter Thomson (Perth) Ltd., Perth. 23 2/3 fl. ozs. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 100 degrees proof

Glen Grant-5 year-old (Halves 2)

Bottled by Glen Grant Whisky Company Ltd., Glasgow & Rothes. 13 1/3 fl. ozs. bottles. Labels very slightly discoloured. Good levels. Single malt, 70 degrees proof

1 bottle and 2 halves                                                       £80-110

 

316      Auchentoshan

Distilled and bottled by Eadie Cairns, Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir. Green coloured 26 2/3 fl. ozs. glass bottle. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 70 degrees proof

Bowmore

Distilled and bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery Ltd., Islay. Brown coloured dumpy glass bottle. Lead capsule. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. In original carton. Single malt, 70 degrees proof

2 bottles                                                                         £90-120

 

OLD BLENDED WHISKIES

 

317      B.L. Extra Special Gold Label

Blended and bottled by Bulloch Lade & Co. Ltd., Glasgow. Distilled from finest materials. Green coloured, tall glass bottle, spring cap, embossed lead capsule as above. Gold coloured shoulder and main label printed in red and black. Level: high neck fill. 70 degrees proof

1 bottle                                                                           £90-120

 

318      Red Hackle De Luxe-Circa 1950

By Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen. Guaranteed aged in Sherry Wood. An exquisite blend of rare old Highland Whiskies, distilled, blended and bottled by Hepburn & Ross Ltd., Glasgow. Clear, pear shaped glass bottle, stopper cork, lead capsule embossed “Red Hackle” around neck, “Hepburn & Ross, Glasgow” on top, slightly corroded on left top. Level: 3cm from base of capsule. 70 degrees proof

1 bottle                                                                         £100-140

 

319      Glen Moray’93

De Luxe Liqueur Scots Whisky Of Exceptional Age. Blended by MacDonald & Muir, Leith, proprietors Glen Moray-Glenlivet Distillery, Etc. Triangular style, brown coloured glass bottle. Stopper cork, lead capsule embossed “MacDonald & Muir” around neck. Rear label reads “An equally good whisky of Light Character is Highland Queen” Level: 4cm from base of capsule

1 bottle                                                                         £140-160

 

320      M D Golden Crown

Scotch Whisky. Melrose-Drover Ltd., Leith, Scotland. Dumpy brown coloured glass bottles, stopper corks, gold foil capsules. One label torn with sections missing. Levels: into neck of bottle. 70 degrees proof

3 bottles                                                                         £70-100

 

321      The Antiquary

De Luxe Old Scotch Whisky. Distilled, blended and bottled by J & M Hardie Limited, Edinburgh, Green coloured circular glass bottle, stopper cork, embossed lead capsule, in original carton. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. 70 degrees proof

Dewar’s Ancestor

Blended and bottled by John Dewar & Sons Ltd., Perth. Green coloured dumpy glass bottle, screw cap, in original carton. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. 70 degrees proof

2 bottles                                                                           £75-90

 

322      Old Rarity

Stopper cork, embossed lead capsule. In original carton. 75 degrees proof

Old Rarity (2)

Screw caps, embossed lead capsules. Later labelling than the above bottle. In original cartons. 70 degrees proof

Distilled, blended and bottled by Bulloch Lade & Co. Ltd., Glasgow. All bottles in this lot 26 2/3 fl. ozs. in size

3 bottles                                                                         £70-100

 

323      Crawford’s Five Star

Blended and bottled by A & A Crawford Ltd., Leith. Pear shaped, clear glass bottles, spring caps, embossed lead capsules. In original tissue wrapping within original cartons. 70 degrees proof

3 bottles                                                                       £120-140

 

324      Crawford’s Five Star (Halves 5)

Blended and bottled by A & A Crawford Ltd., Leith. Pear shaped, clear glass bottles, 3 stopper corks, 2 screw caps, all with embossed lead capsules, 4 in original cartons. All 13 1/3 fl. ozs. 70 degrees proof

Crabie-8 year-old (Half)

Old Scotch Whisky. Blended and bottled by John Crabbie & Co. Ltd., Leith. Brown coloured glass 13 1/3 fl. ozs. bottle, stopper cork, embossed lead capsule. Level: middle of shoulder. 70 degrees proof

Sam’l Dows Pigeon Blend (Half)

Fine Old Scotch Whisky. Blended and bottled by Samuel Dow Limited, Glasgow. Green coloured glass bottle, screw cap. Level: middle of shoulder. 70 degrees proof

7 half bottles                                                                  £80-100

 

325      Ross’s Brand Pure Old Cherry Whisky

Made in Great Britain from Old Scotch Whiskies and English Cherries. “Great Auk’s Head” Trade Mark. W A Ross Brothers Ltd., Leith. Clear glass, half bottle, stopper cork, embossed lead capsule. Shoulder label slightly bin soiled. Level: high neck fill. 50% proof

1half bottle                                                                       £40-60

 

326      Beneagles Reserve

Extra Special Scotch Whisky. Blended and bottled by Peter Thomson (Perth) Ltd., Perth. Screw cap. 26.2 fl. ozs. In original carton. Level: upper part of shoulder. 70 degrees proof

Curries No. 10

Fine Old Scotch Whisky. Distilled, blended and bottled by J & T Currie, Perth. Screw cap. Level: into neck. 70 degrees proof

Crabbie-8 year-old

Distilled, blended and bottled by John Crabbie & Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. brown coloured glass bottle, screw cap. Level: high neck fill. 70 degrees proof

King George IV

Old Scotch Whisky. Blended and bottled by The Distillers Agency Limited, Edinburgh. 26 2/3 fl. ozs brown coloured glass bottle, screw cap. Level: high neck fill. 70 degrees proof

Deerstalker

A Fine Blend of British Wine and Mature Malt Scotch Whisky. Produced by Taplows Ltd., The Vaults, Leith. Clear glass bottle, screw cap. Level: high neck fill. Not Less Than 31% proof spirit

5 bottles                                                                       £130-160

 

MANNOCHMORE, MACALLAN

AND DALLAS DHU

 

327      Mannochmore-18 year-old

The Managers Dram. A refill cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength by malt distillery managers within United Distillers. Label dated 12.10.97. Single malt, 66% volume

1 bottle                                                                           £80-120

 

328      The Macallan Special Reserve

Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd., Craigellachie. 70 cl. bottle, cream ground label printed in black with illustration of Easter Elchies House and “Macallan” printed in gold. Single malt, 46% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £150-200

 

329      The Macallan Private Eye

Bottled to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of Private Eye and includes spirit Bonded 1961. Bottle number 642 of 5000. Single malt, 40% volume

1 bottle                                                                           £80-100

 

330      Dallas Dhu Centenary

Specially bottled for Historic Scotland, Edinburgh to commemorate the centenary of establishment (1899-1999). Cask number 262, bottle number 024, in blue stained wooden frame. Single malt, 40% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £200-250

 

331      Dallas Dhu Last Cask Filled-1983

Specially bottled for Historic Scotland, Edinburgh. Bottled from the remnant cask number 327, bottle number 067, in wooden frame. Single malt, 48% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £200-250

 

BOWMORE AND GLENMORANGIE

 

332      Bowmore-27 year-old

Distilled 1972. Cask numbers 4864-4866, bottle number 065 of 466. Distilled and bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery, Islay. In presentation case. Single malt, 53.3% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £150-200

 

333      Glenmorangie Claret Wood Finish

Distilled and bottled by The Glenmorangie Distillery Coy, Tain. Traditionally matured in American Oak barrels then transferred to First Growth Claret casks from Pauillac, Bordeaux. Eight casks hand selected in 1989, vintage years between 1976 and 1979. Limited edition bottle number 677, in wooden presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume

Glenmorangie Three Cask Matured-12 year-old

A limited edition bottling created from the marriage of three different types of oak casks used in maturation. In presentation sleeve. Single malt, 40% volume

2 bottles                                                                       £200-220

 

334      Glenmorangie Cognac Matured

Matured for 15 years in casks of Merrian Oak previously used for fine cognac. Bottle number 197 of 850. Distilled and bottled by The Glenmorangie Distillery Coy, Tain. In cardboard presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £140-170

 

FINE MALTS INCLUDING

BOWMORE BICENTENARY AND

MANAGERS DRAMS

 

335      Rosebank-8 year-old

Especially bottled for The Distillers Agency Ltd., Edinburgh. 75 cl. green coloured glass bottle with label illustration of 3 stills. In original carton. Single malt, 40% volume

1 bottle                                                                           £80-100

 

336      Longmorn-15 year-old

Distilled and bottled by The Longmorn Distillery Company, Elgin. 75 cl. In original cardboard tube. Single malt, 43% volume

Glendullan-12 year-old

Distilled and bottled by Macdonald Greenlees Ltd., Glendullan Distillery, Dufftown. 75 cl. In original cardboard tube. Single malt, 43% volume

Excellent labels, levels: high neck fill

2 bottles                                                                       £150-180

 

337      Knockando-1978

Bottled 1993. Distilled and bottled by Justerini & Brooks Ltd., imported by Nikka IDV Ltd. Rear labelled for the Japanese Market. 750 ml. Single malt, 43% volume

The Singleton of Auchroisk-1983

Distilled and bottled by Ruchill & Ross Ltd., Auchroisk Distillery. Bottled for import to France. In original carton. Single malt, 40% volume

Mortlach-16 year-old

Distilled and bottled by Mortlach Distillery, Dufftown. Flora & Fauna Selection. 70 cl. Single malt, 43% volume

Aultmore-12 year-old

Distilled and bottled by Aultmore Distillery, Keith. Flora & Fauna Selection. 70 cl. Single malt, 43% volume

S.M.W.S. 11.5

Distilled at Tomatin Distillery Oct 1978, bottled Mar 1991. Bottled by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, Leith. Single malt, 57.4% volume

5 bottles                                                                       £170-200

 

338      Bowmore Bicentenary

Distilled and bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery, Islay to commemorate the Bicentenary of the distillery (1779-1979). Lacking presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £200-250

 

339      Aberfeldy-19 year-old

The Managers Dram. A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers. Label dated 20.10.91. Single malt, 61.3% volume

Cragganmore-17 year-old

The Managers Dram. A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers. Label dated 25.11.92. Single malt, 62% volume

Glen Elgin-16 year-old

The Managers Dram. A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers. Label dated 31.10.93. Single malt, 60% volume

Ord-16 year-old

The Managers Dram. A refill cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers. Label dated 20.06.91. Single malt, 66.2% volume

Good labels, levels: high neck fill

4 bottles                                                                       £400-480

 

LIMITED EDITION

STRATHISLA-25 YEAR-OLD

 

340      Strathisla-25 year-old

A limited edition of 600 bottles, bottled to commemorate the restoration of the distillery, Tuesday 9th May 1995. In original cartons. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £150-180

 

341      Strathisla-25 year-old

As above lot

1 bottle                                                                         £150-180

 

342      Strathisla-25 year-old

As above lot

2 bottles                                                                       £300-360

 

343      Strathisla-25 year-old

As above lot

2 bottles                                                                       £300-360

 

344      The Glenlivet Special Jubilee Reserve-25 year-old

Distilled and bottled by George & J G Smith Ltd., The Glenlivet Distillery to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1952-1977). Bottle number 766, in wooden presentation case, 75 cl. Level: middle of shoulder. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £230-260

 

BEN WYVIS-27 YEAR-OLD-1972

 

345      Ben Wyvis-27 year-old

The final bottling from the three remaining casks, owned by Invergordon Distillers. Distilled 1972. Cask numbers 744, 1058 and 1059, bottle number 405 of 471. 70 cl. In cardboard presentation carton. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £500-550

 

OLD CONNOISSEURS CHOICE

 

346      Glen Rothes-28 year-old

Distilled 1954. Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. Cream and brown coloured label, excellent condition. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 40% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £100-150

 

THE MACALLAN-1965

 

347      The Macallan-18 year-old-1965

Distilled 1965, bottled 1984. Distilled and bottled by Macallan-Glenlivet Ltd., Craigellachie. 75 cl. In original carton. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £130-160

 

348      Glenmorangie Malaga Finish-25 year-old

A limited edition bottling, matured in oak barrels for 25 years including one year of finishing in Malaga wine butts. Distilled and bottled by The Glenmorangie Distillery Coy, Tain. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                             £70-90

 

349      Glenmorangie Traditional-10 year-old

Bottled at traditional strength. Litre bottles, one lacking neck tag, in fitted cardboard presentation cases. Distilled and bottled by The Glenmorangie Distillery Coy, Tain. Single malt, 57.2% volume

3 bottles                                                                       £100-130

 

350      Alistair Cunningham’s 50 years blend

A limited edition special blend of fifty malt whiskies and Dumbarton Grain whisky, blended and bottled by Allied Distillers, Dumbarton to commemorate Alistair Cunningham's career spanning 50 years, since 1942. In original carton. Blended, 40% volume

1 bottle                                                                             £40-50

 

351      Roghainn nam Feareolais-1963

Cask numbers 1214-1217, glass decanter numbers 85, 86, 92 and 419. In wooden presentation crates accompanied by glass stoppers. Bottled by Victoria Wine Company, London. Single grain, 40% volume

4 glass decanters                                                           £100-120

 

352      Pride of Strathspey-1938

Bottled by James Gordon & Co., Elgin. In wooden presentation case. 75 cl. Single malt, 40% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £180-200

 

353      Royal Lochnagar Selected Reserve

Distilled and bottled by Royal Lochnagar Distillery, Crathie, Deeside. Limited edition bottle number 7573, in wooden presentation case, 75 cl. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                           £90-120

 

LIMITED EDITION

BLAIR ATHOL BICENTENARY

 

354      Blair Athol-12 year-old

Commemorative Limited Edition, bottle number “5” printed on shoulder label. Bottled to commemorate 200 years (1798-1998). Tall clear glass bottle. Distilled and bottled by Blair Athol Distillery, Pitlochry. In original carton, labelled similarly. 70 cl. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £500-600

 

AULTMORE CENTENARY

BOTTLE NUMBER “017”

 

355      Aultmore Centenary-16 year-old

bottled to commemorate the centenary of the distillery (1897-1997), rear label printed with the names of the distillery staff, 1997. Excellent label, level: into neck of bottle. Single malt, 63% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £500-700

 

356      Ben Nevis-26 year-old

Distilled 1968, bottled 1994. Limited edition bottle number 186 of 213. Distilled and bottled by Ben Nevis Distillery (Fort William) Ltd. Level: upper part of shoulder (tall bottle with short neck). Single malt, 54.6% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £100-130

 

357      Blair Athol Bicentenary-18 year-old

Bottled to commemorate the Bicentenary of the distillery (1798-1998). Rear label printed with the names of the distillery staff, 1998. Single malt, 56.7% volume

Dalwhinnie Centenary-15 year-old

Classic Malts Centenary Edition (1898-1998) with specially applied rear label, individually numbered 253. Excellent label, level: into neck of bottle. Single malt, 43% volume

2 bottles                                                                       £100-130

 

MORTLACH-50 YEAR-OLD-1936

MINIATURE

 

 

358      Mortlach-50 year-old

Distilled 17th October 1936, bottled 17th October 1986. Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. Accompanied by framed certificate, numbered “4”. Single malt, 40% volume

1 miniature bottle                                                             £50-60

 

359      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                                                                         £230-250

 

360      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                                                        £100-130

 

361      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                                                                         £120-170

 

362      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                                                                         £210-250

 

363      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                                                                         £220-270

 

364      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                                                                         £200-250

 

LAGAVULIN, SPRINGBANK

AND LONGROW

 

365      Lagavulin-10 year-old

Distilled 1988. A Limited Edition bottling by Sameroli. Bottle number 253 of 324. Single malt, 56% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £130-160

 

366      Lagavulin-10 year-old

Horae Solaris. Distilled 1988, bottled 1998. Limited edition bottle number 1239 of 1300. Bottled by Brae Dean International, imported by Moon Import. In original cardboard sleeve. Single malt, 50% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £130-160

 

367      Lagavulin-14 year-old

Distilled December 1984, bottled March 1999. Acorn’s Natural Malt Selections. Selected and bottled by Acorn Ltd., Japan. Single malt, 51.7% volume

1 bottle                                                 &nb