Lots 1-104 | 105-204 | 205-308 | 309-402 | 403-537 | 538-661

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

Viewing Monday 16th September, 10am till 7pm;
and on morning of sale from 9am.

Buyer's Premium 15% (plus vat thereon)

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CASK STRENGTH

TAMDHU-42 YEAR-OLD

 

403      Tamdhu-42 year-old

Distilled 1958, bottled 2000. Bottled by Hart Brothers Limited. In original packaging. Single malt, 40.8% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £100-140

 

404      Tamdhu-42 year-old

As above lot

1 bottle                                                                         £100-140

 

405      Tamdhu-42 year-old

As above lot

1 bottle                                                                         £100-140

 

406      Tamdhu-42 year-old

As above lot

1 bottle                                                                         £100-140

 

407      Tamdhu-42 year-old

As above lot

1 bottle                                                                         £100-140

 

408      Tamdhu-42 year-old

As above lot

1 bottle                                                                         £100-140

 

MINIATURES

 

409      Highland Park-10 year-old (2)

Distilled 1989, bottled 2000. In presentation cases fitted for one miniature and two golf balls embossed for Hart Brothers. Single malt, 43% volume

Caol Ila-10 year-old

Distilled 1990, bottled 2001. In fitted presentation case, accompanied by small glass engraved for Hart Brothers. Single malt, 43% volume

Miltonduff-10 year-old

Distilled 1989, bottled 2000. In fitted presentation case, accompanied by small glass engraved for Hart Brothers. Single malt, 43% volume

4 miniatures, golf balls and glasses                                     £30-50

 

410      Old St. Andrews-5 year-old Golf Miniatures

Fine Blended Scotch Whisky. Blended by Old St. Andrews Ltd., London. Two cases of 6 miniatures, formed as white ceramic golf balls, in original carton, within original cardboard carton. 43% volume

12 miniatures                                                                    £40-60

 

411      Bell’s-21 year-old

Blended and bottled by Arthur Bell & Sons plc. Two cartons containing 12 miniatures each. Blended, 40% volume

24 miniatures                                                                  £90-120

 

WHISKY GALORE

 

412      Whisky Galore Atlantic Gold

This blend contains whisky salvaged from the Wreck of the S.S. Politician in 1990. Bottle numbers 427, 428 and 429 of 480. 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

 

413      Whisky Galore Atlantic Gold

As above lot, bottle numbers 430, 431 and 432

3 bottles                                                                       £100-140

 

CASK STRENGTH TALISKER-1957

 

414      Talisker-1957

Natural High Strength. Distilled 1957. Bottled at Matured Natural Cask Strength direct from casks Selected by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. 75 cl. bottles. Single malt, 51.9% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £200-220

 

415      Talisker-1957

As above lot

1 bottle                                                                         £200-220

 

416      Talisker-1957

As above lot

1 bottle                                                                         £200-220

 

417      Talisker-1957

As above lot

1 bottle                                                                         £200-220

 

418      Talisker-1957

As above lot

1 bottle                                                                         £200-220

 

419      Talisker-1957

As above lot

2 bottles                                                                       £400-440

 

420      Talisker-1957

As above lot

2 bottles                                                                       £400-440

 

421      Talisker-1957

As above lot, slightly soiled labels

4 bottles                                                                       £650-750

 

MANAGER’S DRAMS AND

ANNIVERSARY MALTS

 

422      Aberfeldy-19 year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers. Label dated 1991. Single malt, 61.3% volume

Ord-16 year-old

A refill cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers. Label dated 1991. Single malt, 66.2% volume

Cragganmore-17 year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers. Label dated 1992. Single malt, 62% volume

Glen Elgin-16 year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers. Label dated 1993. Single malt, 60% volume

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. Single malt, 59.8% volume

5 bottles                                                                       £400-600

 

423      Oban-16 year-old

Bottled to commemorate the bicentenary of the distillery (1794-1994). A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers. Label dated 1994. Single malt, 64% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £150-200

 

424      Clynelish-17 year-old (2)

A sherry cask whisky specially selected by malt distillery managers within United Distillers & Vintners and bottled at natural strength, label dated 1998. Single malt, 61.8% volume

Linkwood-12 year-old (2)

A sherry cask whisky specially selected by malt distillery managers within United Distillers & Vintners and bottled at natural strength, label dated 1999. Single malt, 59.5% volume

4 bottles                                                                       £320-400

 

425      Teaninich-17 year-old

A refill cask whisky specially selected by malt distillery managers within Guinness UDV and bottled at natural strength, label dated 2001. Single malt, 58.3% volume

Dailuaine-17 year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected by malt distillery managers within UDV and bottled at natural strength, label dated 2000. Single malt, 59.5% volume

Mannochmore-18 year-old

A refill cask whisky specially selected by malt distillery managers within United Distillers and bottled at natural strength, label dated 1997. Single malt, 66% volume

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

4 bottles                                                                       £300-400

 

TEANINICH-12 YEAR-OLD

BOTTLED FOR THE RE-OPENING

OF THE DISTILLERY IN 1991

 

 

426      Teaninich-12 year-old

Distilled and bottled by Teaninich Distillery, Alness, Ross-shire. Specially labelled on reverse for the reopening of the distillery in 1991. Bottled to celebrate the inaugural visit to the distillery by members of Highland Regional, Ross and Cromarty District Councils and Ross and Cromarty Local Enterprise Company. 70 cl. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £150-200

 

427      Teaninich-12 year-old

As above lot

1 bottle                                                                         £150-200

 

MANAGER’S DRAMS

 

428      Caol Ila-15 year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for the S.M.D. Staff Association. Label dated 1990 (very slightly stained). Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 63% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £200-250

 

429      Oban-13 year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for the S.M.D. Staff Association. Label dated 1990. Level: lower middle of shoulder. Single malt, 62% volume

Ord-16 year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers. Label dated 1991. Single malt, 66.2% volume

2 bottles                                                                       £140-160

 

430      Aberfeldy-19 year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers. Label dated 1991. Single malt, 61.3% volume

Cragganmore-17 year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers. Label dated 1992. Single malt, 62% volume

Glen Elgin-16 year-old (2)

A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers. Label dated 1993. Single malt, 60% volume

4 bottles                                                                       £320-480

 

PORT DUNDAS SINGLE GRAIN

 

431      Port Dundas

Distilled and bottled by United Distillers, Port Dundas Distillery, Glasgow. 75 cl. Rear labelled with the history of the distillery, from the early 19th Century. Single grain, 40% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £150-200

 

MANAGER’S DRAMS

 

432      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. Single malt, 59.4% volume

Glen Elgin-16 year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers. Label dated 1993. Single malt, 60% volume

Cragganmore-17 year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength for malt distillery managers within United Distillers. Label dated 1992. Single malt, 62% volume

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. Single malt, 59.8% volume

4 bottles                                                                       £320-480

 

433      Mannochmore-18 year-old

A refill cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength by malt distillery managers within United Distillers. Label dated 1997. Single malt, 66% volume

Clynelish-17 year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected and bottled at natural strength by malt distillery managers within United Distillers and Vintners. Label dated 1998. Single malt, 61.8% volume

2 bottles                                                                       £160-200

 

ROYAL BRACKLA-60 YEAR-OLD

"DISTILLED 1924"

 

434      Royal Brackla-60 year-old

Distilled 1924. Bottle number 037 accompanied by miniature. Screw cap printed "Black & White”. Level: top of shoulder. Note: Casks of this Royal Brackla had lain undisturbed for 60 years in a corner of the bond where they were discovered by chance in 1984. This special bottling marked the reopening of The Royal Brackla Distillery in 1991 and was presented to a chosen few

75 cl. Single malt, 40% volume

1 bottle and miniature                                               £1400-1600

 

A COMPLETE SET OF

MANAGERS DRAMS (1988-2001)

 

435      Benrinnes-12 year-old

A plain cask whisky selected and bottled for S.M.D. Staff Association, label dated 1988. Level: lower middle of shoulder. Single malt, 63% volume

Glen Elgin-15 year-old

A sherry cask whisky selected and bottled for S.M.D. Staff Association, label dated 1988. Single malt, 60.2% volume

Cardhu-15 year-old

A refill cask whisky selected and bottled for S.M.D. Staff Association, label dated 1989. Single malt, 63% volume

Glendullan-18 year-old

A sherry cask whisky selected and bottled for S.M.D. Staff Association, label dated 1989. Single malt, 64% volume

Oban-13 year-old

A sherry cask whisky selected and bottled for S.M.D. Staff Association, label dated 1990. Single malt, 62% volume

Caol Ila-15 year-old

A sherry cask whisky selected and bottled for S.M.D. Staff Association, label dated 1990. Single malt, 63% volume

Aberfeldy-19 year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected for malt distillery managers within United Distillers, label dated 1991. Single malt, 61.3% volume

Ord-16 year-old

A refill cask whisky specially selected for malt distillery managers within United Distillers, label dated 1991. Single malt, 66.2% volume

Cragganmore-17 year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected for malt distillery management within United Distillers, label dated 1992. Single malt, 62% volume

Glen Elgin-16 year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected for malt distillery managers within United Distillers, label dated 1993. Single malt, 60% volume

Oban Bicentenary-16  year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected for malt distillery managers within United Distillers to commemorate the Bicentenary of the distillery (1794-1994), label dated 1994. Single malt, 64% volume

Oban-19 year-old

A refill cask whisky specially selected for malt distillery managers within United Distillers, label dated 1995. Single malt, 59.8% volume

Blair Athol-15 year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected for malt distillery managers within United Distillers, label dated 1996. Single malt, 59.4% volume

Mannochmore-18 year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected for malt distillery managers within United Distillers, label dated 1997. Single malt, 66% volume

Clynelish-17 year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected for malt distillery managers within United Distillers and Vintners, label dated 1998. Single malt, 61.8% volume

Linkwood-12 year-old

A refill cask whisky specially selected for malt distillery managers within United Distillers and Vintners, label dated 1999. Single malt, 59.5% volume

Dailuaine-17 year-old

A sherry cask whisky specially selected for malt distillery managers within UDV, label dated 2000. Single malt, 59.5% volume

Teaninich-17 year-old

A refill cask whisky specially selected for malt distillery managers within Guinness UDV, label dated 2001

All bottles have excellent labels, good screw caps and capsules, all levels are into neck and high neck fill unless otherwise stated

18 bottles                                                                 £3200-3500

 

436      Linkwood-12 year-old

The Managers Dram. A refill cask whisky specially selected for malt distillery managers within United Distillers and Vintners, label dated 1999. Single malt, 59.5% volume

Hillside-25 year-old

Limited Edition, Rare Malts Selection. Distilled 1971. Single malt, 62% volume

Glenlochy-26 year-old

Limited Edition, Rare Malts Selection. Distilled 1969. Single malt, 58.8% volume

Good labels, levels: high neck fill

3 bottles                                                                       £190-240

 

FINE ANNIVERSARY MALTS

 

437      Caol Ila-20 year-old

Bottled to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the distillery (1846-1996). Rear label printed with the names of the distillery staff, 1998. Single malt, 57.86% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £200-250

 

438      Dufftown-Glenlivet-20 year-old

Bottled to commemorate the centenary of the distillery (1896-1996). Rear label printed with the names of the distillery staff, 1996. Label slightly torn, bottom centre. Single malt, 55.8% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £100-140

 

PORT ELLEN MALTINGS

25TH ANNIVERSARY

 

439      Port Ellen-21 year-old

Bottled to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Port Ellen Maltings (1973-1998). Individually numbered, printed on reverse label with the names of the staff, 1998. Single malt, 58.4% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £400-600

 

A COLLECTION OF VERY FINE MALTS

INCLUDING RARE, DALMORE, TALISKER

AND BLACK BOWMORE

 

440      Glenmorangie Distillery Manager’s Choice-1981

Distilled 14th May 1981, bottled 24th March 1998. Bottle number 053. Hand bottled and distilled by The Glenmorangie Distillery Coy., Tain. Single malt, 54.5% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £200-250

 

441      Glenmorangie Cotes de Nuits Finish-25 year-old

Distilled 1975. Matured in oak barrels for 25 years including a finishing period in Cote de Nuits Grand Cru Burgundy  Casks. Limited Edition bottle number 570. Distilled and bottled by The Glenmorangie Distillery Coy., Tain. In wooden presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £140-160

 

442      Glenmorangie Culloden-1971

Produced in association with the National Museums of Scotland. Limited edition bottle number 1312, in wooden presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £130-150

 

443      The Macallan-1963

Special Selection. Distilled and bottled by Macallan-Glenlivet Ltd., Craigellachie. Imported by Rinaldi, Bologna. 75 cl. Label slightly torn though intact, top left corner. Level: into neck of bottle. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £100-130

 

444      The Macallan-25 year-old

Distilled 1958/59, bottled 1986. Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd., imported by Giovanetti, Milano. Minor tears to label top left and right though intact. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £140-160

 

445      The Macallan-25 year-old

Bottled 1977 by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. Single malt, 70 degrees proof

1 bottle                                                                         £140-180

 

446      The “1874” Macallan

Selected by whisky maker F A Newlands at the Macallan distillery, designed to replicate an original bottle of The Macallan-1874. In  wooden presentation case. Single malt, 45% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £180-220

 

447      MacPhail’s 2000

Two litre stoneware jug, a vatting of rare single malts, the total combined ages 2,000 years. Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. In wooden presentation case. 40% volume

1 stoneware jug                                                             £200-250

 

DALMORE-30 YEAR-OLD

 

448      Dalmore-30 year-old

The Stillman’s Dram. Limited edition bottle number 869 with applied lower Dalmore label. Distilled and bottled by Whyte & MacKay Distillers, Glasgow. Rear importation label “Munson Shaw Co., Deerfield, Il.” In presentation carton. 750 ml. Single malt, 45% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £400-600

 

TALISKER-28 YEAR-OLD

 

449      Talisker-28 year-old

Distilled 1973. Cask number 4633, bottle number 26 of a limited edition of 100 bottles. Distilled and bottled by Talisker Distillery. Glass decanter style bottle, in presentation case accompanied by a booklet giving a short history of the distillery and land from 1773 to 2001. Single malt, 43.3% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £750-800

 

BLACK BOWMORE

“THE FINAL EDITION”

 

450      Black Bowmore-1964

Distilled 1964, bottled 1995, The Final Edition. Bottle number 398, in wooden presentation case. Distilled and bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery, Island of Islay. Level: top of shoulder. Single malt, 49% volume

1 bottle                                                                       £900-1200

 

LAPHROAIG VINTAGE RESERVE-1960

 

451      Laphroaig Vintage Reserve-1960

Limited edition bottle number 10. Natural Cask Strength. Distilled and bottled by D Johnston & Co. (Laphroaig), Laphroaig Distillery. In presentation case. Single malt, 42.4% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £500-550

 

LIMITED EDITION

LAPHROAIG-15 YEAR-OLD

 

452      Laphroaig-15 year-old

From The Cask of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to mark the official opening of The New Erskine Hospital, 11th October 2000. A limited edition of 270 bottles, this bottle has a limited edition label and is one of only 50 with the label background printed with a reproduction of an original etching of Erskine Hospital by Susan Crawford (1916-2000). In presentation carton accompanied by certificate of authenticity. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £200-300

 

FINE AND MATURE MALTS

 

453      Signatory Vintage Laphroaig-28 year-old

Distilled 22.9.67, bottle 1.96. Cask number 2201, bottle number 105 of 205. Selected, produced and bottled for and under the sole responsibility of Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. In presentation case. Single malt, 50.2% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £150-170

 

454      Laphroaig-10 year-old

Distilled and bottled by D Johnston & Co. (Laphroaig) Ltd., Laphroaig Distillery, Isle of Islay. Imported by Bonfanti, Milano. White ground label printed in black. 75 cl. In original carton. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                           £90-120

 

455      Bowmore-7 year-old

Distilled and bottled by Sherriff’s Bowmore Distillery Ltd., Islay. Green coloured glass bottle, white screw cap. Cream ground label printed in black with “7 years old” printed diagonally in red. 75 cl. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 43% volume

1 bottle                                                                         £150-180

 

456      Bowmore-12 year-old

Distilled May 1965 (Proprietors Sherriff’s Bowmore Distillery Ltd.), bottled September 1977 by William Cadenhead, Aberdeen. Brown coloured dumpy glass bottle, black ground label printed in white and gold. In original carton. Level: high neck fill. Single malt, 80 degrees proof

1 bottle                                                                         £150-180

 

457      Bruichladdich-1970

Distilled Dec 1970, bottled 29th May 2001 to commemorate the first distillation of the re-opening of the distillery. C