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BOWMORE
545 Islay Malt Distilled and bottled in Scotland by Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd. 70 cl. 40% volume 1 bottle £80-120
546 Bowmore-27 year-old Distilled 1972. Cask number 4864-4866. Bottle number 58 of 466. Distilled and bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery, Islay. In presentation case. Single malt, 53.3% volume 1 bottle £200-250
547 Springbank-21 year-old Distilled and bottled by J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd., Springbank Distillery, Campbeltown. Tall clear 70 cl. bottle with parchment style label printed in cream, black, white and copper, in original carton similar to labelling. Single malt, 46% volumesold for £110 1 bottle £90-110
548 Bunnahabhain-35 year-old Distilled 1st November 1965, bottled 4th April 2001. A limited edition of 594 bottles from cask number 7159. Distilled and bottled by Bunnahabhain Distillery, Islay. In original cardboard sleeve. Single malt, 53.9% volumesold for £200 1 bottle £180-200
549 Glendronach-27 year-old Distilled 1972, bottled 1999. Cask number 721, bottle number 3 of 456. Bottled by The Incorporation of Maltmen, Glasgow. Single malt, 48% volume Imperial-17 year-old Distilled 1982, bottled 1999. Cask number 975, bottle number 3 of 384. Bottled by The Association of Deacons of the Fourteenth Incorporated Trades of Glasgow. Single malt, 43% volumesold for £180 2 bottles £250-280
VINTAGE COGNAC
550 Cognac Fins Bois-Vintage 1914 Bottled February 1968 by I.E.C.W.S., Stevenage. Stopper cork, lead capsule. Good label, level: 5.5cm from base of capsulesold for £150 1 bottle £100-150
551 Cognac Fins Bois-Vintage 1914 As above lot, level: 6cm from base of capsulesold for £130 1 bottle £100-150
552 Cognac Fins Bois-Vintage 1914 As above lot, label scratched top centre and lower centre. Level: 6.5cm from base of capsulesold for £90 1 bottle £80-120
553 Choice Old Brandy-Vintage 1875 This is bottled from the most carefully selected choice Brandies, old matured in Bond and possessing great softness and character. Driven cork, lead capsule embossed “1875” on top. Level: lower middle of shouldersold for £180 1 bottle £150-170
A BACARAT CRYSTAL DECANTER OF FINE CHAMPAGNE COGNAC
554 Remy Martin Cenataure Crystal Fine Champagne Baccarat Crystal Decanter accompanied by certificate dated 15th November 1988 and stopper. Decanter number J 6645, in presentation case sold for £210 1 crystal decanter £300-400
555 Martell Cordon Argent Extra Bottle number EG4402. Produced and bottled by Martell & Co., Cognac. In presentation case. 43% volumesold for £90 1 bottle £150-200
556 Courvoisier Initiale Extra Glass decanter in presentation case. Produced and bottled by Courvoisier S.A., Jarnac, France. 40% volume 1 bottle £80-120
557 Hine Antique Fine Champagne. In original carton. 40% volume Remy Martin Centaure NapoleonFine Champagne. In original carton. 40% volumesold for £60 2 bottles £150-170
558 Martell Cordon Bleu Baccarat Crystal Decanter accompanied by stopper, in fitted presentation case. 40% volume 1 crystal decanter £300-350
VINTAGE PORT
559 Warre-Vintage 1980 In original wooden casesold for £240 1 dozen bottles £200-250
560 Crème De Menth Cusenier. Freezomint. 52 degrees proof Genfoyle-25 year-old Ceramic decanter. Distilled, blended and bottled by Longman Distillers Ltd., Glasgow. 750 ml. 43% volumesold for £20 1 bottle and ceramic decanter £40-50
561 MacPhail's Royal Golden Wedding Anniversary Distilled during the reign of Her Majesty The Queen and bottled in 1992 to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of The Coronation (1953-1993). Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. Bottle number 143, in wooden presentation case. 70 cl. 40% volumesold for £110 1 stoneware bottle £100-140
562 MacPhail's-45 year-old Distilled 1938. Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. Edinburgh crystal decanter with label illustration from the Book of Kells, accompanied by stopper, in presentation case. Single malt, 40% volumesold for £130 1 crystal decanter £140-170
563 Whyte & MacKay-12 year-old The Pot Still Decanter. 1 litre gilt lustre ceramic decanter, in presentation case. Blended and bottled by Whyte & MacKay Distillers Ltd., Glasgow. In presentation case. 43% volumesold for £60 1 ceramic decanter £80-100
564 Dewar’s Ancestor-12 year-old 75 cl. In original carton. 43.5% volume Logan De Luxe-12 year-old 1 litre, in original carton. 43% volume President Special Reserve-12 year-old 75 cl. In original carton. 43% volume The Antiquary-12 year-old 750 ml, in original carton. 43% volume Heather Dew Bottled by Mitchell Brothers Ltd., Glasgow, North Port Distillery, Brechin. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. In original carton. 70 degrees proof Dimple (half) 26 2/3 fl. ozs. 70 degrees proofsold for £170 6 bottles £70-90
565 Sandy Macnab’s Old Blended-5 year-old Plain cream label printed in red and black Sandy Macnab’s Old Blended Gilt ground label printed in red and black with colour image of Sandy Macnab. In original carton Blended and bottled by MacNab Distilleries Limited, Lochside Distillery, Montrose. 75 cl. 40% volume Ben Veg Fine Old Scotch Whisky Produced and bottled for The Ben Veg Shipping Line by The Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. 75 cl. In original cardboard tube. Blended, 43% volumesold for £140 3 bottles £50-70 LIQUEURS566 VAT 40 Old Tawny. A British Wine bottled by J Stonehill & Co. Ltd., London. Fruit basis exclusively grape juice, alcohol content not less than 28.5% proof spirit. Clear bottle, driven cork, lacking capsule. Level: into necksold for £20 1 bottle £30-40
567 Old Switzerland Golden Chocolate Liqueur 50 cl. 18% volume Dry GinProduce of Serbia. 40% volume Golden Bacardi151 degrees proof Rhum CharretteProduce of France. 49% volume Madlien LiqueurProduce of Malta. 20% volumesold for £40 5 bottles £60-80
568 Gordon’s Gin 26 2/3 fl. ozs., spring cap, lead capsule. Sampling glasses (11) and three ashtrays advertising Benedictine and anothersold for £80 1 bottle 11 glasses and 4 ashtrays £20-25
569 Old Standard Liqueur Scotch Whisky. Age and Quality Guaranteed. Holders, Scotch Whisky Merchants, Glasgow. Tall brown bottles, stopper corks, paper seals. Level: into neck of bottle. 20 U.P.sold for £60 1 bottle £80-100
570 Old Standard As above lotsold for £60 1 bottle £80-100
571 Imperial Gold Medal-Circa 1940 Fine Old Blended Scotch Whisky. By Appointment, Wine Merchants to the Late King George V. Cockburn & Co. (Leith) Ltd., Established 1796. Tall green bottle, stopper cork, lead capsule embossed “1796” on top. Blended, 70 degrees proof Dimple Haig (Miniature) In original carton. Spring cap, wire mesh covered, embossed lead capsule. Blended, 70 degrees proofsold for £90 1 bottle and miniature £80-100
572 Black & White-Circa 1950 By Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen, James Buchanan & Co. Ltd., Glasgow. Lacking main label. Spring cap, embossed lead capsule. Level: high neck fillsold for £80 1 bottle £10-15
572A Dewar’s White Label-1958 By Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen, John Dewar & Sons Ltd., Distillers, Perth. 50 Prize Gold Medals. Spring cap, embossed lead capsule, wire puling tab. Label printed on reverse with bottling year and batch number (58/204). Level: into neck of bottlesold for £210 1 bottle £90-120 PURE POT STILL WHISKEY FROMBANDON DISTILLERY, CO. CORK
573 Pure Pot Still Whisky-Guaranteed-10 year-old-Early 20th Century This Irish Whisky is thoroughly Pure, specially selected and bottled at our distillery. Alman & Co. Ltd., Distillers, Bandon, Co. Cork. Established 1825. Two piece moulded, clear glass bottle. Driven cork, lead capsule slightly worn at rear though completely intact and embossed “Allman & Co. Ltd.” On top. Level: top of shouldersold for £480 1 bottle £500-600
SPRINGBANK-50 YEAR-OLD“DISTILLED 1919”
574 Springbank-50 year-old Distilled and filled into oak Cask number 715 on 29th December 1919, bottled 25th November 1970. This bottle is unusually labelled on the neck with two labels, “5” and “0”. The bottle is accompanied by a letter of authenticity supplied to the owner by the distillery. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. In presentation case. Single malt, 66.6 degrees proof sold for £1600 1 bottle £1500-1700
THE MACALLAN-50 YEAR-OLD DISTILLED 1928 FIRST RELEASE
575 The Macallan Over-50 year-old Distilled 1928, bottled 1983. Distilled and bottled by Macallan-Glenlivet P.L.C., Craigellachie. Bottle number 062 of 500. In leather bound wooden presentation case accompanied by letter of authenticity. Level: into neck. Single malt, 38.6% volumesold for £3000 1 bottle £3000-3500
MATURE AND CASK STRENGTH MALTS
576 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 329, in wooden presentation case. Single malt, 43% volumesold for £120 1 bottle £120-140
577 Highland Park-1952 Bottled 1996. Distilled by James Grant & Company (Highland Park Distillery) Ltd., Kirkwall, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. Cream, black and gold label. 70 cl. Level: into neck. Single malt, 40% volume 1 bottle £400-450
578 Clynelish-28 year-old Distilled 19.2.65, bottled 7.93. Butt number 666, bottle number 115 of 520. Selected, produced and bottled for and under the sole responsibility of Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. In presentation case. Single malt, 50.7% volume 1 bottle £120-140
579 Clynelish-29 year-old Distilled 19.2.65, bottled 6.94. Butt number 667, bottle number 384 of 530. Selected, produced and bottled for and under the sole responsibility of Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. In presentation case. Single malt, 52.1% volume 1 bottle £120-140
580 Ardbeg-21 year-old Distilled 1974, bottled from a single cask number 3475, 22nd October 2002. Bottle number 62 of 126. Distilled and bottled by Ardbeg Distillery Limited, Islay. In original black coloured carton. Single malt, 44.5% volumesold for £340 1 bottle £250-280
581 Rosebank-8 year-old Especially bottled in Scotland for The Distillers Agency Ltd., Edinburgh. Tall green bottle, label illustration of three stills. 75 cl. In original carton. Single malt, 40% volumesold for £220 1 bottle £90-120
582 Blair Athol-15 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 1996. Single malt, 59.4% volumesold for £60 1 bottle £120-160
583 Glendullan-23 year-old Distilled 1974, bottled May 1998. Bottle numbers 001 and 003. Rare Malts Selection. In original cartons. Single malt, 63.1% volumesold for £70 2 bottles £100-150
584 Royal Lochnagar-24 year-old Distilled 1972, bottled September 1997. Bottle number 003. In original carton. Single malt, 55.7% volume Mortlach-23 year-old Distilled 1972. Bottle number 003. Single malt, 59.4% volume Rare Malts Selection Mannochmore-12 year-old Flora and Fauna Selection. In wooden presentation case. Single malt, 43% volumesold for £120 3 bottles £130-170
585 Springbank-21 year-old Distilled and bottled by J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd., Springbank Distillery, Campbeltown. 70 cl. Buff ground labels printed in black white and copper. In original cartons. Single malt, 46% volumesold for £250 3 bottles £180-240
586 Springbank-21 year-old As above lotsold for £260 3 bottles £180-240
587 Springbank Rum Wood-12 year-old Distilled 1989, bottled April 2002. A limited edition of 5,700 bottles. Distilled and bottled by J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd., Springbank Distillery, Campbeltown. 70 cl. In original cartons. Single malt, 54.6% volumesold for £160 3 bottles £150-200
588 Springbank Rum Wood-12 year-old As above lotsold for £170 3 bottles £150-200
589 Longrow-10 year-old Sherrywood Matured. Distilled and bottled by J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd., Springbank Distillery, Campbeltown. 70 cl. In original cartons. Single malt, 46% volumesold for £90 2 bottles £120-160
590 Longrow-10 year-old Distilled and bottled by J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd., Springbank Distillery, Campbeltown. 70 cl. In original cartons. Single malt, 46% volumesold for £80 2 bottles £120-160
591 Longrow-10 year-old Distilled 1992. Distilled and bottled by J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd., Springbank Distillery, Campbeltown. 70 cl. dumpy bottles. In original cartons. Single malt, 46% volumesold for £115 2 bottles £120-160
592 Ardbeg-1976 Committee Bottling. Distilled 24.11.76, bottled 17.7.00. Sherry butt number 2392, bottle number 322 of 528. Distilled and bottled by Ardbeg Distillery Ltd., Islay. In original carton. Single malt, 55% volumesold for £140 1 bottle £200-230
593 Ardbeg-1976 As above lot, bottle number 453sold for £150 1 bottle £200-230
594 Ardbeg-1976 Committee Bottling. Distilled 24.11.76, bottled 18.7.00. Sherry butt number 2394, bottle number 269 of 466. Distilled and bottled by Ardbeg Distillery Ltd., Islay. In original carton. Single malt, 53.2% volumesold for £140 1 bottle £200-230
595 Ardbeg-1975 Distilled 26th December 1975, bottled 26th March 2002 for Ste Dugas. Cask number 4701, bottle numbers 89 and 104 of 252. Distilled and bottled by Ardbeg Distillery Ltd., Islay. In original cartons. Single malt, 46.2% volumesold for £280 2 bottles £300-400
596 Ardbeg-1975 Distilled 26th December 1975, bottled 26th March 2002 for Clan Des Grands Malts. Cask number 4701, bottle numbers 140 and 233 of 252. Distilled and bottled by Ardbeg Distillery Ltd., Islay. In original cartons. Single malt, 46.2% volumesold for £240 2 bottles £300-400
597 The Glenlivet Cellar Collection-1967 Bottled 2000. Distilled and bottled by George & J G Smith at The Glenlivet Distillery, Banffshire. In fitted wooden presentation cases. Single malt, 46% volumesold for £200 2 bottles £180-200
598 The Glenlivet Cellar Collection-1967 As above lotsold for £200 2 bottles £180-200
599 The Glenlivet Cellar Collection-1967 As above lotsold for £340 4 bottles £360-400
600 Glenmorangie Distillery Manager’s Choice-1983 Distilled 1st July 1983, bottled 4th May 2000. First fill ex-bourbon cask number 5340, bottle numbers 238 and 239. In wooden presentation cases. Single malt, 53.2% volumesold for £220 2 bottles £220-260
601 Glenmorangie Malaga Finish-25 year-old Limited Edition. Matured in Oak Barrels for 25 years then finished in Malaga Wine Butts. Distilled and bottled by The Glenmorangie Distillery Coy, Tain. In original carton. Single malt, 43% volumesold for £150 2 bottles £140-180
602 Glenfiddich-37 year-old Distilled 1964, bottled 2001. Cask number 10791, bottle number 113 of 200. Matured in a sherry hogshead, bottled by Ian MacLeod & Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. In presentation case. Single malt, 58.7% volumesold for £150 1 bottle £180-240
603 Glenfiddich-37 year-old As above lot, bottle number 114sold for £140 1 bottle £180-240
604 Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve-Over 30 year-old Distilled 16th October 1968, bottled 14th February 2000. Cask number 13142, bottle number 153. Distilled and bottled by William Grant & Sons Ltd., Dufftown. In wooden presentation case. Single malt, 49.2% volume 1 bottle £200-250
605 Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve-Over 30 year-old As above lot, bottle number 154sold for £160 1 bottle £200-250
606 Aberfeldy-25 year-old Limited Release. Distilled and bottled at Aberfeldy Distillery, Aberfeldy. In wooden presentation case. Single malt, 40% volumesold for £70 1 bottle £100-130
607 Aberfeldy-25 year-old As above lotsold for £140 2 bottles £200-260
608 Ben Wyvis-27 year-old Distilled 1972. Cask number 745, bottle number 98 of 187. Distilled, matured and bottled by Ben Wyvis Distillers. Single malt, 45.9% volumesold for £150 1 bottle £300-350
609 Ben Wyvis-27 year-old Distilled 1972. Cask number 1061, bottle number 87 of 146. Distilled, matured and bottled by Ben Wyvis Distillers. Single malt, 43.1% volumesold for £170 1 bottle £300-350
610 Bunnahabhain-35 year-old Distilled 16.5.1966, bottled 19.3.2002. Limited Edition, one of 401 bottles from cask number 4379. Distilled, matured and bottled at Bunnahabhain Distillery, Islay. In presentation tube. Single malt, 46.1% volumesold for £160 1 bottle £150-170
611 Bowmore-32 year-old Distilled 1968, bottled to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Stanley P Morrison Company. Bottle number 476 of 1860. Distilled and bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery, Islay. In presentation case. Single malt, 45.5% volumesold for £150 1 bottle £200-220
612 Kinclaith Rare Reserve-26 year-old Distilled 4.3.1975, bottled 23.7.2001. Cask number 300029, bottle number 78 of 163. In fitted wooden presentation case accompanied by miniature and nosing glass. Selected, produced and bottled for and under the sole responsibility of Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. Single malt, 52.3% volumesold for £680 1 bottle £600-700
613 The Macallan-1980 Distilled 6.3.1980, bottled 11.12.2001. Cask 4063. 50 cl. bottles, in presentation tubes with unbroken paper seals. Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd., Easter Elchies. Single malt, 59.3% volumesold for £120 2 bottles £160-180
614 The Macallan-1980 As above lotsold for £160 3 bottles £240-270
615 Glendullan Centenary-16 year-old Bottled to commemorate the Centenary of the distillery (1898-1998). Rear label printed with the names of the distillery staff, 1998. Single malt, 62.6% volumesold for £40 1 bottle £90-130
616 Dufftown Glenlivet Centenary-20 year-old Bottled to commemorate the Centenary of the distillery (1896-1996). Rear label printed with the names of the distillery staff, 1996. Single malt, 55.8% volume 1 bottle £140-170
617 Laphroaig Royal Warrant-10 year-old A limited edition of 2,200 bottles to celebrate the granting of the Royal Warrant of Appointment by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, 1st January 1994. In original carton. Single malt, 40% volumesold for £150 1 bottle £200-220
618 The Seagram 25 year Club A 25 year-old blended Scotch Whisky Specially Selected & Bottled for the Seagram 25 year Club in recognition for continued and valued service. 70 cl. 40% volume Strathisla-12 year-oldDistilled and bottled by Chivas Brothers, Strathisla Distillery, Keith. 70 cl. Single malt, 40% volume Glen Grant-10 year-oldDistilled and bottled by Glen Grant Distillery Company, Edinburgh and Rothes. 70 cl. In original carton. Single malt, 43% volume 3 bottles £80-120
619 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
620 Glen Albyn-15 year-old Distilled November 1963, bottled March 1979. Bottled by Wm. Cadenhead, Aberdeen. 26 2/3 fl. ozs/75 cl. Label slightly torn top left. Level: lower shoulder. Single malt, 45.7% volume/80 degrees proof Talisker-8 year-old Especially bottled in Scotland for The Distillers Agency Ltd., Edinburgh. Label discoloured and torn bottom left. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. Level: into neck of bottle. Single malt, 80 degrees proofsold for £130 2 bottles £160-180
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