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Fine Whisky
Wednesday 5th December 2001
Auction commences at 10.30am
Viewing Tuesday 4th, 10am till 8pm
and on morning of sale from 9am
THE BALVENIE-50 YEAR
OLD DISTILLED 1937
202
The Balvenie-50 year-old
Distilled
1937, bottled 1987. Distilled and bottled by William Grant &
Sons Ltd., Dufftown, Banff-shire. Shield shaped label, bottle
design created to replicate a 1930’s bottling. In wooden
presentation case. Single malt, 42% volume
1
bottle
£1500-1700.1600
FINE MALTS
203
Mortlach-1938
Matured
and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. Label slightly
discoloured. 75 cl. Level: into neck. Single malt, 40% volume
1
bottle
£220-260.260
204
The Macallan Gran Reserva-18 year-old
Distilled
1979, bottled 1997. In wooden presentation case. Single malt, 40%
volume
The Macallan-18 year-old
Distilled 1971, bottled 1989. In
original carton. Single malt, 43% volume
Distilled
and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd., Craigellachie
2
bottles
£100-140.90
205
Ardbeg-17 year-old
Bonded
and bottled by Wm. Cadenhead, 47 Netherkirkgate, Aberdeen. 26 2/3
fl. ozs. dumpy brown coloured glass bottle, black ground label
printed in white. No distillation and bottling year stated. Level:
into neck of bottle. Single malt, 80 degrees proof
1
bottle
£120-160.210
206
Caol Ila-1981
Bottled
1998. Connoisseurs Choice Collection by Gordon & MacPhail, in
original carton. Single malt, 40% volume
Talisker-10 year-old
Distilled
and bottled by Talisker Distillery. 75 cl., in original carton.
Single malt, 45.8% volume
1
bottle
£60-80.NS
CERAMIC AND GLASS DECANTERS
OF
SINGLE MALT
207
Tomintoul-Glenlivet-12 year-old
Dalmore-12
year-old
Old
Fettercairn-10 year-old
37.5 cl. ceramic Pot Still Decanters.
Distilled and bottled by Whyte & MacKay Distillers Ltd.,
Glasgow. In original clear fronted cardboard cartons. Single
malt, 43% volume
3
ceramic decanters
£130-170.NS
208
Glengoyne The Kiln Decanter-15 year-old
Distilled
and bottled by Lang Brothers Limited, Glengoyne. In presentation
case accompanied by stopper. Single malt
1
glass decanter
£100-150.90
209
MacPhail’s 2000
A
vatting of rare single malt whiskies, their combined ages total 2,000
years. 2 litre stoneware jug in wooden presentation crate. Vatted
and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. 40% volume
1
stoneware jar
£100-140.100
210
MacPhail’s Royal Golden Wedding
Anniversary
Bottled
to commemorate the Golden Wedding anniversary of Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II to His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh (1947-1997).
A vatting of whisky distilled during this period, bottled 1997.
Stoneware bottle number 324, in wooden presentation case. 40%
volume
1
bottle
£100-140.90
211
The Scottish Parliament Decanter
Decanter
number 295 of a limited edition of 700. Glencairn Studio Crystal
decanter accompanied by stopper, in presentation case. Single
malt, 40% volume
1
crystal decanter
£90-110.80
212
Jocky’s Drappie
Bottled
to commemorate the Whisky Smugglers Challenge, form Craigellachie
to Perth, 1983. 75 cl. stoneware jugs accompanied by stoppers. 45.7%
volume
3
stoneware jugs
£80-100.90
BLENDED WHISKIES
213
Johnnie Walker 150th
Anniversary
An
unopened presentation pack, bottled to commemorate the 150th
Anniversary of Johnnie Walker (1820-1970). Specially blended for
the occasion, presentation pack number 237, one bottle
accompanied by glass decanter and white metal stopper, in wooden
presentation case. Blended
1
bottle and decanter
£150-200.280
214
Drambuie
A
Link With The 45. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. Bottle in red presentation
case, the interior of the lid decorated with a print of Bonnie
Prince Charlie. The case fitted for and accompanied by two
crystal glasses designed in the Jacobite manner. Blended and
bottled by The Drambuie Liqueur Co. Ltd. Blended, 70 degrees
proof
1
bottle
£70-100.110
215
Drambuie Wedgwood Crystal Decanter
Blended
and bottled by The Drambuie Liqueur Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. This
limited edition decanter set is accompanied by 4 crystal glasses,
in fitted presentation case. Certificate number 107 of 500, also
engraved on base of decanter. 75 cl. Blended, 40% volume
1
crystal decanter
£150-180.140
216
Dimple Royal Decanter-12 year-old
Royal
Holland Pewter mounted decanter in presentation case. Engraved on
base of decanter, L7911. Blended and bottled by John Haig &
Co. Ltd., Markinch. 75 cl. Blended, 40% volume
1
decanter
£60-80.70
217
The Black & White Dogs
This
ceramic replica decanter of the Black & White emblem was only
available to the Licensed Trade. The decanter has never contained
whisky and is stored in a fitted polystyrene moulding. This lot
is accompanied by two miniature salt and pepper condiments also
depicting the dogs
1
ceramic decanter and 2 miniatures
£60-80.260
218
Whyte & MacKay Coronation Decanter-30
year-old
Special
Reserve. Distilled, blended and bottled by Whyte & MacKay
Distillers Ltd., Glasgow. Blue ceramic decanters decorated with
gilt, with applied gilt metal neck tags. In cardboard
presentation cartons. 75 cl. Blended, 43% volume
2
ceramic decanters
£90-120.120
219
Ballantine’s-21 year-old
70
cl., blue and gilt ceramic decanter, in presentation case. 43%
volume
Royal Heritage-21 year-old
Blended and bottled by Wm. Lundie &
Co. Ltd., Glasgow. 26 2/3 fl. ozs., ceramic decanter, in original
carton. 75 degrees proof
Whyte & MacKay-21 year-old (2)
Blended and bottled by Whyte &
MacKay Distillers Ltd., Glasgow. 75 cl., glass decanter style
bottles, in red presentation cases. Blended, 70 degrees proof
2
decanters and 2 bottles
£80-120.100
220
Whyte & MacKay-12 year-old
Blended
and bottled by Whyte & MacKay Distillers Ltd., Glasgow to
commemorate the marriage of His Royal Highness The Prince of
Wales to Lady Diana Spencer, 1981. In presentation cases.
Blended, 40% volume
2
bottles
£50-80.50
221
Lang’s Select-12 year-old
Blended,
matured and bottled by Lang Brothers Ltd., Distillers, Glengoyne.
Litre glass decanter similar in design to The Kiln Decanter, in
presentation case. Blended, 43% volume
1
glass decanter
£40-50.30
222
The Connoisseurs Collection
Presentation
pack of three 26 2/3 fl. ozs/75 cl. bottles comprising:
Scotia Royale-12 year-old
Level:
lower shoulder
Royal Culross-8 year-old
Level:
top of shoulder
Glen Scotia- 8 year-old
Level:
upper part of shoulder
Distilled
and bottled by A Gillies & Co. Distillers Ltd., Glasgow
Blended, 70 degrees proof
J
& B Presentation pack
Blended and bottled by Justerini &
Brooks Ltd., London. In presentation carton accompanied by 6 J
& B transfer printed glasses. Blended, 70 degrees proof
4
bottles
£40-60.50
FINE SINGLE MALTS
223
Bowmore-15 year-old
Bottled
to commemorate the Glasgow Garden Festival, 1988. 75 cl.
stoneware jug, in presentation carton. Distilled and bottled by
Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery, Islay. Single malt, 40%
volume
Bruichladdich-15 year-old
Distilled
and bottled by Bruichladdich Distillery Co. Ltd., Islay. 750 ml.
Ceramic decanter accompanied by stopper. Single malt, 43% volume
1
stoneware jug, 1 ceramic decanter
£100-140.100
A SET OF STILLMAN’S DRAMS
224
Isle of Jura-26 year-old
Limited
edition bottle number 396 of 1800
Bruichladdich-25 year-old
Limited
edition bottle number 537 of 1800
Tamnavuilin-Glenlivet-25 year-old
Limited
edition bottle number 296 of 1800
Tullibardine-23 year-old
Limited
edition bottle number 590 of 1800
70
cl. bottles from The Stillman’s Dram collection. In original
cartons. Single malt, 45% volume
4
bottles
£140-160.180
BOWMORE
225
Bowmore-10 year-old
Bottled
to commemorate Glasgow Garden Festival, 1988. Distilled and
bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery, Islay. 75 cl. In
presentation tubes. Single malt, 40% volume
2
bottles
£70-90.140
226
Bowmore The Golf Decanter-21 year-old
No.
1, 9th Hole Bruce’s Castle, Turnberry Open Golf
Championship, 1977 & 1986. Accompanied by white metal stopper
formed as a golfer. In presentation case. Distilled and bottled
by Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd. 75 cl. Single malt, 43%
volume
1
crystal decanter
£140-180.190
227
Bowmore-21 year-old
Edinburgh
Crystal Decanter, accompanied by stopper engraved “Bowmore,
Islay Single Malt with crest” In presentation case.
Distilled and bottled by Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd. 75 cl.
Single malt, 43% volume
1
crystal decanter
£70-100.190
228
Bowmore Bicentenary
Bottled
to commemorate the Bicentenary of the distillery (1779-1979).
Bottle number G540 in wooden presentation case accompanied by
certificate. Single malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£250-300.300
GLENMORANGIE
229
Glenmorangie-22 year-old-1963
Distilled
1963. Distilled and bottled by The Glenmorangie Distillery Coy,
Tain. Matured in oak then finished for a further year in Spanish
Oloroso sherry casks. Levels: high neck fill. Single malt, 43%
volume
1
bottle
£250-300.260
230
Glenmorangie-22 year-old-1963
As
above lot, very minor staining around edges of neck label
1
bottle
£220-280.250
231
Glenmorangie-22 year-old-1963
As
above lot, small scrape to top right of main label, very minor
staining to edges of neck label
1
bottle
£200-250.250
232
Glenmorangie Grand Slam Dram-10 year-old
Distilled
and bottled by The Glenmorangie Distillery Coy Tain to
commemorate Scotland’s Triple Crown, Grand Slam, Calcutta
Cup, 17th March, 1990. Reproductively signed on
reverse label. In original wax paper wrapping. Single malt, 40%
volume
3
bottles
£120-150.150
FINE MALTS
233
Royal Lochnagar Selected Reserve
Distilled
and bottled by Royal Lochnagar Distillery, Crathie, Deeside.
Limited edition bottle number 7189, in wooden presentation case.
Single malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£90-110.60
234
Glenfiddich Centenary
Distilled
and bottled by William Grant & Sons Ltd., The Glenfiddich
Distillery to commemorate the Centenary (1887-1987). Bottle
number 5503, in presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£70-100.80
SPRINGBANK-24 YEAR-OLD
CASK NUMBER 1966 441
235
Springbank-24 year-old
Distilled
Jan 1966, bottled June 1990. Cask number 1966 441, bottle number
136. Distilled and bottled by J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd.,
Springbank Distillery, Campbeltown. Matured in Oak Sherry Casks.
In wooden presentation case. Single malt, 60.7% volume
1
bottle
£300-400.680
GLENFARCLAS-1961
FROM A LIMITED EDITION OF 250 CRYSTAL DECANTERS
236
Glenfarclas-1961
Distilled
and bottled by J & G Grant, The Glenfarclas Distillery. Oval
shaped Glencairn Studio Crystal decanter accompanied by stopper
engraved “Distilled in 1961” on top. Decanter number
060 of a limited edition of 250 accompanied by certificate. In
dark red velvet lined fitted wooden presentation case. 750 ml.
Single malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£300-400.420
THE MACALLAN
237
Excise Officers Dram
Bottled
by The Cromdale Whisky Coy Ltd., Inverness. 25 cl. sample style
bottle, in original carton. Pure Highland Malt Scotch Whisky. 40%
volume
1
bottle
£30-60.20
238
The Macallan Royal Marriage
A
vatting of the 1948 and 1961 vintages, bottled to commemorate the
marriage of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to Lady Diana
Spencer, 1981. Label slightly discoloured. Level: into neck of
bottle. Single malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£250-280.350
239
The Macallan-25 year-old
Anniversary
Malt. Distilled 1958/59, bottled 1985. Distilled and bottled by
Macallan-Glenlivet Ltd., Craigellachie. In wooden presentation
case. Single malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£90-140.190
240
The Macallan-25 year-old
Anniversary
Malt. Distilled 1957, bottled 1983. Distilled and bottled by
Macallan-Glenlivet Ltd., Craigellachie. In wooden presentation
case. Single malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£100-150.230
241
The Macallan-1938
Distilled
and bonded 1938 by Macallan-Glenlivet Ltd., Craigellachie.
Distributed by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. Bottle number 238.
In wooden presentation case. Level: high neck fill. Single malt,
43% volume
1
bottle
£500-700.820
THE GLENLIVET
242
The Glenlivet Silver Jubilee Reserve-25
year-old
Distilled
and bottled by George & J G Smith, The Glenlivet Distillery,
to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
II. Bottle number 024, in wooden presentation case. Single malt,
75 degrees proof
1
bottle
£250-300.240
243
The Glenlivet Royal Wedding Reserve-25
year-old
Distilled
and bottled by George & J G Smith, The Glenlivet Distillery,
to commemorate the marriage of His Royal Highness The
Prince of Wales to Lady Diana Spencer, 1981. Bottle number 389,
in wooden presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£250-300.230
GLENGOYNE
VINTAGE RESERVE
244
Glengoyne Christmas Day Vintage Reserve-1967
Distilled
and bottled by Lang Brothers Ltd., Glengoyne Distillery. 700 ml.
Bottle numbers 2341 and 2342 of a limited edition of 2500
bottles, accompanied by certificates, in wooden presentation
cases within original cardboard cartons. Single malt, 43% volume
2
bottles
£180-240.150
245
Glengoyne Vintage Reserve-1968
Distilled
and bottled by Lang Brothers Ltd., Glengoyne Distillery. 70 cl.
Bottle numbers 1603 and 1604 of a limited edition of 4500
bottles, accompanied by certificates, in wooden presentation
cases within original cardboard cartons. Single malt, 50.3%
volume
2
bottles
£180-240.140
GLEN GRANT-20 YEAR-OLD
DIRECTORS RESERVE
246
Glen Grant-20 year-old
Distilled
by J & G Grant, bottled by Glen Grant Whisky Company Ltd.,
Edinburgh & Rothes. Rear labelled 20 year-old Directors
Reserve. In fitted presentation carton, accompanied by glass
decanter and stopper. Similar in design to Glen Grant Silver
Jubilee-25 year-old. 26 2/3 fl. ozs. Single malt, 75 degrees
proof
1
bottle
£150-200.120
CERAMIC DECANTERS OF
15 YEAR-OLD MALT
247
Argyll-15 year-old
Gilt
lustre Pot Still Decanter, 760 ml., in presentation case. Bottled
by Beinn Bhuidhe Holdings Limited, Inverary, Argyll. Single malt,
43% volume
1
ceramic decanter
£40-60.40
248
Lagavulin-15 year-old
Limited
Edition, Specially Selected. Distilled and bottled by White
Horse Distillers Ltd., Lagavulin Distillery. 750 ml. In original
carton. Single malt, 45% volume
1
stoneware jug
£200-250.260
IRISH WHISKEY
249
Middleton Very Rare-Bottled 1984
Limited
Edition bottle number 8966. Distilled and bottled by The
Middleton Distillery Company, Middleton, County Cork. In original
carton. 70 degrees proof
Black Bush Blended Irish Whiskey
Blended by The Old Bushmill Distillery
Co. Ltd., County Antrim. In presentation case accompanied by
leather belt with buckle engraved for Bushmills. 40% volume
2
bottles
£40-50.90
MINIATURES OF MALT
AND BLENDED WHISKY
250
The Malt Encyclopaedia Volume I
Containing
miniatures of The Tormore Glenlivet-10 year-old, Glanfarclas-10
year-old, Tamdhu-10 year-old, Longmorn-15 year-old, Talisker-10
year-old and Bruichladdich-10 year-old
The Malt Encyclopaedia Volume II
Containing miniatures of The Glendronach-12 year-old,
Cragganmore-12 year-old, The Glendronach Original-12 year-old,
Lagavulin-16 year-old, Bowmore-12 year-old and Auchentoshan-10
year-old
The Malt Encyclopaedia Volume III
Containing miniatures of The Glenlivet-12
year-old, Highland Park-12 year-old, Glengoyne-10 year-old, Glen
Garioch-10 year-old, The Balvenie-10 year-old and Bowmore-10 year-old
The Malt Encyclopaedia Volume IV
Containing
miniatures of The Singleton of Aauchroisk-1976, Isle of Jura-10
year-old, The Glenfiddich, The Macallan-10 year-old, Cardhu-12
year-old and Glenmorangie-10 year-old
A
selection of Fine Malt Whiskies, compiled by Waverly Vintners Ltd.
In fitted presentation cases formed as books
24
miniatures
£30-40.150
251
The Spirits of Mackinlay
A
selection of fine Scotch Whiskies comprising Mackinlay-21 year-old
(2), Mackinlay-12 year-old (2), Mackinlay Finest Old Scotch
Whisky and a tasting glass
The Spirits of Mackinlay
A selection of fine Scotch Whiskies
comprising Isle of Jura-10 year-old (2), Mackinlay’s Legacy-12
year-old (2), Mackinlay Finest Old Scotch Whisky and a tasting
glass
In fitted presentation cases formed as
books
10
miniatures
£10-15.40
A CASED SET OF
ROYAL SALUTE MINIATURES
252
Royal Salute-21 year-old
Blended
and bottled by Chivas Brothers, Aberdeen. Wade porcelain blue,
red and green ceramic decanters in fitted presentation case.
Blended
3
miniature decanters
£40-50.40
WHISKY RELATED ITEMS AVAILABLE ONLY WITHIN THE LICENSED TRADE
253
The Glenmorangie Stillmaster’s
Writing Set
Numbers
120 and 332 of a limited edition of 750 offered to the friends of
Glenmorangie. Carved wooden barrels accompanied by brass plaques
to be personally engraved and applied with brass nails as
supplied. Number 120 contains a miniature ink bottle with brass
lid, lacking in number 332. Both fitted for fountain pens and
with inkwells, in their original packaging
2
writing sets
£30-40.110
254
The Glenmorangie Barrel Bottle Cabinet
A limited edition hand crafted bottle
cabinet, 38.5 cm high, 22 cm diameter. The two outer hinged doors
opening to reveal a two sided mirror back, the interior fitted
with 8 miniature wooden Stillman’s tools. This lot is
accompanied by 1 bottle of
The
Glenmorangie Grand Slam Dram-10 year-old
Single
malt, 40% volume
1
bottle and cabinet
£130-150.230
THE GLENFIDDICH STAGS HEAD DECANTER
LACKING
CONTANTS
255
The Glenfiddich Stags Head Decanter
Crystal
decanter accompanied by hallmarked silver stopper formed as The
Glenfiddich Stag’s Head. In original cardboard carton
1
crystal decanter
£500-700.680
256
A George III, silver “Whisky”
label, maker probably John Zeiger,
Edinburgh,
Circa 1800
1
silver wine label
£70-100.NS
SINGLE MALT AND BLENDED WHISKY INCLUDING MATURE MALTS IN
CRYSTAL AND CERAMIC DECANTERS
257
Glengoyne-17 year-old
Distilled,
matured and bottled by Lang Brothers Limited, Glengoyne,
Stirlingshire. Globular, dumpy, clear glass bottles, in clear
fronted presentation cases. Excellent overall condition. 75 cl.
Single malt, 43% volume
5
bottles
£80-100.80
258
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% volume
1
stoneware bottle
£100-140.NS
259
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% volume
1
crystal decanter
£180-240.NS
260
Oban-19 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 December 1995. Level: high neck
fill. Single malt, 59.24% volume
1
bottle
£100-150.160
MATURE
MALTS BOTTLED BY
GORDON
& MACPHAIL IN A TANTALUS
261
Glenburgie-30 year-old
Distilled
1954
Glenlivet-42
year-old
Distilled
1940
Glen
Grant-25 year-old
Distilled
1960
Bottled
by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. 75 cl. Edinburgh crystal
decanters with label illustration from the Book of Kells,
accompanied by stoppers, in mahogany and brass bound tantalus.
Single malt, 40% volume
3
crystal decanters
£800-1000.1000
262
Glamis Castle-25 year-old
Royal
Brierly crystal decanter number 743. Blended by Speyside
Distillery Company Limited to commemorate the 90th Birthday of
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. In presentation
case accompanied by stopper
1
crystal decanter
£100-150.150
263
Castle Grant-21 year-old
Royal
Doulton Ceramic decanter, 1981 commissioned for, distilled
blended and bottled by William Grant & Sons Ltd., Banff-shire.
750 ml., in presentation case. 40% volume
1
ceramic decanter
£80-120.60
264
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% volume
1
ceramic decanter
£80-120.NS
BLENDED WHISKIES
265
Highland Queen Grand 15-15 year old
Blended
an bottled in Scotland by MacDonald & Muir Ltd., Leith. 26 2/3
fl. ozs., in original carton. 70 degrees proof
Chivas
Regal-12 year-old
1.75
litre glass decanter style bottle, in original carton
Chivas
Regal-12 year-old
750
ml. bottle, in original carton. 43% volume
Blended
and bottled by Chivas Brothers Ltd., Distillers, Aberdeen
White
Heather-8 year-old
Blended
and bottled by White Heather Distillers Ltd., Glasgow. 26 2/3 fl.
ozs. In original carton. 70 degrees proof
Glasgow
European City of Culture-1990
Hexagonal
ceramic decanter, in cardboard presentation case. Blended and
bottled by Douglas Laing & Co. Ltd., Glasgow. 75 cl. 40%
volume
The
Antiquary
Distilled,
blended and bottled by J & W Hardie Ltd., Edinburgh. Diamond
cut style bottle, 26 2/3