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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
TALISKER
495
Talisker
Proprietors:
Dailuaine-Talisker Distilleries Ltd., Edinburgh, bonded and
bottled by Wm. Cadenhead, 47 Netherkirkgate, Aberdeen. Black
ground label printed in white. Clear, tall glass bottle, stopper
cork, white plastic seal. Level: into neck of bottle. Single
malt, 80 degrees proof
1
bottle
£500-700.NS
496
Talisker Limited Edition
Natural
Cask Strength Talisker. A special vatting for the Isle of Eigg
Heritage Trust. Bottle number 161. Distilled and bottled by
Talisker Distillery, Carbost, Isle of Skye. 70 cl. Single malt,
60% volume
1
bottle
£220-250.300
RARE MACALLAN
497
The Macallan-1963
Centenary
Malt Whisky. Distilled in 1963 by Macallan-Glenlivet Ltd.,
specially labelled to commemorate the Centenary of The Northern
Scot, Moray & Nairn Express (1880-1980). Level: into neck of
bottle. Single malt
1
bottle
£550-650.800
MACALLAN-1888
498
The Macallan Special Reserve-1888
Speyside
Malt Whisky From Macallan Distillery. Guaranteed Pure as from The
Distillery. Bottled by Roderick Kemp, Proprietors, Macallan and
Talisker Distilleries Ltd. Bottled for Stephen Smith & Co.
Ltd. Green coloured hand blown bottle, embossed on base “Stephen
Smith & Co. Ltd.”. Driven cork, plain lead capsule.
Level: top of shoulder
1
bottle
£4000-4500.NS
499
Macallan-Glenlivet-18 year-old-Believed
Early 20th Century
Very
Rare. Guaranteed Absolutely Pure by R. Thorne & Sons Ltd.,
Glasgow, Scotland. Dark green coloured, two piece moulded glass
bottle, driven cork, lead capsule embossed “R Thorne’s
& Sons Ltd., Glasgow” on top. Level: into neck of bottle
1
bottle
£4000-4500.NS
THE GLENFIDDICH
EARLY 20TH CENTURY
500
The Glenfiddich-Early 20th
Century
Pure
Malt, Special Scotch Whisky. Bottled at The Distillery and
Guaranteed by William Grant & Sons Ltd., Distilleries The
Glenfiddich and Balvenie-Glenlivet, Dufftown. Green coloured
glass bottle, stopper cork, red coloured lead capsule. Slight
tear to shoulder label at top centre. Level: top of
shoulder. Single malt
1
bottle
£1300-1500.1200
BOWMORE BICENTENARY
501
Bowmore Bicentenary
Distilled
and bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery, Islay to
commemorate the Bicentenary of the distillery (1779-1989). In
unopened wooden presentation cases. Single malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£250-300.270
502
Bowmore Bicentenary
As
above lot
1
bottle
£250-300.270
RARE
GLEN GRANT, THE MACALLAN
AND
STAND FAST
503
Glen Grant-1933
Distilled
March 1933, matured in Sherry Wood. Bottled by Wm. Baird Taylor,
Glasgow. Two piece moulded green coloured glass bottle, stopper
cork, lead capsule embossed “Fine Old Whisky” on top.
Level: into neck of bottle. Single malt
1
bottle
£750-900.880
504
Grant’s Stand Fast-Circa 1920
Bottled
and guaranteed by William Grant & Sons Ltd., The Glenfiddich
and Balvenie-Glenlivet Distilleries, Dufftown. Rear labelled for
Medicinal Purposes. Stopper cork, embossed lead capsule. Level:
into neck of bottle
1
bottle
£400-500.340
505
Glen Grant-8 year-old
Distilled
by J & G Grant of Glen Grant, Strathspey, bottled by James W.
Kerr, The Volunteer Arms, Morningside, Edinburgh, 10. Clear glass
bottle, stopper cork, gold foil capsule embossed “Kerr’s
Pure Scotch Whisky” on top. Level: middle of shoulder.
Single malt, 75 degrees proof
1
bottle
£200-300.NS
506
The Macallan Private Eye
Selected
by whisky maker F A Newlands at the Macallan Distillery and
includes spirit bonded 1961. Bottled to commemorate the 35th
Anniversary of Private Eye. Bottle number 2935 of 5000. Single
malt, 40% volume
1
bottle
£80-100.90
507
The “1874” Macallan
Selected
by Whisky maker F A Newlands at The Macallan Distillery,
Craigellachie. Specially selected and packaged to replicate an
original bottle of The Macallan distilled in 1874. In wooden
presentation case. Single malt, 45% volume
1
bottle
£200-240.160
VERY RARE
IMPERIAL AND BON
ACCORD
508
Imperial-1898
Imperial
Distillery, Pure Malt, Extra Special. Thomas MacKenzie, Leith.
Brown coloured hand blown glass bottle, driven cork, paper seal
printed “See That The Seals Are Unbroken”. Minor
scrapes to label, slightly discoloured. Level: upper part of
shoulder
1
bottle
£4000-4500.NS
509
The Bonaccord-Believed Late 19th
Century
Selected
Old Scotch Whisky. Pure and Oldest Highland Malt. Bottled by The
Bon Accord Distillery Co. Ltd., Aberdeen. Minor scrapes to label.
Two piece moulded, green coloured flask shaped bottle. Driven
cork, plain lead capsule embossed “Bon Accord Distillery”
on top. Level: middle of shoulder
1
bottle
£4000-4500.NS
FINE AND RARE MALTS
510
Glenmorangie Cotes De Nuits Wood Finish-1975
Finished
in Grand Cru, Burgundy Casks. Limited edition bottle number 1175.
Distilled and bottled by The Glenmorangie Distillery Coy, Tain.
In wooden presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£160-200.150
511
Glenmorangie Cognac Matured
Bottled
1999. Distilled and bottled by The Glenmorangie Distillery Coy,
Tain. Matured for 14 years in casks of Merrian Oak previously
used for Fine Cognac. Bottle number 261 of 850. In cardboard
presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£160-180.140
512
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
£550-600.NS
513
Ardbeg-1975
Bottled
2000. Limited Edition. Distilled and bottled by Ardbeg Distillery
Limited, Islay. In cardboard presentation carton. Single malt, 43%
volume
1
bottle
£70-90.60
514
Old Malt Cask Glenlochy-49 year-old
Distilled April 1952, bottled May 2001.
Limited edition bottle number 309 of 311. In wooden presentation
case. Matured and bottled by Douglas Laing & Co. Ltd.,
Glasgow. Single malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£300-350.NS
515
The Macallan Fino Sherry-1981
Distilled
22.12.81, bottled 23.12.99. Cask number 9780. 500 ml. bottle, in
unopened cardboard tube. Distilled and bottled by The Macallan
Distillers Ltd., Craigellachie. Single malt, 56% volume
1
bottle
£80-100.220
HIGHLAND PARK-1955
516
Highland Park-1955
Original
Cask Strength from casks selected by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin.
Label very slightly discoloured. Level: into neck of bottle.
Single malt, 54.6% volume
1
bottle
£200-250.NS
CAOL ILA
517
Caol Ila-15 year-old
The
Managers Dram. A sherry cask whisky specially selected and
bottled at natural strength for the S.M.D. Staff Association,
1990. Single malt, 63% volume
1
bottle
£100-150.280
518
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, 1996. Single malt, 57.86% volume
1
bottle
£200-250.250
GLEN ORD MALTINGS
25TH ANNIVERSARY
519
Glen Ord-1969
Bottled
to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Glen Ord
Maltings, label dated 1993. 75 cl. Single malt, 60% volume
1
bottle
£500-600.NS
520
Dalwhinnie Centenary-15 year-old
Limited
Edition Bottling to commemorate the Centenary of the distillery (1898-1998).
Rear label printed with the bottle number. Single malt, 56.1%
volume
1
bottle
£150-200.140
521
Blair Athol-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
1
bottle
£80-100.NS
522
Rosebank-1981
Cask
Strength. Bottled 1997. Individually numbered limited edition
bottles, in grey cardboard cartons. Single malt, 63.9% volume
2
bottles
£80-100.90
523
Dufftown-1992
Distilled
September 1992, bottled March 2001. Bottle number 72 of 335, cask
number 1746. Bottled in Scotland for THE 99, Hanover. Single
malt, 59.6% volume
1
bottle
£40-50.20
COGNAC
INCLUDING
A
BACARAT CRYSTAL DECANTER OF
FINE
CHAMPAGNE COGNAC
524
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
1
crystal decanter
£400-500.NS
525
Martell Silver Jubilee Special Reserve
A
blend of the 1815, 1906, 1914 and 1918 vintages. Bottle number
663, bottled to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II, 1977. In wooden presentation case. Produced
and bottled by J & F Martell. 73.5 degrees proof
1
bottle
£250-350.340
526
Hine Antique
Vieille
Fine Champagne Cognac. Carafe Cristal. In presentation case.
Bottled by Cognac Hine S.A., Jarnac, France. 70 degrees proof
1
crystal decanter
£200-300.160
527
Martell Cordon Argent Extra
Bottle
number EG4402. Produced and bottled by Martell & Co., Cognac.
In presentation case. 43% volume
1
bottle
£150-200.NS
528
Courvoisier Initiale Extra
Glass
decanter in presentation case. Produced and bottled by
Courvoisier S.A., Jarnac, France. 40% volume
1
bottle
£80-120.NS
529
Martell Medaillon Liqueur Cognac
V.S.O.P.
In presentation carton, accompanied by three cognac glasses. 70
degrees proof
1
bottle
£30-50.60
530
Grande Champagne-Vintage 1944
Bottled
14th October, 1989. Produced and bottled by Daniel
BOUJU, St. Pruuil-Charente. In wooden presentation case. 70 cl.,
40% volume
1
bottle
£100-140.140
VINTAGE PORT
531
Sandeman-Vintage 1977
In
wooden presentation case
1
dozen bottles
£250-270.220
532
Sandeman-Vintage 1977
As
above lot
1
dozen bottles
£250-270.NS
533
Feuerheerd-Vintage 1963
Shipped
and bottled by Hedges & Butler Ltd., London. Embossed lead
capsules “Feuerheerd Vintage 1963”
1
dozen bottles
£300-400.240
Additional Lots 534-540
ITALIAN VINTAGE WINE
541
Amarone Classico-Vintage 1985
Produced
by Masi. In wooden presentation case
6
bottles
£150-180.150
542
Amarone Classico-Vintage 1985
As
above lot
1
bottle
£150-180.150
LAPHROAIG VINTAGE RESERVE
“1960”
543
Laphroaig Vintage Reserve-1960
A
natural cask strength, limited edition. Bottle number 028, in
fitted presentation case. 70 cl. Distilled and bottled by D.
Johnston & Co. (Laphroaig), Laphroaig Distillery, Islay.
Single malt, 42.4% volume
1
bottle
£500-600.NS
THE THISTLE AND ROSE
CHESS SET IN IT’S ORIGINAL PACKAGING
544
The Thistle and Rose Chess Set
A
complete chess set of 32 pieces, in fitted presentation case,
accompanied by copper coloured chess board, the chess pieces have
never been filled, the presentation case is fitted with a bottle
of Beneagles Blended Scotch Whisky. Produced by Peter Thomson,
Perth Ltd.
1
chess set
£400-600.NS
DECANTERS
545
Golden Beneagles Birds of Prey
Ceramic
decanters formed as:
Buzzard
Kestrel
Merlin
(2)
Peregrine
Falcon
The
above five decanters in their original cartons. 20 cl
Osprey
Lacking
carton
Blended
and bottled by Peter Thompson (Perth) Ltd. 37.5 cl
40%
volume
6
ceramic decanters
£200-250.180
546
Bell’s
Blended
to commemorate:
The
Birth of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales
The
Birth of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales
Whyte & MacKay-12 year-old
Blended and bottled to commemorate the
marriage of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to Lady Diana
Spencer, 1981. 43% volume. The above in their original cartons
and cases
1
bottle and 2 ceramic decanters
£130-150.140
FINE MALTS IN CERAMIC AND
CRYSTAL DECANTERS
547
The Glenfiddich-21 year-old
Wedgwood
Ceramic Decanter. Designed for William Grant & Sons Ltd., in
presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume
1
ceramic decanter
£90-130.60
548
The Glenturret-1966
Limited
Edition Gilt Lustre Ceramic Jug number 146. Distilled, matured
and bonded at The Glenturret Distillery, Crieff. In presentation
carton. Single malt, 43% volume
1
ceramic jug
£180-200.180
549
Glencadam-25 year-old
Limited
Edition Crystal Decanter number 026 of 1000, in presentation
case, accompanied by stopper. Distilled and bottled by The
Glencadam Distillery Co. Ltd., Brechin. 750 ml. Single malt, 43%
volume
1
crystal decanter
£300-400.250
550
A collection of ceramic decanters
comprising:
Tayside-21
year-old, black coloured ceramic decanter, 43% volume,
Glenfiddich-18 year-old, blue ceramic decanter, Bell’s,
blended to commemorate the birth of Prince William of Wales,
Whyte & MacKay, blue coloured ceramic decanter, Glasgow-1990
City of Culture, The Beneagles Golf Ball, Brandy Reserva, 1982,
Larson Cognac, formed as a sailing ship. The above lacking
cartons, all seals intact
Bell’s
Royal Rserve-20 year-old
Chivas Regal-12 year-old
Ballantine’s-12
year-old
Cutty
12
Dunhill
Old Master
Scottish
Island
Cardhu-12
year-old
1
litre dumpy dimpled bottle, plastic seal broken
The
above lacking cartons
8
ceramic decanters and 7 bottles
£150-200.220
BOWMORE
BOTTLED
FOR THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY
OF
PROVIDENT MUTUAL
551
Bowmore-12 year-old
Transfer
printed on reverse and accompanied by certificate of authenticity.
In presentation case accompanied by stopper. Distilled and
bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery, Islay. Bottled to
commemorate 150 years of Provident Mutual (1840-1990). Single
malt, 40% volume
1
ceramic jug
£100-150.200
552
The Liberty Bell
Bottled
to commemorate the United States Bicentennial (1776-1976).
Distilled and bottled by Continental Distilling Co. Linfield, P.A.
In original carton. 4/5 quart, 80 proof
1
ceramic decanter
£40-60.20
553
Glen Sloy-25 year-old
Distilled
and bottled by F Bucher & Co. Ltd., Glasgow. 750 ml. In
original carton. Blended, 75 degrees proof
Royal Heritage-21 year-old
Blended and bottled by Wm. Lundie &
Co. Ltd., Glasgow. In original carton. Blended, 75 degrees proof
Isle
of Skye Private Stock-18 year-old
Blended and bottled by Ian MacLeod &
Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. In original carton. 43% volume
2
bottles and 1 ceramic decanter
£50-60.50
554
QE II-12 year-old
Bottled
by Beinn Bhuidhe Holdings Limited, Inverary
Tullamore Dew
Shipped
and bottled by Tullamore Dew Company, Dublin
Columbia Cream Atholl Brose
Prepared
and bottled by John Murray & Co. (Mull) Ltd. 17% volume
3
stoneware jugs
£50-70.30
555
Bell’s
Blended
to commemorate Christmas:
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
In
original cartons. 43% volume
8
ceramic decanters
£250-270.320
556
Bell’s
Blended
to commemorate:
The
Year of The Sheep-1991
The
Year of The Monkey-1992
In
original cartons
2
ceramic decanters
£60-90.80
COMMEMORATIVE
SWING-1959
557
Johnnie Walker Swing-1956
J
W & S Ltd. Bottled to commemorate the opening of the new
premises of John Walker & Sons Ltd., Hill Street, Kilmarnock
on 11th September 1956. Stopper cork, lead capsule embossed
"Swing" on top, accompanied by stopper. In original
open fronted cardboard carton, slightly worn. Level: 7cm from
base of capsule
1
bottle
£200-250.300
558
The Glenfiddich Heritage Reserve
Ceramic
jug depicting Mary Queen of Scots. Lacking carton. 700 ml. Single
malt, 43% volume
1
bottle
£20-25.10
559
Bell’s
Blended
to commemorate:
The
Marriage of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to Lady Diana
Spencer, 1981
The
Marriage of His Royal Highness Prince Andrew to Miss Sarah
Ferguson, 1986 (2)
The
60th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1986
The
Birth of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales, 1984
The
Birth of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales, 1982
The
above all in their original cartons. Blended, 40% volume
6
ceramic decanters
£260-300.240
560
Old Vatted Highland Queen-10 year-old
Bottled
by MacDonald & Muir Distillers Ltd., Leith. Stopper cork,
embossed lead capsule. Level: lower middle of shoulder
1
half bottle
£40-60.NS
561
Chivas Regal-12 year-old
With
Neck Tag applied for the US Open Golf Championship, 1984. Blended
and bottled by Chivas Brothers Ltd., Distillers, Aberdeen. In
original carton. 43% volume
1
bottle
£40-50.10
562
Glencannon-5 year-old
Glencannon
of Kirkintilloch. Blended and bottled by J & M Scott,
Blenders, Ltd., Glasgow
Catto
(Half)
Rare
Old Scotch Whisky
VAT
69 (Half)
1
bottle and 2 half bottles
£30-50.NS
OLD BLENDED
563
Black Bottle-Early-20th Century
A
Blend of The Finest Scotch Whiskies, Thoroughly Matured.
Specially bottled by Gordon Graham & Co. Ltd., Aberdeen.
Applied lower label "Pre War Strength". Screw cap, lead
capsule embossed "Gordon Graham & Co., Aberdeen"
around neck, "Selected Old Scotch Whisky" on top. Level:
upper part of shoulder
1
bottle
£200-300.170
564
Chivas Regal-Circa 1950
By
Appointment to the Late King George VI. Remains of label still
legible. Stopper cork, foil capsule corroded. Level: upper part
of shoulder
Chivas
Regal-Circa 1950
By
Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen. Blended and bottled by
Chivas Brothers Ltd., Distillers, Aberdeen. Stopper cork,
embossed foil capsule. Level: upper part of shoulder. 70 degrees
proof
2
bottles
£100-150.170
565
Glen Grant
Stoneware
jug with paper neck tag printed bottled by James Nicoll &
Son, Forfar. 13 fl. ozs. Single malt, 70 degrees proof
Ambassador De Luxe
One
Quart Bottle. Distilled and bottled by Taylor & Ferguson Ltd.
Imported by Quality Imports Inc., NY. 86 degrees proof
1
bottle and stoneware jug
£40-50.110
566
Manchester United 25th
Anniversary
Set
of thirteen miniatures, in fitted presentation case (worn).
Blended, 40% volume