Bourbon and Rye

• Dillinger Bottled in Bond Pennsylvania Straight Rye Whiskey (cannot ship) – 1 available ($1,200.00)
  Distilled 1913 and bottled in 1923. An incredible specimen from the Ruffsdale Distilling Co in PA.

• Gibson’s Straight Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey (no front label) – 1 available ($599.99)
  Distilled Fall 1932, Bottled Fall 1939. Distilled and Bottled by Jos. S. Finch & Co, Schenley, PA

• Old Ren Bottled in Bond Bourbon Whiskey – 1 available ($399.99)
  Bottled by W.P. Squibb Distilling Co., Inc., Vincennes, Indiana. Distilled Spring 1936, bottled Fall 1944. “There’s Magic In Its Taste”. 4/5 Quart. 100 proof.

• Overholt “1911” Rye Whiskey – 1 available ($1,399.99)
  A rare and controversial bottling from the famous Pennsylvania Distillery.

Scotland – Blended Scotch

• Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (circa 1950s) – 4 available ($599.99)
  This ultra rare blend from the days when the blend was still king is primarily from the Strathisle Distillery. This is a piece of history and as such commands a very high price from collectors and connoisseurs alike.

Scotland – Single Malt Scotch

• Bowmore Devil’s Casks Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($99.99)
  Ten year old, first-fill sherry Bowmore at 113.8 proof? This is like the smoky Islay version of Aberlour’s A’Bunadh, but way more integrated and not nearly as hot. There’s more of a fudgy note, than a cakey one, and it’s very decadent. It’s a full-boded, chewy, oily, viscous beast. Just the type of stuff that’s setting the whisky world on fire right now. The Devil’s Cask series is the best new thing from Bowmore since….well….since maybe they started making whisky. Not usually known for risky or edgy marketing maneuvers, this is a huge stride for the historically conservative distillery.

• 1977 Brora 24 Year Rare Malts Single Malt Whisky – 1 available ($1,299.99)
  An extremely rare bottling from United Distiller’s semi-independent line of “Rare Malts.”

• Bruichladdich Octomore 6.1 Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($199.99)
  Is this the last we’ll see of Octomore in the U.S.? If the rumors are true Bruichladdich’s plan is to take the peatiest whisky on the planet to travel retail/duty free outlets only. This new 6.1 release was distilled purely from Scottish-grown barley and run at a slow drip from Bruichladdich’s special copper pot still. It is brimming with smoke, salt, and all of the high-toned spice one expects from the whisky, but it never sacrifices the elegence that separates it from the pack.

• Glen Garioch Virgin Oak Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 11 available ($109.99)

• Glenlivet Royal Wedding Reserve 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 1 available ($1,299.99)
  Bottled to commemorate the wedding of Prince Charles to Princess Diana. Bottle #629

• 1969 Glenlochy 25 Year Old Rare Malts Single Malt Whisky (Elsewhere $2300) – 2 available ($1,399.99)
  Extremely rare bottling from this closed and sought-after distillery. Similar bottlings sell in Europe for significantly more. Certainly won’t last long due to extreme rarity.

• 1975 Glenmorangie 19 Year Old Port Wood Finish Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 1 available ($899.99)
  One of Glenmorangie’s definitive bottlings hinting at the ultimate house style which would develop over the coming years. One of the first wine finished malts to come out of the distillery that put wine finishing on the map. Bottled in the mid 90s.

• 1982 Linlithgow (St. Magdalene) 26 Year Old The Single Malts of Scotland Single Malt Whisky – 1 available ($299.99)

• 1991 Lochside 19 Year Old Gordon & Macphail Reserve Single Malt Whisky – 1 available ($249.99)
  Selected by Van Wees. Bottled in 2010.

• 1985 Longmorn 28 Year Old “Exclusive Malts” Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 4 available ($209.99)
  A lighter, yet classically characteristic expression of Longmorn with almost three decades in barrel. The alcohol is intense at full proof as the flavors of the oak influence are not as rich as one would expect, but water calms everything down and gets it into gear. With just a few drops the stonefruit comes out, the oils become soft and unctuous, and the malty components begin to unravel. It’s a fun, fun whisky for a rather affordable price.

• Longmorn 30 year old Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 1 available ($499.99)
  Distilled 1963, bottled 1994.

• 1974 Longrow 18 Year Old Cadenhead’s Authentic Collection Single Malt Scotch Whiskey – 1 available ($1,999.99)
  150th Anniversary Bottling. A famous bottle from the legendary 1974 vintage.

• 1978 Port Ellen 22 Year Old Rare Malt Single Malt Whisky – 1 available ($1,299.99)
  An extremely rare bottling from United Distiller’s semi-independent line of “Rare Malts.”

• 1989 Talisker Limited Edition “Friends of the Classic Malts” Isle of Skye Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 2 available ($399.99)
  Bottled in 1999 at full strength for “Friends of the Classic Malts” and is one of 7000.

• Tamdhu 30 Year OldMacphail’s CollectionSingle Malt Whisky 750ml – 1 available ($199.99)

• 1991 The Exclusive Blend 21 Year Old “Exclusive Malts” Single Barrel Cask Strength Blended Whisky 750ml – 2 available ($99.99)
  This is a stunning blend of about 80% malt and 20% grain whisky from David Stirk’s Exclusive Malt warehouse. The richness of the fruit is seamless, the creamy caramel and soft malty flavors absolutely supple, with bright barrel spices warming up the backend. It finishes with that same seasoned oak character we had in our Faultline 10 Year Old Highland malt a while back. Fans of that style will certainly dig this. A big, big winner.

• The Macallan-Glenlivet 18 Year Old Unblended Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky – 1 available ($2,999.99)
  The ultra rare 18 year from the ’66 vintage. This was bottled in 1985 and is considered one of the great historical Macallan bottlings.

United States – Bourbon and Rye

• Elijah Craig 12 year old K&L Exclusive Single Barrel #431 Bourbon 750ml (ships as a 1.5L) ($26.99)
  It’s ECSB Time! We spend a lot of time making sure that these single barrels from Kentucky are superior to the already excellent selections from our beloved friends in the Blue Grass State. This barrel was a clear winner in the most recent round of tasting. The nose explodes out of the glass, huge notes of exotic honey, high grade maple syrup, sweet tea, and dark baking spices. The palate brings on more spices balancing what seemed to be a syrupy monster on the nose with strong zesty clove/cinnamon blend. The spiciness mellows on the finish allowing the subtle sweetness to return. A real drinker from a cask the yielded only 10 cases. It won’t last long as you may know.

• 2003 Evan Williams K&L Exclusive Single Barrel #869 Bourbon 750ml ($26.99)
  Here we have another delightful cask coming from Heaven Hill. This one is coming in just under 10 years old, but it’s got the complexity to make up for it. The nose is brimming with oak spice, minty sweetness, and an enchanting bouquet of dried fruits. On the palate what once seemed like a spice monster is much more subtle and balanced. Truly one of the most balanced casks of EW that I’ve come across. The palate isn’t sugary per say, but we have absolutely no heat present and the soft oakiness is nearly over powered by the persistent fruit. Proof that bourbon can be one of the world’s great delicate spirits.

• Henry Mckenna 10 Year Old BIB Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 750ml – 6 available ($26.99)

• Old Hermitage Reserve Rye Whiskey – 1 available ($1,499.99)
  W.A. Gaines & Co was known to produce some of great whiskey near Frankfurt, KY at the Old Hermitage Distillery. This was bottled by W. Bixby & Co. Boston, MA.

• Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Classic Malt 750ml – 9 available ($89.99)

• Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Straight Malt 750ml – 8 available ($89.99)

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