Just Whisky December Auction – Whisky News
Just Whisky Auction’s latest auction is now live! Their Christmas auction sees them celebrate their 2nd Birthday – Congratulations! It runs from the 4th – 13th December, meaning you can receive your winning bids in time for Christmas. The quality of bottles this month is outstanding, with too many sought after bottles to count. We’ve tried to line up a small selection here to give you a preview. Here goes …
Ardbeg Double Barrel Limited Edition
This is a fantastic release from Ardbeg, and one of their most exclusive sets ever made; limited to only 250 worldwide. “Ardbeg Double Barrel is destined to become the accessory for discerning sportsmen and distinguished gentlemen amongst us”.
Macallan 1951, Macallan 1961, Macallan 1948, Macallan 1946 Select Reserve
There are some incredible heavyweight lots from The Macallan this month. In fact with over 70 bottles from the Distillery it’s hard to narrow the choice down.
Old Rip Van Winkle 23 Years Old – Family Selection Decanter
An ultra-rare and collectable crystal decanter set from highly rated Old Rip Van Winkle distillery of Kentucky. This 23 year old bourbon was distilled back in 1986 and left to mature on lower, cooler floors of their warehouse. Just a few barrels were then selected by Julian, president of Old Rip Van Winkle, and her Son Preston for this special bottling.
Hanyu Vintage 1985 – Ichiro’s Malt Ace Of Spades
This is the mighty Ace of Spades from the highly collectible Cards series. Distilled in 1985 and matured for 21 years, 1st in a Hogshead cask and then in a Spanish Oak Sherry butt. Bottled in 2006 by Sasanokawa.
An outstanding Islay malt from the No.1 Vault of Bowmore, described by the distillers as ‘Saved from extinction’. Distilled on the 14th of January 1957, the new spirit was filled into 5 casks and left to mature for 38 years when Islay Campbell, Distillery Manager, found the spirit was sitting just above the critical 40% alcohol volume strength for Scotch Whisky. So he moved with haste to have the whisky bottled, if he had waited a moment longer the whisky would have become extinct.
Springbank Christmas 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008
A nice lot of Private bottlings which were made exclusively for the Shareholders, Directors and staff of J. & A. Mitchell & Co. (Group). Containing Springbank Christmas releases from 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008. All bottled & boxes are either signed by the General Manager (Frank McHardy) or the Distillery Manager (Stuart Robertson).
Port Ellen Maltings 21 Years Old – 25th Anniversary
A truly remarkable and highly sought after Port Ellen, bottled for the 25th anniversary of the Port Ellen Maltings in 1998. The recipient of an incredible 94 point score from whiskyfun.com, this is one of those rare Port Ellen’s that really lives up to its expectations.
Hanyu 1988 – 2009 For Full Proof – Cask No.9306
Distilled in 1988 then bottled in 2009 by independent distrubutors Full Proof Europe. This is a limited edition of 200 numbered bottles. Bottled at full proof from Big Butt 9306.
Ardbeg Kildalton 1980 – Signed by Stuart Thomson
A very hard to find release from Ardbeg; the original Kildalton was the result of an experiment in 1980 by then distillery manager Hamish Scott. He distilled a batch of slightly peated and un-peated (!) Ardbeg and then combined these two spirits to create what has become one of the most collectable Ardbeg releases ever.
Just Whisky’s Christmas auction ends on the 13th December. Be sure to place your bids!
