September 2019 Auction

is now LIVE!

Welcome to our September Auction.

This month’s auction features a line-up of impressive whiskies, both new and old.

Take a look at some of our highlights below, but bear in mind there are thousands of fantastic lots awaiting your bids…

The Macallan Fine & Rare Vintages

Our current auction features over 40 vintages from the Fine & Rare series from The Macallan. These whiskies are hand-selected to exemplify the finest stocks of The Macallan.

1950s Talisker Bottlings Gordon and MacPhail / Edward & Edward

A sublime range of 1950s single malts from Skye Distillery, Talisker, bottled by Gordon and MacPhail for Edoardo Giaccone. Rare whisky expert Angus MacRaild discusses Giaccone’s bottlings and what makes them so special on our blog.

Brora 40 Year Old

A stunning bottling of Brora, distilled in 1978 and unveiled in 2019 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the distillery. Since its closure Brora is one of the most sought-after names in Scotch whisky.

Royal Brackla 35 Year Old

This beautiful bottle is one of only 100 produced to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the relatively unsung Royal Brackla. Brackla was the first of only three distilleries to be awarded the Royal suffix.

Bowmore 1967 Premier Range 40 Year Old

One of only 39 bottles, this fantastically rare single cask Bowmore from the 1967 vintage was matured for 40 years in Bourbon casks and bottled at cask-strength.

Tamdhu 1963 50 Year Old

A colossal 50 years of maturation in an extraordinary sherry oak cask have culminated in the oldest ever expression from Tamdhu Distillery.

Samaroli Bottlings

A sensational selection from the great Italian independent bottles, Samaroli, including the highly sought-after Glen Garioch 1971 Sherry Wood Single Cask which scored an impressive 91 points by Serge Valentin of WhiskyFun.com.

Exclusive Japanese Auction

Auction Dates: 11 – 21 October

Bottle Entry Deadline: 7 October

A unique and tailored focus on iconic, rare and sought-after Japanese whisky at auction.

This exclusive auction offers an exciting opportunity for Japanese whisky enthusiasts to buy and sell whisky online.

Find out how you can get involved with the auction here.

Interested in selling whisky?

Next auction: 25 October – 4 November

Bottle deadline: 14 October

Free expert valuation for your bottle(s) on request at  info@whiskyauctioneer.com

Complimentary Collections

We are frequently travelling around the UK and can arrange a personal collection from you. This service is perfect if you want to avoid courier costs. Please get in touch and we can get it organised for you.

Not in your area? Just let us know where you are in the UK and you can request a personalised pick-up from your home, we will try to arrange a collection from you as soon as possible (available for sizeable consignments).

Glasgow | 10 October

Edinburgh | 11 October

Inverness & Elgin  | 14 October

Orkney | 14 – 17 October

Aberdeen | 15 October

Along M6 Corridor | 18 October

London Area | 19 & 20 October

Along M1 Corridor | 21 October

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WHISKY SALE

Bunnahabhain 1991 – Aged 26 Years – Cask Strength 50.3% – First Fill  Sherry Butt – 144 Bottles

£335.00

£268.00
(Free UK Next Day Delivery as always)

BRORA 40 YEAR OLD
200TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
70cl | 49.2%

One of the oldest ever Brora single malts released,
marking the 200th anniversary of this
silent distillery’s original opening.

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Rare Bourbons at Loch Fyne Whiskies 

We’ve recently got hold of some incredible bourbons from the heart of Kentucky, including this very special expression from Pappy Van Winkle. Don’t miss out on this increasingly hard to get hold of Family Reserve bottle!

Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 23 Year Old

Distilled and bottled by the Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery in Frankfort, this limited edition Kentucky straight bourbon has been matured for 23 years. Bottled at 47.8% abv and presented in an embroidered velvet bag. This bottle has come from a private collection. Please note the bottle number may differ from that shown in the image.

£2,750.00

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COMPLETE YOUR LAPHROAIG COLLECTION!

This whisky was bottled at its unusual age as part of the celebrations of the 10th Anniversary of the Friends of Laphroaig. Each bottle has been personally signed by Robin Shields.

Bottled: 2004

Age: 11 Years Old

40% ABV / 70cl

SEE ITEM!

The Society was founded to share good times – and good drams – with friends and loved ones, and ahead of next month’s Outturn, we’re bringing you five new casks to help you continue your whisky journey.

Showcasing the eccentric names and assortment of flavours that make Society casks all together unique, a limited number of preview bottles are available ahead of the full release on Friday, 4 October at 9am. Head to the website now before they disappear.

ALL BOTTLES                NEW OUTTURN

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

Laphroaig® unveils an exclusive 25-year-old whisky in celebration of the first woman of whisky 

Introducing The Laphroaig Bessie Williamson Story™

Beam Suntory’s Laphroaig has announced the release of a super-premium 25-year-old Laphroaig, which celebrates the life of Bessie Williamson, an icon of Laphroaig and the first female distillery manager to own and run a Scotch whisky distillery in the 20th century.

This unique and highly exclusive bottle is a tribute to Bessie and embodies many of her qualities including her warm, rich and unmistakably-Islay character. This is a tribute to Bessie and all that she made at Laphroaig.

Laphroaig® 25 Year Old, The Bessie Williamson Story™, will be available exclusively in the Global Travel Retail market for £410.

A celebration of Bessie Williamson

Williamson was born in Glasgow in 1910 to John Williamson, a gunner in France with the Royal Garrison Artillery and Agnes Whyte. She attended the University of Glasgow from 1927, intending to become a teacher, graduating in 1932.

After graduating with an MA in 1932, Bessie accepted a summer job at Laphroaig distillery intending to stay only a few months. She worked directly with then owner Ian Hunter, eventually taking on responsibility for US distribution following Hunter’s stroke in 1938. By the time of the Second World War she had become the full-time distillery manager and the most senior woman in Scotch anywhere in the industry.

Bessie is credited with being among the first to anticipate the coming trend for single malt scotches and to position the Laphroaig whiskies, and by extension other Islay malts, to the American market.  The Scotch Whisky Association named Williamson as its American spokesperson from 1961 to 1964 and she toured the US representing Islay whisky to buyers and distributors.

Laphroaig Bessie Williamson

A whisky of true significance; this super-premium 25-year-old Laphroaig commemorates Bessie, speaking to her success, her unique role on Islay, and her lasting impact on the Laphroaig distillery.

This expression has been aged in refill American oak hogsheads and refill barrels to allow the liquid’s individual character to shine through. The result is a whisky of lingering warmth and unmistakable character – a genuine expression of Bessie’s friendliness, individuality and strength.

The Bessie Williamson Story is presented in a beautifully crafted book that allows purchasers to discover the story of Bessie’s legacy in depth, and includes tasting notes and a message from John Campbell, the distillery manager.

The whisky is now available exclusively through the Global Travel Retail market for an RRP of £410.

John Campbell, Laphroaig distillery manager, comments: “Laphroaig is a globally recognised whisky thanks to Bessie.  It is well documented that Bessie was universally loved and respected by her colleagues at Laphroaig and the people of Islay. It is this aspect that we celebrate with this whisky, remembering her as a true icon of Laphroaig.”

Tasting Notes

Nose:

Peaty with spicy and floral notes. Sweeter notes of pear drops, green apples and bonbons that add to a sweet malty backcloth. 

Palate:

Salty tar oil paste, sweet herbs and spices, acacia honey, tomato leaves and black pepper. Unmistakeable Laphroaig coastal notes with peat smoke sweetness and earthiness bring the classic Islay spirit. 

Finish:

Warming and long lasting with floral and coastal notes. 

Colour:

Pale gold.

The whisky is best served neat, with ice or a drop of water. 

ABV:

Bottled at 43% ABV.

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With National Bourbon Heritage Month coming to a close next week and the peak of fall bourbon season quickly approaching, we wanted to make sure Blade and Bow’s newest cocktail, the Double Barrel, is on your radar as the new “must drink” cocktail for the change of the seasons. Made with Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Double Barrel is a sweet and soothing cocktail perfect for cool fall evenings, football tailgating and intimate get-togethers with friends and family. Please see below for information and ingredients.

Double Barrel

Ingredients:

1 ½ oz. Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

¾ oz. Lemon Juice

¾ oz. Cinnamon honey syrup

Cinnamon stick for garnish

Preparation:

Combine Blade and Bow bourbon, lemon juice, and honey syrup into a cocktail shaker with 4 ice cubes. Shake well and strain over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with cinnamon stick.

GlenAllachie 13yo Sherry Cask

Hand-filled at GlenAllachie Distillery

Cask No: 901037
Cask Type: Sherry Butt
Distilled: 25th October 2005
Bottled: 27th September 2019
Aged for 13 Years

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Tyndrum
CRIANLARICH, PERTHSHIRE FK20 8RY
United Kingdom

Bruichladdich Octomore 2019 Release

The return of the most heavily peated Scotch whisky. Two new limited release from Bruichladdich distillery on the Isle of Islay.

Shop – Octomore 10.1 – £128.81

Shop – Octomore 10.3 Islay Bareley – £177.40