Vintage & Rare Whisky

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yoichi & Miyagikyo

Age: NAS

ABV: 45%

Cask: Various

Size: 660 ml

A rare and vintage bottling from Nikka, a blend of Malt Whiskies from the Yoichi & Miyagikyo distilleries. The reference to "maltbase" would imply there is no grain whisky in this bottling. 

No box available and sold in "As Is" condition.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Suntory

Age: 10 Years

ABV: 40% 

Cask: Sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

A 10 years special reserve blended whisky from Suntory (first introduced in 1998 in Japan) that has been married in sherry casks. This is a rare bottle with incredible softness and the taste of sherry. It was discontinued in 2009.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Suntory

Age: N/A

ABV: 43% 

Cask: Various

Size: 760 ml

This is an old bottle that we estimate was bottled in 1980s. This Special reserve whisky is intended to possesses all the distinctive characters and evoke the imagery of the smoothness of silk. 

Please note that NO BOX is available and being an old bottle may have sediment. 

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki/Chita/Grain

Age: 25 Years

ABV: 43% 

Cask: Various

Size: 750 ml

A predecessor to the Hibiki releases, the Suntory Prestige was bottled in 1989 to celebrate Suntory's 90th Anniversary. Most of the malt in this bottling reportedly came from the Yamazaki Distillery combined with grain whisky. An extremely well balanced blend bringing forth cooked fruits, plums, raisins, toffee with a subtle hint of oak and tobacco. Bottled in a Kagami Crystal decanter.

Please note the condition of the box and the level of the whisky given the bottling vintage. Sold in "As Is" Condition.

Region: Lowlands (Scotland)

Distillery: Littlemill (Closed)

Age: 21 Years Old

ABV: 50%

Size: 700 ml

Only 130 bottles were released from this Refill Hogshead matured Littlemill. Bottled at 50% under the Old Malt Cask series by Hunter Laing. An August 2013 bottling just after the split of the Independent Bottler Dounglas Laing amongst the two brothers Freddie and Stewart into Douglas Laing (Freddie) and Hunter Laing (Stewart) whereby the Old Malt Cask range was brought over to Hunter Laing. See the OMC bottling of Strathisla just prior to the split in 2013 under the Douglas Laing Co. Ltd.

Nose: sweet leafy orchard fruits slightly butter peppery Palate: sweet mellow spicy cinnamon apple skins Finish: long spicy with definite oaky note at the end.  

Region: Lowlands (Scotland)

Distillery: Littlemill (Closed)

Age: 20 Years Old

ABV: 50%

Cask: Refill Hogshead

Size: 700 ml

Only 121 bottles were released for this bottling of Littlemill in 2011. Matured in a Refill Hogshead this is bottled at 50% under the Old Malt Cask series by Douglas Laing & Co. Nose: spicy, clean and sweet with gentle barley tones Palate: still, overtly and warmly spiced with a sweet gristiness Finish: lightly butterscotch in style and camphor character (Bottler Tasting Notes). 

Please note the tear/damage on the front label. Sold in "As Is" Condition.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Nikka

Age: N/A

ABV: 40%

Cask: Various

Size: 660ml

The Brandy X.O Deluxe version by The Nikka Whisky. 

Please note that this is an old bottle whisky, the top of the bottle may have some nick. No box available and sold in "As Is" condition.

Region: Speyside (Scotland)

Distillery: Glen Grant

Age: 18 Years Old

ABV: 43% 

Cask: Various

Size: 700 ml

This 18 Year Old from the Glen Grant Distillery is the "Rare Edition" released in 2016. This is a great combination of vanilla, nuts and caramel.

Region: Lowlands (Scotland)

Distillery: Littlemill (Closed)

Age: 21 Years Old

ABV: 52.9%

Size: 700 ml

Distilled in 1992, this Littlemill was bottled in 2014 from Cask #15 for Whisk-E Limited in Japan.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Hakushu

Age: N/A

ABV: 48%

Cask: Spanish oak

Size: 700 ml

A limited release of 2021 and part of the Tsukuriwake selection, this Hakushu bottling has been matured in Spanish Oak. Only 300 bottles were made available in Japan followed by an undisclosed number for worldwide markets. Nose: Cacao, Manuka Honey, Dark Chocolate. Palate: Soft sweetness interlaced with a hint of drak chocolate bitterness. Finish: smooth and again some dark chocolate notes.

Region: Campbeltown (Scotland)

Distillery: Springbank

Age: 10 Years

ABV: 55.6%

Cask: Bourbon / Tokaji

Size: 700 ml

Matured for 8 years in refill bourbon barrels and an additional 2 years in fresh Tokaji (Hungarian Sweet Wine) casks this 1995 vintage Longrow is part of the wood expressions released by the Distillery in 2005 with an outturn of 7440 bottles. Nose: Sweet mix of raisins, plums and caramel, a bit of peat and light smoke with tobacco Palate: Dry and full bodied with a creamy touch, full of the berries and raisins with some herbs and peat Finish: A long finish of berry jam and toffee apple with hints of spicy smoke at the end.

Please note that the condition of the box/packaging (there is a wear and tear given that the bottle was released in 2005). However, bottle and the seal is in good condition. Sold in "As Is" condition.

Region: Various (Scotland)

Distillery: Various (Scotland)

Age: NAS

Abv: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 750 ml

Blended and bottled by Pinwinnie. This is likely to have been bottled in the 1970s. In original velvet bag. 

Region: Various (Scotland)

Distillery: Various (Scotland)

Age: NAS

ABV: 40%

Cask: various

Size: 700 ml

Blended and bottled by George Ballantine & Son Limited, this is likely to have been bottled in the 1990s as per our estimate.  This specific bottle is a Spanish import. Please note that the side labels have some tear. In case you wish to get additional pictures please contact us.

Ballantine's Finest range of blended whiskies was then described as - “Ballantine’s Finest is the oldest recipe in the current range, created in 1910 by the Ballantine’s family. There are more than 40 malts and grains in this blend. These are carefully selected from 4 different iconic Scottish regions.”

Region: Various (Scotland)

Distillery: Various (Scotland)

Age: NAS

Abv: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 760 ml

Blended and bottled by George Ballantine & Son Limited, this is likely to have been bottled in the 1980s. This specific bottle is a Japan import.

Ballantine's Finest range of blended whiskies was then described as - “Ballantine’s Finest is the oldest recipe in the current range, created in 1910 by the Ballantine’s family. There are more than 40 malts and grains in this blend. These are carefully selected from 4 different iconic Scottish regions.”

Region: Various, Scotland

Distillery: Various, Scotland

Age: NA

ABV: 40% - 43% (Not Stated)

Cask: Unknown

Size: 700 -750 ml (Not Stated)

First produced by James Logan Mackie in 1861 and taking its name from a famous Edinburgh inn, White Horse is a historic brand with Lagavulin one of its key components.  We estimate this to be a bottling from the late 1950s to early 1960s.

Given the date of the bottling, we expect a major component of this whisky to be Lagavulin.

Region: Islay (Scotland)

Distillery: Lagavulin

Age: NAS

ABV: 54.5%

Cask: Refill American oak and first-fill ex-bourbon casks

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Lagavulin

Age: 16 Years

ABV: 56.1% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: American Oak/Moscatel Cask Wood

Size: 700 ml

Region: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Port Ellen (Closed)

Age: 21 Years

ABV: 40%

Cask: Unknown

Size: 1500 ml

Closed in 1983, Port Ellen has since become a highly collectible whisky and one with a great fan following. Distilled in 1982 (just prior to be closed), this is a rare magnum (1.5 litre) release by Silver Seal bottled in 2004. Only 60 such bottles were released.