Liquid Library - Rare, collectable & interesting whiskies
Catto's 'Very Old Scottish Highland Whisky'
Strength: ABV not known
Volume: 700ml
$2,900.00
This incredibly old bottling of Catto's blended whisky was blended and bottled by James Catto & Co. Ltd some time around 1910-1920 and is one of the oldest bottles of whisky currently in New Zealand. The label and driven cork are in fantastic condition given its age, and the back label stating its supply to the liners of P & O since 1874...
Coleburn 'Rare Malts' 1979 / 21 years old 59.4%
Region: Speyside
Strength: 59.4%
Volume: 700ml
$1,058.00
Another Speysider that didn't survive the 1980s, Coleburn distillery was founded in 1897 before closing its doors in 1985. Bottled by United Distilleres (now known as Diageo) as part of the 'Rare Malts' series, these bottlings are now becoming very hard to come by.
Dimple Haig Royal Decanter 12 years old (C)
Strength: 43%
Volume: 750ml
$1,100.00
John Haig's Dimple, in a special box with blue silk lining and a fantastic pure pewter edged bottle. The Pewter is by Royal Holland Pewtar of Holland and this was done approximately 1977/78. Bottle No. R.2568. 43% abv. Back Lable Shows John Haig & Co. Ltd Edinburgh, pamphlet show Markinch.
Glen Albyn 'Gordon and MacPhail' 1976 / 2012 43%
Region: Highland
Strength: 43%
Volume: 700ml
$894.00
Maturing for over 3 decades in refill sherry casks, this Glen Albyn has become a rarity in itself. The distillery was mothballed in the mid 1980's making this a much sought after dram. Golden amber in colour the nose opens with hints of rum and raisin, with defined fruity notes. On the palate there is an inital hint of warm spice and a defined s...
Glen Flagler 'Pure Malt' 40%
Glen Flagler 'Pure Malt' 40%
Region: Lowland
Strength: 40%
Volume: 700ml
$1,259.00
Glen Flagler whisky comes from one of the three pairs of stills at the now defunct Moffat distillery. Three styles were made there - the heavily peated Islebrae, the unpeated Killyloch and the mildly peated Glen Flagler. Moffat was closed in 1986, and bottlings of Glen Flagler are notoriously rare these days, especially this bottling which was o...
Glen Mhor 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1980 / 2011 43%
Region: Highland
Strength: 43%
Volume: 700ml
$728.80
Glen Mhor Distillery (pronounced Glen Vwar), was named after the Great Glen that flowed west to Fort William and was one the unfortunate distilleries to close its doors in the infamous year of 1983. This bottling, released all the way back in 1980, is sweet scented with strong fruit aromas. On the palate there is rich Sherry, traces of dates and...
Glendullan 'Rare Malts' 1972 / 23 years old 62.43%
Region: Speyside
Strength: 62.43%
Volume: 700ml
$659.00
Seldom seen bottled as a single malt, Glendullan is one of the 9 distilleries of Dufftown and this is one of the oldest releases from the distillery, dating back to 1972. Bottled 23 years later as part of the United Distillers (now Diageo) 'Rare Malts' series at a staggeringly high cask strength of 62.43% - a rare dram indeed.
Glenturret 'classic vintage' 1966 / 1993 27 years old 40%
Region: Highland
Strength: 40%
Volume: 700ml
$2,200.00
A very rare and collectable bottling from one of Scotlands oldest distilleries. Distilled in 1966 and bottled 27 years later in 1993, all the dates are complete with their roman numerals on this black smoked bottle.
Lagavulin 21 years old 56.5%
Lagavulin 21 years old 56.5%
Region: Islay
Strength: 56.5%
Volume: 700ml
$4,708.00
This 21 year old Lagavulin was originally released in 2007, and since that time it has become something of a legend. Matured in first-fill sherry casks, this is amongst the darkest Lagavulins ever released, offering a whisky that strikes a careful balance between the sherry and classic lagavulin peat smoke. This is now a staggeringly difficult w...
Longrow 10 years old (old packaging) 46% (C)
Region: Campbeltown
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$739.40
Springbank's heavily peated spirit is known as 'Longrow', they have an unmistakable slightly ashy, sooty smokey character to them along with tangy brine, old warehouses (slightly musty) and a peppery finish. This particular bottling is a collectable release from the mid 1990's / early 2000's, with the old packaging.
Millburn 'Cadenheads' 1974 / 31 years old 52.3%
Region: Highland
Strength: 52.3%
Volume: 700ml
$1,734.00
Millburn would be regarded as one of the rarest single malt bottlings available from Scotland today, with the vast majority of its production from 1807 to its closure in 1985 going to blends like Vat 69 and Cabinet. Millburn is a whisky that is seldom seen these days, and this is the first of its kind we have stocked. Distilled in 1974 and bottl...
Tomintoul-Glenlivet 12 years old (old packaging) 43%
Region: Speyside
Strength: 43%
Volume: 700ml
$306.60
A retro style bottle from Tomintoul distillery, this is a real eye-catching 70's design with a glass decanter bottom and art deco plastic top. A 750ml bottle that was probably aimed at the export market.
Crock "Catto's" Gold Label
Crock "Catto's" Gold Label
$2,567.00
The crock was made from Buchan Portobello finest Stoneware, 13/26 MH on base. A souvenir from the Royal visit to New Zealand in 1953. Very rare and collectable.
Dailuaine 'Rare Malts' 1973 / 1995 60.92%
Region: Speyside
Strength: 60.92%
Volume: 700ml
$581.50
Distilled in 1973 and bottled 20 years later as part of the famous 'Rare Malts' series by then owners of the distillery, United Distilleries. Dailuaine is one of the core component whiskies of Johnnie Walker, and as such has never had a widespread commercial release. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 60.92%, we have just one bottle, numbered...
Springbank 15 years old 46% (C)
Springbank 15 years old 46% (C)
Region: Campbeltown
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$783.00
A traditional Springbank 15 years old, in the older packaging from the late 90's early 2000's. Made traditionally at the independently owned Springbank distillery in Campbeltown, this is typical expression from the region, with a salty, rich coconuty tang and its trademark oily texture.
Glenturret 18 years old 40% (c)
Glenturret 18 years old 40% (c)
Region: Highland
Strength: 40%
Volume: 700ml
$1,410.40
Established in 1775, just outside Crieff, the Glenturret distillery is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland still in production. This particular bottling is a limited numbered bottling from 1996, bottle number 010589. A very rare and collectable bottling.
Johnnie Walker Red
Johnnie Walker Red
$511.00
An old bottle from the early 1960's American duty free. Old style of labeling, with no volume or alcohol percentage declared. A very collectable bottling.
Fiji Finest Blended Scotch Whisky
Strength: 43%
Volume: 750ml
$265.80
Bottled by Douglas Laing and Company in the late 1980's as a Fiji Duty Free exclusive - Fiji Coat of Arms on white ceramic bottle.
Longrow 10 years old 'Sherrywood' 46% (C)
Region: Campbeltown
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$1,430.80
Early 'Sherrywood' from Longrow, circa 2000, now discontinued. Longrow, the heavily peated expression from Springbank distillery, has been distilled every year since 1990. However, this particular sherrywood edition is limited and now very collectable.
Benromach 35 year old 43%
Benromach 35 year old 43%
Region: Speyside
Strength: 43%
Volume: 700ml
$965.00
We are extremely excited to have this Benromach on the shelves at Whisky Galore. Matured in first fill Sherry casks, this limited expression was distilled prior to the distillery's closure in 1983. It has a wonderfully complex nose that offers rich sherry influences along with orange marmalade, kiwi and grapefruit aromas, complemented by cinnamo...
