Whisky Auction. 17 May 2014 Level 1, Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport, Sydney 6.30pm. Viewing from 5.30pm.

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1 Whisky Auction 17 May 2014 Level 1, Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport, Sydney 6.30pm Viewing from 5.30pm The destination for whisky lovers Shop G12, Cosmopolitan Centre, 2-22 Knox Street, Double Bay, NSW 2028 Liquor Licencing Act It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of, a person under the age of 18 years. The World of Whisky Pty Ltd. ABN License Number: LIQP Phone: (02) Fax: (02) admin@worldofwhisky.com.au

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3 World of Whisky Auction 17 May 2014 Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport, level pm 1. The organisers will endeavor to describe each lot accurately and comprehensively, but it is the responsibility of the bidders to satisfy themselves as to the condition of the bottles. 2. Bidders need to register with the organisers beforehand. 3. All lots will be able to be viewed from 5.30pm at the auction venue. 4. All lots have a reserve price. Bidders will be told whether the reserve has been met or not during the course of the bidding. 5. A commission of 20% will be paid by the seller on hammer price. 6. The successful bidder will pay for freight, postage, packaging and insurance, where applicable. 7. payment is on the spot by cash, EFTPOS or credit card before goods are handed over. Sellers are paid within 5 working days less commission.

4 Lot Image Description Notes 1 Ardbeg 17yo A hard to find Ardbeg, a bit less peaty than one would expect. Bottled at 40% ABV. 2 Ardbeg Galileo 1999 A discontinued expression from Ardbeg, this 12yo is a marriage of ex-bourbon casks and marsala casks. Bottled at 49% ABV 3 Ardbeg Lord of the Isles 25yo A highly sought-after Ardbeg, bottled at 46% ABV and beautifully packaged. 4 Ben Nevis yo. A rare bottle from this Highland distillery. Bottled by Douglas Laing in their Old Malt Cask range, this a single cask bottling at 50% ABV. 1 of 2

5 5 6 Ben Nevis yo. A rare bottle from this Highland distillery. Bottled by Douglas Laing in their Old Malt Cask range, this a single cask bottling at 50% ABV. 2 of 2 Benromach yo This is a 750ml bottle at 40% ABV, bottled by Gordon & Macphail. It has a screw cap and no box. 7 Glenmorangie Ealanta 19yo Jim Murray s World Whisky of the Year Matured in new American oak. A discontinued expression. 8 Bruichladdich Links St Andrews 500ml Links is a series of limited edition bottlings, launched in 2003, celebrating Scotland s two major passions: whisky and golf. All of the Links series have been bottled at 14 years

6 9 Dallas Dhu 12yo Bottled by Gordon & Macphail at 40% ABV. This distillery was closed in No box included. 10 Tomatin yo A single cask at 57% ABV, matured in refill sherry puncheon 11 Tomatin yo A single cask at 44% ABV, matured in refill American oak cask. 12 Glendronach 31yo Grandeur Release 1, now discontinued. Limited to just 1,013 bottles.

7 Glenglassaugh 19yo One of the last official bottlings from former owners Edrington Group before the distillery changed hands, this 19yo was distilled in 1986, the year the distillery was mothballed. Glenglassaugh Massandra Collection yo Muscat Finished in single cask previously used for Muscat Wine. The cask itself is from the Massandra winery in Crimea, which has been producing wine for more than 110 years. 44.1% ABV. Bottle 304 of 308. Glenglassaugh Massandra Collection yo Aleatico Finished in a barrel previously used for Aleatico wine. The influence of such a sweet wine, gives the whisky a sweet, fruity taste. 50.7% ABV. Bottle 304 of 341.

8 Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 1990 A vintage bottling from Ardbeg. Now now discontinued, 'the Beist' was an extremely popular Ardbeg, with assertive and powerful peatiness and a lovely honeyed edge. Ardbeg Renaissance This is the first 10-year old Ardbeg that is entirely comprised of spirit produced after Glenmorangie's takeover of the distillery in Ardbeg Supernova 2009 This has been a phenomenon since the Advance Committee Release sold out in a matter of hours back in January This is the peatiest Ardbeg ever at over 100ppm. Caol Ila 25yo Introduced in 2010, after cask strength versions in 2004 and 2005, this is the first officially-bottled Caol Ila 25yo to be bottled at 43%.

9 20 21 Karuizawa yo Bottled in 2011 at 57.5% ABV, this rare bottle features the Geisha Series label. Matured in first-fill sherry casks. Karuizawa ceased production in 2000 and was finally closed in Glendronach yo A single cask bottling in Oloroso sherry casks, at 58.1%. Bottle 41 of Loch Dhu 10yo The Black Lake whisky, from Mannochmore Distillery, has polarized whisky drinkers and become a collectors item. 23 Longmorn yo Bottled by Gordon & Macphail at 40% ABV. No box included.

10 24 Macallan yo Bottled in 1992, this is a single bottle of 700ml, matured in sherry casks and at 43% ABV. Level in the neck is good, box included. 25 Macallan yo Sherry Cask A discontinued expression produced in the classic Macallan style Macallan yo Tudor Crystal Decanter Bottling A very rare sherrymatured Macallan from 1990 in an engraved Tudor crystal decanter. In the original packaging. Macallan yo A discontinued expression produced in the classic Macallan style. Lid and base of tin a bit rusty.

11 28 29 Macallan yo A discontinued expression produced in the classic Macallan style. Lid and base of tin a bit rusty, and neck label damaged. Port Charlotte PC5 Distilled in 2001, this was the very first PC in the range form Bruichladdich. Limited to only 6,000 bottles Macallan Royal Marriage 1948/1961 This highly collectable bottle was produced in 1981 to celebrate the marriage of Prince Charles to Lady Diana. It is a vatting of two casks, one from each of the years of their births. The original velvet pouch is included. Octomore 1.1 The first of the Octomore series of heavily peated cask strength whiskies from Bruichladdich. 63.5% at 131ppm

12 Octomore 2_140 The second of the Octomore series of heavily peated cask strength whiskies from Bruichladdich at 140ppm and 62.55% Octomore 2.2 Orpheus The nextof the Octomore series of heavily peated cask strength whiskies from Bruichladdich, at 140ppm and 61% Octomore Futures A very rare pre-release of the Octomore range from Bruichladdich, at 46%. No box. 35 Port Ellen 31yo Release 10 Distilled in 1978, only 3,000 individually numbered bottles were released in The distillery closed in 1983, and not much of this iconic whisky remains.

13 36 37 Port Ellen 32yo Release 11 Distilled in 1978, only 2,988 individually numbered bottles were released in The distillery closed in 1983, and not much of this iconic whisky remains. This is the first 32yo Port Ellen to be released. Port Ellen yo A single cask bottling of the rare Port Ellen in the Old Malt Cask range. 50% ABV 38 Dewar s Blend A classic blended whisky from the 1970s. 39 Duncan Special Blend A classic blended whisky from the 1960s from a now-defunct bottler.

14 40 Grants Blend A classic blended whisky from the 1970s Haig Blend Set of 3 A classic blended whisky from the 1970s in a set of three different commemorative packaging McCallum s Blend A classic blended whisky from the 1960s. Lid of box damaged. 43 Old Parr A typical bottling from the sought-after blend, from the 1960s. 1 of 2 44 Old Parr A typical bottling from the sought-after blend, from the 1960s. 2 of 2

15 45 Johnnie Walker Red Label From 1970 with a commemorative 150 th birthday box. 46 Vat 69 Blend A classic blended whisky from the 1970s. 47 White Horse Blend A classic blended whisky from the 1970s. 48 Johnnie Walker Plinth Set Red, Black, Green 15yo, Gold 18yo and Blue Labels, all 750ml, on an metal plinth. A real collectable set

16 49 Highland park 25yo An old discontinued expression form this iconic Orkney distillery. Bottled at 50.7%. No box 50 Sullivan s Cove Port Cask 60% A discontinued expression from this award-winning distillery Jack Daniels 1905 Liege Belgium Released in 1997 to commemorate Jack Daniels winning a gold medal at the prestigious whisky competition in Belgium. Glengoyne 1970 Single Cask Distilled in 1970 and bottled in 1998, this is one of 180 bottles from cask no ml, bottled at 56.0% ABV. Level at the bottom of the neck, in a wooden box with Perspex cover.