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[CATHERINE DE' MEDICI]: (1519-1589) French and Italian noblewoman, Queen of France 1547-59 by her marriage to King Henry II. A good, historic A.L.S., Loise de bretaigne, by Louise de Bretagne (d.1602; Baroness of Castelnau and of Clermont-Lodeve, one of the ladies of honour who accompanied Elisabeth of Valois to Spain for the festivities following her marriage to King Philip II), three pages, folio, Toledo, Second Day of Lent [15th February?] 1561, to Catherine de' Medici, in French. Louise de Bretagne sends news to the Queen on a variety of events including Elisabeth of Valois's recovery from small-pox, the death of Francois II and Queen Mary's return to Scotland, in part, 'Madam, the health of the queen your daughter grows better and better since I wrote to you; because two days after I sent you the last despatch they made her take a little medicine to finish purging her, which has done her so much good that she has no ailment in the world since……It is now several days since she complained of anything; and the day before yesterday, which was Shrove Tuesday, she went to dine in the garden, by order of the doctors…..I fomented her with milk and saffron, and was obliged then and there to give her a clyster…..the doctors have bidden her to begin every meal with Prunes from Tours…..which makes me beg of you, Madam, to send us some of them by every courier. They have ordered her a bath today to make her menses come on, the date of passing we had noted, the ninth of this month…..Her face is quite free of crusts now, and we wash it every day with asses milk; and yesterday we began to anoint her nose with balm, where she has some pits. I hope the balm will make them disappear. The reason for these is that when she got the small-pox she had a cold and blew her nose so much that the pustules got broken. She is much freer of the migraine than she used to be, but I am in great need of marjoram seeds……the season for sowing them here has passed, and it is not possible to get any more. The King has not come to sleep with her yet, for which I am very glad for she is not quite well enough…..The Prince [Don Carlos] has his fever again rather badly, the cause being I think the great army which they say the Turks are preparing to bring this summer to Goletta [Tunis]……From the last couriers who came…..there is much comment here about the story that the funeral of the late King [Francis II] was conducted with one little candle, which is thought very strange. It is also said for about a fortnight, that Monsieur the Cardinal of Lorraine is going to Metz after Easter, and Queen Mary either to Joinville or to Scotland……Our Lenten services last five hours every morning, and they do not finish until between one and two, which makes fasting easier for us. The Queen your daughter is dispensed from it this Lent on account of her illness and eats meat. They make no difficulty about it. However, none of the Frenchwomen eat it except her and mademoiselle, who is very well. We are told here that she is soon to be married. They are very anxious to know the truth about it, for the King is resolved to make her a very handsome present…..You will be informed of everything. At present I know of nothing more except that all are very well at this court and very glad at the power you have, and greatly wish that it may last long…..' With the address panel to the verso of the final page, 'A La Raine, ma souveraine daime'. Loosely contained within a dark brown morocco presentation folder (slight wear and damage to the inside) with gilt decorations to the borders of the interior and exterior and with a gilt stamped title to the front Louise de Bretagne - Letter to Catherine de Medicis relative to the Queens of Spain & of Scotland 1561. Also included are a series of interesting typed research notes and a French transcript and English translation of the letter, apparently prepared for (or by) Frank Lester Pleadwell (1872-1957) American physician and autograph collector. A letter of fascinating content, including intimate details from within the Royal court. Neatly inlaid and with some minor slits and a small area of paper loss to the left edge as a result of the letter having originally been tied with ribbon. About VG A remarkable, intimate letter relating to Elisabeth of Valois, Queen of Spain, who was recovering from small-pox, the death of Francis II, and Queen Mary's return to Scotland. Elisabeth, the daughter of Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici, was born at Fontainebleau in 1545. Henry VIII was her Godfather and she was at first destined to be the wife of Edward VI, who had previously, by Treaty, been engaged to marry Mary, Queen of Scots. Edward's death, in 1553, put an end to this project, and a marriage was then arranged between her and Don Carlos, the son of Philip II of Spain. Philip's wife, Mary I, died in 1558, and in the year following he himself married Elisabeth, ignoring the engagement to his son, to whom Elisabeth appears to have been attached. The marriage was an unhappy one. The bride was not yet fifteen years of age and had been brought up with every care in a refined and luxurious Court. Philip, although only thirty-two years old, was morose and severe. The marriage took place (by proxy) in the Church of Notre Dame at Paris in June 1559, Philip being represented by Ferdinand de Toledo, Duke of Alba. Elisabeth first met her husband in the following year, on 2nd February 1560, at Guadalaxara, but the meeting was unfortunate. She died in October 1568, and the cause of her death was not without suspicion, especially as her former lover, Don Carlos, had died under very suspicious circumstances just a few months earlier. Francis II, whose funeral is mentioned in the present letter, had died on 5th December 1560, and the occasion was perhaps the most important event in the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, when her power and prospects in France were shattered in one blow, and her life-long enemy Catherine de' Medici again placed in a position of authority. Hence forward the struggles between Catherine and the Guises went more in her favour since she possessed absolute power over her young son, Charles IX, who succeeded to the throne, and usurped complete control of the Kingdom. The forecast given in the present letter regarding Queen Mary's future movements proved correct. Mary, who had lived in complete seclusion since her husband's death, spent Easter at Rheims and then set out to Joinville to visit her grandmother, Antoinette de Bourbon, dowager Duchess of Guise. Thence she returned to Rheims and spent some weeks in seclusion in the Convent of St. Pierre with the Abbess, her aunt, Renee de Lorraine. Finally, she went to Paris where she stayed until July, when she set out for Scotland. At the time when the present letter was written, early in 1561, great endeavours were being made by Mary's relatives to bring about a marriage between her and Don Carlos, a scheme very nearly concluded, in which case she would have become a step-daughter-in-law of Elisabeth, Queen of Spain, who was still supposed to be in love with her stepson herself. This scheme was strongly opposed by Catherine de' Medici, who wanted Don Carlos to marry her younger daughter, Margaret, who is referred to in the present letter as 'Madame your little daughter' Louise de Bretagne was one of the maids-of-honour who accompanied Elisabeth to Spain. The 'mademoiselle' of the letter was another maid-of-honour, Anne de Bourbon Montpensier.
LOUIS XVI: (1754-1793) King of France and Navarre 1774-1791, King of the French 1791-92. The only King of France to have been executed. D.S., `Louis´, one page, vellum, oblong 4to, irregularly clipped, Versailles, 16th July 1786, in French. The document signed is the grant of a pension related to the Abbey of Vaux La Douce in favour of Sieur Yvon, stating in part `Le Roi étant à Versailles, voulantvoulant favorablement traiter le Sieur Yvon, chanoine... Sa Majesté lui a accordé et fait don sur les fruits et revenus de l´Abbaye réguliere de Vaux La Douce, Diocèse de Langres qu´elle vient d´accorder au Sieur Antoine Mounin d´Ogicourt, Prince de la Crète, Ordre de Citeaux, de la somme de Quinze cent Livres de pension annuelle et viagière, laquelle elle veut lui dire dorénavant payée et délivrée tant par le Sieur Mounin d´Ogicourt que par ceux qui possèderont après lui la dite Abbaye, et ayant Sa Majesté commandé d´en expédier le présent...´ (Translation: "The King being at Versailles, wishing to favorably treat Mr. Yvon, canon of... His Majesty has granted him and donated from the fruits and revenues of the regular Abbey of Vaux La Douce, Diocese of Langres that he has just granted to Mr. Antoine Mounin d'Ogicourt, Prince of Crete, Order of Citeaux, the sum of Fifteen hundred pounds of annual and life pension, which he wishes to tell him is henceforth paid and delivered by Mr. Mounin d'Ogicourt or by those who will possess the said Abbey after him, and having commanded His Majesty to send the present...") Signed by the King at the base, a slightly light signature, and countersigned beneath by the Minister and Secretary of State and of Finances the Baron of Breteuil with a bold ink signature. The document was clipped to the left and right bottom corners, although not affecting the text or signatures. Overall age toning, small staining and creasing, about GThe Abbey of Vaux-la-Douce is a former Cistercian abbey located in Haute-Marne, in the commune of Voisey. Founded in 1111 by Augustinians, it became a Cistercian abbey half a century later and lasted until the French Revolution.Louis Charles Auguste Le Tonnelier, Baron de Breteuil (1730-1807) French Aristocrat, Diplomat and Statesman. French Ambassador since 1760 to Russia during the reign of Catherine the Great, later Sweden and Austria. He occupied main political positions such as Prime Minister of France 1784-88 & 1789, The Baron of Breteuil was the last chief Minister of the Bourbon Monarchy appointed by King Louis XVI only four days before the storming of the Bastille. It was Marie Antoinette's decision that Breteuil be appointed Prime Minister in exile. Louis XVI supported her in this move, but it was Marie Antoinette who took the initiative and formalised Breteuil's appointment. In effect, he was the Royal Family's chief diplomat abroad. In November 1790, he received from Louis XVI exclusive powers to negotiate with the European courts. It was also Breteuil who organised the Royal family's escape from Paris in 1791, garnering support from King Gustav III of Sweden. The attempt almost succeeded, but was foiled at the last minute by Jean-Baptiste Drouet, the Republican son of a local postmaster. It was also Breteuil who negotiated with the European monarchies to persuade them to fight the French Revolution.
HENRY IV: (1553-1610) King of France 1589-1610 and King of Navarre 1572-1610. First French Monarch of the House of Bourbon. Assassinated. A good L.S., `Henry', one page, oblong 4to, `Au camp devant Rouen´ ("At the camp before Rouen"), 13th December 1591, to Fabien de Roybours, in old French. The King states `J’envoie le Sr de Réau vers vous pour vous faire entendre de ma part quelque chose important infiniment le bien de mes affaires [de] service. Je vous prie de le croire comme moi-même, de Dieu le créateur, qu’il vous ait, Monsieur de Rebours, en sa sainte garde…´ (Translation: "`I am sending Mr. de Réau to you to let you hear from me something infinitely important for the good of my service affairs. I beg you to believe it as I do, from God the creator, that he has you, Mr. de Rebours, in his holy protection…") Countersigned by the King´s secretary Martin Ruzé de Beaulieu. With contemporary clerk annotations to the verso. Overal age wear and creasing with irregular and slightly trimmed edges. About GFabien de Roybours (sometimes spelled Rebours) was a Colonel of a regiment of lansquenets in the German army of the Prince of Anhalt under the service of France.Henry IV had to fight against the Leaguers to retake Paris and the provinces to the north of the Loire river, each side seeking to increase as much as possible its armies with French and also foreign troops. Thus, Henry IV, helped by German and Dutch forces, tried to retake Rouen from the League supported by Spanish troops. Rouen would remain besieged by Henry IV until May 1592.
Auchentoshan - Advance Sample for The Old Malt Cask 50, age 13 years, distilled September 2000 and bottled 2013, 50% vol., 20cl, boxed, 1 bottle; Glenfiddich Special Reserve Aged 12 years, 40% vol., 35cl, carton, 1 bottle; Maker's Mark Kentucky Bourbon Whisky, 45% vol., 70cl, 1 bottle; seven whisky miniatures including Glencadam 15 Y.O. and Glenmorangie 10 Y.O. (10)
Character jug specially commissioned from Royal Doulton for Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey. One side present Mr. Pickwick titled Beam Whiskey, and the other side shows Sam Weller titled The World's Finest Bourbon. A porcelain bottle of Jim Beam forms the handle. Royal Doulton backstamp. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 3.75"W x 4.25"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear. As is.
Paar Kinderbüsten als GegenstückePrinzessin Marie Zephirine de Bourbon und ihren Bruder Prinz Louis Charles in höfischer Kleidung darstellend. Die Köpfe sind bedeckt von einer weißen, blumig gemusterten sowie einer gelben, von farbenprächtigen Blumen und goldradierten Bordüren verzierten Haube, seitlich plastisch aufgelegten Blumen bzw. Feder mit blauer Schleife als Haubenschmuck. Polychrome Malerei mit Goldstaffage. Entw. Johann Joachim Kaendler. Modell-Nr. 2764. Unw. rest./ best.; Schwertermarke. H. 15 cm. A pair of porcelain pendant busts of Princess Marie Zephyrine de Bourbon and her brother Louis Charles. Insignificantly restored/chipped. Crossed swords mark.Meissen. 2. Hälfte 19. Jh.
Britains - Knights of Agincourt Range [First Issue Pictorial Boxes - 2002/2003], comprising: Set 40240 - Mounted Knights Duelling -Earl of Suffolk v. Duc de Bourbon, Set 40394 - Sir John Falstaffe [mounted], Set 40395 - Mounted Robert de Marie, Set 40396 - English 15th Century Artillery & Set 40240 - Mounted Knights Duelling - Earl of Suffolk v. Duc de Bourbon. Mint overall contained in near Mint set boxes. [5]
An Italian mother-of-pearl and piqué inlaid pressed tortoiseshell pin trayProbably Naples, first half 18th century Of shaped oval form with moulded rim, the centre decorated with a Chinoiserie scene depicting three figures, one seated on a camel amidst leafy flowering plants on a rusticated horizontal ground, the whole within a delicate outer piqué work border of scrolling flowers and foliage, the rim similarly decorated with foliate diamond and trellis and scrolling foliate motifs, 2cm high, 25.8cm wide, 20cm deepFootnotes:The technique of 'piqué' work, whereby gold, silver, and mother-of-pearl are inlaid into tortoiseshell, was honed and perfected in Naples in the first half of the 18th century. Produced by craftsmen known as Tartarugari, the most famous being the maker Giuseppe Sarao, a wide range of prestigious luxury items was made between 1720 and 1760 for the royal court, including Charles de Bourbon, King of Naples, as well as for the wider public. Items were subsequently highly prized in the second half of the 19th century by an international clientele of wealthy collectors, the most prominent being members of the Rothschild family.For a comparable pin tray, see Christie's, Important European Furniture & Sculpture, 5 July 2001 (6477).LiteratureAlexis Kugel (English text), 'Piqué, Gold, Tortoiseshell and Mother-of-Pearl at the Court of Naples', Rizzoli, 2018.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Two Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon whisky decanters with original contents, two Guinness Commemorative Brew presentation sets in original boxes, one bottle of Dimple Haig whisky and miscellaneous other pottery decanters including Bells, Beswick, Wade etc., some with contentsOnly four bottles sealed, see photos.
Preemption Reverence Texas Wheated Straight Bourbon Whisky Small Batch Cask Strength (2)Preemption Reverence Texas Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whisky Small Batch Cask Strength (2)Preemption Reverence Texas Straight Bourbon Whisky Small Bath Cask Strength (2)Lying at LCB BarkingThe proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers
Anokha This Is Not Whisky Peated Single Malt Spirit 35cl (1)The New Zealand Whisky Collection The Art of The Start of the Heart of the Cut 50cl (4)Bespoken Bourbon Whisky 35cl (2)Lying at LCB BarkingThe proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers
Filliers 10YO Single Malt Whisky (2)Gouden Carolus Single Malt Whisky (2)Beauchamp Single Malt Whisky Pineau de Charentes Cask Finish (1)Palisson Batch 03 Bourbon Cask Maturation (1)Whisky Hedgehog (2)Lying at LCB BarkingThe proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers
An open and empty porcelain bottle made for Beam 100 months old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Hand crafted and hand painted to form as a North American mythical animal, described as a jackrabbit with antelope antlers. Regal China Corporation embossed on the underside. James Beam label on the front. Issued: 1971Dimensions: 7"L x 4.5"W x 13.75"HManufacturer: Regal China CorporationCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear. As is. Contains no liquid.
1 bottle Spencer Collings ‘Imperial Tribute’ Blended malt Whisky 1 bottle Spencer Collings ‘Imperial Tribute’ Blended malt Whisky in Presentation Box. A very fine blended malt, produced by Spencer Collings and composed of whiskies from Speyside, the Highlands and Islay matured in a combination of Madeira, bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks.
Zwei Miniaturbildnisseum 1900, signiert H. Denis, Gouache auf Platte, verkleinerte Kopie nach Jean Marc Nattiers Portrait der Henriette von Bourbon sowie Schulterstück einer unbekannten Rokokoschönheit im blütengeschmückten Hut, hinter Glas in goldbronzierten Messingrahmen gefasst, Maße je ca. 15 x 11 cm.
STRICKLAND (HUGH EDWIN) AND ALEXANDER GORDON MELVILLEThe Dodo and its Kindred; or the History, Affinities, and Osteology of the Dodo, Solitaire, and Other Extinct Birds of the Islands of Mauritius, Rodriguez, and Bourbon, FIRST EDITION, half-title, 18 plates (mostly lithographed, 2 hand-coloured, one folding), one map in the text, list of subscribers, errata slip, publisher's 12pp. catalogue at end, publisher's pictorial cloth gilt (with Dodo on upper cover), rebacked preserving original spine, new yellow free endpapers [Anker 490; Fine Bird Books, p.145; Nissen IVB 900; Zimmer, p.606], 4to, Reeve, Benham, and Reeve, 1848Footnotes:First edition of a pioneering monograph on the Dodo, Strickland providing the history and external description, while his co-author, A. G. Melville, analysed the anatomy. The list of subscribers includes the naturalists William Jardine, F.O. Morris, William Yarrell, P.J. Selby, W.H. Lizars and John Gould.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
This gorgeous set includes four labeled tags: Bourbon, -Scotch, Sherry and Brandy, and four blank tags. Marked Williamsburg Stieff Sterling. Brandy is marked Sterling 352. Measure: 2''L x 1''W x 0.25''H, each. Total weight: 116g. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: WilliamsburgCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear. One chain is detached from the label.
Kinderbüste Louis Charles de BourbonPorzellan, farbiger Aufglasurdekor, Vergoldung. Blaumarke Schwerter innen. Brandriss hinten, Nasenspitze, Feder, Blüten, Schleife und Rüschenkragen restauriert. H 23,5 cm.Meissen, das Modell Johann Joachim Kaendler, zugeschrieben, 1750/53.Otto Walcha publizierte diese und eine weibliche Büste als Porträts von Louis Charles de Bourbon (1751 - 61) und Marie-Zéphirine de Bourbon (1750 - 55). Beide Figuren werden Kaendler zugeschrieben, sind allerdings nicht durch die Taxa bestätigt. Sicher ist nur, dass es sich um Idealbildnisse der beiden Kinder handelt, denn Kaendler hat die französische Prinzessin und ihren jüngeren Bruder nie gesehen.ProvenienzDie Sammlung Heinrich.LiteraturVgl. Walcha, Kaendlersche Kinderbüsten - eine Entdeckung, in: Manufaktur Echo 9/1966, S. 35 ff.Vgl. Menzhausen/Karpinski, In Porzellan verzaubert. Die Figuren Johann Joachim Kaendlers in Meißen aus der Sammlung Pauls-Eisenbeiss Basel, Basel 1993, Abb. S. 160 f.Vgl. den Blaauwen, Meissen Porcelain in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam 2000, Kat. Nr. 330.
Oil on canvas. Dimensions 70 × 56 cm. Portrait of Francisca Maria de Bourbon, which highlights the elegance of the red dress adorned with precious stone brooches, typical of 17th century French portraiture. The face of the subject, softly illuminated, reflects aristocratic dignity, while the dark background accentuates her nobility and social position. The white feather adorning her turban adds a touch of distinction and sophistication.
Shoe worn by the racehorse Kahyasi,mounted on a wooden plaque with easel support and set with an engraved metal plaque, 20 by 15cm.Provenance: The Ray Goddard Collection (lots 97 to 178). For further information on Ray Goddard and the collection see lot 144.Kahyasi was a bay colt foaled in 1985 by Ile De Bourbon out of Kadissya (Blushing Groom). He was bred and raced by H.H. The Aga Khan and trained at Newmarket by Luca Cumani.Unraced as a 2-y-o, Kahyasi won his first two races in 1988, latterly the Derby Trial at Lingfield Park, before heading to Epsom. In the Derby jockey Ray Cochrane wore the Aga Khan’s chocolate and green second colours - the first colours worn by Walter Swinburn aboard the 2,000 Guineas winner Doyoun. However, it was Kayhasi who proved victorious and then followed up in the Irish Derby at The Curragh, despite picking up a leg injury. This proved to be with final career win.At Stud, Kahyasi sired the G1 winners Enzeli, Khalkevi, Vereva and Zainta.
* Paris. Rigaud (Jacques). Seventeen engraved views: Vûë Générale de Paris, Vüe de L'Hotel de Soubise, Vûë de la Place des Victoires, Vûë de la Place Royalle, Vûë du Palais Royal, Vue de L'Hopital Royal de la Salpetriere, Vue de L'Hopital Royal de Bicestre, Vue de la Grande Cour de L'Hopital Royal de Bicestre, Autre Vuë du Palais du Temple du Côté du Jardin, Vuë du Palais du Temple aux Chevaliers de Malthe, Vûë de la Grande Facade du Vieux Louvre, Autre Vue du Palais Bourbon, Vuë du Palais Bourbon prise côté de la Ruë, Vue de la Place de Louis le Grand, Vüe de la Grande Cour de l'Hotel Royal des Invalides, Vüe du Frontispice du Dome d'Eglise et d'une partie des Batiments de l'Hotel Royal des Invalides [and] Vuë de la Bastille de Paris de la Porte St Antoine et d'une partie du Fauxbourg, Paris: circa 1735, circa 1735, uncoloured engraved views by Jacques Rigaud after his own designs, each approximately 245 x 485 mmQTY: (17)
BALVENIE 17 YEARS OLD SHERRY OAK FIRST EDITION RELEASE 2007 | Bottled: 08/2007 | Stated age: 17 years old | ABV: 43% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Balvenie is a Scottish distillery in the Speyside region, founded in 1892 by William Grant near Dufftown. Named after the nearby Balvenie Castle, the distillery is known for its traditional methods, including its own barley malting and cooperage. Balvenie's distillate is renowned for its sweet, honeyed character. In 1993, it pioneered "secondary" aging with its DoubleWood edition, maturing whisky first in ex-bourbon casks and then in ex-sherry casks. The distillery offers various expressions, such as the 17-year-old DoubleWood and the 14-year-old Caribbean Cask. It is owned by William Grant & Sons. | Bottle description | Balvenie Sherry Oak Aged 17 Years is a single malt whisky that has matured in 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Casks, which gives it rich and distinctive notes of dried fruit, spice, and sweetness, typical of sherry casks.Nose: Rich and complex, with strong notes of dried fruit, raisins, figs, cinnamon, and subtle sherry sweetness.Taste: Full and intense, with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, spice, and sweet caramel, complemented by subtle oak undertones.Finish: Long and warm, with lingering notes of sherry, spice, and light woodiness.This bottle is from the First Release from Warehouse 21, making it a highly sought-after item among whisky collectors.Size: 750 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper tube | Bottle code: L6R 67272308 07:16:44
MACALLAN FINE OAK 18 YEARS OLD | Stated age: 18 years old | ABV: 43% | Region: Highland | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | The Macallan is a prestigious Scottish whisky distillery located in Speyside and is regarded as one of the world's most respected single malt whisky brands. Founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid, it is now owned by the Edrington Group. While The Macallan was initially a key ingredient in blended whiskies, it wasn't until the 1980s, amid declining demand for blends, that it shifted focus to single malts. A marketing team led by Allan Shiach, Frank Newlands, Hugh Mitcalfe, and Willie Phillips positioned The Macallan as a premium whisky, earning it the nickname "Cognac whisky." The brand gained wider appeal through imaginative and provocative ad campaigns. A major milestone was the launch of the "Fine & Rare" series and a collaboration with Lalique, which created special decanters for rare, aged editions like the 50- and 60-year-old whiskies. This helped The Macallan carve out a place in the luxury whisky market. Today, it is one of the most sought-after whiskies in the world, cherished by connoisseurs, collectors, and investors alike. | Bottle description | The Macallan Fine Oak 18 Years Old is a single malt whisky aged for at least 18 years in a combination of three types of casks: bourbon and sherry casks made from both European and American oak. This unique maturation process gives the whisky a rich, complex profile with a blend of exotic and tropical notes, balanced by subtle wood smoke.Nose: Intoxicating and exotic, with hints of jasmine, tropical fruit, and peat.Taste: Smooth and rich, featuring citrus, spices, and woody smoke.Finish: Long and lingering, with a touch of orange peel.Size: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper box | Bottle code: L0890G L8 01/11 08:26
CRAGGANMORE 1993 14 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1993 | Bottled: 2007 | Stated age: 14 years old | ABV: 46% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Cragganmore is a Scottish distillery in Speyside, founded in 1869 by John Smith, notable for its unique stills that create a complex spirit with meaty, citrus, spicy, and fruity notes. Its whisky has received an A1 rating from blenders, indicating exceptional quality. While part of Diageo's Classic Malts range, much of its production is utilized in blends like Johnnie Walker. Despite its complexity, Cragganmore is often considered a hidden gem due to the limited availability of its single malt versions. | Bottle description | Cragganmore 1993 is a single malt whisky bottled by independent bottler Murray McDavid. Distilled in 1993, this whisky was first matured in bourbon casks and then finished in Guigal Cotes Rotie Syrah casks. This specific finish enriched the whisky with distinct fruity notes and nutty nuances.Nose: Fresh fruit notes of strawberries and cranberries, complemented by almond and subtle nut accents.Taste: Full and rich with notes of pomegranate, macadamia nuts, almonds, and nougat, enriched with fruity influences from the wine finish.Finish: Long with lingering notes of fruit and subtle sweetness.The auctioned bottle is one of 990 bottles ever released.Size: 700 ml | Condition: traces of mold on the bottle | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: metal tube, traces of rust on the tube
LAGAVULIN 16 YEARS OLD | Stated age: 16 years old | ABV: 43% | Region: Islay | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Lagavulin is an iconic distillery located on the island of Islay, founded in 1816 by John Johnston, though the site had been home to illegal distilling prior to its establishment. Nestled between Ardbeg and Laphroaig, Lagavulin is renowned for its heavily smoky and peaty character. In 1862, the distillery was purchased by John Logan Mackie. His nephew, Sir Peter Mackie, a prominent figure in the whiskey industry and creator of the famous White Horse blend, played a significant role in its development. After losing exclusive representation to Laphroaig, Mackie constructed a malt mill on Lagavulin's grounds in 1908. However, despite its aim to produce whiskey akin to Laphroaig's, it never succeeded, and the whiskey produced bore little resemblance to Lagavulin's. A fictional cask from Lagavulin prominently featured in Ken Loach's film The Angel's Share. Today, Lagavulin is part of Diageo's Classic Malts range, with its most famous expression being Lagavulin 16 Year Old, regarded as one of the best peated whiskeys on the market. In addition to this staple bottling, limited editions are regularly released, including the Distiller's Edition, Diageo Special Releases, and offerings for the Feis Ile festival. | Bottle description | Lagavulin Aged 16 Years is one of the most iconic single malt whiskies from the Islay region, renowned for its intense yet subtle smoky character. This whisky is aged for a minimum of 16 years in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, resulting in a rich flavor profile with deep layers of smoke, sweetness, and peat.Nose: Strongly smoky with distinct notes of peat, sea salt, and dried fruit, complemented by subtle vanilla and caramel sweetness, along with sherry and wood notes.Taste: Full and intense with rich smoke, peat, caramel, and vanilla sweetness, along with dark fruit, raisin, and chocolate tones from the sherry casks. Finish: Long and warm, with lingering peat, sea salt, and fruit notes, providing satisfying depth with subtle spice and wood undertones.Size: 700 ml | Condition: traces of mold on the bottle | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper box with traces of mold on the box | Bottle code: L9007CM000 0065662
GLEN GRANT 1949 | Distilled: 1949 | Bottled: 2007 | ABV: 40% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Glen Grant is a Scottish distillery in the Speyside region, founded in 1839 by brothers John and James Grant. Its significance lies in its size and strategic railway connection, financed by the Grants, facilitating exports. John Grant, known as The Major, introduced innovations like electric lighting and cleaning pipes in stills, contributing to Glen Grant's light and fresh whiskey character. By the late 19th century, Glen Grant was among the first single malts exported to the USA, Africa, and Australia. Acquired by Gruppo Campari in 2006, Dennis Malcolm, a respected master distiller for over 60 years, managed the distillery until July 2024. House-bottled whiskey primarily ages in ex-bourbon casks, while older and limited editions from Gordon & MacPhail age in ex-sherry casks, attracting collectors and connoisseurs alike. | Bottle description | Glen Grant 1949 is a single malt whisky, bottled by the independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail as part of the Licensed Bottling series. This series is notable for the fact that Gordon & MacPhail bottles the whisky with official permission directly from the distilleries, ensuring that it authentically represents its style and character. The whisky was distilled on November 24, 1949, and bottled on December 21, 2007, giving it an impressive 58 years of age.Nose: Delicate fruit and perfumed notes with a touch of vanilla sweetness.Taste: Fruity sherry notes followed by dryness with a touch of smoke.Finish: Sherry and peat smoke.This whisky is highly prized among collectors, not only for its long aging but also for the historical significance of the whisky in the bottle.Size: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box | Bottle code: JG/EII
TOMINTOUL 16 YEARS OLD | Stated age: 16 years old | ABV: 40% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Tomintoul is a Scottish distillery in the Speyside region, celebrated for its smooth and approachable whisky. Established in 1964 near its namesake village, it ranks among Scotland's highest distilleries, which enhances its unique production methods. The distillery utilizes pure water from the Ballantruan spring, contributing to the freshness of its whisky. Tomintoul is known for its light, elegant, and fruity expressions, appealing to fans of softer Scotch. In addition to traditional unpeated whiskies, Tomintoul offers distinctive options like Tomintoul Peaty Tang and Old Ballantruan, which introduce subtle smoky notes. The distillery produces a variety of age-stated whiskies, including 10, 16, and 25-year-old expressions, along with limited editions featuring unique cask finishes. Today, Tomintoul operates under Angus Dundee Distillers. | Bottle description | Tomintoul Aged 16 Years is a single malt whisky from the Tomintoul distillery, celebrated for its smooth and balanced character, declared under the slogan "The Gentle Dram." Aged for at least 16 years, primarily in bourbon casks, this whisky is known for its light, approachable profile.Nose: Light and sweet with notes of vanilla, honey, and dried fruit, complemented by floral elements.Taste: Creamy with malted barley, vanilla, nuts, and hints of citrus, with subtle oak and caramel.Finish: Smooth and long, with a sweet and subtle spiced finish.Size: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper tube with traces of rust inside the tube and on the cap | Bottle code: L170507 31322BB
GLENLIVET 1975 CELTIC HEARTLANDS 33 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1975 | Bottled: 2008 | Stated age: 33 years old | ABV: 51,2% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Glenlivet is an iconic Scottish distillery located in the Speyside region, with a rich history dating back to 1824 when it was founded by George Smith. It was among the first distilleries to obtain a legal license following the Excise Act of 1823, enabling it to produce whisky legally. This move faced resistance from local illegal producers, but Glenlivet quickly established itself as a model for other distilleries. Known for its exceptional spirit, Glenlivet features delightful notes of apples and malt. Its quality soon made it one of the most popular whiskies, not only in Scotland but also internationally. By the 1830s, it had gained popularity in London, particularly among the upper classes. The prestige of the Glenlivet name became so significant that other Speyside distilleries began to use it, leading to a legal battle that George Smith ultimately won, securing exclusive rights to the name "The Glenlivet." In 1978, Glenlivet became part of the Seagram Company. When Pernod Ricard acquired Seagram's whisky portfolio in 2001, Glenlivet emerged as a key brand within the global group. Under Pernod Ricard's leadership, Glenlivet has grown to be one of the best-selling single malt whiskies worldwide. Today, Glenlivet offers an extensive range of bottlings, including the renowned 12-year-old, 15-year-old, 18-year-old, 21-year-old, and 25-year-old whiskies. The distillery also releases limited editions and vintage bottlings that are highly sought after by whisky enthusiasts around the globe. | Bottle description | Glenlivet 1975 is a single malt whisky bottled by independent bottler Murray McDavid. Distilled in 1975 and bottled in 2008, it spent 33 years aging in bourbon casks as part of Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands series. This exclusive series features whiskies from notable or closed distilleries, personally selected by the legendary master distiller Jim McEwan, whose signature can be found on the back vignette. Bottled at cask strength without chill filtration or coloring, it guarantees an authentic flavor profile. Nose: Fine notes of ripe fruit, vanilla, and light wood, with floral and spicy hints. Taste: Smooth and rich, with notes of fruit, vanilla, and subtle spices that transition into oak sweetness. Finish: Long and balanced, with hints of vanilla and soft woody notes.The auctioned bottle is numbered 302/474 and comes in a luxurious leather-covered box. Bottles from this series are highly sought after by whisky connoisseurs and collectors, as they represent a significant chapter in whisky history.Size: 700 ml | Condition: cracks in the covering plastic tape | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box covered with leather
ROSEBANK 1991 CASK STRENGTH | Distilled: 3.7.1991 | Bottled: 39542 | Stated age: 26 years old | ABV: 57,9% | Region: Lowlands | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Rosebank is a renowned Scottish distillery located in the Lowlands, specifically in Falkirk. Founded in 1840 by James Rankin, it quickly gained fame for its light and floral whisky style, characteristic of Lowland expressions. Rosebank was notable for its use of a three-pot still, similar to Auchentoshan, which contributed to the distillery's fine and complex character. The distillery closed in 1993, primarily due to the challenging economic conditions in the whisky industry and difficulties with modernization. In 2017, Ian Macleod Distillers announced plans to reopen Rosebank, focusing on preserving the original three-pot distillation and authentic production processes that defined the distillery. After extensive reconstruction, Rosebank reopened in 2023, marking the return of one of the most iconic Lowland whiskies to the market. Due to its unique history and limited availability, Rosebank has become a highly sought-after and collectible whisky among enthusiasts. | Bottle description | Rosebank 1991 Cask Strength is a single malt whisky bottled by independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail as part of their Cask Strength series. The series is characterized by the fact that the whisky is bottled at cask strength, without chill filtration or added coloring, preserving the whisky in its most authentic form. This whisky was distilled on July 3, 1991, and bottled on April 4, 2008, after 16 years of aging in refill bourbon casks #2104-2107.Nose: Fresh and fruity, with hints of green apple, citrus, and vanilla, accompanied by subtle oak.Taste: Rich with notes of vanilla, fruit, and spice, transitioning to delicate floral and malt tones.Finish: Long and warm, with lingering fruit, oak, and spice.As the whisky was distilled before the Rosebank Distillery closed in the 1990s, this bottling carries historical significance, making it highly attractive to collectors and whisky enthusiasts.Size: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: metal tube | Bottle code: JH/ABI
GLENBURGHIE 1989 MISSION GOLD SERIES 18 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1989 | Bottled: 2007 | Stated age: 18 years old | ABV: 54% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Glenburgie (also known as Glenburghie) is a Scottish distillery located in the Speyside region, founded in 1829. It was originally known as Kilnflat but was renamed Glenburgie in 1870. This distillery has undergone several major renovations over the years, with the most recent modernization taking place in 2004, when it was completely rebuilt. Glenburgie's distillate is known for its malty and slightly fruity profile, which makes it ideal for blending, particularly in Ballantine's blended whisky. Although Glenburgie is a key producer of whisky for blended brands, its single malt version has also been officially bottled as a 15-year-old whisky, which is popular for its balance between sweetness and fruity notes. Otherwise, this whisky only appears through independent bottling houses. Glenburgie is now part of Pernod Ricard's portfolio. | Bottle description | Glenburgie 1989 is a single malt whisky, bottled by independent bottler Murray McDavid as part of the Mission Gold Series. The whiskey was distilled in 1989 and bottled in 2007 after 18 years of aging. It was first aged in bourbon barrels and then in Rivesaltes dessert wine barrels, which gives it a unique taste profile.Nose: Enriched with fruity notes, vanilla and fine spices.Taste: Full, with notes of ripe fruit, caramel and with a light hint of spice.Finish: Long and warm, with lingering fruity and woody notes.The auctioned bottle is numbered 350/962 and comes in a gold tin tube, which underlines the exceptionality of this bottling.Size: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: metal tube with traces of rust on the cap
HIGHLAND PARK 1989 MISSION GOLD SERIES 18 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1989 | Bottled: 2007 | Stated age: 18 years old | ABV: 52,6% | Region: Islands - Orkney | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Highland Park Distillery is an iconic Scottish distillery located in Kirkwall, on the Orkney Islands. Its origins date back to 1798, although the story of its founding is steeped in myth. The distillery is attributed to either Magnus Eunson, a well-known smuggler and priest, or David Robertson, a local farmer. While the exact details are debated, the distillery's official gate proudly displays 1798 as its founding year. Highland Park experienced significant growth and stability in the second half of the 19th century. Under the ownership of William Stuart, the proprietor of Miltonduff, and later James Grant, a former manager of the Glenlivet distillery, the distillery expanded and established itself as a key player in the Scotch whisky industry. In 1937, Highland Park joined Highland Distillers, which is now part of the Edrington Group, alongside brands like The Macallan. The distillery first launched its whisky as a single malt in the 1970s with an 8-year-old version. In the 1980s, it underwent a packaging redesign, introducing 12-year and 18-year expressions. Highland Park quickly gained a dedicated following, almost cult-like in nature, and its range of products continues to grow. Beyond its core line of aged whiskies, the distillery regularly releases limited editions inspired by Orkney's rich history and Norse mythology. | Bottle description | Highland Park 1989 is a single malt whisky bottled by independent bottler Murray McDavid as part of the prestigious Mission Gold series. This series is known for bottling whiskies at cask strength, without chill filtration or added coloring, ensuring a natural character. The whisky was distilled in 1989 and bottled in 2007 after 18 years of aging, initially in bourbon barrels and Grenache Blanc wine barrels, with final maturation in barrels from the renowned winery Cellier de la Donna. Nose: Complex, with subtle notes of vanilla, light smoke, and honey intertwined with fruity undertones from the Grenache Blanc. Taste: Rich and expressive, featuring honey, fine peat, and notes of white fruit, vanilla, and light spice. Finish: Long and balanced, with lingering notes of fruit, sweetness, and fine smoke. The auctioned bottle is number 701 of 1,152 produced.Size: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: metal tube
ARDBEG 1991 THE OLDMALT CASK 50 16 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 03/1991 | Bottled: 09/2007 | Stated age: 16 years old | ABV: 50% | Region: Islay | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Ardbeg is a Scottish distillery located on the south-west coast of Islay, founded in 1815 by John MacDougall. Known for its intensely peaty and smoky whiskies, Ardbeg has undergone several periods of closure, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s, but was revitalized in 1997 when it was acquired by the Glenmorangie Company, part of LVMH. Its whiskies often feature seaweed, citrus, and spice notes, maturing mainly in American oak (ex-bourbon) and sherry casks, along with experimental wine casks. The Ardbeg Committee, founded in 2000, releases exclusive annual bottlings for its members. | Bottle description | Ardbeg 1991 is a single malt whisky released by independent bottler Douglas Laing as part of their prestigious Old Malt Cask range. The whisky was distilled in March 1991 and bottled in September 2007 after 16 years of aging. The specifics of this bottling are that the whisky was finished in a rum cask with the reference No. DL3893.Nose: A combination of peat smoke and tropical fruit, with a hint of vanilla and spice.Taste: Full and rich, with pronounced smoke, sweetness from rum, and notes of ripe fruit. Notes of oak and light spice appear in the background.Finish: Long and complex, with lingering smoky and fruity notes, finishing with a touch of rum sweetness.The auctioned bottle is one of only 335 bottles and is ideal for Islay whisky lovers looking for an unusual combination of peat and tropical notes thanks to maturation in a rum barrel.Size: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper box | Bottle code: L07 275 1PB
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