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Barrel Strength, A Collection of the World's Finest Spirits, London, March 31

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As the name implies, we feel this collection is strong. In fact, it has many strengths, not only the alcoholic strength printed on the bottles. The consignor of this collection is a meticulous collector of many things. Collecting is his greatest passion in life. So much so that he works as the head curator for several museums. Yes, the same attention to detail that he brings to his work as a curator, he has brought to his whisky collecting over the past 30 years. You should expect bottles in superb condition when bidding in this sale. Almost every bottle in this sale has been purchased direct from the distilleries, independent bottlers or local importers. As a true lover of Whisky our consignor is happy to share what is one of the most extensive spirits collections Zachys has ever sold in Europe, with over 360 bottles of Whisky from all over world. Scotch, of course, but bottles from Japan, Sweden and Finland all make an appearance. Whatever style you enjoy, whether smokey peat, fruity Sherry finish, deep rancio, or barrel strength, you’ll find what you are looking for here.

All wines offered in this auction are lying in Zachys warehouse in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Each lot is offered under one of three EU VAT schemes represented by a symbol († or ◆ or △).

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Auction closed on 3/31/2022.Final prices include Buyer's Premium

• Lot #1: ∆ Aberfeldy Flora & Fauna Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch 1980

  5cm, presentation box, push cork, ABV 62%, bottled 1997, bottle no.02090

  

  Final Price: £0 ($0)

  Estimate: £300 ($416) - £460 ($638)

• Lot #2: ∆ Aberlour A Bunadh Speyside Single Malt Scotch

  1.5cm, paper tube, push cork, ABV 60.7%, batch no.54

  

  Final Price: £75 ($104)

  Estimate: £70 ($97) - £100 ($139)

• Lot #3: ∆ Aberlour A Bunadh Speyside Single Malt Scotch

  2cm, presentation box, push cork, ABV 60%, batch no.12

  

  Final Price: £125 ($173)

  Estimate: £120 ($166) - £180 ($250)

• Lot #4: ∆ Aberlour A Bunadh Speyside Single Malt Scotch

  3cm, presentation box, push cork, ABV 60.2%, batch no.8, Italian tax label adhered to waxed capsule.

  

  Final Price: £149 ($207)

  Estimate: £140 ($194) - £220 ($305)

• Lot #5: ∆ Aberlour Warehouse No. 1 Single Cask Selection 14 Year Single Malt Scotch 1992

  2.5cm, wood presentation box, push cork, ABV 58%, bottled March 1992, Sherry cask no.1947, bottle no.306

  

  Final Price: £224 ($311)

  Estimate: £200 ($277) - £300 ($416)

• Lot #6: ∆ Ardbeg An Oa Single Malt Scotch

  4cm, presentation box, push cork, ABV 46.6%

  

  Final Price: £0 ($0)

  Estimate: £30 ($42) - £50 ($69)

• Lot #7: ∆ Ardbeg Blasda Lightly Peated Single Malt Scotch

  2cm, presentation box, push cork, ABV 40%

  

  Final Price: £112 ($155)

  Estimate: £140 ($194) - £220 ($305)

• Lot #8: ∆ Ardbeg Corryvreckan Single Malt Scotch

  2.5cm, presentation box, push cork, ABV 57.1%

  

  Final Price: £0 ($0)

  Estimate: £50 ($69) - £80 ($111)

• Lot #9: ∆ Ardbeg Drum Single Malt Scotch

  3.5cm, lightly scuffed label, push cork, ABV 46%

  

  Final Price: £62 ($86)

  Estimate: £80 ($111) - £120 ($166)

• Lot #10: ∆ Ardbeg Perpetuum Single Malt Scotch NV

  2.5cm, presentation box, push cork, ABV 47.4%

  

  Final Price: £0 ($0)

  Estimate: £120 ($166) - £180 ($250)

• Lot #11: ∆ Ardbeg Supernova Stellar Release Single Malt Scotch NV

  2cm, presentation box, push cork, ABV 58.9%

  

  Final Price: £274 ($380)

  Estimate: £240 ($333) - £360 ($499)

• Lot #12: ∆ Ardbeg Uigeadail Single Malt Scotch NV

  3.5cm, presentation box, push cork, ABV 54.2%

  

  Final Price: £249 ($345)

  Estimate: £100 ($139) - £160 ($222)

• Lot #13: ∆ Ardbeg The Ultimate Alligator Single Malt Scotch NV

  2cm, presentation box, push cork, ABV 51.2%

  

  Final Price: £274 ($380)

  Estimate: £260 ($360) - £400 ($554)

• Lot #14: ∆ Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch

  3cm, push cork, ABV 47.4%

  

  Final Price: £25 ($35)

  Estimate: £20 ($28) - £40 ($55)

• Lot #15: ∆ Ardbeg 10 Year Single Malt Scotch

  3cm, presentation box, push cork, ABV 46%

  

  Final Price: £0 ($0)

  Estimate: £50 ($69) - £80 ($111)

• Lot #16: ∆ Ardbeg 17 Year Single Malt Scotch

  3cm, presentation box, push cork, ABV 40%

  

  Final Price: £249 ($345)

  Estimate: £240 ($333) - £360 ($499)

• Lot #17: ∆ Ardbeg 17 Year Single Malt Scotch

  3cm, lightly torn capsule, presentation box, push cork, ABV 40%

  

  Final Price: £249 ($345)

  Estimate: £240 ($333) - £360 ($499)

• Lot #18: ∆ Ardbeg Lord of Isles 25 Year Old Single Malt

  3.5cm, presentation box, push cork, ABV 46%

  

  Final Price: £1,245 ($1,726)

  Estimate: £1,100 ($1,525) - £1,600 ($2,218)

• Lot #19: ∆ Ardbeg 26 Year Old Single Malt Scotch 1974

  4cm, nicked label, lightly scuffed presentation box, push cork, ABV 50%, 252 bottles produced

  

  Final Price: £934 ($1,294)

  Estimate: £700 ($970) - £1,000 ($1,386)

• Lot #20: ∆ Ardbeg Galileo Single Malt Scotch 1999

  2cm, presentation box, push cork, ABV 49%, bottled 2012

  

  Final Price: £224 ($311)

  Estimate: £200 ($277) - £300 ($416)

• Lot #21: ∆ Ardbeg Very Young Single Malt Scotch 1998 Bottled 2004

  4cm, push cork, ABV 58.3%, bottled 2004

  

  Final Price: £0 ($0)

  Estimate: £300 ($416) - £460 ($638)

• Lot #22: ∆ Ardbeg Still Young Second Bottling Single Malt Scotch 1998 Bottled 2006

  3cm, presentation box, push cork, ABV 56.2%, bottled 2006

  

  Final Price: £0 ($0)

  Estimate: £240 ($333) - £360 ($499)

• Lot #23: ∆ Ardbeg Almost There Third Bottling Single Malt Scotch 1998 Bottled 2007

  3cm, presentation box, push cork, ABV 54.1%, bottled 2007

  

  Final Price: £0 ($0)

  Estimate: £200 ($277) - £300 ($416)

• Lot #24: ∆ Ardbeg Renaissance Final Release Single Malt Scotch 1998 Bottled 2008

  3cm, presentation box, push cork, ABV 55.9%, bottled april 2008

  

  Final Price: £174 ($242)

  Estimate: £160 ($222) - £240 ($333)

• Lot #25: ∆ Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 1990

  3.5cm, lightly scuffed presentation box, push cork, ABV 46%, bottled 2006

  

  Final Price: £274 ($380)

  Estimate: £240 ($333) - £360 ($499)