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Welcome to the wonderful world of
Whisky
“Too much of anything is bad,
but too much good whiskey is
barely enough.”
MARK TWAIN
Welcome
The premium and rare whisky market is growing; as an investment, it can yield high
returns, and even the downside has an indulgent upside.
As a gift for yourself it’s made for pleasure or to last. As a gift for someone else, the
message is clear.
It carries the prestige of something vintage that has been expertly crafted, and the
exclusivity of a something that only the elite few have ever tasted.
Whisky Drams are committed to responsible drinking, so please do not read this brochure
any further if you are not the legal age to purchase alcohol in your country of residence.
Create an enviable and unique collection
A market-beating performance - Had
you invested in the 100 best-performing
whiskies in 2008, you would have received
a 163% return in 2011 – truly an enviable
performance.
Rare and very exclusive - The most
expensive whisky today is a 62-year-old
Dalmore single malt, of which only 12
bottles were ever produced. Seven years
ago, one fetched a princely $51,000. In
September 2014, a Chinese businessman
bought another bottle for $195,000, a
staggering 282% increase.
An uncomplicated investment or
indulgence - Unlike wine, once bottled
whisky does not age and no strict storage
conditions are necessary. Over time,
however, the seals on bottles may become
loose which causes the liquid levels in
the bottles to reduce. Store your whisky
collection upright - especially bottles with
high alcohol volumes – and store your
bottles around room temperature or in
an area where temperature levels do not
fluctuate greatly.
Investors Index - Visit Rare Whisky 101
http://www.rarewhisky101.com for the
collector’s/investors index. It shows the most
heavily traded distilleries from both
a volume and a value perspective.
A whisky portfolio
Whisky Drams offer a collection of bottles
that represent all the things that we, and
you, love about rare whisky: They are all
collectable and excellent investments.
Some are more suited for drinking, if that is
what pleases you.
Islay
No investment or connoisseur’s collection
is complete without a bottle or two from
an Islay distillery, famous for their distinctive
smoky flavour. We offer you the choice of
Ardbeg and Bowmore.
Ardbeg
Ardbeg was founded by the MacDougall
family in 1815, which makes it the second
oldest distillery on Islay. The area was used by
a gang of smugglers whose activities were
only curtailed when the Excise watchers
seized a large quantity of illicit whisky, a coup
which led to the break-up of the gang and
the start of a legitimate operation.
Signatory Vintage 1967,
30 year old Single Malt
• Bottled 17.2.97
• 52% Vol.
• Original presentation case with certificate
• Just 540 bottles made
• Distilled 15.2.67 and matured for 30 years in an
Oloroso Sherry butt
Ardbeg
Lord Of The Isles
25 year old, Single Malt
• Bottled between 2001-2007
• 46% Vol.
• Original presentation case with
certificate
This Ardbeg signifies the richness,
depth and sweetness of all
Ardbegs - gold in colour and
powerful.
Ardbeg
Very Old Ardbeg
30 year old, Single Malt
• Bottled 1995 - 1997
• 40% Vol.
• Original wooden case
This is an exceptionally rare and
highly collectable bottling and is
one of the last whiskies released
before Ardbeg closed for a period.
It is regarded as being one of the
very best Ardbegs ever.
Bowmore
Bowmore - which means
great reef or Sea Rock - is
the oldest legal distillery on
Islay and in fact Scotland.
Founded in 1779, they smoke
their malt in a peat fired kiln in
the same way that they have
done for over 200 years. One
of the few distilleries left with
their own malting floor.
Bowmore: 21 Year Old,
Single Malt
• 1990’s bottling
• 43% Vol.
• Original presentation case
This is a highly regarded 21 year
old, with nuttiness and a touch
of smoke. Very drinkable.
Bowmore
Bowmore 21 Year Old, 1973,
Single Malt
• Bottled 1994
• 43% Vol.
• Original presentation case
A scarce 21 year old Bowmore,
bottled in the mid 1990’s.
Eastern
Highlands
Glen Garioch
Glen Garioch is one of the oldest
distilleries in Scotland. Established
in 1797 by John Manson it is the
most easterly distillery. The location
is known traditionally as the finest
barley growing area of Scotland.
Glen Garioch 1968,
29 Year Old Single Malt
• Bottled 1997
• 56.43% Vol.
• Original presentation case
• Distilled in 18.5.1968
• Cask number 8
1968 vintage, bottled at 29 years
old in the old stag livery. Traditional
preparation with non-chill-filtering,
with higher alcohol strength; take a
few drops of good quality water to
release the flavours.
Please note The Glen Garioch box face is
showing signs of ageing. The gold lettering
has faded in some places; again where the
box has been handled to remove and no
doubt admire the contents.
The Isle
of Skye
Talisker
On the shores of Loch Harport, the
village of Carbost is home to Skye’s
only distillery producing wonderfully
powerful and award-winning Island
malt, bottled at above average
strength. Founded by Hugh and
Kenneth MacAskill in 1830 and is
believed to be named after a nearby
farm.
Talisker, 8 Year Old, 80% Proof,
Single Malt
• 1970’s bottling
• 80% proof.
• In original green carton
A rare 8 year old Talisker, bottled at
80% proof. Fruity, peaty, intense and
full of flavour.
Please note, the carton is showing signs of
ageing at the corners and where the carton
should be opened, a sign that the previous
owners enjoyed looking at the bottle or were
tempted - unsuccessfully - to drink it.
Speyside
The Macallan of Speyside, simply the Rolls Royce of single malt whiskies.
One of the most popular distilleries in the world, Macallan has arguably built the best reputation
for quality malt whisky. Its bottles are highly sought-after by collectors and can change hands
for thousands of pounds. They can be a wise investment and are tremendous to drink.
Macallan
The Macallan 1950,
31 year old, Single Malt
• Bottled during the
early 1980s
• 43% Vol.
• Original wooden case
with paperwork
• Distilled and bottled by
Macallan Glenlivet Ltd
A highly collectable 31 year
old bottling with a delightful
handwritten label and
ribbon. Distilled and bottled
by Macallan Glenlivet.
Macallan
The Macallan 1950,
31 year old, Atkinson
Baldwin & Co Ltd, Single
Malt
• Bottled during the
early 1980s
• 43% Vol.
• Original wooden case
with paperwork
• Distilled and bottled by
Atkinson Baldwin & Co
A highly collectable 31 year
old, distilled in 1950.
Bottled for Atkinson
Baldwin & Co also with
a handwritten label and
ribbon.
Macallan
The Macallan 1962, 80%
Proof, Vintage UK Edition
• Bottled in 1980’s
• 80% Proof.
• Distilled 1962
A very rare UK edition
Macallan 1962, bottled
at 80 proof by Campbell,
Hope and King of Elgin.
Macallan
The Macallan Private
Eye, 35 year old, 1961
Vintage, Single Malt
• Bottled 1996
• 40% Vol.
• Just 5000 bottled
• Cask No. 1580, No. 3098
This bottle is in celebration
of the 35th anniversary of
Private Eye magazine. It has
a unique stencilled label,
created by the famous
cartoonist Ralph Steadman.
Restricted to a Limited
Edition of 5000 bottles all
individually numbered and
distilled in 1961.
Macallan
The Macallan Royal
Marriage of Prince Charles
and Diana, Single Malt
• Bottled 1981
• 43% Vol.
• 1948 Vintage & 1961
Vintage
A bottle from 1981, to
celebrate the Royal
Marriage of Prince Charles
and Diana Spencer using
casks from 1948 and 1961 their respective years of birth.
To purchase the complete collection or individual bottles contact us at
info@whiskydrams.co.uk and check the price sheet for the current values of the bottles.
Contact us directly to discuss our bottles further. If you are looking for a particular bottle
or have a particular distillery in mind let us know as we may be able to help.
Enjoy our whisky and yours.
“Drown in a cold vat of
whiskey? Death, where is
thy sting?”
W.C. Fields
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