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 | The Collectors' Loft - Introduction
Above our heads in our shop is an array of old and discontinued bottlings, termed "The Collectors' Loft", here we feature a few items. These are bottlings that are attractive to the collector of Scotch Whiskies. The offerings will be changed occasionally. Watch the NEWS page for advice.
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Condition is 'as good as new' unless otherwise stated. The quantities available can be assumed to be one and are sold on a first-come - first-served allocation. Items listed will be withdrawn and replaced on a regular basis. Prices are determined by many factors including those realised at auctions. Buyer beware!
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 | The Grant Carmichael Collection
This is a special edition of the Collectors' Loft as it comprises of whiskies from the private collection of Grant Carmichael who was: Grant was Distillery Manager at Caol Ila from 1963-1968 Manager at Burghead Maltings 1968-1978 General Manager Islay Distilleries (Caol Ila, Lagavulin, Port Ellen) 1978-1983 (he supervised the closure of Port Ellen) Finally Senior Manager Islay (Caol Ila and Lagavulin) 1983-1995.
Each bottle has a sticker on the reverse signed by Grant and stating that it is from his collection. As a private collection some presentation may exhibit slight scuffing and age.
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![Caol Ila 15yo 43%alc [Collectors' Loft 1]](caol_ila_15_GC.jpg) | Caol Ila 15yo 43%alc [Collectors' Loft 1]
Bottled for the Italian market by Bulloch Lade the Distillery Licensee. (Grant persuaded his employers to let some be distributed to the distillery workers, otherwise all went to Italy).
(Price excluding VAT: £200.00)
£200.00 |
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![Lagavulin 15yo Flagon 45%alc [Collectors' Loft 6]](lagavulin_15_GC.jpg) | Lagavulin 15yo Flagon 45%alc [Collectors' Loft 6]
Ceramic flagon. Limited edition bottled by hand at the distillery by White Horse Distillers, the distillery licensee. Grant tells us "Excise legislation did not permit distilling and bottling on the same premises. So all distilling was stopped for a week and the filling store was converted into a bottling hall under Excise supervision". Has a sticker on the reverse signed by Grant Carmichael and stating that it is from his collection.
(Price excluding VAT: £550.00)
£550.00 |
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![Cragganmore 17yo Manager's Dram 62%abv [Collectors' Loft 9]](cragganmore_MD_GC.jpg) | Cragganmore 17yo Manager's Dram 62%abv [Collectors' Loft 9]
Bottled November 1992. Note level. Has a sticker on the reverse signed by Grant Carmichael and stating that it is from his collection.
(Price excluding VAT: £175.00) £175.00 |
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![Linkwood Burghead 43%alc [Collectors' Loft 15]](linkwood_25th_GC.jpg) | Linkwood Burghead 43%alc [Collectors' Loft 15]
Burghead Maltings 25th Anniversary bottling. Has a sticker on the reverse signed by Grant Carmichael and stating that it is from his collection. Slight scuffing to label which may be low volume produced (computer printer).
(Price excluding VAT: £325.00) £325.00 |
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![Caol Ila 12yo 40%alc 75cl [Collectors' Loft 2]](caol_ila_12_GC.jpg) | Caol Ila 12yo 40%alc 75cl [Collectors' Loft 2]
SOLDYellow label with red/black lettering. Bottled by Bulloch Lade. Has a sticker on the reverse signed by Grant Carmichael and stating that it is from his collection.
(Price excluding VAT: £270.00) £270.00 |
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![Caol Ila 20yo 1975 OB-r 61.18%alc 75cl [Collectors' Loft 3]](caol_ila_20_GC.jpg) | Caol Ila 20yo 1975 OB-r 61.18%alc 75cl [Collectors' Loft 3]
SOLDRare Malts Selection. Bottle number 12558 Has a sticker on the reverse signed by Grant Carmichael and stating that it is from his collection. SOLD IN 1 DAY
(Price excluding VAT: £120.00) £120.00 |
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![Caol Ila 20yo 57.86%alc [Collectors' Loft 4]](caol_ila_20_GC_anniv.jpg) | Caol Ila 20yo 57.86%alc [Collectors' Loft 4]
SOLDBottled 1996 to commemorate 150 years of the distillery founded in 1846. Has a sticker on the reverse signed by Grant Carmichael and stating that it is from his collection. SOLD IN 10 HOURS
(Price excluding VAT: £500.00) £500.00 |
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![Old Rarity 12yo Flagon 40%alc [Collectors' Loft 5]](old_rarity_GC.jpg) | Old Rarity 12yo Flagon 40%alc [Collectors' Loft 5]
SOLDCeramic flagon. Old Rarity de luxe blend by Bulloch Lade. Has a sticker on the reverse signed by Grant Carmichael and stating that it is from his collection.
(Price excluding VAT: £85.00) £85.00 |
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![Caol Ila 15yo Manager's Dram 63%alc [Collectors' Loft 7]](caol_ila_MD_GC.jpg) | Caol Ila 15yo Manager's Dram 63%alc [Collectors' Loft 7]
SOLDBottled for the Scottish Malt Distillers Staff Association dated 25.7.1990 Has a sticker on the reverse signed by Grant Carmichael and stating that it is from his collection.
(Price excluding VAT: £500.00) £500.00 |
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![Aberfeldy 19yo Manager's Dram 61.3%alc [Collectors' Loft 8]](aberfeldy_MD_GC.jpg) | Aberfeldy 19yo Manager's Dram 61.3%alc [Collectors' Loft 8]
SOLDFor Managers & Staff of United Distillers dated 20:10:91 Has a sticker on the reverse signed by Grant Carmichael and stating that it is from his collection.
(Price excluding VAT: £225.00) £225.00 |
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![Glen Elgin 16yo Manager's Dram 60% [Collectors' Loft 10]](glen_elgin_MD_GC.jpg) | Glen Elgin 16yo Manager's Dram 60% [Collectors' Loft 10]
SOLDBottled October 1993. Has a sticker on the reverse signed by Grant Carmichael and stating that it is from his collection.
(Price excluding VAT: £225.00) £225.00 |
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![Oban 16yo Manager's Dram 64%alc [Collectors' Loft 11]](oban_200_MD_GC.jpg) | Oban 16yo Manager's Dram 64%alc [Collectors' Loft 11]
SOLDBottled July 1994. Chosen by employees listed on the back label to commemorate 200 years of Oban Distillery 1794-1994. Has a sticker on the reverse signed by Grant Carmichael and stating that it is from his collection.
(Price excluding VAT: £350.00) £350.00 |
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![Blair Athol 15yo Manager's Dram 59.4%alc. [Collectors' Loft 12]](blair_athol_MD_GC.jpg) | Blair Athol 15yo Manager's Dram 59.4%alc. [Collectors' Loft 12]
SOLDBottled December 1996. Has a sticker on the reverse signed by Grant Carmichael and stating that it is from his collection.
(Price excluding VAT: £160.00) £160.00 |
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![Oban 200 43%alc [Collectors' Loft 13]](oban_14_200_GC.jpg) | Oban 200 43%alc [Collectors' Loft 13]
SOLDSpecial Anniversary Edition. Hand signed by manager Ian Williams and dated 18/4/95. Gifted to Grant Carmichael on his retiral 30 April 1995. Has a sticker on the reverse signed by Grant Carmichael and stating that it is from his collection.
(Price excluding VAT: £150.00) £150.00 |
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![Benrinnes 15yo OB-d 43%alc [Collectors' Loft 14]](benrinnes_15_GC.jpg) | Benrinnes 15yo OB-d 43%alc [Collectors' Loft 14]
SOLDHand signed by former and then managers D Matheson and AC Robertson and dated 18/4/95. Gifted to Grant Carmichael on his retiral 30 April 1995. Has a sticker on the reverse signed by Grant Carmichael and stating that it is from his collection.
(Price excluding VAT: £200.00) £200.00 |
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