A RARE AND ENTICING OFFERING OF BOURBON AND RYE FROM AN ESTEEMED WHISKEY … · 2017-08-29 · A...
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Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. [email protected] www.hdhwine.com tel: 312.482.99961 Auction 1709
A RARE AND ENTICING OFFERING OF BOURBON AND RYE FROM AN ESTEEMED WHISKEY COLLECTOR
The depth and breadth of this monumental whiskey collection is not only a testament to the man who spent decades acquiring these bottles but also shines a spotlight on the historical context of American bourbon and rye.
Whereas fine wine is released in multiple markets or through mailing lists, some of these whiskies were released only in one locality, one country, or once and never again. This is a collection that took time, patience, and being at the right place at the right time. Such a collection means that this collector was obtaining these bottles before the popularity of bourbon and rye skyrocketed because he had the foresight to understand the quality in these whiskies and how underappreciated they were.
This particular whiskey selection is just the first offering from the overall immense collection. It is a timeless anthology and will go down as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, offering of bourbon and rye whiskey. We hope it brings the same amount of joy and discovery to you as it did to the man who collected these exquisite bottles. It is with great honor and our pleasure to offer this collection to the world.
Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey NV Bottled by Louisville Spirits(2013 bottling) 61.5% (1)(2014 bottling) 59.65% (1)(2015 bottling) 63.95% (1)(2016 bottling) 62.3% (1)
2106 Above 4 bottles (4 owc) per lot $650–950
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Blanton’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey NV Blanton’s Distilling Company (Buffalo Trace)LMDW, The Farm 49%; 2015 collection, limited edition (1 700ml)LMDW, The Race 51%; 2015 collection, limited edition (1 700ml)LMDW, Warehouse H 48%; 2015 collection, limited edition (1 700ml)LMDW, Whisky.Fr 50%; 2015 collection, online edition (1 700ml)LMDW, Bourbon Street 50%; 2016 collection, limited edition (1 700ml)Silver Edition 49% (oc) (1)
2107 Above 5 700ml bottles and 1 bottle per lot $1300–1900
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Bourbon Valley 24 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1974 Bourbon Valley Distillery (Heaven Hill)
Kentucky; 53.5%
(See photo below)2108 1 bottle (oc) per lot $2600–3800
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Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr., Old Fashioned Sour Mash Bourbon NV Old Fashioned Copper Distillery (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 50%
(See photo below)2109 1 bottle (oc) per lot $1100–1700
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Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C Tornado Surviving Straight Kentucky Bourbon NV Old Fashioned Copper Distillery (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 50%
2110 1 bottle (oc) per lot $700–1000
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EAGLE RARE
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2006 bottling) NV Old Prentice (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 45%Bottled Fall 2006
2111 1 bottle per lot $500–750
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Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2007 bottling) NV Old Prentice (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 45%“While labeled as a 17 year old, it’s actually 19...well-balanced notes of molasses, vanilla, candied fruit, and sweet corn, peppered with crisp mint...” (94 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Summer 2008
2112 1 bottle per lot $500–750
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Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2008 bottling) NV Old Prentice (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 45%“While labeled as a 17 year old, it’s actually 19...Tight, well-balanced notes of molasses, vanilla, candied fruit, and sweet corn, peppered with crisp mint, cinnamon, and polished leather...” (94 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Summer 2008
2113 1 bottle per lot $400–600
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Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2009 bottling) NV Old Prentice (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 45%“...vanilla taffy, caramel almonds, maple syrup, and candy corn, with balancing notes of polished leather, summer fruit, a dusting of cin-namon, mocha, and soft mint...” (94 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Spring 2009
2114 1 bottle per lot $350–550
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Lots 2108, 2109, 2123, 2132, 2137, 2139, 2145, 2152, 2153, 2158, 2169, 2172
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Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2010 bottling) NV Old Prentice (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 45%“...notes of vanilla toffee, rummy molasses, dusty corn, soft sum-mer fruit, and a sprinkling of spice (cinnamon, mint, cocoa)...Editor’s Choice...” (93 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Spring 2011
2115 1 bottle per lot $380–550
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Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2011 bottling) NV Old Prentice (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 45%“...very lovely bourbon...even keeled and nicely balanced, with sweet notes...peppered with soft orchard fruit and spice...polished oak, and subtle tobacco.” (93 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Winter 2011
2116 1 bottle per lot $400–600
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Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2012 bottling) NV Old Prentice (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 45%“...nutty toffee and rummy molasses notes balanced nicely with dried fruit, cinnamon, polished oak, subtle leather, and tobacco...all the flavors work well together.” (94 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Winter 2012
2117 1 bottle per lot $380–550
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Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2013 bottling) NV Old Prentice (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 45%“...Notes of nutty toffee, caramel, creamy vanilla, and pot still rum, with interwoven hints of oak resin, dried spice, tobacco, and honeyed fruit. Hint of barrel char and anise...” (94 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Winter 2013
2118 1 bottle per lot $400–600
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Elijah Craig 23 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel #28 NV Elijah Craig Distillery (Heaven Hill)
Kentucky; 45%
2119 1 bottle per lot $300–450
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Elijah Craig 21 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel #11 NV Elijah Craig Distillery (Heaven Hill)
Kentucky; 45%
2120 1 bottle per lot $220–320
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Elijah Craig 20 Year Old Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey NV Elijah Craig Distillery (Heaven Hill)
Kentucky; 45%; drawn from same lot as Whisky Advocate’s American Whiskey of the Year
2121 1 bottle per lot $480–750
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Evan Williams 23 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey NV Old Evan Williams Distillery (Heaven Hill)
Kentucky; 53.5%; blue wax capsule
2122 1 bottle per lot $450–650
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Federal Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Green Label 1950 Bottled for Mootz-Import Munchen
Kentucky; 43%
(See photo page 1)2123 1 700ml bottle per lot $500–750
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Lots 2124-2129
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A.H. HIRSCH
A.H. Hirsch Reserve 16 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey (1st bottling; Blue Wax) 1974 Bottled by Hirsch Distillers
Kentucky; 45.8%; slightly cracked wax capsule
(See photo page 2)2124 1 bottle per lot $2400–3500
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A.H. Hirsch Reserve 16 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey (2nd bottling, Gold Wax) 1974 Bottled by Hirsch Distillers
Kentucky; 45.8%
(See photo page 2)2125 1 bottle per lot $2000–3000
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A.H. Hirsch Reserve 16 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey (3rd bottling, Gold Foil) 1974 Bottled by Hirsch Distillers
Kentucky; 45.8%
(See photo page 2)2126 1 bottle per lot $1600–2400
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A.H. Hirsch Reserve 16 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey, Squat Bottle, Black Wax 1974 Bottled by Hirsch Distillers
Kentucky; 45.8%; slightly scuffed label
(See photo page 2)2127 1 700ml bottle per lot $2600–3800
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A.H. Hirsch Reserve 16 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey, Squat Bottle, Gold Wax 1974 Bottled by Hirsch Distillers
Kentucky; 45.8%; slightly damp stained label; chipped wax capsule
(See photo page 2)2128 1 700ml bottle per lot $2600–3800
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A.H. Hirsch Reserve 15 Year Old Pot Stilled Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Gold Wax 1974 Bottled by Hirsch Distillers
Kentucky; 47.8%; slightly damp stained label; slightly cracked wax capsule
(See photo page 2)2129 1 700ml bottle per lot $2600–3800
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Jefferson’s Presidential Select 30 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey NV Bottled by McLain & Kyne
Kentucky; 45.2%
2130 1 bottle per lot $850–1300
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Jefferson’s Presidential Select 18 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1991 Bottled by McLain & Kyne
Kentucky; 47%; batch no. 31; paper seal in tact, no plastic seal
2131 1 bottle per lot $450–650
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Michter’s 20 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon (2013 release) NV Bottled by Michter’s Distillery
Kentucky; 57.1%
(See photo page 1)2132 1 bottle per lot $1000–1500
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Michter’s 20 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon (2014 release) NV Bottled by Michter’s Distillery
Kentucky; 57.1%
2133 1 bottle per lot $950–1400
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Michter’s 20 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon (2015 release) NV Bottled by Michter’s Distillery
Kentucky; 57.1%
2134 1 bottle per lot $900–1400
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Michter’s 20 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon (2016 release) NV Bottled by Michter’s Distillery
Kentucky; 57.1%
2135 1 bottle per lot $850–1300
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Very, Very Old Fitzgerald Bonded 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1955 Stitzel-Weller Distillery
Kentucky; 43%; slightly corroded capsule; red velvet bag included
2136 1 bottle (oc) per lot $2800–4200
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Very, Very Old Fitzgerald Bonded 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1957 Stitzel-Weller Distillery
Kentucky; 43%; red velvet bag included
(See photo page 1)2137 1 bottle (oc) per lot $2800–4200
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OLD RIP VAN WINKLE DISTILLERY
Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 23 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2008 bottling) NV Bottled by Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 47.8%; black velvet bag included
2138 1 bottle per lot $2400–3500
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Van Winkle Selection 16 Year Old Pot Stilled Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Lot “H” NV Bottled by Van Winkle Distilling Company
Kentucky; 47.8%; Japanese back label; gold wax capsule
(See photo page 1)2139 1 bottle per lot $3800–5500
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Old Rip Van Winkle 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey NV Stitzel-Weller Distillery
Kentucky; 52.5%
2140 1 bottle per lot $320–480
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Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2010 bottling) NV Bottled by Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 45%
2141 1 700ml bottle per lot $380–550
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Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2013 bottling) NV Bottled by Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 53.5%
2142 1 bottle per lot $350–550
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Old Rip Van Winkle 4 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey NV Stitzel-Weller Distillery
Kentucky; 43%
2143 1 bottle per lot $800–1200
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PARKER’S HERITAGE
Parker’s Heritage Collection #1, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Cask Strength (61.3%) NV Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery (Heaven Hill)
Kentucky; 61.3%
2144 1 bottle per lot $1200–1800
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Parker’s Heritage Collection #2, 27 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey NV Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery (Heaven Hill)
Kentucky; 48%
(Lot 2145: See photo page 1)2145 1 bottle per lot $1300–1900
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2146 1 bottle per lot $1300–1900
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Parker’s Heritage Collection #3, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Golden Anniversary NV Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery (Heaven Hill)
Kentucky; 50%
2147 1 bottle per lot $1300–1900
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Parker’s Heritage Collection #4, 10 Year Wheated Bourbon, First Batch NV Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery (Heaven Hill)
Kentucky; 63.9%
2148 1 bottle per lot $600–900
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Parker’s Heritage Collection #4, 10 Year Wheated Bourbon, Second Batch NV Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery (Heaven Hill)
Kentucky; 62.1%
2149 1 bottle per lot $500–750
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Parker’s Heritage Collection #5, 10 Year Cognac Barrel Finish Bourbon NV Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery (Heaven Hill)
Kentucky; 50%
2150 1 bottle per lot $380–550
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2151 1 bottle per lot $380–550
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Pure Antique 25 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey NV The Pure Antique Distillery (Kentucky Bourbon Distillers)
Kentucky; 45.1%; bottled for Japanese export
(See photo page 1)2152 1 bottle per lot $800–1200
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Rare Perfection 14 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey NV Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Ltd.
Kentucky; 43%; slightly scuffed label, Asian back label; black foil capsule
(See photo page 1)2153 1 bottle per lot $600–900
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Russell’s Reserve 15 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1998 Wild Turkey Distillery
Kentucky; 51.1%
2154 1 bottle per lot $480–750
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GEORGE T. STAGG
George T. Stagg Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2002 bottling) NV Buffalo Trace Distillery
Kentucky; 68.8%
2155 1 bottle per lot $800–1200
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George T. Stagg Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2003 bottling) NV Buffalo Trace Distillery
Kentucky; 71.88%
2156 1 bottle per lot $600–900
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George T. Stagg Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2004 bottling) NV Buffalo Trace Distillery
Kentucky; 64.5%
2157 1 bottle per lot $500–750
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George T. Stagg Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Spring 2005 Lot A, KY-only bottling) NV Buffalo Trace Distillery
Kentucky; 65.45%“...soothingly smooth, oily texture and lovely notes of maple syrup, vanilla cream, dried corn, candied fruit, polished oak, supple leather, pencil shavings, and subtle mint.” (93 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Fall 2005
(See photo page 1)2158 1 bottle per lot $800–1200
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George T. Stagg Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Spring 2005 Lot B bottling) NV Buffalo Trace Distillery
Kentucky; 65.9%
2159 1 bottle per lot $550–850
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George T. Stagg Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Fall 2005 bottling, 141.2 proof) NV Buffalo Trace Distillery
Kentucky; 70.6%
2160 1 bottle per lot $650–950
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George T. Stagg Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2006 bottling) NV Buffalo Trace Distillery
Kentucky; 70.3%“...clean, superbly balanced, and very drinkable-even at higher strengths...notes of candied fruit, crisp mint, vanilla, and polished oak. Soft finish.” (92 points) John Hansell, WhiskyAdvocate.com, Spring 2006
2161 1 bottle per lot $550–850
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George T. Stagg Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2007 bottling) NV Buffalo Trace Distillery
Kentucky; 72.4%“...chewy toffee sweetness with maple syrup, vanilla fudge, and nougat. Additional notes of berried fruit, tea, spearmint, and suggestions of tobac-co. Very soothing...” (93 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Summer 2008
2162 1 bottle per lot $600–900
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George T. Stagg Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2008 bottling) NV Buffalo Trace Distillery
Kentucky; 70.9%“...lush toffee sweetness...vanilla fudge, nougat, and molasses...Given the higher strength, it’s a true value bourbon -- almost like getting two bottles in one.” (90 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Spring 2009
2163 1 bottle per lot $500–750
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George T. Stagg Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2009 bottling) NV Buffalo Trace Distillery
Kentucky; 70.7%“Clean, balanced notes of toffee, molasses, nougat, polished leather, dates, roasted nuts, cinnamon, subtle summer fruits, teasing mint, ground coffee, nutmeg, and a hint of tobacco. Long, balanced finish. An outstand-ing bourbon!” (95 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Spring 2010
2164 1 bottle per lot $500–750
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George T. Stagg Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2010 bottling) NV Buffalo Trace Distillery
Kentucky; 71.5%“...clearly defined notes of toffee, molasses, cinnamon, vanilla bean, dried citrus, brittle mint, roasted nuts, tobacco, and polished leather on the finish. (Editor's Choice)” (94 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Spring 2011
2165 1 bottle per lot $500–750
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George T. Stagg Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2011 bottling) NV Buffalo Trace Distillery
Kentucky; 71.3%; slightly torn capsule“...a good dose of oak - but not excessively so. Notes of toffee, tobacco, dark molasses, roasted nuts, dried vanilla, leather...Dry on the finish, with lingering leather and tobacco.” (95 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvo-cate.com, Winter 2011
2166 1 bottle per lot $420–650
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George T. Stagg Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2012 bottling) NV Buffalo Trace Distillery
Kentucky; 71.4%; slightly nicked label“...toffee, pot still rum, nougat, dates, tobacco, roasted nuts, polished oak, and leather. Great depth and nicely balanced...masculine bourbon of char-acter and structure.” (96 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Winter 2012
2167 1 bottle per lot $420–650
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George T. Stagg Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2013 bottling) NV Buffalo Trace Distillery
Kentucky; 64.1%“...Sweeter and fuller in body than recent releases, and not as masculine, making it easier to drink...Vanilla taffy, nougat, dates, polished oak, roasted nuts, leather...” (95 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Winter 2013
2168 1 bottle per lot $300–450
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Very Olde St. Nick 23 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey NV Olde St. Nick Distillery (Kentucky Bourbon Distillers)
Kentucky; 40.6%; gold wax capsule
(See photo page 1)2169 1 bottle per lot $500–750
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Vintage Bourbon 17 Year Old NV Vintage Bourbon Co. (Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Ltd.)
Kentucky; 47%; green wax capsule“...'rummy' molasses, Sugar Daddies, red currant, citrus peel, sandal-wood, polished leather, and vanilla cream...Well-balanced...A beautiful example of mature bourbon.” (92 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Summer 2006
2170 1 bottle per lot $400–600
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WILLIAM LARUE WELLER
William Larue Weller Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Proof (2005 bottling) NV W.L. Weller (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 60.95%
2171 1 bottle per lot $850–1300
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William Larue Weller Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Proof (2006 bottling) NV W.L. Weller (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 64.95%“Thick, dark, sweet notes of rummy molasses, chewy toffee, fig cake, and some teasing notes of chocolate fudge...A very seductive, compel-ling whiskey. Liquid dessert.” (93 points) John Hansell, WhiskyAdvocate.com, Spring 2007
(See photo page 1)2172 1 bottle per lot $1400–2000
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William Larue Weller Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Proof (2007 bottling) NV W.L. Weller (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 58.95%
2173 1 bottle per lot $500–750
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William Larue Weller Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Proof (2008 bottling) NV W.L. Weller (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 62.65%“Sweet notes of vanilla custard, maple syrup, Demerara rum, short-bread cookie, and marzipan are balanced by raspberry jam, cinnamon, nutmeg, teaberry...” (93 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Spring 2009
2174 1 bottle per lot $500–750
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William Larue Weller Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Proof (2009 bottling) NV W.L. Weller (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 67.4%“...warming cinnamon, bramble, blueberry tart, sultana, light candy corn, herbal tea, and subtle marzipan. A soft, dry, polished oak finish ropes in all the sweetness...Excellent!” (96 points) John Hansell, Whiskyad-vocate.com, Spring 2010
2175 1 bottle per lot $480–750
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William Larue Weller Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Proof (2010 bottling) NV W.L. Weller (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 63.3%“...Very smooth, with layered sweetness...dark fruit...cinnamon, and polished oak on the finish. A whisky of elegance and sophistication.” (96 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Spring 2011
2176 1 bottle per lot $480–750
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William Larue Weller Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Proof (2011 bottling) NV W.L. Weller (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 66.75%“...layered sweetness (honey, caramel, marzipan, maple syrup), fig, blackberry preserve, hint of green tea, and just the right amount of spice for balance...” (95 points) John Hansell, WhiskyAdvocate.com, Winter 2011
2177 1 bottle per lot $480–750
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William Larue Weller Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Proof (2012 bottling) NV W.L. Weller (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 61.7%
2178 1 bottle per lot $480–750
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Lots 2180, 2185, 2186, 2208
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William Larue Weller Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Proof (2013 bottling) NV W.L. Weller (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 68.1%“Sweet notes of maple syrup, silky caramel, blackberry jam, and blue-berry...notes of allspice spiked with cinnamon and vanilla. Soft leather on the finish. Great balance...” (95 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Winter 2013
2179 1 bottle per lot $500–750
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The Bitter Truth 24 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey NV Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Ltd.
Kentucky; 69.2%; black wax capsule
(See photo page 6)2180 1 700ml bottle per lot $7000–10000
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Black Maple Hill 18 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey, Cask #R66 NV Bottled by Black Maple Hill Distillery
Kentucky; 47.5%; green wax capsule
2181 1 bottle per lot $1400–2000
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Booker’s 13 Year Old Limited Edition Rye Whiskey, Big Time Batch NV James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Kentucky; 68.1%; green wax capsule“Rich caramel and campfire smoke early on; it’s robust, but balanced. Crème brûlée with a sultry smokiness, raw honey...creamy and mouth-coating...” (92 points) Fred Minnick, WhiskyAdvocate.com, Fall 2016
2182 1 bottle (owc) per lot $600–900
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The Classic Cask 15 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey 1984 The Classic Cask Company (Kentucky Bourbon Distillers)
Kentucky; 45%; slightly scuffed label; brown wax capsule
2183 1 bottle per lot $600–900
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Hirsch Selection 13 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey NV Bottled by Hirsch Distillers
Kentucky; 47.8%; Lot 97-1; black wax capsule; bottled by Julian Van Winkle for Preiss Imports; taken from same stock as Van Winkle 13yr Rye
2184 1 bottle per lot $1500–2200
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LeNell’s Red Hook Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey NV Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Ltd.
Kentucky; 68.8%; barrel #3; black wax capsule; slightly chipped LeNell wax crest
(See photo page 6)2185 1 bottle per lot $10000–15000
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Rathskeller 23 Year Old Rye Straight Rye Whiskey, Seelbach Hotel bottling NV Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Ltd.
Kentucky; 68%; cracked wax capsule; distilled 4/29/83; bottle #101 of 211
(See photo page 6)2186 1 bottle per lot $5500–8500
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Rittenhouse 20 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey NV Continental Distilling Company
Kentucky; 43%; label slightly damp stained and slightly torn
2187 1 bottle per lot $1500–2200
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Rare Perfection 16 Year Old Rye Whiskey NV Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Ltd.
Kentucky; 43%; Asian back label; black foil capsule
2188 1 bottle per lot $600–900
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SAZERAC
Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (2000 bottling) NV Sazerac Company (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 45%
2189 1 bottle per lot $750–1100
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2190 1 bottle per lot $750–1100
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Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (2006 bottling) NV Sazerac Company (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 45%“This is as good as rye whiskey gets...powerfully spicy, yet there is a calming sweetness...flavors are crisp and incredibly clean, and the 18 years in oak has added formidable depth.” (95 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Spring 2006
2191 1 bottle per lot $600–900
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Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (2007 bottling) NV Sazerac Company (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 45%
2192 1 bottle per lot $600–900
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Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (2008 bottling) NV Sazerac Company (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 45%
2193 1 bottle per lot $550–850
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Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (2009 bottling) NV Sazerac Company (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 45%“...toffee, cinnamon, creamy vanilla, date, mocha, bramble, glazed citrus, soft mint, and dusty spice (nutmeg, cocoa), with a dry, polished leather finish.” (91 points) John Hansell, WhiskyAdvocate.com, Spring 2010
2194 1 bottle per lot $550–850
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Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (2010 bottling) NV Sazerac Company (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 45%“...an impressive whiskey...well rounded, and easy to embrace, with tamed spice...nougat, toffee, fruit, subtle date, and polished leather on the finish.” (95 points) John Hansell, WhiskyAdvocate.com, Spring 2011
2195 1 bottle per lot $500–750
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Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (2011 bottling) NV Sazerac Company (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 45%“Well rounded, with a gently sweet foundation...pleasant spice...date, glazed citrus, bramble, and a gentle finish for a rye. A classic ultra-aged rye whiskey.” (96 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Winter 2011
2196 1 bottle per lot $500–750
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Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (2012 bottling) NV Sazerac Company (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 45%
2197 1 bottle per lot $450–650
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Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. [email protected] www.hdhwine.com tel: 312.482.99968 Auction 1709
Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (2013 bottling) NV Sazerac Company (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 45%“Still lively for 18 years old, with no hint of interfering oak...Very sophisticated for a rye. It remains my benchmark for extra-matured rye whiskeys...” (95 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Winter 2013
2198 1 bottle per lot $450–650
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Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey (2006 bottling) NV Sazerac Company (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 66.35%“Hugely spicy, with piercing mint, fiery cinnamon, vanilla, coconut, and fennel...A clean, powerful, vibrant whisky that is a must for any rye enthusiast.” (96 points) John Hansell, WhiskyAdvocate.com, Spring 2007
2199 1 bottle per lot $450–650
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Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey (2007 bottling) NV Sazerac Company (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 67.4%“Bold spice notes of fresh mint, fiery cinnamon, and resinous clove. If you like your whiskeys young, bold, and unforgiving, this one’s for you.” (89 points) John Hansell, WhiskyAdvocate.com, Summer 2008
2200 1 bottle per lot $350–550
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Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey (2008 bottling) NV Sazerac Company (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 63.75%“Powerful, lush, and boldly spicy. An amazingly vibrant whiskey that lets you know you’re alive. The American whiskey equivalent of a young, cask-strength Islay single malt scotch or an imperial IPA.” (91 points) John Hansell, WhiskyAdvocate.com, Spring 2009
2201 1 bottle per lot $280–420
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Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey (2009 bottling) NV Sazerac Company (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 64.5%“Lush fruit, Seville orange, gin botanicals, fresh mint, golden raisin, dried pineapple, coconut, and honeydew melon, tamed by soothing cara-mel and vanilla...” (92 points) John Hansell, WhiskyAdvocate.com, Spring 2010
2202 1 bottle per lot $280–420
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Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey (2010 bottling) NV Sazerac Company (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 63.45%“It’s not easy for a whiskey to come across as excitingly youthful, yet nice-ly matured. It’s a difficult balance to achieve, but this whiskey pulls it off. (Editor's Choice)” (93 points) John Hansell, WhiskyAdvocate.com, Spring 2011
2203 1 bottle per lot $250–380
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Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey (2011 bottling) NV Sazerac Company (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 64.3%“...rye whiskey in its most vibrant, masculine, and purest form...The American equivalent to a young, cask-strength, smoky Islay whisky.” (93 points) John Hansell, WhiskyAdvocate.com, Winter 2011
2204 1 bottle per lot $280–420
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Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey (2012 bottling) NV Sazerac Company (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 66.2%“Full-throttle rye, bottled uncut and unfiltered. Bold spice notes (cinna-mon, allspice, mint), lush fruit (ripe orchard fruit, golden raisin), orange liqueur, and subtle coconut, all on a bed of caramel and honeyed vanilla. Clean and uncluttered.” (92 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Winter 2012
2205 1 bottle per lot $200–300
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Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey (2013 bottling) NV Sazerac Company (Buffalo Trace)
Kentucky; 64.2%“Bold and spicy with cinnamon and clove, but softened and balanced by thick toffee, vanilla, and honeyed orchard fruit. Lush and mouth-coating...” (93 points) John Hansell, Whiskyadvocate.com, Winter 2013
2206 1 bottle per lot $200–300
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Vintage Rye 23 Year Old NV Vintage Rye Co. (Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Ltd.)
Kentucky; 47%; bronze wax capsule
2207 1 bottle per lot $450–650
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Willett 22 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey, Doug Phillips bottling, Green Ink 1984 Bottled by The Willett Distillery
Kentucky; 68.35%; cream colored wax capsule
(See photo page 6)2208 1 bottle per lot $5000–7500
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