For our October 2025 Bombay Malt & Cigar Club evening, I decided to do a bit of housecleaning. Some years ago, I experimented with whisky auctions. In truth, I did a spray and pray approach and walked away with a fairly random trio. Fast forward to the move back to India, I managed to sell the Adnamurchan yet kept the Glenkinchie and Aultmore. So when it came time to craft a tasting, I decided to pull out the remaining pair and select a 3rd bottle that I just desperately wanted to open!
What did I pick?
Glenkinchie 10 year (~1990s) 43%
We began with a 10-year Lowland, likely from the 1990s. It was an original bottle put out by the distillery at a perfect size for sampling at 200ml. I picked it up for ~Eur 27 (including shipping & auction fees).
We then shifted gears to a youthful Speyside from the turn of the millennium. I’ve not had many “Provenance” Casks from independent bottler Douglas McGibbon & Co, so I was curious. This was another whisky auction purchase for ~Eur 59 (including shipping & auction fees).
Balblair 16 year (Spring 2025) hogshead 55.8% (Chorlton)
We moved on to the highlands with a brand new Chorlton – independent bottler from Manchester. You’ve seen enough Chorlton’s to know, I’m a fan. As for Balblair? I also admit to having a soft spot. I purchased it directly from Chorlton for £95 plus shipping.
I should have stopped there, yet I couldn’t resist adding a little bonus from London’s 2025 Whisky Show. Yum!
Just click on the links above for tasting notes and our overall experience! Sláinte!
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