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Online specialist retailer of rare and vintage whisky. Est. 2008. The business was established in 2008 and is still run as an entirely family-oriented project.

The Whisky Vault was born from ideas created by Philip and Richard Hawley, a Father/Son relationship, based in Yorkshire, UK. We provide whisky lovers worldwide an online hub for discovering and securely purchasing top quality rare, vintage and collectible whisky. We always aim to carry out this service at a high standard coupled with exceptional customer support - values extremely important to us

. With over 2,000 items in our catalogue, there are expressions of whisky that are very rare and indeed highly sought after. We endeavour to keep the site exciting and fresh and therefore are consistently adding new products, as and when we acquire them.

31/10/2025

A spirit from the shadows of Speyside… 👻🎃

This Halloween, we unearth something truly special from the depths of our collection - the Longmorn 25 Year Old Centenary Bottling.
Matured for a quarter of a century, this rare release celebrates Longmorn’s enduring craftsmanship.

This Centenary Edition remains a highly collectible and sought-after bottle, scoring a huge 93pts on WhiskyFun. It was filled at 45% ABV and comes complete with presentation carton and the original papers from the official unveiling event on the 12th December 1994; a luncheon menu and professional tasting notes.

A hauntingly elegant dram, bottled for those who appreciate the beauty of time well spent. Available on the site now. Link in Bio.

14/10/2025

In the world of American whiskey, few releases are as iconic or as historically significant as Blanton’s Original Single Barrel. Its debut in 1984 didn’t just introduce a new bourbon to the market; it created a new category entirely. At a time when bourbon was struggling for relevance, Blanton’s arrived to pioneer the “super-premium” movement and in 1984 the first modern single-barrel bourbon was born.

Blanton’s is instantly recognisable for its spherical bottle and collectible horse and jockey stopper, whilst its signature flavour and scarceness have made it a celebrated and highly sought after bottling with whiskey enthusiasts.

This particular bottle is taken from one of the first bottling runs, when it was dumped on the 16th October 1984 from barrel number 549 it had previously been stored in warehouse H on Rick No. 52. Bottled at 93 Proof (46.5% ABV), this is an incredibly rare and wonderful piece of bourbon history.

Arriving on the site very soon. Link in Bio.

08/08/2025

Ledaig 1972 13yo G&M Connoisseurs Choice

Check out this spectacular 13 year old Isle of Mull single malt that was laid to rest at the Tobermory distillery in 1972 and bottled under the Ledaig moniker for Gordon & MacPhail’s Connoisseurs Choice series in the mid-1980’s.  Tobermory adopted the Ledaig name between 1972 and 1975 for all their whisky production, but later just used it as the label for their heavily peated whiskies, which explains why these bottles are so rare and special.  This brown label beauty from the G&M archives was awarded a gigantic 93 points from the fellas at WhiskyFun!

Just arrived on the site today! Link in Bio.

31/07/2025

Feast your eyes on this spectacular pair of long-aged beauties from two of Scotland’s long lost distilleries, both marvellously bottled in stunning decanters by Duncan Taylor & Co. Ltd.

Firstly, an outrageous 61 year old blended Scotch whisky that was distilled entirely on site at the long-lost Lochside distillery on the 12th April 1964 and bottled by Duncan Taylor Ltd on the 30th May 2025.

Housed in a beautiful decanter, this rare offering is one of a limited run of bottles that were filled from sherry oak casks at a natural strength 45.8% ABV.

Next, a magnificent 49 year old Highland single malt that was laid to rest at the silent Banff distillery on the 6th August 1975 and bottled by Duncan Taylor on the 30th May 2025.

Matured exclusively in sherry oak casks, this gorgeous decanter was filled at a natural strength 53.2% ABV.

These rare beauties will be hitting the site very soon! Link in Bio.

20/06/2025

Introducing a couple of scorching Highland Park singles malts on this blisteringly hot UK day!

First, a discontinued 25 year old single malt that was produced by the Orkney Island master distillers, Highland Park, and bottled in the mid-1990’s. Filled at a natural cask strength 53.5% ABV, this old classic scored a big 90 points on WhiskyFun and comes complete with presentation tube that adorns a rather pleasant poem on its inside.

Next, a super rare Orkney single malt that was distilled at Highland Park in 1962 and bottled to commemorate the retirement of the then company chairman, John Goodwin. Bottled at 35 years of age, the same length of time Goodwin spent with the company, this beauty was bottled at a natural cask strength 50% ABV in October 1997, two months before his retirement. One of just 300 very limited bottles that scored a massive 94 points on WhiskyFun.

Both bottles arriving on the site very soon! Link in Bio.

09/05/2025

A trio of beauties from the Douglas Laing XOP Series for your Friday viewing pleasure.

First up is a lovely 25yo Speyside single malt that was distilled at Blair Athol in August 1997 and bottled in 2023, then releasing in April 2025 for Fred Laing’s The Chairman’s Choice. Charged from refill hogshead number 17229 at a natural strength 55.7% ABV, this is one of only 140 bottles.

Next up is a 25yo Speyside single malt that was laid down at the Glen Keith distillery in August 1996 and bottled in February 2022 for the XOP Black Series. Yielded from single refill butt number 15466 at a natural strength 50.5% ABV, this is one of just 423 bottles.

Finally, we welcome a 35yo Lowland single grain that was produced at the North British distillery in July 1988 and bottled for the XOP Black range in September 2023. Filled from refill barrel number 18162 at a natural strength 43.1% ABV, this is one of just 167 limited bottles.

All three of these special releases will be hitting the site very soon. Link in Bio.

28/03/2025

Here’s a couple of very rare indie bottlings, both distilled in the 1960s, as we get ready to welcome in the weekend!

First, a vintage 20 year old Orkney Isles single malt that was distilled at Highland Park on the 10th April 1962 and bottled by Blackadder International for their Limited Edition series in 1982. Yielded from cask numbers 2991/2 at 43% ABV, this is one of just 192 very rare bottles.

Next, a super rare and unique Highland single malt that was laid to rest at the Royal Lochnagar distillery in 1966 and bottled by the original owners of the distillery, John Begg Ltd. Drawn from cask number 758 at a natural strength 64.3% ABV, this “Old Crathie” (as labelled on the rear) is an example of a very rare and exclusive single cask bottling.  Royal Lochnagar was founded by John Begg in 1845. It was first awarded with a Royal Warrant by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria in 1848 and has more recently picked up its 5th Warrant in 2022.  John Dewar & Sons (later part of DCL) acquired the distillery in 1916. Now a part of the Diageo, this is the smallest distillery in their portfolio, meaning the small quantities of its single malt spared for bottling are increasingly sought after! Prior to the formation of United Distillers in 1988, the distilleries within the DCL portfolio were often licensed out to its blending companies, in this instance of this bottle it was former owners, John Begg Ltd.

Both bottles are available on the site now. Link in Bio.

05/03/2025

Welcoming a couple of fantastic indie vintage single malts to the site today, fresh from the Douglas Laing archives.

First up, an excellent 36 year old Speyside single malt was laid down at the Glen Grant distillery on the 2nd April 1975 and bottled for Douglas Laing’s Old & Rare Platinum Selection in April 2011. Matured in refill hogshead and finished in a Brandy cask, this single cask was bottled at a natural strength 54% ABV and is one of only 302 bottles.

Next, a spectacular 40 year old Speyside single malt was laid down at the Caperdonich distillery in February 1967 and bottled by Douglas Laing & Co. for their Old Malt Cask series in October 2007. Charged from single refill hogshead number 3920 at a natural strength 42.9% ABV, this is one of only 133 very rare bottles.

Caperdonich distillery was founded in 1898, when it operated for just a few years until 1902. It remained dormant again until 1965 when production resumed to help supply demand for Glen Grant. Sadly, the distillery was to close once again in 2002 and was finally demolished in 2011.

Both bottles on the site now! Link in Bio.

21/02/2025

We’ve Introduced a stunning 50 year old Glen Grant to the site this week.

This super rare 50 year old Speyside single malt was laid down at the Glen Grant distillery on the 11th June 1948, spending its first 20 years maturing at the distillery before being moved to Gordon & MacPhail warehouses in Elgin to complete the maturation process over the next 30 years.

Drawn from oak cask number 2147, this gorgeous decanter was bottled by Gordon & MacPhail before the turn of the 21st century.

The label style depicts the Latin gospel ‘The Book of Kells’ and is supplied in great condition complete with original presentation case, glass stopper and signed COA with tasting notes.

Available on the site now! Link in Bio.

14/02/2025

This sensational Ardbeg 1967 vintage is yet another legendary entry plucked from the Signatory Vintage hall of fame.

A gorgeous, deeply-sherried Islay single malt that was distilled on the 15th February 1967 and matured in single dark Oloroso sherry butt number 574 for 28 years, before being bottled by Signatory Vintage in November 1995.

Filled at a natural strength 53.2% ABV, this is one of only 488 limited bottles that bagged a whopping 96 points with the WhiskyFun critics.

The likes of this won’t be around forever, it is quite simply some of the best whisky this great distillery has ever produced.

Available to buy online now. Link in bio.

04/02/2025

Clynelish 1972 50yo, G&M Private Collection.

This outrageous 50 year old Highland single malt work of art was laid to sleep at the Clynelish distillery on the 16th May 1972 and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for their revered Private Collection on the 7th November 2022.  Drawn from refill American hogshead number 5335 at a natural cask strength 58% ABV, this is one of only 135 very limited bottles that comes housed in a gorgeous decanter with fine oak presentation case and COA.  The original Clynelish distillery was built in 1819, adjacent to the present operational site. When demand for production grew a second distillery was built next door in 1969; the new one became Clynelish and the old one was named Brora. The Brora distillery eventually closed in 1983, whilst production has continued at the newer Clynelish site. However, it was announced in late 2017 that the distillery would reopen again, and the Brora stills were officially fired up again in 2021.  The prestige and history of this magnificent bottle make this a huge coup for any discerning collector and/or connoisseur.

Available now on the site. Link in Bio.

31/01/2025

A duo of limited edition vintage Macallan malts, from Gordon & MacPhail, for your viewing pleasure this Friday morning.

Firstly, an 18 year old that was distilled at Macallan in 2006 and bottled by G&M for their Speymalt series in 2024. Yielded from first-fill sherry butt number 9620 at a natural strength 61.3% ABV, this is just one of only 585 bottles.

Next, we have a fabulous 26 year old that was laid down at The Macallan in 1998 and bottled for G&M’s Speymalt range in 2024. Charged from first-fill sherry hogshead number 21603913 at a natural cask strength 52.8% ABV, this is one of just 316 bottles.

Both releases available on the site very soon. Link in Bio.

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