HDH to Feature Whisk(e)y at End-of-Year Auction on December 12 & 13 at TRU Restaurant in Chicago – Scotch Whisky & Whiskey News
HDH to Feature Whisk(e)y at End-of-Year Auction on December 12 & 13 at TRU Restaurant in Chicago
Final Sale of 2014 Will Feature Highly-Sought Scotch, Bourbon, and Rye
(November 25, 2014—Chicago, IL) – Hart Davis Hart, the largest wine and spirits auction house in the U.S., is thrilled to feature a spectacular selection of fine and rare whiskies in its December 12th and 13th auction in Chicago. The 120 lots of exceptional Scotch, Bourbon, and Rye have a total estimated value of $118,640-177,820.
Bidders interested in exceptional Scotch will delight in the abundance of collectible Whisky from some of Scotland’s finest distilleries. Particularly interesting lots include Laphroaig 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Cask Strength (1 700ml b) (est. $2,800-4,200), 1966 Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Vintage Cask #1907 Distillery Bottled (1 b) (est. $1,600-2,400), and rare NV Springbank 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottled (2 bs) (est. $1,000-1,500), in addition to an array of vintage offerings from Ardbeg. Hart Davis Hart is also excited to offer The Sir Peter Blake Macallan 8 Decades Set— one of only 250 produced (est. $8,000-12,000). The set was created to celebrate the 80th birthday of Sir Peter Blake, who is considered the “godfather” of British pop art. The oak presentation case is divided into eight sections (one per decade), each featuring a backdrop and artefact designed, inspired or selected by Sir Peter Blake and a 50ml bottle of The Macallan distilled in that decade (1930-2000). Each miniature bottle also features a special label designed by Blake. This beautiful set (pictured on the right) is an extreme rarity and would be a jewel in any Scotch lover’s collection.
In addition to its astounding range of Scotch, the auction will also include a variety of superb American Whiskies from icons like Pappy Van Winkle, A.H. Hirsch, Willett, George T. Stagg and more. Among these is a particularly rare full container of 12 bottles of 1974 A.H. Hirsch Reserve 16 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey (3rd bottling, Gold Foil) (12 bs) (est. $12,000-18,000). Other American rarities include a 3L bottle of I.W. Harper 12yr Bourbon Whiskey (est. $600-900) and two bottles of NV Rathskeller 23yr Straight Rye Whiskey (Seelbach Hotel Bottling, Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Ltd.) (est. $3,000-4,500).
We look forward to seeing you in Chicago for what promises to be an exciting auction. The auction will take place at Chicago’s award-winning restaurant, TRU, beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m. (CT) on Friday, December 12 & Saturday, December 13, 2014. TRU is located at 676 N. St. Clair Street in Chicago, just one block East of Michigan Avenue. Attendance at the sale is open to the public and free of charge. Reservations for lunch at TRU during the auction ($75) should be made by calling Hart Davis Hart at 312.854.0096 or emailing info@hdhwine.com.
Whisk(e)y Highlights of the December 12th & 13th Auction:
Lot 1886: The Macallan 8 Decades Set, Sir Peter Blake, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottled (8 50ml miniatures) (est. $8,000-12,000)
Lot 2187: 1968 Glendronach 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Sherry Cask Distillery Bottled (1 b) (est. $900-1,400)
Lot 2195: 1967 Highland Park 38 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Split Cask Distillery Bottled (1 b) (est. $1,000-1,500)
Lot 2201: Laphroaig 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Cask Strength Distillery Bottled (1 700ml b) (est. $2,800-4,200)
Lot 2210: Lagavulin 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottled (3 bs) (est. $2,600-3,800)
Lot 2214: 1982 Port Ellen 22 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Connoisseurs Choice Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail (3 bs) (est. $1,100-1,700)
Lot 2221: Rathskeller 23yr Rye Straight Rye Whiskey, Seelbach Hotel Bottling Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Ltd. (2 bs) (est. $3,000-4,500)
Lot 2231: 1974 A.H. Hirsch Reserve 16 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey (3rd bottling, Gold Foil) (12 bs) (est. $12,000-18,000)
Lot 2239: Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 23yr Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2008 Bottling) (3 bs) (est. $4,200-6,500)
Lot 2251: 1966 Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Vintage Cask #1907 Distillery Bottled (1 b) (est. $1,600-2,400)
Lot 2255: Springbank 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottled (2 bs) (est. $1,000-1,500)
Lot 2262: I.W. Harper 12yr Bourbon Whiskey (3 liters) (est. $600-900)
Lots 2257-2258: 1974 Ardbeg Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Provenance, 2nd Release (1 b) (est. $2,000-3,000)
Auction Calendar
December 12 & 13, 2014
February 14, 2015
March 28, 2015
Bidding Information
Auction catalogs are available through the website or by calling Hart Davis Hart (hdhwine.com; 312.482.9996). The expanded website allows bidders to view and search the auction catalog and place absentee bids online. Hart Davis Hart’s state-of-the-art technology allows bidders worldwide to participate in the Chicago-based live auctions via the Internet. Bidders can follow the auction in the salesroom, hear the live auction, and bid against the room, all in real-time. More details about online bidding can be found at www.hdhwine.com.
Bidders are encouraged to attend the auction in person, but Hart Davis Hart welcomes bids by phone, fax, through the website, and via the live-bid technology. For more information, contact Hart Davis Hart at 312.482.9996 or go to hdhwine.com.
