The 142nd auction is now live with more than seven thousand quality bottles to choose from.  With such a bumper auction we thought we’d save you some scrolling time and highlight a few interesting expressions to get you started.

Karuizawa 29 Year Old Single Cask #8897

Bottled for The Whisky Exchange’s 2014 Whisky Show this is the Karuizawa 29 Year OId Single Cask #8897.  One of a pair released with the now iconic Geisha design work, this a fantastic bottling from the celebrated silent distillery, Karuizawa.  Aged in a single bourbon cask for the better part of three decades this exceedingly rare expression is an excellent example of Japanese distilling at its finest.

Springbank 30 Year Old Staff Only Countdown Collection

Up next is an incredibly rare and exclusive Springbank 30 Year Old Staff Only bottling, released in anticipation of Springbank’s forthcoming Countdown Collection.  Limited to one per staff member this bottle was never released for general sale, and as such is sure to be much sought-after in years to come.  The Countdown Collection itself will constitute 5 special annual releases leading up to the 200th anniversary of Springbank Distillery in 2028.

Hanyu Ichiro’s Malt Card Eight of Diamonds

Part of the legendary Malt Card series, this is the Hanyu Ichiro’s Malt Eight of Diamonds.  Closed in 2000 and dismantled in 2004, Hanyu’s legacy lives on thanks to Ichiro Akuto who purchased the remaining 400 casks and began releasing it in the Ichiro’s Malt card series. This marketing masterstroke featured a different playing card on the label, allowing people to easily remember their favourites and encouraging collectors to complete the full deck. There were only 17 years of production at Hanyu so stocks are limited and scarce.

Macallan 1989 33 Year Old ‘The World Is On Fire’ Burnobennie X Peter Howson

e>Finally, we have The Macallan 1989 33 Year Old ‘The World Is On Fire’  bottling, released by the newly inaugurated Burnobennie Distillery in collaboration with famed Scottish artist, Peter Howson.  As if the well-aged Macallan juice inside wasn’t enough this bottle features spectacular label art by one of Scotland’s most celebrated artists, and comes with a limited edition framed print.  If this release is anything to judge them by we can expect big things from Burnobennie when they finally start releasing their own malts.As always there are some pretty special drams available this month, but with well over 7000 lots available there is something to suit everyone.  So the time has come to delve into this month’s offerings, start building your watchlist, and the very best of luck to everyone in the auction.