Our 155th auction started with a bang with loads of bids flying in early, so if you’ve got your eye on a bottle it might be the time to get bidding or risk losing out.  There is however still plenty time to get that winning bid in with the auction not closing until Sunday night.  With so much to choose from we’ve put together another wee highlight reel of some fantastic bottles you might have missed on your first scroll through.

Macallan M Copper 2023 Annual Release

First up is a finely crafted release from one of Speyside’s most collectable distillers, this is the Macallan M Copper 2023 Annual Release.  In a break from the norm this a peated Macallan, though still aged exclusively in sherry casks like the vast majority of Macallan’s output.  Presented in a hand crafted golden glass decanter, with a matching stopper this is a handsome expression which showcases the best of Lalique craftsmanship.

Karuizawa 1999 Artist #10 La Maison du Whisky

Next up we have a striking and highly sought-after release from Japan, this is the Karuizawa 1999 Artist #10 La Maison du Whisky.  Distilled at the tail end of the 20th century and aged exclusively in sherry casks this powerful dram weighs in at an impressive 58.8% ABV despite its nearly two decades of ageing.  Bottled by La Maison Du Whisky as part of the Artist Series this releases feature a bold artwork by Singaporean artist Warren Khong.

Highland Park 1988 Vintage Release

Before the days of 40 Year Olds, this was the flagship expression from arguably Orkney’s finest distillery, the Highland Park 1988 Vintage Release.  As the title suggests this was distilled in 1988 before finally being bottled in 2023 and the whisky has been aged in both European and American oak.  One of only 625 bottles released this a fine example of Orcadian distilling and is presented in a rather hefty and unpretentious oak box.

Macallan 1950 Exceptional Cask #13 2018 Release

Finally, we started with one so let’s finish with another, this beauty is the Macallan 1950 Exceptional Cask #13 2018 Release.  Distilled way back in 1950 this marvellous dram has spent the best part of seven decades ageing in a 1st fill sherry butt made of American oak and has taken on a rich golden hue as a result.  One of the jewels in the crown of the Exceptional Cask Series this a special bottle indeed, and as one of only 336 bottles released, incredibly rare.As always, we have a wide range of drams with something to suit everyone, so now is the time to get moving picking out your own personal favourites for your watchlist.  Best of luck to everyone in the auction, and as always………..don’t lose your bottle.