FEBRUARY 2026 AUCTION NOW LIVE!

Finally, our first auction of 2026 is underway! We have a small but mighty auction this month and true to form it’s packed with interesting bottles, like this newest offering from Macallan. Diamonds Are Forever was the seventh James Bond film, marking Sean Connery’s return as 007 and his final official appearance in the famous spy franchise. First aired in 1971, the plot follows Bond investigating diamond smuggling to uncover a plot by Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Charles Gray) to use the gems in a laser-weapon satellite. Released in early 2026 to mark the 55th anniversary of the film, this bottling was distilled in 2007, a clear nod to the franchise.

Matured in bespoke hybrid Casks of Sherry-seasoned European and American oak and (unusually for Macallan) the addition of American Oak Casks that had previously held red wine. Aged for 18 years then bottled at 45.5% abv with the last two numbers of the abv percentage thought to signify the number of years since the blockbuster James Bond film was first aired. This limited edition expression shows not only an age statement but also the year of distillation and is bound to be a wee gem in this month’s auction.

Distilled at the Mortlach Distillery, aged for 19 years and then bottled at natural Cask strength in 2002, this Manager’s Dram is one of the iconic bottlings made available to the workers of the distilleries in what is now the Diageo portfolio. Annually released from a single distillery, the manager is tasked to choose the finest casks to produce this yearly malt, which is then bottled at Cask strength in limited numbers.

One of only 12,000 produced, this fascinating Bowmore was released in 1999 as a limited edition. Although the distillation date is not indicated, It’s thought that the expression was distilled some time in the 1980’s, matured using a combination of Bourbon Barrels and Sherry Casks then finished for a final period of 18 months in Bordeaux Wine Casks from wineries owned by Suntory.

Dalbeallie Dram was bottled in honour of the local train station situated beside the Tamdhu distillery, nestling in close proximity to the river Spey. The train station actually played an important part in the history of the much loved Speyside distillery, with the trains carrying consignments of Spanish Sherry Casks there. Released in 2018 during the annual Spirit of Speyside Festival, Dalbeallie Dram was completely matured in Sherry Casks and bottled at Cask strength. This is one of only 1,000 bottles produced.

These are only a few of the old, limited and collectable bottles featured in our February auction, to view more wee gems visit clickwhiskyauctions.com. Register to bid. Remember, you’ve got to be in it to win it! Auction ends Sunday 22^ndFebruary from 8pm GMT.