OCTOBER 2026 AUCTION ENDING SOON!

Our October auction is drawing to a close, but there is still time to bid on some truly special bottles. Among the highlights is the Balvenie 15 Years Old Craftsman’s Reserve No.1  The Cooper, a highly sought-after release with a unique place in the distillery’s history. Named in honour of the six coopers responsible for preparing and maintaining the distillery’s casks, it celebrates the craftsmanship at the heart of Balvenie’s whisky-making tradition. With just 515 bottles produced and as the first and last Warehouse 24 exclusive of its kind, this is a rare opportunity for collectors to secure a distinctive piece of Balvenie history before the auction closes.

Another exceptional bottle in our October auction is this Dailuaine 17 Years Old Manager’s Dram, bottled in 2000, a rare release from a much-loved series traditionally reserved for distillery employees. These annual bottlings were selected by distillery managers from their finest casks and released in limited quantities at cask strength, making them particularly appealing to collectors. Distilled at Dailuaine and aged for 17 years, this expression was bottled at an impressive 59.5% ABV. With its exclusive origins and place in the celebrated Manager’s Dram series, it offers a fascinating opportunity to acquire a distinctive piece of Scotch whisky history!

Another standout in our October auction is this Tamnavulin 1973 25 Years Old New Century release, a rare vintage Speyside single malt of yesteryear. Distilled in 1973 and matured for a quarter of a century before its release, this bottling offers a glimpse into the history of Tamnavulin and the character of whisky produced during the 1970’s. With its impressive age and increasingly distant vintage, this is an appealing opportunity for collectors seeking older Speyside whiskies and distinctive releases from a bygone era.

Also featured in our October auction is this Glenfarclas 1991 Christmas Edition, a charming vintage release from one of Speyside’s most respected family-owned distilleries. Distilled in 1991, this special bottling captures a moment in Glenfarclas’s history, combining the appeal of an older vintage with the distinctive heritage of the Christmas Edition series. A characterful and increasingly hard-to-find release, this is an appealing addition for collectors of vintage Glenfarclas and those seeking something a little different for their whisky collection.

These featured lots are just a glimpse of what’s on offer in our October Auction. Visit clickwhiskyauctions.com to browse the full auction and discover many more remarkable bottles. Bidding closes from 8pm BST on Sunday, 18th October. Remember, you have to be in it to win it! Register today to bid on your favourite drams.

OCTOBER 2026 AUCTION IN FULL SWING!

Our October auction is now well underway, with a superb selection of rare, collectible and historically significant whiskies still on offer. From sought-after vintage bottlings to modern releases that mark important milestones in distillery history, there is plenty to capture everyone’s interest. Among the highlights is The Macallan Genesis, released in 2018 to celebrate the opening of the distillery’s new, state-of-the-art facility. Beyond the whisky itself, Genesis pays tribute to the architectural vision and design processes behind the environmentally conscious building. With production limited to just 2,500 bottles, this highly prized release represents a significant chapter in the history of The Macallan.

Originally reserved for employees across what is now Diageo’s portfolio of distilleries, the Another rare highlight in our October auction is this Glen Elgin 14 Years Old Christmas bottling from 1990, a fascinating piece of Scotch whisky history that was never made available to the public. Similar to the coveted Manager’s Drams, this expression was gifted exclusively to employees of United Distillers in 1990. The spirit was distilled around the mid-1970s and matured in ex-bourbon barrels before being released as a special Christmas bottling. Exceptionally rare and seldom seen at auction, this is a remarkable opportunity for collectors to acquire a whisky that was never intended for the wider market.

Also featuring in our October auction is this Glenfarclas 1994 Single Cask #979, a distinctive Speyside single malt from one of Scotland’s most respected family-owned distilleries. Distilled in February 1994 and bottled in October 2004, this expression spent a decade maturing in a single sherry cask, allowing the spirit to develop its character over time. With just 84 bottles produced, this is a particularly scarce release and an appealing addition for collectors of vintage Glenfarclas and single-cask Scotch whisky.

Another standout for collectors in our October auction is this Dallas Dhu 1982 24 Years Old Cask Strength, bottled exclusively for Historic Scotland. Distilled in 1982, barely a year before the closure of the historic Speyside distillery, this expression was matured for 24 years in a single cask, #3739, before being bottled at natural cask strength of 56.3%. As Dallas Dhu is long since closed, releases such as this offer a fascinating glimpse into its lost history. Limited to just 590 bottles, this is a rare and highly sought-after single malt, combining exceptional provenance with the enduring appeal of a distillery frozen in time.

These featured lots are just a glimpse of what’s on offer in our October Auction. Visit clickwhiskyauctions.com to browse the full auction and discover many more remarkable bottles. Bidding closes from 8pm BST on Sunday, 18th October. Remember, you have to be in it to win it! Register today to bid on your favourite drams.

Springbank Cask #125 Refill Bourbon Hogshead 31 Years Old, 1994 (204 x 70cl) Estimate: £90,000 – 120,000

BONHAMS PRESENTS DISTILLERY ICONS: A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE, LED BY EXCEPTIONAL 31-YEAR-OLD SPRINGBANK BOTTLED PRIVATE OWNER CASK

London – Bonhams is set to offer an extraordinary selection of rare and collectible spirits in its upcoming Distillery Icons: A Legacy of Excellence auction, taking place from 8 to 21 October on bonhams.com. Bringing together highly sought-after releases from some of the world’s most celebrated distilleries, the sale showcases the rarity, provenance and craftsmanship that continue to drive demand among collectors and whisky enthusiasts worldwide. At the heart of the auction is a remarkable offering: 204 bottles (34 cases) of 31-Year-Old Springbank, originating from a privately owned cask distilled in 1994 and bottled in November 2025, which has an estimate of £90,000 – 120,000.

Patricia Byott, Head of Spirits, Scotland at Bonhams W&S, commented: “This is a truly exceptional Springbank offering and one that stands apart even within today’s highly competitive collectors’ market. Opportunities to acquire mature Springbank are increasingly rare, but the chance to secure an entire privately owned parcel of 204 bottles is almost unheard of. This is a first that Bonhams will offer a cask already bottled. The whisky’s 31-year age statement, original private-owner labels and documented provenance create a compelling story that collectors value enormously. Beyond the quality of the spirit itself, this lot represents a unique moment to acquire a complete piece of Springbank history, already bottled and ready to be enjoyed, shared, collected or preserved for future generations.”

Rare Opportunity to Acquire an Entire Parcel of Mature Springbank

Exclusive to Bonhams, the collection represents a unique opportunity for a single buyer to acquire an entire privately bottled parcel of mature Springbank whisky. The bottles retain their original private-owner labels, a feature that distinguishes them from commercially released Springbank bottlings and adds a compelling layer of provenance and authenticity.

Only the original private owners were permitted to create these labels, giving the collection a unique story and identity. Combined with its exceptional age statement, documented ownership history and the scale of the offering, the parcel presents a rare proposition within today’s whisky market.

The successful bidder will acquire whisky that is already bottled and readily available to enjoy, gift, collect or hold as an investment, making it a particularly attractive opportunity for both seasoned collectors and enthusiasts.

Springbank remains one of the most coveted names on the secondary whisky market, with demand consistently outstripping supply. Stocks of genuinely mature Springbank whisky continue to diminish, making well-aged examples increasingly difficult to source. The combination of 31 years of maturation, private ownership, original private labelling, established provenance and 204 (34 cases) bottles offered as a single lot places this offering among the most compelling Springbank opportunities to come to auction in recent years.

Celebrating the Icons of Whisky Collecting

While the Springbank parcel serves as the headline lot, Distillery Icons: A Legacy of Excellence explores the distilleries, brands and releases that have achieved iconic status within the global spirits collecting community.

The sale highlights how rarity, age, heritage and provenance continue to shape collector interest, showcasing bottles and releases that have become benchmarks of excellence within the whisky world.

Additional highlights include:

• Glenfarclas Pagoda Ruby Reserve Gold 62 Year Old, 1954 (1x 1.5 Litres). Estimate: £14,000 – 20,000.
• Highland Park 56 Year Old (1x 70cl). Estimate: £20,000 – 30,000.
• Springbank, 1952 (1x 75cl). Estimate: £7,000 – 12,000.
• The Macallan Red Ribbon, 1950 (1x 75cl). Estimate: £3,000 – 5,000.
• Bowmore Mackillop’s Choice, 1989 (6x 70cl). Estimate: £1,200 – 1,800.

ABOUT BONHAMS

Founded in 1793, Bonhams is one of the world’s leading auction houses — defined by connection, and home to the curious.

With over 230 years of expertise, Bonhams operates a global network of trusted specialists across 24 countries, including flagship salerooms in London, New York, Paris and Hong Kong. Across more than 60 specialist categories, Bonhams serves collectors of every kind – from emerging to established — with the objects, stories and expertise that define their collecting journey.

Beyond auctions, Bonhams is both a destination for discovery and for industry-leading services and support. Its rotating programme of exhibitions and public programming is free and open to all, reflecting a longstanding commitment to curiosity, cultural conversation and the enduring power of objects.

For forthcoming auctions and details of specialist departments, visit Bonhams.com

Bonhams: A house built on knowledge. Defined by connection. Home to the curious.

OCTOBER 2026 AUCTION NOW LIVE!

As the autumn evenings draw in, our October auction offers an opportunity to discover whiskies with stories that span generations, from celebrated names and remarkable vintages, to bottles that have become increasingly scarce with the passing of time.

Among the highlights of this month’s sale is a particularly intriguing piece of Glenlivet history: a bottle distilled in 1969 at the Glenlivet Distillery. Some whiskies are made to be enjoyed. Others are destined to be remembered. Nearly three decades after its distillation, this rare expression was bottled in 1998 at cask strength, carrying the sample code 2LVF901. The precise cask type used for its maturation, and the number of casks involved, remain unknown, details that add an appealing sense of mystery to an already exceptional release.

What is known is its remarkable scarcity – only a few hundred bottles were produced of this older vintage! Distilled in another era and patiently matured for almost thirty years, this is more than simply a bottle of Glenlivet. It is a tangible piece of whisky history, a surviving snapshot of a different time in Scotch whisky production.

Also featuring in our October auction is the 2026 edition of Springbank 21 Years Old, a highly anticipated release and a firm favourite among whisky enthusiasts since its re-introduction in 2005. This annual expression was matured in a carefully balanced combination of 65% Port Casks, 25% Bourbon Barrels, 5% Sherry Casks and 5% Rum Casks, bringing together a rich and complex range of cask influences in a limited and sought after release.

Another notable addition to our October auction is the Glen Elgin 19 Years Old Cask Strength Centenary Release, bottled to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Speyside distillery. Having begun production on 1 May 1900, Glen Elgin marked the milestone with this special 19-year-old expression, bottled at cask strength to preserve the whisky in its fullest form. With just 750 bottles produced, this is a particularly scarce release and an appealing piece of Glen Elgin history.

Also featuring in our October auction is this 1980’s bottling of Laphroaig 10 Years Old, offering a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of Islay’s most iconic whiskies.

The 10 Year Old expression, in a form recognisable today, dates back to the 1950’s, although earlier iterations of Laphroaig are believed to have existed as far back as the 1930’s, following the repeal of Prohibition in the United States. It is thought that much of the recipe and distinctive style associated with Laphroaig also date back to the period before the Second World War. This 1980’s bottling therefore offers collectors a chance to experience a whisky from a bygone era, when Laphroaig’s unmistakable character was already firmly established.

These featured lots are just a glimpse of what’s on offer in our October Auction. Visit clickwhiskyauctions.com to browse the full auction and discover many more exceptional bottles. Bidding closes from 8pm BST on Sunday, 18th October. Make sure you’re registered and ready to bid on your favourite drams – you have to be in it to win it!

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Nightcap arrives at a moment of significant momentum for Sotheby’s Wine & Spirits business, following a record first half of 2026.

During the first six months of the year, Sotheby’s Wine & Spirits conducted 29 auctions featuring more than 13,000 lots and generating $49.25 million in total auction sales, with a 94% sell-through rate. New York was particularly strong, with 99% of lots sold, 190% achieving results above their low estimates, and the average lot achieving 235% of its low estimate. The first half of the year also saw continued growth in the bidder and buyer base, with 26% of bidders and 34% of buyers new to Sotheby’s New York.

The results also point to a rapidly expanding and increasingly international collector base. Across our global auctions, 25% of bidders were new to Sotheby’s Wine & Spirits, while 28% of buyers were new to the business. Younger collectors are also playing an increasingly important role, with 53% of bidders under the age of 50, including 26% under 40. Among buyers, 47% were under 50 and 22% under 40, highlighting the growing engagement of a new generation of collectors.

Participation was truly global, with bidders from 57 countries across Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. Strong demand was reflected in the results, with 50% of lots selling above their high estimates. New York was Sotheby’s leading Wine & Spirits market by sales in the first half of the year, closely followed by Hong Kong, with growth further supported by the continued expansion of Sotheby’s Wine retail business. Notably, New York achieved an unprecedented five consecutive white-glove sales, with 99% of lots sold.

The year began on a high note with The Great American Whiskey Collection, which totaled $2.5 million, setting a record for the most valuable American whiskey collection ever sold at auction, including a record for the most valuable bottle of American whiskey ever sold at auction.

Sotheby’s and The Distillers’ Charity also extended their partnership for the biennial Distillers One of One auction through 2033, alongside a series of landmark auctions bringing some of the world’s most sought-after wines and spirits to collectors internationally.

In June, the top lot sold by Sotheby’s Wine & Spirits so far this year was The Macallan in Lalique Six Pillars Collection NV (6 BT75), which achieved $446,635.

“Nightcap brings together everything that is driving the Wine & Spirits market today: extraordinary collections, exceptional provenance, global participation and a new generation of collectors who are approaching wine and spirits with fresh curiosity. Following a record first half, it feels particularly fitting to bring this community together in New York for four days of auctions, tastings, dinners and culture. From some of the greatest Burgundy ever assembled to highly sought-after American whiskey, Nightcap reflects both the depth of the market and the incredible breadth of collecting today.”

Nick Pegna, Sotheby’s Global Head of Wine & Spirits

About Sotheby’s

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building in New York City, featuring Marcel, 945 Madison Avenue – a new continental restaurant designed by Roman & Williams.

Our fifth Harvest Series release is now available, only 1,200 bottles.

Matured in ex-maple syrup casks and Spanish oak Oloroso hogsheads, with a subtle hint of peat, Round Hill Harvest delivers malt loaf and salted caramel, layered with sweet herbal notes and candied pecans on the finish. This release comes wrapped in artwork by Oxfordshire-based artist Jeffrey Pratt. Taking inspiration from the Cotswolds landscape, his painting, Past Traitor’s Ford, captures the quiet, timeless character of the countryside, a landscape with layers of time, shaped by centuries of movement, farming and changing seasons. Pratt’s work is expressive and authentic, painted en plein air, direct from life on location, capturing the true essence of the scene. Matured in ex-maple syrup casks and Spanish oak Oloroso hogsheads, with a subtle hint of peat. On the nose, malt loaf, sweet maple aromas and caramelised white chocolate. Soda bread, fudge and salted caramel come through on the palate, finishing with cacao, demerara sugar and sweet herbal peat.

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In the immortal words of King Henry V (well, Shakespeare but you get the picture) once more unto the breach dear friends!  Welcome one and all to our now live 184^th auction.  We have a fabulous range of whiskies available this month running the whole gamut of distilled goodies, so whatever it is that wets your whistle we’ll have something to float your boat.

Our first whisky highlight comes from a distillery with a long and storied past and which has only relatively recently started production again, this is the Brora 1978 40 Year Old 200^th Anniversary.  Released in 2019 to mark two centuries since the distillery was founded in 1819 this exclusive whisky was distilled only five years before the distillery was mothballed during the now infamous cull of the 1980’s.  Aged for four decades this is a dram of superlative quality and historical significance.

Our next highlight comes from a distillery with an impressive reputation for quality releases (not to mention an equally impressive new premises), this is the Macallan 1946 52 Year Old Select Reserve with Certificate & Keys. This tremendous dram has been waiting patiently in a sherry cask for 52 years prior to being bottled. No fancy packaging or bling, this is one classy act. We would say that it’s a must have for Macallan collectors but that’s too obvious, this is a bottle for connoisseurs of whisky.

Well, if you thought 1946 was an auld vintage our next highlight has it beat; this is the Mortlach 1936 Gordon & MacPhail 75cl.  Founded in 1895, Gordon and MacPhail has been bottling single malt whiskies for 120 years and by the 1950s it held the largest range of bottled malt whiskies in the world.  This particular gem from the ‘beast of Dufftown’ is staggeringly old and offers one lucky punter the chance to sample some pre-war whisky just like your Grandad used to drink.

Our final highlight began its life on the sleepy shores of Islay before being whisked off to the Far East where it was bottled, marketed and released, this is the Bunnahabhain 1980 45 Year Old Little Sleeping Bear Boy.  If whimsical labels are your thing this dram has you covered with an evocative little artwork by acclaimed Japanese oil painter Mayuka Yamamoto gracing the label.  If it’s the whisky you are after, then you are also in luck for behind the sleeping bear boy lies a fantastically well-aged Islay single malt from one of the island’s most celebrated distilleries.

As always, we have an enormous selection of drams to suit every budget on offer this month, so now is the time to delve into this month’s offerings and start building that watchlist.

Best of luck to everyone in the auction, and as always………..don’t lose your bottle.

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Our September 2026 Auction ENDS SOON!

Place your bids until 7pm (GMT) Sunday 27th September.

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Every month, we present an incredible selection of whiskies and other fine spirits to our members right across the globe. You will find everything here from limited edition releases and vintage bottles to whole casks of rare whisky. There is certainly something for everyone – whether you are looking to collect, invest or enjoy!

Ardbeg – 1974 (Single Cask #2742)

Glenmorangie – 1963 Vintage (75cl)

Singleton of Glen Ord – 40 Year Old (Epicurean Odyssey Series)

Bladnoch – 12 Year Old (1970s)

Selling whisky? Why not arrange the pick-up of your bottles using our global courier service? If you’re based in Scotland, you might want to arrange the personal collection of your bottles. Wherever you’re based in the world, we will make getting your bottles into our monthly auction as simple as possible. Get in touch with the Whisky Hammer team now by dropping them a message at sales@whiskyhammer.com.

Our September 2026 Auction is now LIVE!

Place your bids until 7pm (GMT) Sunday 27th September.

www.whiskyhammer.com

Every month, we present an incredible selection of whiskies and other fine spirits to our members right across the globe. You will find everything here from limited edition releases and vintage bottles to whole casks of rare whisky. There is certainly something for everyone – whether you are looking to collect, invest or enjoy!

Ardbeg – 1974 (Single Cask #2742)

Glenmorangie – 1963 Vintage (75cl)

Singleton of Glen Ord – 40 Year Old (Epicurean Odyssey Series)

Bladnoch – 12 Year Old (1970s)

Selling whisky? Why not arrange the pick-up of your bottles using our global courier service? If you’re based in Scotland, you might want to arrange the personal collection of your bottles. Wherever you’re based in the world, we will make getting your bottles into our monthly auction as simple as possible. Get in touch with the Whisky Hammer team now by dropping them a message at sales@whiskyhammer.com.