NOVEMBER 2024 AUCTION ENDS TONIGHT!

Not long now! There is still time to bid on your favourite bottles at Click Whisky Auctions, including this stunning bottle of Whyte & Mackay. Released in 2019 to mark the 175th anniversary of the company as part of a promotional competition with only 1,500 bottles of the 50 year old blend produced. The whisky itself was blended using a combination of different Casks that included an ex-30 year old Sherry Butt, a first fill and second fill Sherry Butt, a Bourbon Cask and Port pipes to make this an extraordinary blend.

Or how about this lovely bottle of Manager’s Dram, distilled at Lagavulin Distillery, then aged for 11 years before being bottled at natural Cask strength in 2013.

Released in 1995, the Rare Malts range consisted of high quality malts of good age including closed distilleries. Bottled at varying Cask strengths, the range was hugely popular with whisky drinkers and collectors alike. Many of the bottlings are highly regarded amongst experts, hence the reason that these bottlings are now becoming harder to find. Distilled at Glendullan Distillery in 1978, then bottled in 2005 at natural Cask strength, we think this is a cracking bottling from a highly regarded range.

Released very recently to mark the 200th anniversary of the Macallan Distillery, this beautifully presented bottle is in a circular shape, representing life’s enduring cycle and paying homage to the history and story of the distillery, as well as its age-old whisky making processes.

These are only a few of the lots in our November auction, to view more, visit clickwhiskyauctions.com. Register to bid. Remember, you’ve got to be in it to win it! Auction ends Sunday 17^th November from 8pm GMT.

November 2024 Auction UPDATE!

As we reach the halfway point in this month’s auction, here are a few little belters of bottlings for you to take a closer look at, including this wonderful and incredibly rare example of malt whisky produced by Glenfarclas Distillery in the 1970’s. Bottled at 8 years old and at 105 Proof, perhaps the first incarnation of the 105 we all now know and love?

Another stunning bottle from the 1970’s is this delightful expression of the closed Inverness distillery, Glen Mhor. Distilled in 1977 then bottled 20 years later from Cask #1552 at natural Cask strength by Signatory for their highly regarded Silent Stills label.

Due to the popularity of Crawford’s Three Star, Crawford’s five Star was released later in the 1920’s. Both of these blends were thought to contain a large amount of spirit from Benrinnes Distillery. Unfortunately this blend is now discontinued. This expression from the 1950’s features a spring cap.

Let’s take a step forward to the 1970’s again with this gorgeous bottle of Highland Park. Distilled in 1976 then aged for 18 years before being drawn from single Cask #4649. Bottled in 1994 at Cask strength by renowned independent bottlers Cadenhead’s.

These are only a few of the fascinating bottles in our November auction, we have much more to enjoy, including bottles from many of your other favourite distilleries. 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 17^th November from 8pm GMT.

Old Forester “Statesman” Kentucky Bourbon Whisky (750ml) $49.99 View

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Iron Gate (CANADA) Fine Whisky Auction Ends November 11, 2024.

As the holiday season approaches, the most anticipated Fine Spirits Auction in Canada is here, offering a curated selection of rare bottles that are perfect for collectors and those looking for a truly exceptional gift. Iron Gate presents yet another beautiful catalogue with 444 lots of fine spirits. Single malt scotches, rare bourbons, fine cognacs, world whiskies and premium rums are on offer in Canada’s only national spirits auction curated for you.

Catalogue HERE

Auction runs from November 4-11, 2024. Only in Canada.  Shipping available coast to coast.

WORLD’S RAREST AND MOST COVETED JAPANESE WHISKY COLLECTION OFFERED AT BONHAMS CORNETTE DE SAINT CYR

 Hanyu Ichiro’s Malt Full “Card” Series offered with each bottle signed by Ichiro Akuto

 Very few sets of the Full “Card” Series exist in the world

Hanyu Ichiro’s Malt Full “Card” Series. Estimate: €700,000 – €1,200,000.

Paris – One of the world’s rarest and most coveted collections of Japanese Whisky – the Hanyu Ichiro Malt Full “Card” Series – will be offered at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris in an online sale on www.bonhams.com from 12 – 29 November 2024.

Carrying an estimate of €700,000 – €1,200,000, this celebrated collection with exceptional provenance from a prominent private collector, comprises 54 bottles representing each playing card in a full pack. Each ‘card’ was bottled from a single cask of premium whisky ranging in production years from 1985 to 2000 from the acclaimed and now closed distillery of Hanyu. Only a few sets of the Malt Full “Card” Series exist in the world with this collection being unique, as each bottle has been signed by Ichiro Akuto, the whisky-making legend of Japan.

Amayès Aouli, Bonhams’ Global Head of Wine and Spirits comments, “As a pioneer in spirits at auction, Bonhams holds multiple world records for the Hanyu Ichiro Malt Full “Card” set series. We are honoured to offer this exceptionally rare collection once more. This is an incredible opportunity to acquire the most collectible of Japanese whiskies, with excellent provenance. For each bottle to be personally signed by the Master Distiller, Ichiro Akuto, makes this set truly unique.”

Clément Gaillard, Bonhams’ Specialist in Spirits added, “With only a finite number produced, it is one of the most sought-after whisky collections across the globe. To own this series, is to own an extraordinary piece of whisky history.” 

Bonhams sets world records

In 2015, Bonhams was the first auction house to sell the Full “Card” series, which set the world record for the most valuable Japanese whisky collection at HK$3,797,500. The legendary set then broke two new records at Bonhams in 2019 (for HK$7,192,000) and then again in 2020 when the collection made a spectacular combined total of HK$11,890,60 (US$1,520,000).

The Hanyu Distillery

Founded by Isouji Akuto, a 19^th generation descendant of a long line of sake brewers to produce Scotch-style malt whisky, the Hanyu distillery ceased production in 2000. But not before Ichiro Akuto, grandson of Isouji, stepped in to secure most of the casks of whisky left from the distillery (approximately 400). An avid whisky lover like his grandfather, Ichiro personally selected the prized amber liquid to be bottled for each ‘card’ released between 2005 and 2014, ensuring that the Hanyu legend lives on.  Read the interview with Ichiro Akuto in Bonhams Magazine here.

Sale: Hanyu Ichiro’s Malt Full “Card” Series Location: www.bonhams.com

Date: 12-29 November 2024

About The Bonhams Network

Bonhams is a global network of auction houses, with the largest number of international salerooms, offering the widest range of collecting categories and selling at all price points. Bonhams is recognised for its bespoke service, and a dedication to local market relationships, enhanced by a global platform. With 14 salerooms, Bonhams presents over 1,000 sales annually, across more than 60 specialist categories, including fine art, collectables, luxury, wine & spirits, and collector cars.

Founded in 1793, Bonhams has representatives in more than 30 countries and operates flagship salerooms in London, New York, Paris, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong. In 2022, Bonhams added four international auction houses to its network: Bukowskis, Stockholm; Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen; Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris and Brussels; and Skinner, Massachusetts. The success of Bonhams’ global strategy is a result of recognising the shift in growing intercontinental buying and increased digital engagement.

In 2023, Bonhams achieved 14% growth with $1.14 billion in turnover. Recent important auctions and landmark single-owner collections, include the white glove sales of Sir Michael Caine: The Personal Collection, Alain Delon: Sixty Years of Passion; Sir Roger Moore: The Personal Collection; Personal Property of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and The Robert & Jean-Pierre Rousset Collection of Asian Art: A Century of Collecting. Other notable single-owner sales included The Estate of Barbara Walters: American Icon; The Alan and Simone Hartman Collection; The Crown Auction: Props and Costumes and The Claude de Marteau Collection.

Top lots for 2023 include 1967 Ferrari 412P Berlinetta, Sold at Quail Lodge, US for US$30,255,000. Tipu Sultan’s Bedchamber Sword (sold in London for £14m – a world record for both an Islamic and an Indian object); Paul Signac (1863-1935), Sisteron, 1902. Sold for US$8,580,000 (estimate US$4-6 million), and Claude Monet (1840-1926), La Seine près de Giverny, 1888. Sold for US$6,352,500 (estimate US$4-6m), both from the Alan and Simone Hartman Collection; A Gilt Copper Alloy figure of Virupaksha, Central Tibet, Densatil Monastery, Early 15th century. Sold for HK$37.9m (£4,060,326) in Hong Kong. Yoshitomo Nara (born 1959) Three Stars. Sold for HK$36,754,000 (£3,930,914), also in Hong Kong.

More information and highlights can be found HERE

For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit bonhams.com

NOVEMBER AUCTION NOW LIVE!

Our November 2024 Auction is now live, with some interesting bottlings to brighten up those dark winter nights, including this quirky and incredibly rare offering from Glenmorangie. Only 250 bottles were produced and gifted to employees of the company to mark the last Christmas at their premises in Leith, signalling the end of over two Hundred years at the building.

Lord of the Isles makes reference to the Norse and Gaelic rulers that ruled the Isles and parts of the Highlands of Scotland. This 25 year old expression encapsulates the theme perfectly but get your bids in, this delightful bottling is getting harder to find due the high esteem that whisky enthusiasts have for it.

Officially released as an 18 year old in 1988, This iconic range is from an era that many whisky experts and enthusiasts believe the Macallan 18 Years Old was at its best. This rare example was distilled in 1972 and bottled in 1990.

First released in 2010, Balvenie Tun 1401 was an incredibly popular small batch release due to the sheer quality of the whisky itself, thought to contain older whiskies as well as younger ones. The Casks were housed in the famous Warehouse 24 and carefully hand selected by the illustrious malt master David Stewart MBE, then married together in Tun 1401 for several months before bottling at Cask strength to produce this much revered expression. This particular small batch was matured using a combination of seven Traditional Oak Casks and seven Sherry Butts. Only 2,226 bottles were produced.

These are only a few of the fascinating bottles featured in our November 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 17^th November from 8pm GMT.

Our November 2024 collection schedule has now been finalised. Lots collected in this run will be included in our final auction of 2024 which begins on 29th November. Please click HERE to see the list of dates, locations and to register your interest in the collection service. We can collect lots for up to three auctions.

The deadline for collection requests is 12noon on Monday 11th November 2024.

Home collections are available for those customers sending 10+ bottles or bottles to the value of £1000. Lots can be split over the next three auctions.  Unfortunately this service is not available in London or to those customer who live within 10 miles of a collection point. Although we do have four collection points in London.

Collections are limited and offered on a first come first served basis. It is essential that a submission sheet is completed, you can find the link to do so under the selling section on your ‘My SWA’ page.

It would be appreciated if bottles could be packed for uplift with your name clearly marked on the front of the box.

A winner in our auction? We are now offering a delivery service to customers who are dropping bottles off for a future auction. This service is charged at £12 (inc VAT), optional loss and breakage cover is available.

Submission Form & Label

The 161st auction is well underway, but there is still time to get involved.  From our experience the auction usually ends sometime after 10pm on Sunday night, which gives you plenty of time to get bids in.

We would also like to point out that for our customers in the United States, Asia and further afield this auction is the last one where we can get your bottles to you before the Christmas break, so if you are looking for that special Christmas tipple this may be your last chance.  See our update here for further details.

Linkwood 1956 60 Year Old Cask #20 Private Collection Gordon & MacPhail

First up is a supremely well-aged beauty from Speyside, this is the Linkwood 1956 60 Year Old Cask #20 Private Collection Gordon & MacPhail.  On 3rd January 1956, George Urquhart oversaw the filling of a specially selected European Oak first fill Sherry hogshead with new-make Linkwood spirit and left it to mature until 1968 when it was moved to warehouses in Elgin.  Now two generations on, this delicious looking dram has been bottled into fifty-six decanters.   An extremely rare 1956 single malt with a unique backstory, and presented in a very special display case.

Macallan 1950 Exceptional Cask #13 2018 Release

Staying in Speyside this is the Macallan 1950 Exceptional Cask #13 2018 Release.  Macallan’s Exceptional Cask series first appeared on the scene in 2017 and is exclusively comprised of single cask releases, using only what the distillery considers to be their finest stock.  With a wide variety of vintages the Exceptional Cask series feels like a spiritual successor to the legendary Fine & Rare collection.  This particular bottling was distilled over seven decades ago and is one of only 336 bottles released, a very special expression.

Michter’s 20 Year Old Limited Release 75cl

Now onto one of the finest bourbons on the market, this is the Michter’s 20 Year Old Limited Release 75cl.  Known as “the whiskey that warmed the American Revolution” due to George Washington reputedly visiting the distillery and purchasing supplies of it’s famous booze to fortify his troops, Michter’s has been around for a long time in one form or another.  This is one of their flagship releases, an excellent 20 Year Old which we are sure would help fortify you throughout this fast approaching winter.

Longmorn 1968 50 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Decanter

We started with a fabulously old Gordon & MacPhail Speyside so why not finish with one, this is the Longmorn 1968 50 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Decanter.  Distilled in the swinging sixties and bottled a whole five decades later in 2018 this marvelous Longmorn single malt has been aged in a 1st fill sherry butt imbuing the liquid with a rich mahogany colour.  One of only 94 bottles released and contained within a special crystal decanter this is a rather distinguished bottle of whisky.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.Thinking of selling your bottles? 

We still offer 0% commission to all sellers making Scotch Whisky Auctions the best place to sell bottles.

October 2024 Auction 04.11.2024

ENDS SOON: October Auction

Our October auction ~ Featuring over 7000 rare whiskies and fine spirits, this is a unique opportunity to bid on some of the world’s most sought-after bottles. We have legendary vintages from pioneering independent bottlers, grandeur aplenty from established distilleries and unique and experimental drams from the hottest names in the whisky industry right now. Bid today!

Springbank Millennium Malts

Karuizawa 1965 Bottles #1:

1965 Japonisme Edition / LMDW 60th Anniversary

1965 Single Sherry Cask 50 Year Old #2372 / LMDW

1965 Single Bourbon Cask 50 Year Old #8636 / LMDW

Port Ellen Special Releases #1 – #17

Incredible Bowmore

James MacArthur Caol Ila & Port Ellen

A warm autumnal welcome everyone to our now live 161st auction!  We have scoured the United Kingdom and beyond to put together a strong auction this month, with seven thousand bottles to choose from as well as some more ‘Buy it Now’ options from our friends at American Single Cask.  So, without further ado let’s delve into some of the highlights this month.

To begin with we have an excellent opportunity to buy an entire cask, a BenRiach 2014 Hogshead #25 currently being held at Whisky Broker.  Since it’s reinvigoration by Billy Walker Benriach has been going from strength to strength and produced some truly exceptional whisky.  If you have been looking for a chance to own your own cask of delicious whisky, then this could be the one for you.  Recently re-gauged at 62.6% and 211 litres this cask is currently held at Whisky Broker and the winning bidder will need to set up an account at Whisky Broker if they don’t already have one.

Next up is a jaw-droppingly old expression from one of the most collectable distilleries out there, this is the Macallan 1928 50 Year Old 75cl.  It’s hard to fathom just how old this liquid is, it was distilled the best part of a century ago and to put it into context John Logie Baird was transmitting the first transatlantic television signal while this delicious looking dram was coming off the still.  Finally bottled in 1983 this is a certified time capsule which offers the buyer a bona fide taste of a bygone era.

Our first highlight was a hard act to follow, but this Talisker 45 Year Old Glacial Edge will give it a go.  A truly unusual expression this one with an incredible back story.  Twelve heavily charred American oak casks were taken onto a voyage into Arctic ice fields in Canada. With the ends of the casks removed, they were left exposed to sub-zero temperatures for 96 hours! This allowed the extreme cold to fracture the wood which in turn increased the surface area of the casks that the whisky was able to interact with during the finishing period in Scotland.  At forty-five years old this unique dram is well-aged and well-travelled.

Now we have a terrific dram indeed from arguably Ireland’s finest distillery, this is the Redbreast 38 Year Old Dream Cask #38404 Zenith Edition.  Just when you were thinking “Glacial Edge” was a cool name for a whisky along comes the “Zenith Edition”.  The Dream Cask Series has produced some absolute belters but as the title suggest this one is at the top of the tree.  Aged for almost four decades in a single Oloroso Sherry cask and one of only 822 bottles produced this is one of the finest examples of Irish single pot still distilling there is.

Last but not least we have a something special from one of Scotland’s heavyweight distilleries, this special bottling is the Glen Grant 1956 Gordon & MacPhail Decanter.  Distilled way back when in 1956 and only bottled in 2015 by famed indie bottler Gordon & MacPhail, this lusciously dark dram is one of only 218 decanters made.  The decanter itself is a thing of understated beauty and is festooned with Insular Celtic images from the iconic manuscript, The Book of Kells.