Our collection schedule for July 2026 has now been finalised.  Please complete the form HERE to  register your interest in our free collection service.

The deadline for collection requests is 12noon on Monday 13th July 2026.

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. 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.

If you can tear yourself away from the superb spectacle that is the World Cup (slightly less hard for us Scotland fans) then you might like to marvel instead at the thousands upon thousands of fantastic drams in our now live 181st auction!  Fear not though if you want get back to the football for we have picked out a few choice lots to whet your appetite and ease your scrolling burden as you build your watchlist.

This solid looking specimen is the terrific Ledaig 42 Year Old Dusgadh.  The peated spirit in this release is some of the last to come out of the distillery before the stills were replaced in 1996. ‘Dusgadh’ is Gaelic for ‘awakening’ and each bottle comes with a memento card made from the copper from the now retired stills this spirit came from.  A little piece of history as well as a delicious dram from a highly reputable distillery.

The stuff of legend this next one, here we have the Glengoyne Tea Pot Dram Batch #1.  As the story goes the Glengoyne workers were given three large drams of 1st fill sherry whisky a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner (nice work if you can get it).  There was a large tea pot in the break room used as a receptacle for any ‘unwanted’ drams, which would be thoroughly drained by the more seasoned distillery workers throughout the day.  The Teapot Dram was created to encapsulate those days and consists of five first fill sherry casks between the ages of nine and 11 years old.

Next is a very well-aged whisky from a now silent distillery which had a legitimate claim to being the oldest licensed distillery in Scotland, though ‘licensed’ is very much the key word here, this is the Littlemill 1989 30 Year Old Artist #13 La Maison du Whisky.  This excellent example of lowland style whisky has been bottled by French whisky specialists La Maison du Whisky as part of their Artist series.

Finally we have a one-off bottle from one of Scotland’s most popular distilleries, this is the Glenfarclas 40 Year Old for Burns Night 2023 Master of Malt.  A genuine rarity this one since it was bottled specifically for Master of Malts Burns Night celebrations in 2023 and as such is a 1 of 1 release.  As if the fact it was a Glenfarclas 40 year old wasn’t enough, a thoroughly delicious dram we can all agree, it also comes with that inimitable sheen of exclusivity!

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.

Since our inception we have made every effort to keep our rates as low as we can, however given the increasing cost of doing business we will soon be making an increase to our Buyer’s Commission rate. From next month in our 181st auction starting Friday the 3rd of July we will be raising our Buyer’s Commission rate from 12.5% to 15% . All others fees will remain unchanged, including 0% commission for sellers.

Thank you for continuing to choose Scotch Whisky Auctions.

Our June 2026 Auction ENDS SOON!

Place your bids until 7pm (GMT) Sunday 28th June

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!

Glenfarclas – 1954 (Family Cask #1259) Summer 2014

Glen Grant – 72 Year Old (1948) Gordon & MacPhail

Springbank – 21 Year Old (1990s)

Clynelish – 17 Year Old (Manager’s Dram)

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.

BONHAMS HONG KONG SETS

NEW WORLD AUCTION RECORD

FOR A BOTTLE OF JAPANESE WHISKY

A Unique Yamazaki 50-Year-Old, Created for Club Natsume

Achieves HK$8,250,000 (US$1,050,000)

 Karuizawa 52-Year-Old Cask #5627, 1960 – Treasure Ship

Sells for HK$6,250,000 (US$797,000)

Sharon Chan hammering down the Yamazaki 50-Year-Old – Exclusively Created for Club Natsume to set a new world auction record for a bottle of Japanese whisky

Yamazaki 50-Year-Old Exclusively Created for Club Natsume

Hong Kong — Bonhams set a new benchmark today at The Legendary Japanese Whisky sale, where a unique Yamazaki 50‑Year‑Old created exclusively for Club Natsume soared to HK$8,250,000 (approx. US$1,050,000), nearly doubling its high estimate (estimate: HK$2,800,000 – 4,200,000) and setting a new world auction record for a bottle of Japanese whisky. Alongside the Karuizawa 52‑Year‑Old Cask #5627, 1960 – Treasure Ship, which realised HK$6,250,000 (approx. US$797,000; estimate: HK$2,200,000 – 3,200,000), the two rare ultra-aged bottles together achieved HK$14.5 million. Bonhams now holds the top three prices ever achieved at international auction for a bottle of Japanese whisky, affirming its unrivalled leadership in the category.

The Yamazaki 50-Year-Old ignited fierce competition in Bonhams’ Hong Kong saleroom. After intense bidding by three determined collectors in the room and on the phones, the bottle achieved a record-breaking HK$8,250,000. The spirited contest eclipsed the previous record of HK$6,200,000 (approx. US$790,000), set at Bonhams Hong Kong in 2020 for a Yamazaki 55-Year-Old, underscoring strong demand for ultra-rare Japanese whiskies.

Amayès Aouli, Global Head of Wine & Spirits, Bonhams, comments: “Breaking the world record for a Japanese whisky at auction is an important milestone. I would like to thank our passionate bidders, the consignor and all the Bonhams teams involved. It is also another powerful signal of Bonhams’ commitment to shaping the future of fine wine and spirits auctions. We are not simply responding to market demand; we are redefining it through expertise, authenticity and a truly international platform. This record underscores our ambition: to be the trusted global reference in our field and to keep elevating the category to new heights.”

(Left) Karuizawa 52-Year-Old Cask #5627, 1960 – Treasure Ship; (Right) Yamazaki 50-Year-Old Exclusively Created for Club Natsume

Among the rarest Japanese whiskies in existence, the Yamazaki 50‑Year‑Old is the distillery’s second‑oldest expression, released only in 2005, 2007 and 2011. This singular example stands apart for its exceptional provenance: created exclusively for Club Natsume in Nagoya to commemorate the club’s 50^th anniversary, distinguished by a washi label and signed by Suntory’s Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo.

The Legendary Japanese Whisky sale followed the “white-glove sale” of Masterpiece Cellar of a Prescient Collector – Finest & Rarest Wines earlier today. In a packed saleroom, all 350 lots were sold for a total of over HK$23 million (approx. US$2,930,000), surpassing the pre-sale high estimate.

Building on these two successful live auctions, three online sales are also underway. Icons of Elegance: The Private Wine Collection of Marie‑France Van Damme (closing on 3 June), Wine Icons from Distinguished Private Collections (closing on 4 June), together with A Dialogue of Time: Finest and Rarest Spirits (closing on 4 June), offer collectors further opportunities to acquire exceptional bottles.

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.  

Iron Gate June 2026 Whisky Auction Closes Tonight

The timed auction closes tonight,  Monday, June 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Featured highlights include the Ardbeg Double Barrel Single Cask Set, Yamazaki Hospitality 25 Year Old, Bowmore Hart Brothers Dynasty Decanter, and Benromach 68 Classic Speyside Aged 55 Years—bottlings recognized for rarity, age, provenance, and collector appeal.

“This auction brings together bottles that speak to true spirit collectors in Canada,” said Ajay Bhardwaj, Vice-President of Spirits at Iron Gate. “From bespoke Scotch whisky releases to exceptional Japanese whisky and “The Pappy Family”, the June sale offers whisky enthusiasts and collectors alike an opportunity to acquire bottles rarely seen in the Canadian market.”

Iron Gate is Canada’s dedicated fine spirits auction house, serving collectors with a focus on provenance. Bidders may register in advance and view the auction catalogue through Iron Gate’s online auction platform.

Please note that a buyer’s premium of 19.5% applies to this sale. The auction is operated under license by Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis and under the applicable Alberta auction license.

Auction Details
Event: Iron Gate Fine Whisky Auction
Start: June 15, 2026, 10:00 a.m. EDT
End: June 22, 2026, 8:00 p.m. EDT
Format: Timed online auction

About Iron Gate
Iron Gate provides fine wine and spirits auction services for collectors across Canada, combining specialist expertise with a commitment to provenance, trusted handling, and a seamless online bidding experience.

Spirits Contact
Ajay Bhardwaj, VP Spirits Iron Gate Auctions
Email: ajay@irongate.wine

BROWSE LISTINGS

Our June 2026 Auction is now LIVE!

Place your bids until 7pm (GMT) Sunday 28th June

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!

Glenfarclas – 1954 (Family Cask #1259) Summer 2014

Glen Grant – 72 Year Old (1948) Gordon & MacPhail

Springbank – 21 Year Old (1990s)

Clynelish – 17 Year Old (Manager’s Dram)

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.

JUNE 2026 AUCTION ENDS SUNDAY!

Our June Auction ends on Sunday but there’s still time to bid on some cracking lots. A standout lot in this month’s auction is Balvenie’s highly collectible The Craftsman’s Reserve No.1, a bottling with a unique place in the distillery’s history. Released in 2011 exclusively to members of Balvenie’s Warehouse 24 club, this expression remains the first and only Warehouse 24 exclusive ever produced, named in honour of the six coopers responsible for maintaining the distillery’s casks. With an outrun of just 515 bottles, this rare release presents an exceptional opportunity for collectors to secure one of Balvenie’s most sought-after limited editions.

Another remarkable highlight in this month’s auction is this exceptional single grain release from Invergordon, offering collectors the opportunity to acquire a truly rare long-aged whisky. Distilled at Invergordon Distillery in 1974 and matured for an extraordinary 47 years in a single cask (#14), this whisky was bottled at natural cask strength in 2021 by independent bottler Cask 88. Showcasing the depth, complexity, and character that only decades of maturation can deliver, this is a superb example of the quality and collectability of well-aged single grain Scotch.

Few whisky releases command the reverence of a Manager’s Dram, and this Glendullan bottling is a superb example of why these employee-exclusive releases remain so highly sought after. Distilled at Glendullan and matured for 18 years in sherry casks, this expression was bottled at natural cask strength in 1989. Combining impressive age, rich sherry influence and the exclusivity synonymous with the Manager’s Dram series, this is a serious contender for any wishlist.

Aberlour enthusiasts will find plenty to capture their attention in this month’s auction, with a strong selection of bottlings from one of Speyside’s most respected distilleries. The range on offer showcases the rich sherried character and enduring appeal that have made Aberlour a favourite among collectors and drinkers alike. Whether pursuing a hard-to-find bottling or expanding an established collection, this month’s selection offers several delightful opportunities.

These are only a few of the old, limited and collectable bottles featured in our June 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 21^st June from 8pm BST.

Iron Gate Announces Summer Fine Spirits Auction Opening June 15, 2026

Iron Gate Auctions will open its Summer Fine Spirits Auction on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT, presenting collectors with an exceptional selection of rare and highly collectible spirits from some of the world’s most sought-after producers.

The timed auction runs through Monday, June 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Featured highlights include the Ardbeg Double Barrel Single Cask Set, Yamazaki Hospitality 25 Year Old, Bowmore Hart Brothers Dynasty Decanter, and Benromach 68 Classic Speyside Aged 55 Years—bottlings recognized for rarity, age, provenance, and collector appeal.

“This auction brings together bottles that speak to true spirit collectors in Canada,” said Ajay Bhardwaj, Vice-President of Spirits at Iron Gate. “From bespoke Scotch whisky releases to exceptional Japanese whisky and “The Pappy Family”, the June sale offers whisky enthusiasts and collectors alike an opportunity to acquire bottles rarely seen in the Canadian market.”

Iron Gate is Canada’s dedicated fine spirits auction house, serving collectors with a focus on provenance. Bidders may register in advance and view the auction catalogue through Iron Gate’s online auction platform.

Please note that a buyer’s premium of 19.5% applies to this sale. The auction is operated under license by Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis and under the applicable Alberta auction license.

Auction Details
Event: Iron Gate Fine Whisky Auction
Start: June 15, 2026, 10:00 a.m. EDT
End: June 22, 2026, 8:00 p.m. EDT
Format: Timed online auction

About Iron Gate
Iron Gate provides fine wine and spirits auction services for collectors across Canada, combining specialist expertise with a commitment to provenance, trusted handling, and a seamless online bidding experience.

Spirits Contact
Ajay Bhardwaj, VP Spirits Iron Gate Auctions
Email: ajay@irongate.wine