Once more unto the breach dear friends, our 146th auction is now live!  We have yet another fabulous selection of drams to peruse this month with over seven thousand bottles of sweetness to choose from.  To get you started on this month’s whisky adventure we have picked out some interesting lots to shine a light on, so without further ado let’s get started.

Karuizawa 30 Year Old Sherry Cask #5437 & 29 Year Old Bourbon Cask #8897

First up is a striking pair of beauties from the famed silent Japanese distillery, Karuizawa.  Released as a pair these were only available at The Whisky Exchange’s Whisky Show at the tail end of 2014 driving their continuing exclusivity.  One a sherry cask, and the other a bourbon both these bottles have been well aged spending 29 and 30 years in their respective casks.  Rare, exclusive and with strikingly attractive label designs these bottles would improve even the finest of whisky collections.

Macallan 1950 75cl

Next we have a fantastically old Macallan, distilled over 70 years ago way back in 1950.  This particular 75cl bottling was for Matthew Clark & Sons, a drinks wholesaler still in business today.  European sherry oak has long been The Macallans preferred ageing method, and from the rich dark colour of the whisky it certainly appears to have been employed here too.  A tremendous time capsule of a bottle which would be a welcome addition to any collection.

Glenlochy 1952 49 Year Old Old Malt Cask

The story of Glenlochy distillery is sporadic to say the least, but in its chequered history it managed to produce some fantastic whisky.  Initially being built in 1898 it changed hands many times before finally falling silent in 1983, and did not produce even one official bottling in its lifetime with its output being entirely devoted to blending stock.  For this reason bottles of Glenlochy, and particularly well aged vintages such as this, have become increasingly rare and we can expect this trend to continue.

Springbank 27 Year Old Countdown Collection

Finally we have another exclusive bottling, this time from Campbeltown heavyweight, Springbank.  This 27 year old is the first of five releases in Springbank’s ‘Countdown Collection’, another 4 bottles will be released annually culminating in their 2028 release which will mark the 200th anniversary of the distillery itself.  If Springbank is your thing (and if it isn’t you should be asking yourself why not) then this is a great opportunity to acquire the first release of what is sure to be an important and coveted collection upon completion.

We have over seven thousand fantastic bottles just waiting to be discovered in this month’s auction, so now is the time to get scrolling through them and start picking your favourites.  Best of luck to all and remember…………don’t lose your bottle.

Our July 2023 Auction ENDS SOON!

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July 2023 Auction  // 28.07.23 – 07.08.23

Now Live: July Auction

A warm welcome to our July auction. Featuring thousands of rare whiskies, 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.

Notice re. EU lots: You will notice the return of  EU lots in our July auction. Before bidding, please review the guidance on our EU Information page.

Browse our Live Auction 

Laphroaig Samaroli 1967 Silver Cap

Glen Mhor 1966 Gordon and MacPhail Private Collection 

Stunning Old Speysiders from The Macallan, Strathisla, Glenfiddich & More

Bowmore 1967 Largiemeanoch 12 Years Old 

Exceptional bottlings from Whyte & Whyte 

Our July 2023 Auction is LIVE!

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Our July 2023 Auction ENDS TONIGHT!

Whether it’s to expand your collection or to find that perfect drinking dram, you will be sure to find what you are looking for in our LIVE auction which ends soon!

Auction closes from 8pm (BST) Tuesday 25th July

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GlenDronach – Single Cask Selection Batch 8

This month we are delighted to offer THE COMPLETE Batch 8 of Glendronach’s Single Cask series. Each of these carefully selected whiskies have been matured in either a single Pedro Ximenez or Oloroso Puncheon and cover more than 30 years of distillation – from 1971 all the way to 2002! Whether you are a long-time GlenDronach fan and want to expand your collection, or you want to begin a new one, we can’t think of many better opportunities to start than here! So make sure that you check out these GlenDronach’s and many more available in our July auction (which ends tonight)!

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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!

Macallan – 71 Year Old (1950) Tales of Macallan Volume 1

Midleton – 47 Year Old (1973) Very Rare (Silent Distillery Collection 3^rd Release)

 Kawasaki – 1976 Ichiro’s Choice

Brora – 39 Year Old (1982) Single Cask #582 (Distillery Collection – Hidden Beneath)

Buffalo Trace – Double Eagle Very Rare (20 Year Old) 2022 Release (75cl)

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.

AUCTION ENDING SOON!

Our auction is almost at a close, finishing on Sunday the 23^rd July from 8pm BST. Don’t miss out on your last chance to bid on some awesome bottles, including these Macallan favourites; Folio V, Folio VI and Genesis, which was released in 2018 to mark the opening of the new distillery. Genesis also celebrates the design processes used to build the state of the art, environmentally friendly building. A highly prized and important bottling in the history of the Macallan Distillery, limited to a mere 2,500 bottles.

Add to your Macallan Collection with the James Bond 007 Decade V release. Released in 2022 to mark the 60th anniversary of fictional super spy James Bond. A six part release from the Macallan Distillery, each bottle celebrates a different decade in that sixty year period. This is decade five (V). The artwork is from Casino Royale (2006) and Quantum of Solace (2008), when Daniel Craig was just starting out in his famous role.

This highly popular Speymalt enjoys a huge following from connoisseurs and collectors alike and you can see why when you see such an old Macallan with such a great vintage, an increasingly rare expression of the spirit from the distillery, distilled in 1950!

Whatever your preference, we’ve got something we think will interest everyone and remember folks, if you want to place a cheeky late bid, you’ve got to be in it to win it! There’s still time to register at clickwhiskyauctions.com

Old Pulteney reveals oldest single malt to date for Distillers One of One Auction

Old Pulteney has announced “Bow Wave,” a 45 Year Old Single Malt and the oldest expression from the Highland distillery to date

One single art piece has been produced, available via bids at The Distillers One of One auction in October 2023

This exceptionally rare whisky exhibits a complex flavour profile alongside the signature maritime tasting notes of Old Pulteney

Old Pulteney Bow Wave is presented in a hand-crafted art piece which represents the movement of a ship through crashing waves

Old Pulteney, The Maritime Malt, is unveiling its oldest expression to date, a 45 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky titled Bow Wave, in a monumental milestone in the distillery’s history. This never-to-be-repeated masterpiece is available exclusively through the biennial Distillers One of One auction, offering an unprecedented opportunity to own a piece of Old Pulteney’s history.

Crafted with rarity at its core, Old Pulteney Bow Wave has carefully matured for more than four decades within hand-selected American oak casks before completing its voyage with a further five years maturation inside a single first-fill Spanish oak butt. Emerging deep golden in colour, Bow Wave has maritime flavours imparted from the northern sea air that laps the distillery found on the Caithness Coast in the Scottish Highlands.

Old Pulteney Bow Wave boasts a magnificent complexity and an unrivalled coastal character. Subtle whispers of sea spray entwine with the sweetness of honey, while delicate notes of aged oak and briny whispers of maritime air tantalise the palate. With each sip, Bow Wave bares its maritime soul, concluding with a long finish which is almost as enduring as the liquid itself.

Renowned whisky expert and award-winning writer, Dave Broom praises its remarkable taste: “Glowing amber. Refined, clearly mature, yet still fresh. There are hints of dried pineapple, a slight wax polish, then scented sandalwood and myrrh with a hint of austerity behind. In time, there’s oxidised nutty notes, then leather oils which stray towards varnish. Complex and fascinating.

“The palate is quite a contrast. It starts with a silky, almost slippery, highly concentrated sweetness, then an incredible burst of bright fruits like captured sunlight. The tongue-clinging quality shifts in the middle of the tongue as some of the famed minerality comes in, working in tandem with touches of drier wood. Then it seems to exhale and the softness returns. Now the full complexity is revealed, supple tannins, mature oxidised fruits, rosehip, and stewed rhubarb.

“There’s a tiny bitter touch on the end before the dried pineapple returns, this time beside preserved lemon. It’s not finished though, as after you’ve swallowed an almost pillowy softness returns.

“Remarkable.”

As the defining symbol of Old Pulteney’s dedication to exceptional craftsmanship, this expression is encased within an equally remarkable bottle. Presented upon a bed of Caithness slate, the bottle is crafted from hand-blown glass with complex Inciso cuts mirroring the essence of crashing waves. The deep blue hue of the bottle encapsulates the sea’s endless depths, while glimpses of the golden liquid shine through like reflections of a morning sunrise. Surrounding the glass, beautifully crafted Scottish silverware fashioned by local Silversmith, Lucy Woodley encircles the finished vessel in all its splendour. The hidden cork, accessed only by a bespoke anchor key created by Glasstorm, beckons the senses, evoking the timeless rhythm of crashing waves.

Brodie Nairn and Nichola Burns, Glass Artist and Designers at Glasstorm, the designers behind the bottle, said:  “This whisky is the jewel in Old Pulteney’s collection, and we wanted this piece to celebrate not only their oldest ever whisky, but the character and personality of the Maritime Malt itself. Coupled with our personal fondness of the Caithness Coast, we were dedicated to deliver the best craftsmanship and create a work of art worthy of the liquid gold inside.

“The distillery’s rich history provided so much inspiration, but also something as simple as a beautifully shaped pebble Nicky and I found while walking along the northern beaches. This one pebble, and its motion through the water, mirrored the bow of a boat breaking the waves, which ultimately influenced the Cabachon shape at the heart of the sculpture.

“We’re incredibly proud of the final result. With further influences from the rugged sea cliffs to the ever-changing nature of the sea, each aspect of this ensemble is unique, but when you bring them together, you have something truly magical.”

Malcolm Waring, Distillery Manager at Old Pulteney, said: “I couldn’t be more thrilled to finally announce Old Pulteney Bow Wave, created specially for the Distillers One of One auction later this year.

“After maturing for more than four decades, this one-of-a-kind single malt, as the oldest in our history, is testament to the enduring spirit, patience and pride of Old Pulteney’s award-winning distillery.”

The Distillers One of One auction will be hosted at Hopetoun House on 5th October 2023 with proceeds donated to The Distillers Charity. To register interest in this auction, visit the Distillers One of One website.

Our July auction is now LIVE!

Whether it’s to expand your collection or to find that perfect drinking dram, you will be sure to find what you are looking for in our LIVE auction!

Auction closes from 8pm (BST) Tuesday 25th July

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GlenDronach – Single Cask Selection Batch 8

This month we are delighted to offer THE COMPLETE Batch 8 of Glendronach’s Single Cask series. Each of these carefully selected whiskies have been matured in either a single Pedro Ximenez or Oloroso Puncheon and cover more than 30 years of distillation – from 1971 all the way to 2002! Whether you are a long-time GlenDronach fan and want to expand your collection, or you want to begin a new one, we can’t think of many better opportunities to start than here! So make sure that you check out these GlenDronach’s and many more available in our July auction!

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JULY 2023 Auction Midway Update

Gone but not forgotten! These superb silent still bottlings are much sought-after. Check them out in our LIVE auction which has already reached its halfway point.

Need more choice? No problem, check out our selection of 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice bottlings, including closed Inverness distillery Glen Albyn and a Glenrothes distilled in 1956 – when Elvis Presley had his first hit record with Heartbreak Hotel. Avoid heartbreak by registering to bid on your favourite bottles!

Last up, two firsts! Inaugural releases by Lagavulin 1979, the first Distiller’s Edition to be released and Talisker 1986, both double matured.

These are only a few of the bottles in our July 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 23^rd July from 8pm.