LUCKY FOR SOME! AUCTION STARTS FRIDAY 13^TH AT 6PM.

SILENCE IS GOLDEN

This brace of whiskies from silent distilleries were relatively easy to source when they were first bottled but harder to source these days. Both the Brora and Port Ellen were distilled in 1982, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for their Connoisseurs Choice range; whisky from both of these much revered distilleries are now at a premium due to their scarcity and demand from collectors and connoisseurs alike.

One of only 319 bottles , this stunning Glen Albyn 32 year old is a fantastic example of this now closed Highland distillery. Possibly its age makes the spirit one of the oldest examples of this Inverness distillery. Distilled in 1969 and bottled thirty two years later by Douglas Laing, this desirable release would surely enhance any drinks cabinet, or take centre stage in any whisky collection.

This wonderful trio of collectable whiskies from silent distilleries are featured in our upcoming auction, starting on Friday the 13th of January at 6pm, ending on Sunday 22^nd January from 8pm.

Register now at www.clickwhiskyauctions.com to bid on these fantastic drams and many more besides.

December 2022 Auction  // 22.12.22 – 09.01.23

 December Auction CLOSES TODAY!

A warm welcome to our December Auction. Featuring nearly 10,000 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.

Ben Nevis 1926 63 Year Old

Extraordinary Highlights from Samaroli

Stunning 1952 Springbank – One of only 24 Bottles

Luc Timmermans’ Glenfarclas Collection

Read our latest interview, where we spoke with Luc about his collection and more.

The BEN Charity Auction

The end of the 139th auction is fast approaching its close on Sunday evening so we thought we’d take this opportunity to highlight a few excellent lots in this month which you might have missed.

Springbank 25 Year Old Old Style

From one of the undisputed heavyweights of the whisky world this Springbank 25 Year Old Old Style hails from the bygone days of the 1990’s, back when Springbanks didn’t cost an arm and a leg.  Times have changed though and now older bottlings from the Campbeltown distillery are going up exponentially in value on the secondary market.  This trend shows no signs of stopping any time soon so there is no better time than the present to snap up this vintage malt from one of the most coveted distilleries around.

Old Weller 7 Year Old Original 107 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon 75cl

This Old Weller 7 Year Old is the original and classic wheated bourbon.  First produced by the Stitzel-Weller distillery, whose legacy is now carried on by the Sazerac Company whose Buffalo Trace Distillery reputedly use the same recipe which originally made it famous.  The bottle features the famous ‘gold vein’ design introduced in the 1960’s, though this bottling is most likely from the 1980’s given its stated volume of 75cl after the United States adopted the standard metric bottling size in 1979.  Smooth and sweet this a high quality expression of great renown which would improve any bourbon collection.

With a slightly smaller auction this month competition is high, so now is the time to get your bids in.  Happy bidding everyone and best of luck to you all in the auction.

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Auction ends Friday 6^th Januray.

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A very rare old Macallan 43-Year-Old distilled in 1965!

An example of some of the unique & special bottlings available this month!

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I hope you  all enjoyed the holidays and wish you all the best for 2023. Our schedule for the first collection of the new year has now been finalised. You can view the dates and register your interest HERE

The deadline for requests is 12 noon on Monday 9th January 2023. Please ensure all requests are received by this date. Home collections are available for those customers sending 10+ bottles or bottles to the value of £1000. Unfortunately this service is not available in London or to those customer who live within 10 miles of a collection point.

Collections are limited and offered on a first come first served basis.

It would be appreciated if bottles could be packed for uplift. In addition a submission form and label should be completed. Submission forms can now be completed via your main accounts page.

A winner in our auction? We are now offering a delivery (to collection point) 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.

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Our December auction ENDS SOON!

Place your bids  until Tuesday 3^rd January, 2023.

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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!

Dalmore – 51 Year Old (1968) Private Bottling

Karuizawa – 33 Year Old & 38 Year Old Geisha

Macallan – 71 Year Old (Red Collection)

Glen Grant – 1956 (Mr George Centenary Edition)

Highland Park – 8 Year Old (1970) & 12 Year Old (1966)

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.co.uk.

The 139th auction is now live with thousands of quality bottles to choose from.  We know how busy the festive period can be (those mince pies won’t eat themselves) so we thought we’d save you some scrolling time and highlight a few special expressions to get you started.

Bowmore Sherriff’s 18 Year Old 26 2/3 Fl Oz

This is a very rare old Bowmore Sherriff’s 18 Year Old 26 2/3 Fl Oz.  Bowmore has had a long and storied history and is undoubtedly one of the most recognisable names in Scotch whisky.  Given that the distillery was bought over by Stanley P. Morrison Ltd in 1963 we can assume this bottling pre-dates that purchase, making this an incredibly old bottling from a bygone era.  This is the first time we have had this expression in the auction, so we expect this one to be highly coveted.

Karuizawa 1984 30 Year Old Cask #5410

Next we have a tremendous Karuizawa 1984 30 Year Old.  A fantastically rare expression from the now silent Karuizawa distillery, this special whisky was drawn from a single sherry cask after ageing patiently for three decades.  Bottled by Number One Drinks this one was specially selected by famed French retailer, La Maison Du Whisky and features label artwork by celebrated Singaporean artist Warren Khong.  We’ve only sold this on three occasions in one hundred and thirty-eight auctions so we can safely say this one is a rarity of the highest quality.

Macallan 1937 Gordon & MacPhail 26 2/3 Fl Oz

This Macallan 1937 Gordon & MacPhail 26 2/3 Fl Oz was distilled over 8 decades ago, and has survived trials and tribulations for the better part of a century before landing in our auction this month.  Bottled by one the largest and well-respected indie bottlers, Elgin’s own Gordon & MacPhail, this is a very rare and much sought-after bottling. As with our last highlight this bottle has only been through our auctions three times in more than ten years, so if it is one you’ve had your eye on this is your chance to own it.

GlenDronach 1971 50 Year Old

Finally, we have a marvellous GlenDronach 1971 50 Year Old to end things on a high note.  GlenDronach is a particular favourite of the staff here at Scotch Whisky Auctions, so you can be sure this expression elicited many an admiring glance when it arrived here.  As dark as treacle from five decades worth of ageing in both Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks this is one of only 198 bottles released and is undoubtedly a thing of beauty.  This is the oldest GlenDronach ever bottled and was only released in 2022, so make sure you get your bid in early as we expect there to be a queue forming to bid on this one.Remarkable drams one and all, but don’t depsair if these are a little out of your league because we have literally thousands of other bottles to choose from.  With this many bottles in the auction there really is something for everyone so dive in to this month’s auction, best of luck everbody and here’s to a successful 2023!

December 2022 Auction  // 22.12.22 – 09.01.23

Now Live: December Auction

A warm welcome to our December Auction. Featuring nearly 10,000 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.

Ben Nevis 1926 63 Year Old

Extraordinary Highlights from Samaroli

Stunning 1952 Springbank – One of only 24 Bottles

Luc Timmermans’ Glenfarclas Collection

Read our latest interview, where we spoke with Luc about his collection and more.

The BEN Charity Auction

AUCTION RECORD SET FOR PAPPY VAN WINKLE

AT SOTHEBY’S IN NEW YORK

Bottle of 23 Year Old Family Reserve Sells for $52,500,

More than 17x Low Estimate

NEW YORK, 13 December 2022 – This weekend at Sotheby’s in New York, a new auction record was set for Pappy Van Winkle when a bottle of 23 Year Old Family Reserve sold for $52,500 – more than seventeen times the pre-sale estimate (est. $3,000-4,000). Two collectors battled against each other to win the coveted bottle of their dreams, pushing the final sale price ever higher. Released in 2008, the whiskey was presented for sale with its original black velvet bag.

Jonny Fowle, Sotheby’s Head of Whisky & Spirits, North America and EMEA, said: “It was exciting to be on the rostrum conducting the sale for this record-breaking bottle, which went far beyond anyone’s expectations. The auction marked a remarkable end to a year that has seen prices soar for American whiskey at Sotheby’s.”

All 14 of the individual bottles of Pappy Van Winkle on offer sold for sums in excess of their high estimates, achieving a combined total of $396,250 (est. $31,000-44,000). Individual records were also set for the Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Old ($9,375) and 20 Year Old ($27,500).

The lots formed part of Whisky & Whiskey | Seasonal Spirits and The Yamazaki 55, which brought a total of $1,786,625, surpassing pre-sale expectations (est. $885,050 – 1,302,050). This year has seen sales of whisky at Sotheby’s in New York double, from $5.4 million in 2021 to $11.9 million in 2022.

Few names are more significant in the world of American whiskey than that of Julian ‘Pappy’ Van Winkle. Synonymous with enthusiasts, whiskeys bottled under the Van Winkle brand have gone on to become amongst the most highly rated and sought-after, gathering an almost cult-like following. Many of those were distilled at the old Stitzel-Weller Distillery, opened on Derby Day in 1935, which went on to create some of the finest and most sought-after bourbons ever produced before its closure in the early 1990s, with production moving to the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort.

The Old Rip Van Winkle brand was originally created before Prohibition, but it was not until 1972 that it was reintroduced following the repeal. The brand encompasses many of the most highly rated, collectible bourbon and rye whiskeys ever bottled.

About Sotheby’s Wine

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which 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. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.

Sotheby’s Wine’s annual worldwide auction sales of wine and spirits hit a record $132 million in 2021, a 44% increase on 2020. Sotheby’s Wine currently holds the world records for any whisky collection ever sold at auction, any private wine collection ever sold at auction, the most valuable bottle of wine ever sold at auction and the most valuable bottle of spirits ever sold at auction.

In addition to auction, Sotheby’s Wine launched a retail business in 2010. With a retail store located in Sotheby’s New York headquarters and e-commerce at www.sothebyswine.com, Sotheby’s Wine offers a carefully curated selection of wines from the world’s most prestigious producers and important regions. Expertly assembled by our experienced specialists, the selection is built upon lasting relationships with winemakers from across the globe, with bottles that are ready for immediate consumption, in addition to investment-worthy wines from highly sought-after vintages. A second retail location opened in Sotheby’s Hong Kong galleries in 2014.