Our April Auction is now LIVE!

Auction closes from 8pm (BST) Tuesday 3rd May.

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 April Auction Now Live!

Our April Auction has arrived! Featuring over 10,000 lots of rare whiskies and fine spirits, this is a unique opportunity to bid on some of the world’s most sought after bottles.

This month’s auction features legendary expressions from independent bottlers Samaroli and Wm. Cadenhead, the first offering of the iconic Brora Triptych Collection by Whisky Auctioneer, and a spotlight charity auction organised by the Whisky & Rum Investors Community in aid of the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

Browse some of our curated highlights below and add to your collection now.

Brora Triptych Collection

Collectible Cadenhead’s

Legendary Expressions from Samaroli

Glenlivet 1964 Winchester Collection 50 Year Old

Dornoch 2017 Single Bourbon Cask 4 Year Old #16 – Charity Lots

Spotlight Charity Auction // WhiskyInvestors Ukraine Appeal

Whisky Charity Auction in Aid of Ukraine

Whisky Auctioneer is delighted to have partnered with the Whisky and Rum Investors Community to hold a spotlight charity auction. The online group hosted an appeal for donations to raise funds for those displaced by the conflict in Ukraine and received bottles from individuals and companies across the industry.

Highlights include a Glenfarclas 1997 Family Cask, Springbank Duty Paid Sample, inaugural distillery releases and collectible expressions from The Macallan.

Featured Casks: April 2022 Auction

Our April Auction features six incredible casks of whisky from five distilleries spanning the Speyside, Campbeltown and Highland regions. This is an exceptional opportunity to own your own cask of single malt whisky.

A notable highlight this month is the 1997 Hazelburn Fresh Rum Cask, filled with Hazelburn single malt spirit distilled at the Springbank distillery all the way back in 1997. The spirit was filled into a Fresh Rum Cask where it remains maturing to this day!

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SPRINGBANK 21 YEAR OLD LIMITED EDITION
IN SUPPORT OF UKRAINE 
BIDS WELCOME FROM MID DAY (BST) MONDAY 25TH APRIL

You may be aware that recently we bottled some of our 10 Year Old whisky with special limited edition labels in support of the DEC Ukraine Appeal. This was produced initially to allow a large number of people to buy a bottle of Springbank at a reasonable price while supporting a very important cause. We are grateful to everyone who purchased a bottle and supported the initiative, helping us raise over £11,000 for the fund.

We are now embarking on a second round of fundraising. This time, we are auctioning six individual bottles of Springbank 21 Year Old. ALL proceeds from this auction will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Appeal.
The bottles have been drawn from an individual cask of Springbank and so are completely unique.

BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS AND TERMS ARE GIVEN BELOW. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. 

YOU SHOULD ONLY PLACE A BID IF YOU ARE IN A POSITION TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE AND ACCEPT THE STATED TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

• Six bottles of a special edition Springbank 21 year old single malt are available to purchase through our auction only.
• AUCTION OPENS: midday (BST) on Monday 25th April and the bidding will start at £1,000.
• AUCTION CLOSES: 3pm (BST) on Friday 29th April.
• Bids should be made by emailing: ukraineappeal@springbank.scot
• Please include your bid, full name, postal address and contact number.
• We will announce only the current highest bid every day at midday until the auction closes on our website and on our social media channels. Links are provided at the bottom of this email.
• No bids will be accepted after 3pm (BST) on Friday 29th April when the auction closes.
• The six highest bidders at the close of the auction will receive a bottle on receipt of payment.
• If the number of successful bidders ending the auction on the same bid is greater than the number of bottles available, a ballot will determine who receives a bottle.
• Full payment will be required by 5pm (BST) on Tuesday 3rd May.
• If we are unable to send the bottle to the successful bidder’s country due to shipping restrictions etc, Springbank Distillers will retain the bottle until we are able to arrange safe delivery or pick up.
• Shipping costs will be applicable and duties and taxes are the sole responsibility of the bidder.

PLEASE ONLY PLACE A BID IF YOU ARE IN A POSITION TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE AND ACCEPT THE STATED TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 

Our April Auction ENDS SOON!

Place your bids until Sunday 24^th April.

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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 – 52 Year Old (1946) Select Reserve

Macallan – 1988 (Refill Butt) Cask

Yamazaki – 25 Year Old

Macallan – 25 Year Old (1965) Tudor Crystal Decanter

Brora – 40 Year Old (1978 Year Old) 200^th Anniversary

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.

BONHAMS TO OFFER THE RAREST OF FINE JAPANESE WHISKY: YAMAZAKI 50-YEAR-OLD FIRST RELEASE

From left) Yamazaki 55-Year-Old. Estimate: HK$4,000,000-5,000,000. Yamazaki 50-Year-Old First Release Estimate: HK$3,500,000-4,500,000. Yamazaki 35-Year-Old. Estimate: HK$1,000,000-1,300,000.

The Yamazaki 50-Year-Old First Release is considered the king of Japanese whisky for many reasons. In 2005 when it first hit the market, it was the oldest edition ever produced by the famed Yamazaki distillery. There were only 50 bottles from the first release, many of which ended up in local whisky bars within Japan, where bottles after bottles were opened and enjoyed over the years. After breaking the auction record twice in 2018 and 2019, the Yamazaki 50-Year-Old First Release has now become the rarest of fine Japanese whisky, with what is believed to be no more than a dozen of them still existing in the market. An outstanding example of this ultra-rare whisky will be offered at Bonhams Fine and Rare Whisky Sale in Hong Kong on 20 May 2022. It has an estimate of HK$3,500,000-4,500,000.

Yamazaki distillery, founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, was Japan’s first commercial whisky distillery. There is a total of three editions of 50-year-old Yamazaki. The first edition was bottled in 2005, the second in 2007 and the third in 2011.

Yamazaki 50-Year-Old First Release Estimate: HK$3,500,000-4,500,000.

Christopher Pong, Head of Sale at Bonhams Wine and Whisky Department, commented: “The first edition of Yamazaki 50-Year-Old is always eagerly sought after by collectors. I am expecting a lot of interest.”

The Yamazaki 50-Year-Old First Release is now the second-oldest expression by the distillery, just after the 55-Year-Old released – in 100 bottles – and set the new auction record for a single bottle of Japanese whisky at Bonhams in 2020 for HK$6,200,000. Another bottle of Yamazaki 55-Year-Old, including a miniature 50ml sample, will be offered in the May sale, with an estimate of HK$4,000,000-5,000,000.

Apart from Japanese whisky, the sale also spotlights an eclectic Scotch collection from one of Asia’s leading whisky collectors – Aaron Chan. Also the owner of the eminent Club Qing which has for years served as a destination whisky bar of Asia, Aaron from Hong Kong is now offering his personal collection of Scotch whisky in more than 220 lots. This is considered to be the most eclectic and extensive single-owner collection of old and rare Scotch to come to the market. Highlights include: 

Bowmore 1955 in Ceramic Jug. One of the most iconic Bowmore with only 100 half-bottles ever produced. Estimate: HK$150,000-200,000

Tormore Samaroli-1966. An ultra-rare and prestigious sherry-wooded whisky from the legendary Italian bottler. Estimate: HK$180,000-250,000

Laphroaig Osteria Apostoli-1970-#4367. Arguably the best Laphroaig ever produced. Estimate: HK$180,000-250,000

Christopher Pong commented: “Bonhams’ long-standing rapport with Aaron Chan is founded on our shared vision to develop whisky collecting in Asia. After a momentous sale of Club Qing’s Hanyu Full Card Series in 2020, which set a new auction record for a collection of Japanese whisky, Aaron has now consigned with us his personal Scotch collection, offering many old bottlings from 1950s through the 60s, all in pristine condition. It is rare to have a private Asian Scotch collection to come to the global market, and this is surely one to watch out for.” 

Fine and Rare Whisky, Featuring Aaron Chan’s Spectacular Scotch Whisky Collection

20 May 2022Bonhams Hong Kong, 20/F, One Pacific Place, Admiralty.

Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world’s largest and most renowned auctioneers, offering fine art and collectables, motor cars and a luxury division, including jewellery, watches, wine and whisky. The main salerooms are in London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Hong Kong, with auctions also held in Knightsbridge, Edinburgh, and Sydney. With a worldwide network of offices and regional representatives in 22 countries, Bonhams offers advice and valuation services in 53 specialist areas. For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit bonhams.com

“Forgotten” Macallan cask expected to fetch world-record price

A rare “forgotten” cask of Macallan 1988, bought for just £5,000, is expected to set a world record price as it opens for bids on specialist whisky auction site, Whisky Hammer.

Originally filled on 5^th May 1988, the 374 litre refill butt has been held in bond at The Macallan Distillery for almost 34 years and is expected to break the record set in 2021 by Bonham’s for the sale of a 30-year-old re-racked Sherry hogshead from Macallan, which fetched $574,000. The ongoing Whisky Hammer April auction, which includes more than 2,000 lots, is live until Sunday 24^th April at 7pm (BST).

The Macallan cask seller, an ex-pat who bought the cask on a whim over three decades ago, had forgotten about it until reminded by Macallan that it remained maturing in the warehouse.

Bids for the incredibly rare cask have already reached $170,000 since the auction went live, with prices expected to soar in the coming days. The team at Whisky Hammer anticipates a global bidding war for the rare cask which, if bottled today, would yield 534 x 70cl bottles of 33 year old Macallan.

Daniel Milne, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Whisky Hammer, said: “Casks of this age and size are extremely rare, especially from The Macallan. This is, without doubt, one of the most exciting casks we’ve seen come to auction in recent years and we expect it to set a new world record by the time the auction closes on Sunday.”

For further information or to register interest, visit whiskyhammer.com

Notes

Whisky Hammer is a family run whisky auction service founded by brothers and keen whisky enthusiasts Daniel and Craig Milne, who are supported by a team of passionate experts acting as trusted advisors to both buyers and sellers.

Whisky Hammer’s monthly auctions bring a range of desirable, rare and collectable bottles to market for buyers, alongside offering a hassle-free premium service for those looking to sell. As a truly global auctioneer with offices in the UK and Hong Kong, Whisky Hammer can deliver whisky and represent sellers worldwide, investing heavily in the safest warehouses on the market to store prized bottles appearing at auction.

The superior service offered by Whisky Hammer means it is trusted by some of the world’s most prominent whisky collectors and sellers, with a 5-star TrustPilot rating.

For more information, visit whiskyhammer.com.

Our April auction is now LIVE!

Place your bids from Friday 15^th April until Sunday 24^th April.

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!

Macallan – 52 Year Old (1946) Select Reserve

Macallan – 1988 (Refill Butt) Cask

Yamazaki – 25 Year Old

Macallan – 25 Year Old (1965) Tudor Crystal Decanter

Brora – 40 Year Old (1978 Year Old) 200^th Anniversary

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.

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EXTREMELY RARE BLACK BOWMORE ASTON MARTIN DB5-31 YEAR OLD EXCELS AT BONHAMS WHISKYSALE

View the catalogue: Bonhams : The Old, the Rare and the Only an extraordinary single owner collection of Whisky Part 1

Black Bowmore Aston Martin DB5-31 year old-1964 sold for £115,900

London – An extremely rare bottle of Black Bowmore Aston Martin DB5-31 year old-1964 sold for £115,900 at The Old, The Rare and The Only: an extraordinary single-owner collection of rare Whisky sale Part 1 at Bonhams in London on Wednesday 13 April. It had been estimated at £75,000-85,000. 

Diego Lanza, Bonhams Senior Whisky specialist in London said: “Decanter 19 out of only 27, this legendary Bowmore vintage was first bottled in 1995. Renowned for its unparalleled taste, it was re-bottled in 2020 and presented in a decanter that incorporates a genuine Aston Martin DB5 piston.”

The bottle featured in one of the most exciting and comprehensive collections of rare Whisky to appear on the market for many years. The private single-owner collection took more than 20 years to assemble and included some of the most desirable and rarest bottles ever to appear at auction. Part II of the sale will take place on Wednesday 8th June and will offer a further selection of some of the rarest and most desirable bottles of single malt Whiskies.

Other highlights of the 13 April sale included:

• The Macallan Anecdotes of Ages-1967. The third collaboration between the Speyside distillery and world-famous pop artist, Sir Peter Blake, was designed to celebrate The Macallan’s long history and Sir Peter’s prestigious career. Each bottle bears a label with artwork by Sir Peter, which is a replica of the label on the bottle held in The Macallan archives. Sold for £42,700 (estimate: £35,000-40,000).

• Ardbeg Double Barrel-1974. Two bottles from a limited edition of 250 pairs. Presented in an original bespoke leather-bound gun case made by Purdey & Sons, the pair come with eight engraved sterling silver drinking cups. Sold for £23,180 (estimate £20,000-25,000).

• The Balvenie-50 year old. A marriage of five fifty-year-old casks hand selected by Malt Master David Stewart, The Balvenie Distillery. Bottled on 23/04/2019, it comes in an original handcrafted wooden presentation case by Sam Chinnery. Sold for £19,250 (estimate: £18,000-20,000).

• Mortlach-75 year old-1939. The Generations range by Gordon & MacPhail, showcases some of the longest-matured Scotch whisky ever bottled.  This 75-year-old Mortlach was the third release in the series. Bottled in 2014 from a single First-Fill Sherry Butt, it was filled in November 1939, just two months into World War II. Sold for £18,300 (estimate: £15,000-18,000).

• Glenfarclas 60-year-old. Bottled 2014, it was one of 360 bottles. Sold for £15,860 (estimate: £14,000-16,000).

Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world’s largest and most renowned auctioneers, offering fine art and collectables, motor cars and a luxury division, including jewellery, watches, wine and whisky. The main salerooms are in London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Hong Kong, with auctions also held in Knightsbridge, Edinburgh, and Sydney. With a worldwide network of offices and regional representatives in 22 countries, Bonhams offers advice and valuation services in 53 specialist areas. For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit bonhams.com