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Whisky Hammer sets new world auction record for whisky cask of US$1,295,500

A cask of whisky distilled at The Macallan in 1988 which lay forgotten for over three decades has broken the world record for the most expensive cask of whisky ever sold at auction.

After going under the digital hammer on specialist auction site, Whisky Hammer, the rare cask of 33 year old whisky fetched a world record price of US$1,295,500 (including buyer’s premium), smashing the previous record for a cask sold at auction of $572,000 which was held by Bonhams.

Whisky Hammer confirmed that bids on the cask were placed from keen whisky enthusiasts from many countries, with the eventual winning bid arriving from a US-based private individual.

Held in bond at The Macallan Distillery for almost 34 years, the cask was originally filled on 5 May 1988. The Whisky Hammer April auction included more than 2,000 lots, but it was the Macallan cask which attracted headlines around the world.

The auction closed on the evening of Sunday 24 April, with the winning bid beating the record previously set in 2021 by Bonham’s for the sale of a 30-year-old re-racked Sherry hogshead from Macallan, which fetched $572,000.

Bought for just £5,000 more than three decades ago, the 374-litre refill butt sat forgotten until Macallan reminded the cask seller that it remained maturing in the warehouse. If bottled today, the cask would yield 534 x 70cl bottles of 33-year-old single malt whisky, distilled at The Macallan.  With bottle numbers in mind, the price paid for the cask on a ‘per bottle’ basis of US$2,426 / bottle has also broken the previous record held by Bonhams of US$2,200 / bottle).

Widely regarded as one of the premier producers of single malt whisky, The Macallan has created some of the world’s most coveted whisky. This record-breaking sale follows a trend of The Macallan, and Scottish whisky as a whole, commanding lofty price tags among global collectors and whisky enthusiasts.

Daniel Milne, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Whisky Hammer, said: “When this cask was listed in our auction, we knew it had the potential to make history. To come across a cask of this age, quality and size is extraordinary in itself, enhanced by the fact the liquid was distilled at The Macallan which is reflected in the global attention the cask has attracted.

“It’s been incredibly exciting for everyone at Whisky Hammer to have represented what has become the most expensive cask ever to be sold at auction.”

For further information or to register interest in future auctions, 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 2022 Auction ENDS SOON!

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

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Another great selection of Macallan whisky available in this month’s auction.

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Our 131st auction is now live, with almost 8000 bottles to choose from.  To ease your watchlist burden we’ve taken the liberty of picking out a few choice bottles to shine a spotlight on.

Highland Park 1958 Vintage with Decanter & Book

This Highland Park 1958 Vintage spent 40 years maturing in oak and comes with a rather impressive decanter and book signed by the distillery’s old manager, Jim Robertson.  A fantastic example of an older Highland Park, and a special bottling indeed.

Highland Park 1988 Perfection Samaroli 50th Anniversary

The Highland Park 1988 Perfection was released by famed Italian bottlers Samaroli to celebrate their 50th anniversary in the industry.  With over 5 decades worth of experience the Samaroli brand has gained legendary status by now, developing a reputation for selecting only the finest casks for bottling.

Highland Park 1968 40 Year Old Duncan Taylor

Duncan Taylor & Co own one of the largest privately held collections of Scotch whisky casks on the planet, and their releases are often unfairly overlooked despite their undoubted quality.  This Highland Park 1968 40 Year Old showcases the depths of their collection and represents the finest in Orcadian distilling.

We have thousands more bottles to choose from this month, so whether you like to bid early or swoop late, head on over and get building that watchlist.

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 April Auction Ends Soon!

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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Our April Auction is now LIVE!

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

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Another great selection of Macallan whisky available in this month’s auction.

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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!

Highland Whisky Auctions, a rapidly growing bespoke online whisky auction with some of the lowest rates on the market.

Founded in 2021 by Ryan and Cherie, their passion and pride for whisky with growing up in the heart of Speyside as well as working in the industry has driven them to start this new journey and provide fellow whisky enthusiasts an extremely user-friendly auction platform.

Whether you are a beginner, drinker or already a collector of whisky, we provide something for everyone with a huge variety of bottles every month.

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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.