The 128^th auction will close on TONIGHT, but before it does here are a few impressive lots to pique your interest.

Karuizawa 38 Year Old Ruby Geisha Cask #7582

The Karuizawa 38 Year Old Ruby Geisha Cask #7582 is the second last release in the impressive Geisha Series by Elixir Distillers.  Karuizawa Distillery closed for good in 2011 so these releases represent one of the only ways to purchase your own drop of Japanese distilling history.

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Macallan 2008 Distil Your World London Single Cask #21853

Single cask releases from Macallan are rare and memorable and this Macallan 2008 Distil Your World London Single Cask #21853 is no different.  As with the Macallan Edition No2 this expression has been made in collaboration with the Roca brothers of El Cellar De Can Roca, twice voted best restaurant in the world.

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Balvenie Tun 1401 Full Set Batches #1-9 (6 x 70cl & 3 x 75cl)

It’s not often you get the chance to purchase a full set (including exclusives for international markets) of something this special at auction, the Balvenie Tun 1401 Full Set Batches #1-9 (6 x 70cl & 3 x 75cl).  This series showcases Balvenie Malt Master David Stewart’s skill and expertise, combining specially selected casks in marrying tun 1401 to create some truly unique single malts.

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We have thousands of other bottles available this month with something to suit everyone, so whether whisky, whiskey or  bourbon is your tipple come browse the auction and find your new favourite bottle.

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In every auction there is always a few bottles that stand out from the crowd and these three distinguished old drams, distilled more than five decades ago, certainly do that.

Dalmore Constellation Collection 1966 45 Year Old 75cl

The Dalmore Constellation Collection 1966 45 Year Old 75cl is a special bottling, in over ten years of auctions we’ve only seen one other example of this particularly rare expression.  One of only 237 bottles it forms part of the lauded Dalmore Constellation Collection first released in 2012.

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Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

This magnificent 50 Year Old represents the pinnacle of Glenfiddich’s range.  Only 50 bottles are released each year in hand-blown glass bottles individually numbered in wax and finished in Scottish silver.

Glen Grant 1963 50 Year Old

Shaped like the stills at the historic distillery this Glen Grant 1963 50 Year Old was taken from a single cask first filled by current master distiller Dennis Malcolm when he was still just an apprentice.  Decorated in 18 carat gold and presented in a bespoke Scottish oak box this a rare and historic dram.

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January is over and 2022 is officially in full swing, and so too is our bountiful 128^th auction.

Yamazaki 25 Year Old Limited Edition

We have some fantastic bottles from all over the world this month.  From Japan this Nikka Yoichi 1987 Non-Chill Filtered, the new Shizuoka Contact S and the peerless Yamazaki 25 Year Old Limited Edition.

Old Ramshead 1916 Prohibition Era Bourbon

We have some terrific American drams this month too like this Michter’s 20 Year Old Single Barrel 75cl and this remarkably well preserved Old Ramshead 1916 Prohibition Era Bourbon

Whether you like to get your bids in early or wait until the final weekend to swoop, best of luck to everyone in the auction. Thinking of selling any of your bottles?  We are still offering free home collections, click here for more info. Our latest shipping and service updates can be found here

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It’s that time again!!!

Below you will find our first UK Collection schedule of 2022. Please note the week we collect is now a week later with the exception of the North West of England. Please pay attention to the deadline dates as we are now on a tight schedule to get the North West routes planned.

To register your interest in a collection please complete the form which can be found here.

Please get in touch if your area is not listed below but you would like a home collection. We will do our best to accommodate all requests.Please note home collections are available to those customers sending 10+ bottles or bottles to the value of £1000 and above in towns and cities where we do not offer a collection point.

Collections are limited and by appointment only. If you would like to attend please complete the form which can be found here. Please note dead lines apply for collection requests.

It would be appreciated if bottles could be packed for uplift. In addition the attached submission form and label should be completed.

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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The 128th auction, going live on February 4th, is already shaping up to be a memorable one.  Here’s a sneak peak at a few interesting bottles that’ll soon be going under the hammer.

Harry E. Wilken 1917 Amercian Medicinal Spirits Company Prohibition Era Bourbon One Pint

History and whisky are inextricably linked, and nothing evokes the past more than a Prohibition era bourbon.  This Harry E. Wilken was distilled way back in 1917, aged for 15 years (unusually long for this time period) and bottled under the guise of its medicinal qualities.  A great bottle, and a relic from an important era in American history.

Shizuoka Contact S

From something old to something new, this is the Shizuoka Contact S.  Built in 2016 Shizuoka Distillery has 2 stills, ‘K’, refurbished from the legendary but now silent Karuizawa, and ‘W’ a wood-fired still built by renowned Scottish craftsmen Forsyth’s of Rothes.  Contact S is the first release to blend the output of both stills, with pedigree like this expect big things from them in years to come.

Springbank 1965 35 Year Old McCoy’s Millennium Malt 75cl

Finally we love an unusual bottle at SWA and this Springbank 1965 35 Year Old McCoy’s Millennium Malt is certainly that.  There aren’t many Springbanks this old and certainly no others bottled for Dr David ‘The Scotch Doc’ McCoy, a man once described by Playboy magazine as a “world authority” on Scotch malt whisky.  That’s some endorsement and given the quality of the cask he chose to bring in the millennium; we tend to agree.

We’ll have thousands more bottles to whet your appetite once the auction starts so stay tuned for more updates, and remember we’ve recently revised our schedule and fee structure to ensure our auction is always the best it can be, check out our new timetable here and fee structure here.

NEW COLLECTORS FLOCK TO WHISKY MARKET AT BONHAMS HONG KONG SALE

Link to catalogue: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/27715/

Karuizawa-1960-47 year old-#5627. Sold for HK$1,240,000.

Estimate: HK$ 450,000-600,000.

Hong Kong – Bonhams Whisky Sale on 21 January 2022 totalled HK$23.4 million, led by a Karuizawa-1960-47 year old – the oldest vintage known from the famed Karuizawa Distillery. It sold for HK$1,240,000, nearly tripling its estimate. Of the top ten lots of the sale, more than half sold above high estimates and nine of them were Japanese whisky.

Bonhams Director of Wine and Spirits Asia Daniel Lam commented: “The market demand for fine and rare whiskies continues to be insatiable. The January sale, held only two months after the previous flagship auction, saw strong interest and robust bidding across the board, showing that the market appetite builds fast. First-time buyers are one of the driving factors, as nearly one in every five bidders from the sale were new to Bonhams. After some very strong seasons for Japanese whisky, we are excited to see how the Scotch – now looking attractively-priced in comparison – will perform in 2022.”

The Scotch section, 80% sold, is underlined by star performers from Macallan, Bowmore and Highland Park. A Macallan Millennium-1949-50 year old Decanter sold for HK$384,400, eclipsing the high estimate.

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Sale: Whisky Sale

Location: Hong Kong, Admiralty

Date: 21 January

NOTES

Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world’s largest and most renowned auctioneers, offering fine art and antiques, motor cars and luxury. 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

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Auction closes from 8pm (GMT) Tuesday 1st February.

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FROM WHISKY BEGINNER TO BOFFIN: 9,000 BOTTLES OF WHISKY MAKE
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A man who has travelled the world in pursuit of good whisky, has made history after selling his personal collection – the largest in the world to come to auction. Working with market leader Whisky Auctioneer, over 9,000 bottles and 23 auctions later the curtain has closed with the final auction on 22 November 2021 bringing the total to £3,360,000 (over $4.5 million USD).

Unprecedented on the secondary market, Pat’s Whisk(e)y Collection took over 12 months to auction off across a series of specially curated monthly spotlight auctions and dedicated sales. Featuring over 5,000 Scotch single malts, more than 1,000 blended whiskies, over 600 American whiskies and hundreds of often overlooked grain whiskies and independent bottlings, Pat’s Whisky Collection is the most complete picture of whisky ever brought to market.

The collector, known only as Pat, bought his first whiskies based on the recommendation of a colleague. His determination to explore and taste every area of whisky soon outstripped his ability to open the bottles he was acquiring and so began his collection.  Almost twenty years later, Pat’s Whisk(e)y Collection became the largest private collection ever to go to auction.

Pat’s Whisk(e)y Collection was sold via Whisky Auctioneer, the world’s leading online platform for buying and selling whisky and spirits at auction. A collection like no other, it has been one of the company’s biggest success stories and will likely never be replicated on the secondary market.

Iain McClune, Founder of Whisky Auctioneer, said:

“Pat’s Whisk(e)y Collection was historic, a once in a lifetime chance for whisky lovers old and new to bid on some of the most diverse bottles on the secondary market. The variety of whiskies on offer was unique, with whiskies accessible at every price point, hopefully inspiring the next generation of collectors.

“It’s highly unlikely we’ll ever see a collection as large and diverse as this one, meaning this auction will go down in whisky history, setting a precedent for future collectors.”

Pat, the collection’s owner, said: 

“Building a whisky collection was never actually my original goal – I simply wanted to try everything and there were so many releases, distilleries and countries to explore. When I reached over 2,000 bottles, I decided to create a collection that represented the full picture of whisky and for me that meant everything from non-age statements, blends and world whiskies to the rarest examples – a true showcase of all sides of such a varied spirit.

Selling the collection was a deeply emotional process for me since it has been such a huge part of my life. I feel this incredible journey has culminated in a fitting finale with these bottles entered back into the market so other people can enjoy them, perhaps with some added knowledge gained alongside.

My journey with whisky is not over but I hope my approach will inspire whisky lovers and future collectors to be diverse and eclectic when constructing their own collections. Anyone can collect whisky and good whisky can be discovered anywhere and at any price.”

This last auction completed twenty-three stellar auctions, nine of which were curated exclusively from Pat’s Whisk(e)y Collection. Highlights from these curated auctions include:

• The Heart & Soul: Bourbon & American Whiskey Auction (total hammer price:
• £376,183.00), 9 October 2020 – 19 October 2020
• A Journey of Discovery: The European Bottler’s Auction (total hammer price:  £302,456.00), 10 December 2020 – 14 December 2020
• A Connoisseur’s Choice: Gordon & MacPhail Auction: (total hammer price:  £246,209.00), 8 October 2021 – 18 October 2021
• Pat’s Whisk(e)y: The Grand Finale (total hammer price: £758,223), 12 November 2021 – 22 November 2021.

Highlights from across the 9,070 lots include the following hammer prices:

• Brora 1972 Rare Malts 22 Year Old / 60.02%: (total hammer price:  £20,500)
• Glenfarclas 1952 Family Cask #1712 / Release I: (total hammer price: £18,000)
• Highland Park 50 Year Old 2018 Release / Charity Lot: (total hammer price: £15,000)
• Glenfarclas 1953 Family Cask #1678 / Release I: (total hammer price: £10,100)
• Karuizawa 35 Year Old Bourbon Cask #8518 / Emerald Geisha: (total hammer price: £9,200)
• Glenfarclas 1957 Family Cask #2111 / Release I: (total hammer price: £9,000)
• Dalmore 45 Years Old 2018 Release: (total hammer price: £8,700)
• Glenfarclas 1955 Family Cask #2211 / Release I: (total hammer price: £8,200)
• Old Rip Van Winkle 23 Year Old Family Selection / Stitzel-Weller: (total hammer price: £8,000 hammer price)
• Eagle Rare 20 Year Old Double Eagle Very Rare 2020 Release: (total hammer price: £7,600)

Mid-October to mid-November 2021 saw Whisky Auctioneer’s largest sales month in both value and volume, with site sales including a £758,000 hammer price for the grand finale sale of Pat’s Whisk(e)y Collection with £26,200 of this grand total going to Teenage Cancer Trust*,  £5 million in sales during its October auction, and £246,000 raised through a specialist Gordon & MacPhail auction.

Inspired by Pat and to mark the end of this historical collection, Whisky Auctioneer ran the world’s first-ever Summit of Collectibility, bringing industry leaders and experts together to pioneer a discussion around modern collectors and the future of whisky within the secondary market. The Summit of Collectibility recording is available in full here.

Notes:

*£26,134,90 was raised for Teenage Cancer Trust from during Pat’s Grand Finale. £23,759 was the hammer Price from the bottles.  £2,375.90 was Whisky Auctioneer’s contribution.

About Whisky Auctioneer

Whisky Auctioneer is the global market leader and trusted authority on the buying and selling of whisky and spirits at online auction. Founded in 2013 and located in Perth, Whisky Auctioneer utilises its expertise and knowledge combined with its auction platform to increase interest and passion in the whisky and spirits community.

Whisky Auctioneer endeavours to make the market more accessible for buyers and sellers of any background and geography. Its monthly global auctions feature the most comprehensive selection of old, rare, and collectible whiskies and spirits available online. Whisky Auctioneer is passionate about connecting these bottles with those who share their passion and actively supporting their customers in their aims, whether consuming, collecting, or investing.

Whisky Auctioneer became the first online auction house to sell a million-pound bottle and outperformed the nearest traditional auction house by 200% in value from spirits sales in 2020. This showcases the move that whisky collectors, investors, and drinkers have already made online and firmly establishing their leading position within the modern secondary whisky market.

The business currently sees over 100,000 bids per month and has conducted deliveries to 74 countries across the globe. It also opened its first European base in Germany last year. The business’ founder, Iain McClune, was listed as ‘One to Watch’ in The Telegraph’s Most Ambitious Business Leaders 2020 programme.

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