Our currently live 172nd auction will close tonight, which still leaves loads of time to get your bids in.  With that in mind we’ve selected a few things worth highlighting that you might have missed this month.  Best of luck in the auction everyone.

Kilkerran 16 Year Old

Glengyle Distillery, if you believe the narrative in Campbeltown itself, was a distillery re-opened largely out of spite. With the SWA point-blank refusing to officially recognise Campbeltown as a region until there were at least three active distilleries there, Hedley Wright (the late chairman of J&A Mitchell and Springbank) purchased the old Glengyle buildings in 2000. Following a four year (!) renovation, distillation re-commenced in 2004 and quickly gained a reputation for producing a cleaner, more precise style of whisky than their big brother Springbank – but retaining a definite Campbeltown character. In the years since, the reputation of their distillate (named Kilkerran) has only increased, and many savvy drinkers now ensure they always have a bottle in their cabinet – with one of the most popular examples being the consistently excellent 16 Year Old (which we just so happen to have 20+ bottles of in the 173rd Auction…).

It just wouldn’t be a highlight reel without something elegant and rare from Japan, so without further ado this is the Karuizawa 1999 & 2000 ‘The Golden House of Five Mistress’ Mini Set 5 x 18cl.  Karuizawa has become a force of nature in the secondary market. The rarity of official expressions, and the now finite supply make for an explosive combination in the world of rare whisky, with die-hard collectors clamouring to get hold of any releases, and driving a buoyant second hand market.  This box-set includes 5 limited edition Karuzawa whiskies matured in Sherry Casks and bottled in 2017, each with a different Japanese Geisha image on the label. Every bottle is one of only 500 released, adding to the exclusivity of this marvelous little set.

Cadenhead’s

Following on from our opening gambit of a Kilkerran 16, we thought we’d shine a light on another veritable treasure trove of affordable high-quality drams, the Campbeltown powerhouse Cadenhead’s.  One of the most distinguished independent bottlers in Scotland Cadenhead’s has a long and storied history beginning in Aberdeen in 1842 before eventually passing into the ownership of the Mitchell family of Campbeltown, owners of another Scottish institution, Springbank Distillery.  With almost every whisky making region in the world represented in their output, not to mention the bourbons, rums, armagnacs etc etc, Cadenhead’s really does have something for everbody, and at every price point too.  We always have a wide selection of Cadenhead’s bottlings in every auction so if you haven’t sampled their wares yet we suggest you get involved.

Kentucky Bourbon aged for over twenty years used to be viewed as an expensive, yet ultimately disappointing, vanity project – in the often stifling Kentucky heat, the comparatively small amount of whiskey left in the barrel after two decades tended to be too concentrated, woody and astringent. At Buffalo Trace, however, a part of their sprawling distillery complex is devoted to aging barrels at a much lower, controlled temperature – with other sections set aside for experimenting with other variables such as humidity and sunlight. Although somewhat shrouded in secrecy, we do know that the barrels for this incredible Eagle Rare 25 Year Old were sourced from the ‘cold room’ – and the results are widely accepted to be very special indeed. Filled into one of the most aesthetically pleasing decanters we’ve ever seen, and housed in a beautiful box, everything about this release feels decades in the making.

As always, we have a wide range of drams with something to suit everyone, so now is the time to get moving picking out your own personal favourites for your watchlist.  Best of luck to everyone in the auction, and as always………..don’t lose your bottle.Thinking of selling your bottles? 

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OCTOBER 2025 AUCTION NOW LIVE!

We have a small but mighty auction for you this month, with some old, limited and rare bottlings, including this special release of Glen Elgin, which was bottled to mark the 100th anniversary of the Speyside distillery. Bottle number 550 of only 750 bottles produced.

This Glen Ord 16 Years Old was distilled in 1991 and released as part of the Manager’s Dram series.  Annually released from a single distillery in that portfolio, the distillery manager is tasked to choose the finest casks from that distillery to produce this yearly malt, which is then bottled at Cask strength in limited numbers and made available to distillery workers.

This 1986 commemorative bottling of Glen Moray was released in 2004 to mark the opening of the new Glen Moray Visitor Centre that same year. Matured for over 17 years in a first fill ex-Bourbon Cask #4696 then bottled at Cask strength. One of only 276 bottles produced!

Distilled in 1978 at Royal Brackla Distillery, aged 20 years and then bottled at a natural Cask Strength, this bottling is part of the hugely popular Rare Malts range.

These are only a few of the old, limited and collectable bottles featured in our October 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 19^th October from 8pm BST.

Our collection schedule for September 2025 has now been finalised. Please click HERE to see the list of dates, locations and to register your interest in the collection service.

The deadline for collection requests is 12noon on Monday 13th October 2025.

Home collections are available for those customers sending 10+ bottles or bottles to the value of £1000. Lots can be split over the next three auctions.

Unfortunately this service is not available in London. Although we do have four collection points in London. Collections are limited and offered on a first come first served basis.

It is essential that a submission sheet is completed, you can find the link to do so under the selling section on your ‘My SWA’ page.

It would be appreciated if bottles could be packed for uplift with your name clearly marked on the front of the box.

A winner in our auction? We are now offering a delivery 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.

Ferg & Harris unveils ‘Wings of Kintyre’ masterpiece ahead of 2025 Distillers One of One Auction

Luxury single cask, single malt whisky brand Ferg & Harris, has today (18th September) unveiled its most extraordinary bottling to date – Wings of Kintyre, a gilded masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship, created exclusively for this year’s Distillers One of One charity auction.

The auction, which takes place every two years, sees unique whiskies and experiences auctioned to benefit the Youth Action Fund, a nonprofit organisation that supports disadvantaged young people in Scotland.

For Wings of Kintyre, the Ferg & Harris team have bottled a hand-selected, single cask of exquisite Springbank 31-year-old organic whisky – an exceedingly rare spirit finished in an organic cognac cask.

Produced exclusively with Folle Blanche grapes grown in the Champagne region, this superb quality cognac adds notes of orchard fruits and spiced warmth, enhancing the whisky’s signature Campbeltown coastal profile.

Bottled at 47.6%, this very special single malt is presented in an equally extraordinary bottle, reflecting the highest standards of distilling craftsmanship and the provenance and organic nature of the whisky. The design features a delicate barley stalk, detailed in 14 carat gold. The bottle neck is adorned with Victorian sea glass, smoothed by many years of crashing waves before being threaded onto low-carbon Scottish leather. It closes with a beautifully-designed asymmetrical glass stopper.

The bottle is housed in a striking presentation case which is the result of months of creativity and craftsmanship. The frame is hewn from sustainable oak by Scottish woodworker Eoghan Menzies. The untamed landscapes and soaring sense of freedom of Springbank’s home on the Kintyre Peninsula, plus Ferg & Harris’ distinctive blue magpie motif are the twin inspirations for a stunning stained-glass frontage, crafted by Inverclyde artist Alec Galloway and magically lit from within to showcase each exquisite detail.

Ferg & Harris Wings of Kintyre is valued between £2400 and £3500. It will offer guests the chance to own a unique and never-to-be-repeated Ferg & Harris whisky when they gather for the prestigious biennial auction, which takes place at Hopetoun House in Edinburgh on 10^th October.

Wings of Kintyre Tasting Notes

Colour Rich Amber – A soft, golden hue with warm undertones.

Nose Opens with welcoming aromas of freshly baked malted biscuits. Notes of creamy vanilla and light baking spices add warmth and finesse. As the whisky breathes, layers of baked orchard fruits such as spiced apple tart and stewed pears come forward, underscored by a gentle wooded depth.

Palate Bottled at its natural cask strength of 47.6% ABV, the whisky opens with notes of lightly sweetened oat biscuits, followed by ginger warmth, vanilla custard, and golden raisins. A burst of baked apple and citrus zest provides lift, while the enhanced oak contact from the small cask imparts an elegant backbone of toasted wood, nutmeg, and a hint of dry roasted almonds.

Finish The finish is long, clean, and structured, echoing with flavours of toasted oats, dry ginger spice, and a crisp, refreshing citrus peel sharpness.

Young Spirits co-founder Alex Harrison commented: ‘We are thrilled to share Wings of Kintyre with the world today. It has been a labour of love and represents many months of work by our team and the skilled craftspeople we are proud to call our partners in its creation.

‘Freedom to explore the possibilities of Scotch whisky is at the heart of every Ferg & Harris bottling, so there was a real synergy in creating this one of a kind Springbank whisky, which also embodies the freedom found in the rugged Kintyre peninsula where it is made.

‘The finished result is stunning, and an absolute gem for all the discerning whisky magpies out there! Along with all the lots in this year’s auction, we hope it raises as much money as possible for such a worthwhile cause’. 

The winning bidder of Wings of Kintyre will be invited to join Alex Harrison for a private tasting at Young Spirits headquarters in Edinburgh. They will also receive the 1.2 litre cask the whisky was finished in, personalised with their details. The lot also includes hand-waxed glass ampoules to allow the lot’s new owner to sample the spirit.

To register interest in this auction, visit the Distillers’ One of One website.

Launching 10/1: Ardbeg: The Abyss Auction – Bidding Starts at $1

Imagine strapping yourself into a Victorian diving suit, lowering into the inky Atlantic, and finding—rather than shipwrecks and squid—an old Ardbeg cask still breathing with smoke and sea. That’s the feel of Ardbeg: The Abyss, a 34-year-old Islay single malt Scotch surfacing this October at K&L’s spirits auction… with a $1 reserve. Yes, one dollar. Try not to hyperventilate through your regulator.

So what’s in the bottle? Ardbeg distilled this whisky back in 1989 and tucked it away in “ultra-active” French oak; heavily toasted casks that once gave the flagship release of Corryvreckan its dark heart. Three decades later, they’ve cracked open the last remnants of those legendary barrels, and out comes The Abyss. Only 400 bottles exist worldwide, with an average retail price of $27,500. That kind of scarcity for a liquid with this provenance and personality brings The Abyss close to mythic status. Learn more about this treasure On the Trail.

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The auction closes on Tuesday, 30th September from 9:00pm (BST)

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Our September 2025 Auction ENDS TONIGHT!

Place your bids until 7pm (GMT) Sunday 28th September 2025.

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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!

Bowmore – ‘Black Bowmore’ 29 Year Old (1st Edition, 1964-1993)

Macallan – 65 Year Old (Lalique) Six Pillars Collection

Ardbeg – 1974 (Single Cask #2742)

Dalmore – 45 Year Old (2018 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.

The Distillers One of One® Auction unveils final 15 lots from its Associate Donors
as online bidding opens

The 39 ultra-rare lots will be heading to Hopetoun House for the Distillers One of One Charity Auction on Friday 10th October

Until 30th September, the majority of The Distillers One of One lots will be on display in London –
a unique opportunity to experience the exceptional craftsmanship and artistry behind the auction lots

Left to right: Coachbuilt FW07; The Adelphi Archive: Imperial; Whisk-E: Arran to Japan – The Journey; Young Spirits: Ferg & Harris – Wings Over Kintyre; Glenfarclas – Gallon of 58-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky; The Artisanal Spirits Company: Ancient Alba ‘AON’ 52-Year-Old

• Third edition of The Distillers One of One Charity Auction
• Live auction in partnership with Sotheby’s: Friday, 10th October 2025 at Hopetoun House, near Edinburgh
• Online bidding now open here
• 35 Scotch Whisky distilleries working collectively in the name of philanthropy
• 39 one-off, never-to-be-repeated auction lots
• 100% of the hammer price will be donated to charity
• £4.3M / $5.25M raised for charity since the first auction in 2021
• From 19th to 30th September, the majority of auction lots will be on display at Sotheby’s New Bond Street, London

LONDON, September 2025 – Less than one month away from the Auction, The Distillers One of One® is unveiling the last set of ultra rare lots set to be auctioned on Friday, 10th October 2025 at the historic Hopetoun House near Edinburgh, in collaboration with Sotheby’s. The final reveal of 15 further beautiful lots comes as online bidding is officially open now on the Sotheby’s website.

Since its inaugural event in 2021, The Distillers One of One has grown to become the world’s largest charity auction dedicated to rare Scotch whisky, with 100% of hammer proceeds donated to charitable causes. Through the remarkable generosity of its donors and collectors across the globe, the auctions have raised £4.3 million to date, with the majority directed to the Youth Action Fund. Established in early 2022 following the first auction, the Fund supports disadvantaged young people across Scotland to unlock their potential and contribute positively to their communities. This funding has already helped engage 3,362 young people and deliver 2,271 employability outcomes. (to end June)

The Associate Donors
Among the 35 companies participating in the auction this year are 15 “Associate” donor brands, who are revealing their unique lots today.

About The Distillers One of One® Auction and The Distillers’ Charity  

The Distillers One of One Auction is a biennial series of ultra-rare whisky auctions, which launched in 2021. To date, the Auctions have raised £4.3 million, principally awarded to the Youth Action Fund with the aim of supporting young people in Scotland, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to reach their potential and make a positive contribution to their communities. The Youth Action Fund’s portfolio charities are Aberdeen Foyer, Action for Children, Enable Works, Fare, Street League and The Talk About Trust (formerly Alcohol Education Trust). They are collectively managed by Inspiring Scotland.

More than 3,300 young people have been engaged through the Youth Action Fund since its inception in early 2022, benefiting from the work the fund’s dedicated charity partners have undertaken, and dramatically increasing their opportunities to enter the workforce. These young people have significantly improved their long-term prospects, either securing employment (33%), progressing to further/higher education (28%), pursuing other vocational training and apprenticeships (19%), or re-engaging with school (15%). The cumulative employability outcome (to June 2025) currently stands at 2,271.

A total of eighty-one unique lots have been donated across the 2021 and 2023 auctions, 37 of which broke world sales records for the distilleries who created and donated them. The Distillers One of One has earned its reputation as a once-in-a-lifetime experience for collectors: no two bottles are ever the same, and no lot will ever be recreated. Each lot is imbued with the spirit of craftsmanship and exclusivity, representing the pinnacle of Scotch whisky.

The Distillers One of One® is a trading name of The Distillers’ Ventures Limited, a company registered in England & Wales under company number 13264121 and registered office at 9 Bonhill Street, London EC2A 4PE.

The Distillers’ Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales (no1193683) and Scotland (SC052075)

One of One® and Distillers One of One® are registered trademarks of The Distillers’ Charity

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About Sotheby’s 

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 currently holds the world records for any whisky collection ever sold at auction, any private collection of wine 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 the highest total ever achieved for a charity wine auction.

SEPTEMBER 2025 AUCTION ENDS TONIGHT!

There’s still time to bid on your favourite bottles in this month’s auction, including this Macallan Archival Series Folio 6. Released in 2020, this instalment of the Folio series features the Chairman as a Scotsman dancing the Highland Fling over a brush and pen, symbolising advertising gurus Holmes and Salaman, who were responsible for many of the iconic printed adverts for Macallan.

Or how about this incredibly rare Royal Salute LXX which was bottled in very limited numbers and rumoured to contain whiskies from older stock that far exceed the 21 years that are normally stated on other versions.

The symbiosis between Aston Martin and William Grant & Sons’ pursuit of innovation and excellence in their respective fields has resulted in this stunning 16 Years Old limited edition Glenfiddich bottling, which will surely appeal to F1 fans and the whisky world alike.

Released in 2006 to celebrate the 105th birthday of the extraordinary Janet Sheed Roberts, granddaughter of Glenfiddich founder William Grant, who was the matriarch of the Grant family and Scotland’s oldest person at the time of her death aged 110. The whisky itself was distilled at Kininvie Distillery in 1990, this release was the first ever expression from Kininvie to be released as a single malt. This is bottle number 11.

Macallan first introduced the Concept Series in 2018 for travel retail. The series is focused on visionary individuals with fresh, bold ideas with imaginative and innovative concepts in the arts genre.  Concept Number 1 is inspired by the world of surreal art and designed to translate to the creative nature of different cask types and maturation processes. Concept Number 2 is inspired by the world of music and is intended to marry both music and whisky, bringing together a multi-sensory experience. Concept Number 3 is inspired by contemporary designer David Carson.

These are only a few of the old, limited and collectable bottles featured in our September 2025 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 TONIGHT  (Sunday 21^st September 2025) from 8pm BST.