Are Online Sales Hurting Traditional Auction Houses?
A recent Bonhams whisky auction in Edinburgh sold less than two-thirds of its lots, a worrying sign that internet auctioneers could be pulling collectors away.
Archive: Auctions
Auction Preview: Christie’s, New York Finest & Rarest Wines & Spirits
The June 7 auction features truly rare scotch offerings, along with bourbon and Japanese whisky.
Auction Preview: Bonhams and Acker, Hong Kong
Some of the world’s rarest scotch and Japanese whisky will go up on the block this month. Jonny McCormick picks his top lots to watch.
Rare Whiskies to Be Auctioned—Sight Unseen
It’s buyer beware for Hart Davis Hart’s online-only sale.
Rare Whisky Estimated to be Worth $800,000 is Actually Fake
Radiocarbon dating shows that 21 different bottles of allegedly rare Scotch are forgeries.
Rare Whiskey Auction Puts Pre-Prohibition Bottles in the Spotlight
The sale of a secret stash of rye and bourbon surpasses initial estimates.
Macallan Breaks Record at Auction
Someone spent well over $1 million on a single bottle at Christie’s in London on November 29th.
Macallan Fails to Break World Record for Most Expensive Scotch
A 1926 whisky sold at Sotheby’s in New York topped U.S. prices, but fell short of exceeding the current maximum.
Get Ready to Bid Big at Fall Whisky Auctions
A high-rolling lot from Balvenie, plus several ultra-rare bourbons—including the tenth-ever bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 23—are up for grabs.
Macallan Breaks Auction Record with Million Dollar Whisky
The single malt scotch producer has set a new record for whisky sold at auction.
Where to Buy Whisky at Auction
Use this guide to find an auction house that fits your collecting goals.
13 Whiskies That Broke Auction Records
From 2001 to 2017, a number of expensive whiskies set—and exceeded—very high bars.