Wine, Whisky & Spirits
1774 vin jaune wine to feature at Christie’s Geneva
Christie’s has announced the sale of three hugely rare bottles of 1774 vin jaune in its upcoming Fine Wines sale in Geneva on May 26. Each is valued at up […]
By Dan Wade
2018-05-11
150 year old whisky bottle to sell at PBG
A 150 year old bottle of whisky discovered in the wall cavity of a 19th century house in Toronto is being offered for auction by the Canada-based Prins Beverage Group […]
2018-04-06
Peter Blake-designed Macallan whisky will sell in Hong Kong
Bonhams will offer a bottle of 60-year-old 1923 Macallan whisky featuring a label by acclaimed pop artist Peter Blake in its May 18 sale in Hong Kong. Blake is best […]
2018-03-16
UK whisky auction sales soaring
UK auction sales of single malt Scotch whisky rose by 76% in 2017, compared with the previous year. That’s according to the latest figures from whisky expert Rare Whisky 101. […]
2018-02-28
Sotheby’s charity wine auction to raise funds for REAP
A top collector plans to auction their extensive collection of rare wines for charity through Sotheby’s Hong Kong. The sale, dubbed the Philanthropist’s Cellar and slated to take place in […]
2018-02-15
Single malt Scotch whisky soaring in global popularity
Exports of single malt Scotch whisky soared by 14% in value in 2017. That’s according to the latest official statistics from the UK’s HMRC. The figures indicate a surge in […]
2018-02-14
Royal Welsh Whisky bottles defy expectation
A couple of bottles of Royal Welsh Whisky have sold for substantially above their estimates at Peter Francis Auctioneers. Both date to around 1900 and were produced by the Welsh […]
2016-12-06
Sotheby’s to sell secret bottle of 102-year-old Bollinger Champagne
A 102-year-old bottle of Bollinger Champagne will lead a remarkable sale at Sotheby’s later this year. The company is set to host an auction in New York featuring "a century […]
2016-09-30
Complete series of Karuizawa Geisha whisky to auction for first time
The upcoming Bonhams Hong Kong Whisky sale will be led by a very special offering – a complete series of the fabled Karuizawa Geisha series. The Karuizawa distillery was founded […]
2016-07-22
Sotheby’s to sell wines from the cellars of Château La Mission Haut Brion
Sotheby’s is set to host a landmark sale of wines direct from the cellars of Château La Mission Haut Brion. The auction in New York will offer 96 vintages, ranging […]
2016-06-21
Heritage to offer wine from one of the world’s greatest collectors
Fine wines from one of the world’s greatest collectors will hit the block at Heritage in Beverly Hills this week. The auction house is set to offer the Walter Oberlander […]
2016-05-31
William Koch wine cellar sets $21.1 million record at Sotheby’s
The wine cellar of William I. Koch has sold for more than $21 million, setting a new world record price at Sotheby’s. Koch’s remarkable collection of rare vintages, assembles over […]
2016-05-23
Oldest whisky ever bottled up for sale in online auction
The world’s oldest whisky ever bottled is currently up for auction in Scotland. Whisky Auctioneer Ltd is offering a limited-edition bottle of the Generations Mortlach 75-year-old, as the highlight of […]
2016-04-29
Bonhams offer rare whiskies and coveted cognacs in Hong Kong
Rare whiskies and coveted cognacs will go under the hammer in Hong Kong next month, as part of a dedicated Bonhams sale of fine wines and spirits. Leading the line-up […]
2016-04-22
Sotheby’s to host first dedicated Château Palmer wine auction
Sotheby’s are set to present the first-ever sale dedicated to the renowned French winery Château Palmer. The auction features wines direct from the Château, as well as vintages from the […]