Entries are invited for our next Whisky auction on 20th January. For a complimentary, no-obligation valuation, make an appointment to visit our Glasgow Galleries, or contact our specialists by clicking this link and completing the short form

While whisky can be a great drink for every season, there’s something magical about sitting by a roaring fireplace with a dram in hand as the nights draw in and the leaves fall from the trees. This month’s Highlights included a great selection of vintage Macallan and Springbank, not to mention some great examples from closed distilleries such as St Magdalene, Banff, Rosebank and Brora. But, without a doubt the most eye-catching lot was the 1964 vintage Glenfiddich 40-Year-Old from Hart Brothers, presented in a stunning Atlantis Crystal decanter decorated with etched Sterling Silver and gold encrusted medallions. And for those of you partial to a drop of wine we offered a great selection of Italian Barolo and French Bordeaux

Entries are invited for the next whisky auction taking place 9th December 2022.

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What is it about whisky that’s so enticing? On this day two of our Taste of Scotland celebration, we will find out!

Sure, it encompasses a broad spectrum of styles and flavours, but the same could be said of wine, beer, and rum. Maybe we’re biased, but whisky is more than just a drink, it’s portal to another place and time (and we don’t mean waking up, fully clothed on your sofa the next morning).

This month’s auction isn’t just full of wonderful whiskies, it’s full of time machines. For those with means to do so, you could sample a Macallan than began its journey to your glass nearly 84 years ago, in December 1938; be transported to the windswept coast of Islay as you experience a wonderful old Laphroaig Pre-Royal Warrant or Sherriff’s Bowmore, or ring in the new Millennium again with Springbank! Remember, even a 10-year-old whisky bottled this year was distilled when the world was a very different place. These aren’t just whiskies, they’re liquid history.

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The August whisky auction saw a busy room yield some excellent hammer prices. It almost goes without saying these days that Macallan was one of the top performers, with three bottles of 25-Year-Old Anniversary Malt achieving over £3000 each. Dalmore delivered the goods too, in the form of a sublime 50-Year-Old, as well as a decedent 1960 vintage 25 Year-Old, and a sumptuous 1973 33-Year-Old, each of which exceeded expectations. In amongst the heavyweight offerings there were still plenty of great drinkers to be had at reasonable prices, and we remiss if we didn’t mention some of the miniature lots that offered bidders the chance to sample old and rare expressions without having to break the bank.

Entries are invited for the next Whisky auction taking place on 30th September. For a complimentary, no-obligation valuation, make an appointment to visit our Glasgow Galleries, or contact our specialists by clicking this link and completing the short form

Our July whisky sale really did boast an embarrassment of riches. Opening the auction with a bang was a stunning 1976 vintage Caol Ila bottled by renowned Italian importer, Silvano Samaroli, along with mind-blowing malts from distilleries such as Springbank, Bowmore, Lagavulin, Rosebank, and Glenlivet. Not to mention one of the best selections of Macallan Anniversary Malts we’ve ever seen.

Of course, it wasn't exclusively whisky on offer. Three heavyweight Cognacs in the form of a Remy Martin Louis XIII 2012 Release, Hennessy Paradis 200^th Anniversary Edition, and a Larsen Tres Vielle Reserve, each of which presented in an eye-catching Baccarat crystal decanter. 

Entries are invited for our next whisky auction on 19th August. For a complimentary, no-obligation valuation, make an appointment to visit our Glasgow Galleries, or contact our specialists by clicking this link and completing the short form

Entries are invited for our next auction taking place on 8th July. For a complimentary, no-obligation valuation, make an appointment to visit our Glasgow Galleries, or contact our specialists by clicking this link and completing the short form

Entries are invited for our next Whisky auction taking place on 8th July. For a complimentary, no-obligation valuation, make an appointment to visit our Glasgow Galleries, or contact our specialists by clicking this link >> and completing the short form.

With the fantastic selection of whiskies available there was no doubt that the April whisky auction would attract plenty of attention. We were pleasantly stunned by the two Macallan 1970 Fine & Rare miniatures that achieved hammer prices of £1900 and £1600, more than twice their estimated value. Another star of the show was a 1972 22-Year-Old Brora from the Rare Malts range that sold for £4800 proving that, despite the distillery re-opening in 2021, demand for these older vintages hasn’t diminished.

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Macallan, Highland Park, Ardbeg, Johnnie Walker, Laphroaig and more enjoyed international bidding in this sale, alongside wine, port and cognac.

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Over 300 lots of fine whiskies, wines and other spirits, perfect to toast the Bard this Burns night. Leading the way was the instantly recognisable Black Bowmore 1964 First release. Making a rare appearance at auction was the Glenglassaugh 1966 aged 45 years. Macallan showed its class with the 1980 Exceptional Cask. A rare and highly desirable 21 year old single sherry cask matured spirit, a real gem that excited collectors and drinkers alike. Following on from the success of the Rare Malts bottlings in the December Whisky Auction, nine more went under the hammer, including examples from Millburn, Mannochmore, Hillside, and Linkwood.

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