Pappy 23 Does It Again: 2008 Family Reserve Beats Estimate at Good Bottle’s August 2026 Auction
By Robin Sousa, Estimates are supposed to be the auction house’s best guess at what a bottle will bring. With Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year, they’ve become more of a starting line. In Good Bottle’s August 2026 sale, a 2008-release Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 23 Year Old crossed the block. It carried a pre-sale […]
Buyer Beware: What You Need to Know Before Bidding on Rare Bourbon and Whiskey
By Ryan Brechlin. If you are bidding on rare bourbon or whiskey for the first time, a little caution goes a long way. Rare bourbon and whiskey have become much more popular in the past ten years. What used to be a small hobby for a few fans is now a big market, where a […]
The Most Expensive Whiskey Bottles Ever Sold at Auction
By Ryan Brechlin, this guide ranks the most expensive whiskey ever sold at auction, and explains why each bottle commanded such an extraordinary price. Whiskey is one of the most collectible spirits in the world. Millions of people enjoy it, and distillers produce it on every continent except Antarctica. Even Antarctica has its own piece […]
Understanding Whiskey Age Statements
By Ryan Brechlin, this article explains what whiskey age statements really mean, and why they can mean the difference of hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars for a single bottle. Say you’re picking out a bottle of whiskey for a special occasion. You’re holding two bottles. One says “15 Years Old Whiskey.” The other says […]
A Collector’s Guide to Scotch Whisky Auctions
By Ryan Brechlin, this guide is your primer on scotch whisky auctions: how to navigate them, and how to walk away with a bottle you’ll love. There are few spirits as well-known and storied as Scotch whisky. It’s renowned for its use of peat smoke in distilling. That smoke gives some scotch a delightful, earthy […]
Rare and Valuable Whiskeys: What You Need to Know
By Ryan Brechlin, what makes a rare whiskey valuable? There is no single answer, but a few factors matter most. These include age, production numbers, brand name, and bottle condition. Combine these factors the right way, and you get a highly sought-after bottle. Rarity is worth celebrating on its own. But rare whiskey is also […]
