The Most Expensive Whiskey Bottles Ever Sold at Auction
Whiskey is perhaps the most collectible of spirits: it is enjoyed by millions around the globe and is produced on every continent except Antarctica (though even Antarctica has its own piece of whiskey history [https://nzaht.org/shackletons-whisky/]). Because whiskey is widely produced and enjoyed, there is a variety of whiskies available to collectors. Of course, like any […]
Understanding Whiskey Age Statements
Say you’re looking to pick out the right bottle of whiskey for a special occasion, and you hold two bottles in your hands. One says “15 Years Old Whiskey” and the other says “20 Years Old Whiskey”. The first bottle is priced at $150, and the second bottle is priced at $350. Why is the […]
A Collector’s Guide to Scotch Whisky Auctions
There are few spirits as well-known and storied as Scotch Whisky. Scotch is renowned for its use of peat smoke in the distilling process, giving some scotch a delightful earthy smokiness that many connoisseurs go goo-goo for. If you’re after really incredible scotch, auctions are one of your best bets to find something truly magnificent, […]
Rare and Valuable Whiskeys: What You Need to Know
What makes a whiskey rare or valuable? It is hard to say if there is any one thing that makes a particular whiskey more valuable than another, but there are certainly factors that influence the value and rarity of a whiskey. These include Age, Production Numbers, Brand Name, and Bottle Condition. These factors, when combined […]
Fill Lines on Wines: What You Need to Know for Online Auctions
If you spend any time around old bottles of wine, you will notice something a bit odd: the fill levels on a bottle of wine can differ wildly. One bottle will be filled almost all the way up to the cork, while others can be lower, perhaps even well down into the shoulder of the […]
Allocated Whiskies: What is it, and why is it so valuable?
If you’re involved in the buying, selling, or drinking of fine whiskies, chances are that you’ve seen the term “allocated whiskey”. This is one of those terms, originally used mainly in the whiskey market itself, which have now been co-opted into whiskey pop culture. Of course, however, the main question you’ll probably ask is “what […]
