A cask of whisky distilled at The Macallan in 1988 which lay forgotten for over three decades has broken the world record for the most expensive cask of whisky ever sold at auction. Screengrab from Whisky Hammer After going under the digital hammer on specialist auction site, Whisky Hammer, the rare cask of 33 year old … Continue reading News: Whisky Hammer sets new world auction record for whisky cask of US$1,295,500
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News: Forgotten Macallan cask expected to fetch world-record price
A rare “forgotten” cask of Macallan 1988, bought for just £5,000, is expected to set a world record price as it opens for bids on specialist whisky auction site, Whisky Hammer. Originally filled on 5th May 1988, the 374 litre refill butt has been held in bond at The Macallan Distillery for almost 34 years … Continue reading News: Forgotten Macallan cask expected to fetch world-record price
News: The Yamazaki 55yo Sold Through Whisky Hammer For…
Last week we shared the press release for Whisky Hammer’s upcoming auction featuring a bottle of Yamazaki 55yo, due to end 28th November 2021 here. “First unveiled to the world in 2020, the Yamazaki 55 Year Old was limited to just 100 bottles which were sold exclusively in Japan via lottery. Over a year later, … Continue reading News: The Yamazaki 55yo Sold Through Whisky Hammer For…
Press Release: Yamazaki 55 Year Old Goes Up For Auction Today
--- Yamazaki 55 Year Old expected to attract global attention at online whisky auction --- 55yo A Scottish whisky auction firm will showcase the super-rare Yamazaki 55 Year Old in its auction, starting Friday 19 November 2021 – an iconic release which has proven incredibly sought after and notoriously difficult for enthusiasts to find for … Continue reading Press Release: Yamazaki 55 Year Old Goes Up For Auction Today