You might think that, in order to make a profit, whisky distilleries simply price their whiskies as high as they like to maximise returns. However, the economics of whisky bottle pricing is a little more complicated than that. When pricing whiskies, distilleries must take into account their long-term customers, potential flippers, series investors, and whisky […]
This week on WhiskyFun Legends, we will take a deep dive into a classic 96-pointer: The Macallan 1938 Handwritten Label. If you haven’t yet, make sure you check out part one of this series: The Bowmore 1966 Samaroli Bouquet. The Macallan 1938 Handwritten Label Macallan’s Handwritten Label series is instantly recognisable by the rustic, script-style […]
Macallan Distillery was granted a legal distilling license in 1824 under the ownership of Alexander Reid. Almost 200 years later, Macallan is considered the pinnacle of luxury single-malt scotch whisky. It makes sense, then, that Macallan would like to commemorate its official year of founding, celebrating everything that has come since. Enter the Macallan 1824 […]
The Springbank Starkickers The Springbank distillery is one of the most famous and successful distilleries in Scotland, releasing high-age statement whiskies and exclusive bottlings to an audience around the world. However, in the 1990s and early 2000s, this was certainly not the case. Following a period of closure between 1979 and 1987, Springbank needed capital […]
Welcome back to our brand new tasting series: Old, Rare, & Open. This week, Vin from No Nonsense Whisky reviews a 17 year old Bunnahabhain bottled by Signatory Vintage. Read last weeks tasting notes on the Glenturret 1979 29 Year Old Signatory Vintage here. This Bunnahabhain 1984 whisky was matured in a refill butt for […]
Thinking of making a whisky investment in 2024? In recent years, alternative investments have thrived under changing economic conditions. Many people have begun to buy whisky and tie up their capital in tangible assets. The question is…which asset? Should you invest in whisky casks or whisky bottles? Whisky casks and whisky bottles represent two very different […]
The Bowmore 1966 Samaroli Bouquet. Image credit: Whisky Auctioneer. WhiskyFun is perhaps the most famous whisky-tasting site in the world. Whisky connoisseur and whisky lover Serge Valentin records his ratings on thousands of whiskies, with the help of expert taster, Angus MacRaild. Despite the high volume of whiskies being sampled, Serge and Angus undoubtedly have […]
Speyside is one of the 6 whisky regions of Scotland (or 5, depending on your classification of the islands), and is known for producing well-rounded whiskies with fruity influences and just a hint of peat. The region is also known for its use of sherry casks, which give Speyside whisky a distinctive profile. This corner […]
The Macallan Diamond Jubilee is one of Macallan’s most prized royal releases, created in celebration of Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne in 2012. Since its release the bottle has been popular on the secondary market amongst both whisky collectors and Royal Family fans. But there are a few things about this iconic bottle […]
It’s tasting time once more! This week’s contestant is a Glenturret 1979 29 Year Old with tasting notes by Vin from No Nonsense Whisky. Read last week’s tasting notes on a very rare Bunnahabhain Old Malt Cask here. Another elusive malt: the Glenturret 1979 29 Year Old Master of Malt Cask Strength Collection. Not much […]
One of the many questions that we receive from clients seeking valuations or information about their bottles is: how do I date a bottle of whisky? There have been numerous whisky legislation and packaging changes over the decades. Therefore, these changes on the bottles can be used as visual clues as to when a whisky […]
This week on our YouTube channel, Mark talks about the phenomenon that has been sweeping the whisky industry in recent years: Japanese whisky. It was not until the early 20th century that whisky distillation began in Japan. Amazingly, this innovation was all down to one man: Masataka Taketsuru. In this video, Mark takes you through […]
Single-cask, cask-strength Macallan is one of the rarest phenomena in the whisky industry. Almost fabled. And yet, it does exist. There are only a few opportunities to buy this kind of whisky. One such opportunity is the Macallan Easter Elchies Cask Strength Selection Series. Macallan Easter Elchies Named for Easter Elchies House, the ancestral home […]
Dalmore distillery has unveiled the first set in what promises to be an exciting venture: The Dalmore Cask Curation Series. The Dalmore Cask Curation Series will comprise four limited edition sets to be released annually. Each set will contain three well-aged Dalmores, and each will focus on a different aspect of how the distillery curates […]
‘Tis the season for Christmas cocktails! If you are a fan of whisky but would like to put a bit of a twist on it this festive season, let us take you through some classic whisky cocktails for you to enjoy this Christmas. From whisky cocktail classics to modern twists, this list has something for […]
The terms whisky vatting and whisky blending were, until relatively recently, used interchangeably to refer to a general mixing of whiskies. However, as the global whisky industry has expanded the terminology used by those within it has become more specific and standardised. Nowadays there is an important distinction between the terms ‘vatting’ and ‘blending’, as […]
Sotheby’s first whisky sale in Singapore, Fine & Rare Whisky | The Inaugural Singapore Auction, began on 28th November 2023 and will end at 6pm on Friday 1st December. There have been some extremely impressive lots on offer, including a full 36 bottle vertical of Karuizawa 36 Views of Mount Fuji. Singapore is a whisky […]
This tasting session marks the beginning of a new weekly series dedicated to exploring old and rare whiskies: Old, Rare, & Open. Each week, we’ll uncover the unique characteristics and stories behind some of the most exceptional whiskies available, starting with this remarkable Bunnahabhain bottling. Join us on this journey through the world of old […]
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has launched a new whisky subscription service as the club celebrates in 40th anniversary this year. The brand-new service, called Drop & Dram, will offer whisky enthusiasts the chance to receive a box of three limited-edition 50ml drams of whisky every month at a cost of £45. The box […]
All images courtesy of Sotheby’s Sotheby’s New York is set to host an auction featuring never-before-seen American whiskeys this December. The 700+ lot auction will feature bottles dating back to the early 20th century through to the early 2000s. Brands such as A.H. Hirsch, Red Hook Rye, and Van Winkle will appear in the auction, […]
