Revealed: Auction Houses’ Most Expensive Whiskies of 2020
Scotch and Japanese whisky dominated the top hammer prices.
Archive: Collecting
When Collecting Whisky, Timing Is Everything
There’s a time to buy and a time to sell, and the very best whisky collectors know precisely when to do both.
One of Japan’s Most Hallowed Distilleries Is Being Rebuilt
Hanyu, whose whiskies have become some of the most expensive in the world, is set to reopen in 2021.
Take a Deep Dive Into the World’s Rarest Whiskies With This Pricey New Book
A love letter to dream bottles, “The Impossible Collection of Whiskey” guides readers on a fantastical journey through extraordinary scotch, bourbon, and more.
Try to Discover the Whiskies of Tomorrow: Insights from One of the World’s Most Prolific Collectors
A man known only as Pat is selling 9,000 bottles from his whisky collection. The reasons why may surprise you.
This Set of Single Malt Scotches Will Set You Back $25,000
Diageo’s Prima & Ultima Collection includes eight rare whiskies from Talisker, Port Ellen, and more.
When Collecting Limited-Edition Whisky Is Worth It
Is that bottle truly rare, or does its value derive from some other quality?
Can This “Artificial Tongue” Actually Identify Fake Whisky?
Whisky Advocate explores the potential—and limitations—of a new nanotechnology that distinguishes among different scotches.
Rare Whisky Estimated to be Worth $800,000 is Actually Fake
Radiocarbon dating shows that 21 different bottles of allegedly rare Scotch are forgeries.
What’s Driving the Price of High-End Whiskies?
Many factors go into the cost of an expensive bottle, but not all of them are evident.
How to Appraise and Insure Your Whisky Collection
You’ve invested a lot in your whisky, and now it’s time to protect it.
Is It Too Late to Collect Whisky?
The answer is no, of course. You can start collecting today!