Whisky & Spirits

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Overview

Sotheby’s Spirits is the market leader for spirits auctions and single owner collections, and holds the record for the most expensive bottle of whisky ever sold at auction, the most expensive bottle of Cognac ever sold at auction, and the most expensive lot of Moutai ever sold at auction outside of China. With auction sites in London, New York, Hong Kong and Paris, Sotheby’s spirits provides a global network for bidders to buy, sell and store fine and rare whisky and other spirits.

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If you wish to enquire about the possibility of selling your Scotch whisky , Irish whisky, Bourbon or other spirits at auction, please click here .

Sotheby’s Annual Wine & Spirits Auction Report, 2024

  • Auction Sales
    Held across 10 different countries, achieving a total of $114 million 
  • Thirty Years in New York
    A significant milestone of three decades of operations in New York, during which the region achieved its second-highest total sales ever
  • Global Leader in Single-Owner Auctions
    Sotheby’s remains the undisputed global leader in Single-Owner auctions, partnering with wineries and the world’s most discerning collectors of fine wine and whisky
  • Charity Auctions
    Sotheby’s continues to support philanthropic initiatives and the most celebrated wine and whisky regions, notably with the 164th Hospices de Beaune, Napa Valley Vintners and La Cité du Vin auctions
  • Inaugural Auction in Geneva
    A first for Wine and Spirits, cementing Sotheby’s position as the leading global auction house
  • U.S. Buyers Lead the Market
    U.S. buyers were the strongest bidders by country in Wine and Spirits auctions for the second year in a row
  • Demographic Shifts in Wine
    Wine buying has reached unprecedented levels, with clients from over 60 countries reshaping the global market dynamics between regions
  • Diversity in Category Collecting
    Both for Wine and Spirits, buyers explore diverse regions more than ever
  • Most valuable Bottles of Scotch and Japanese Whisky
    Sotheby’s topped the charts for the most valuable bottle from both regions to be sold at any auction globally in 2024
  • A Growing Program of Events
    Retail offered new learning opportunities, with many in-store tastings, masterclasses and educational dinners presented by Sotheby’s specialists and domaine representatives

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