Early this year, Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky Aged 50 Years NV set a new auction record for Japanese whisky after selling for HK$2.33m (US$298,879) at Sotheby’s Hong Kong. As the strong demand in the market for fine Japanese whisky continues, a rare first edition of Yamazaki-50 year old is also estimated to fetch up to HK$2.4m (US$305,784) in Hong Kong on 17 August.
The oldest expression from the famous Japanese distillery, the whisky was matured in casks made from mizunara (Japanese Oak) before being bottled and released in 2005. Only 50 bottles were produced, making it one of the scarcest Japanese whiskies.
In addition to the Yamazaki-50 year old, the sale will offer more than 40 bottles of Yamazaki including a 35-year-old expression that is expected to be sold for between HK$350,000-500,000.
If you are a fan of The Rolling Stones, here is a bottle of whisky that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the formation of the world-famous rock band. Distilled and bottled by Suntory Ltd, the present lot is one of 150 bottles. This whisky is a blend of carefully selected malts distilled and casked in milestone years throughout the band's 50-year history.
Other lots include a selection of Macallans, such as Macallan Fine & Rare-1937-37 year old (estimate: HK$260,000-320,000) and Macallan Fine & Rare-1946-56 year old (estimate: HK$250,000-300,000).
Macallan Fine & Rare-1937-37 year old
Macallan Fine & Rare-1946-56 year old
A new auction record has been set for any whisky sold at auction in May this year following the sale of a 60-Year-Old Macallan with a label designed by Italian Pop Art artist Valerio Adami. It was sold for HK$8.6m at Bonhams Hong Kong.
The 60-Year-Old Macallan with a label designed by Italian Pop Art artist Valerio Adami was sold for HK$8.6m
Lot information:
Yamazaki-50 year old. 1st Edition
Lot no.: 203
Released in: 2005
Distilled and bottled at Yamazaki Distillery
One of 50 bottles. In wooden presentation case. Engraved labelling. 700ml. Single Malt., 54% volume.
Estimate: HK$1,800,000 - 2,400,000 (US$229,338 - 305,784)
Yamazki-35 year old
Lot no.: 384
Bottled in: 2006
Distilled and bottled by Yamazaki Distillery.
Estimate: HK$ 350,000 - 500,000
Karuizawa-1965-#8852
Lot no.: 473
Bottled in: 2017
Distilled at Karuizawa Distillery
One of 150 bottles
Estimate: HK$330,000 - 380,000
Suntory-Rolling Stone 50th Anniversary
Lot no.: 129
Distilled and bottled by Suntory Ltd.
One of 150 bottles
Estimate: HK$280,000 - 360,000
Macallan Fine & Rare-1937-37 year old
Lot no.: 334
First Bottled 1974, Re-Bottled 2002.
One of 288 bottles
Estimate: HK$260,000 - 320,000
Macallan Fine & Rare-1946-56 year old
Lot no.: 502
Bottled in:2002
Officially bottled by hand at The Macallan Distillery, Easter Elchies, Craigellachie
Estimate: HK$250,000 - 300,000
Auction details
Auction house: Bonhams Hong Kong
Sale: Whisky
Lots offered: 523
Viewings:
14 -16 Aug 2018｜ 10am-6pm
17 Aug 2018｜10am-1pm
Auction: 17 Aug 2018