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Glenfiddich 73 Y.O. Speyside Whiskey to Fetch £20,000

By Alex Neely • May 7th, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Oenology

On June 16th in Edinburgh, Scotland, a rare 73-year old bottle of Glenfiddich Speyside whiskey is expected to fetch £20,000.



Sotheby’s Wine Auction Features HK$1,000,000 Dom Pérignon Rosé Œnothèque

By Alex Neely • May 6th, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Oenology

Sotheby’s Hong Kong was delighted to announce a rare addition to their May 21st wine auction – Dom Pérignon Rosé Œnothèque.



McTear’s Largest Whiskey Sale to Auction Rare £14,000 Macallan

By Alex Neely • May 4th, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Oenology

On Wednesday, May 5th in Glasgow, Scotland, McTear’s will hold their largest whiskey auction of the year, with more than 700 lots of rare and exclusive, collectible whiskeys. Highlighting this special event, McTear’s will offer the exceptional 50-year-old Macallan single malt.



Ilya Piganov Designs Limited Edition Packaging for Chivas Regal

By Alex Neely • Apr 21st, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Oenology

The legendary artist, photographer, and furniture designer, Ilya Piganov has exclusively agreed to represent his unique style on the package of the limited edition Chivas Regal 18 Y.O.



Smith & Wollensky to Host Zachy’s Rare Wine Auction

By Alex Neely • Apr 9th, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Oenology

On April 16th and 17th, the legendary steakhouse Smith & Wollensky will host the Spring Auction of Zachy’s Wine Auction. At nearly 2,000 lots, Zachy’s will display some of the world’s most fine and rare wines from every major viticultural region. Beginning at 9:30 at Smith & Wollenky’s flagship location – 49th Street and 3rd [...]



Cohiba Behika Unveils Premier £39 Cuban Cigar

By Alex Neely • Apr 1st, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Oenology

Highly regarded as the most premier cigars in the world; Cuban cigars are now a part of Cohiba’s new line of high-end cigars. Recently unveiled at the unique Cigar Festival in Cuba, the Cohiba Behike is reportedly the finest cigar ever produced. Set to go on sale in June, the Behike will not be available [...]



Caviar House & Prunier’s 2010 ‘Love’ Tin Unveiled at £395

By Alex Neely • Mar 25th, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Oenology

Every year since 1970, Prunier has released the annual ‘Love’ tin emblazoned with original drawings from Yves Saint Laurent; now the 2010 is available. Upon his inspiration of the “sesame” word LOVE in 1970, Saint Laurent began creating vibrant drawings, which eventually became greeting cards. Along with greeting cards, Prunier extended their caviar tin canvas [...]



Mortlach 70-Year-Old Speyside Whiskey on Sale for £10,000

By timbaysinger • Mar 12th, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Oenology

Bottles of a rare piece of Scotland’s Mortlach 70-Year-Old Speyside have now hit the market. Released under Gordon and McPhail’s Generations brand, edition of Scotland’s “liquid history” is the world’s oldest malt whiskey. It was originally filed into its cask in October of 1938. In a ceremony at Scotland’s Edinburgh Castle, the rare whiskey was [...]



$90,000 Macallan Whiskey Cabinet Stocked With Six Vintages on Sale at Harrods

By timbaysinger • Mar 4th, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Oenology

A one-of-a-kind bespoke cabinet designed by David Linley, containing six rare bottles of vintage single malt whisky from The Macallan, is on offer at Harrods in London for $90,000. The famed Speyside distillery commissioned the royal cabinetmaker to produce this exquisite piece that will be sold exclusively at Harrods. The fine craftsmanship is ultra luxurious and unique in every way. The six vintage [...]



Christie’s Upcoming Wine Sale Offers 1990 Romanée Conti

By timbaysinger • Feb 18th, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Oenology

Between the holidays and Valentine’s Day, your wine cellar could be looking a bit thin these days. Next weekend provides an ample opportunity to restock. For their first Fine and Rare Wine sale of the year, Christie’s is offering up some of the best seldom seen Champagne, Bordeaux, and Burgundies from the last fifty years. [...]