(Press Release)
on bonhams.com, presents the first portion of one of the largest and most carefully curated single-owner whisky collection to come to market in Scotland in recent years. Running alongside the single-owner sale will be Liquid Legacy: Finest and Rarest Spirits , running online from 28 May – 9 June 2026. Complementing the single-owner collection by offering breadth and accessibility, the sale maintains a strong focus on rarity and quality.
Estimates for auctions are £502,200 - £757,000 Patricia Byott, Bonhams Head of Spirits, Scotland, commented: "At Bonhams, we work very closely with collectors to ensure each single-owner sale is carefully curated and crafted in a way that allows the collection to shine and speak for itself. The Connoisseur Whisky Collection: Provenance & Rarity – Part Iis a perfect example of that approach-where provenance, rarity, and thoughtful presentation come together to tell a compelling story.
Running this sale alongside a dynamic various-owners sale reflects both the depth of the market and our continued energy in the category. We are continuing to reinforce our position in this market, anchored in Scotland, yet globally connected – delivering auctions that resonate with collectors around the world." The Connoisseur Whisky Collection: Provenance & Rarity – Part I Online | 1–17 June 2026 | Single Owner This single-owner collection has been thoughtfully assembled with a clear emphasis on provenance, rarity, and completeness – a narrative that speaks directly to the global collector community.
The strength of the offering lies not only in individual bottle rarity, but in the cohesion and depth of the collection as a whole. Adefining feature of this auction is the presentation of original cases and complete sets, preserved with exceptional care and attention to detail. In response to evolving collector demand, Bonhams will also offer select lots by the case – providing buyers with the opportunity to maintain the integrity, scarcity, and long-term value of the collection.
Highlights include: • The Glenfarclas Family Casks spanning vintages from 1975 to 1994. Estimate: £6,000-10,000. • Releases from the highly sought-after Prima & Ultima series. Estimate: £11,000-15,000. • Exceptional bottles from silent distilleries including St.
Magdalene, Littlemill, Rosebank, and Port Ellen. Various estimates. • Acomprehensive range of Ardbeg releases, from early Committee bottlings to highly sought-after vintages. Various estimates. • A Privately Owned The Dalmore, 23 Year Old, Cask No. 8, Exclusive to Bonhams and available by a case of six.
Estimate: £6,000 - £8,400 Liquid Legacy: Finest and Rarest Spirits Online | 28 May – 9 June 2026 | Various Owners Running alongside the single-owner sale, this various-owner auction brings together an exceptional selection of rare spirits sourced from across Europe. Curated to appeal to both collectors and enthusiasts, the sale offers a diverse range of highly desirable bottles now returning to the market.
Star lots include: • Arare Bowmore 1955. Estimate: £7,000-10,000. • Ahighly collectible Springbank 1952. Estimate: £7,000-10,000. • Devil's Keep. Estimate: £7,000-12,000. 18 May 2026
