Bonhams Hong Kong is set to hold its first online-only whisky auction. Over 70 lots are presented to the growing whisky collectors in Asia and around the world.
For this inaugural online auction from 17th February to 10th March 2017, Bonhams has chosen to present one of the great names of Scotch Whisky, The Macallan, according to information gathered by finews.asia.
The sale will offer more than 70 lots of the world-renowned Speyside distillery, spanning five decades of rare vintages from the 1940's to the 1980's.
Innovative Sales Approach
«We are very excited about this new sale the first online-only whisky sale for Bonhams worldwide. We opted to sell bottles from one distillery only and in The Macallan I think we have chosen the best,» said Daniel Lam, Bonhams Head of Wine & Whisky in Hong Kong.
Several Highlights
«I believe both the selection, and this innovative way of selling whisky at auction, will have broad appeal among whisky collectors,» added Lam.
Among the highlights will be 33 bottles of Macallan from consecutive years 1954 – 1986. The auctioneers estimate is HK$ 550,000 to 700,000. There are also other important releases of Macallan such as Royal Marriage 48/61 and Red Ribbon.
