Macallan 1926 Whisky Sets Auction Record
A bottle of Macallan 1926 whisky sets auction record with a sale of over $1.5 million in London. The sale was almost triple the estimated price for the bottle previous to the auction. Sotheby’s held the Ultimate Whisky Collection auction where more than 460 bottles sold. The 60 year old bottle of Macallan broke a…
Secrets Behind Screaming Eagle Cabernet
In the year 2000, a bottle of 1992 Screaming Eagle Cabernet sold for $500,000 at a charity auction making it the highest price ever paid for a single bottle of wine. Even considering the fact that the event was for charity, the price was nearly double the next highest price ever paid. What makes it…
The most valuable whisky collection ever to be auctioned
Sotheby’s will auction off the most valuable whisky collection ever later this month including over 460 bottles with an estimated value of nearly $5 million. It’s called the “Ultimate Whisky Collection” by the owner, which is a single owner who has remained anonymous with only a few quotes as clues to their identity. “Having cherished…
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Rare Whisky Vintage 50 Index hits new high in August
Prices for the top 50 vintage Whisky bottles rose to new highs in August according to Rarewhisky101 which tracks multiple price indexes in the Whisky market. The company not only tracks prices updated monthly but they also serve as consultants and offer brokerage services to whisky collectors, investors and drinkers.
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A Look at the Liv-ex Fine Wine 100
The Liv-ex 100 index for fine wine values increased in June for the first time this year. The Liv-ex indices track the prices of the most traded fine wines on the market. The top movers were Palmer 2009 and Lafite Rothschild 2010 along with Beaucastel and Clos Papes.
Track the rare Whisky market with price indexes
Rare Whisky 101 charts the performance and values of top bottles over time Prices have been rising at a record pace for the rare whisky market of the last few years. One of my favorite places for information on the exciting and fast changing market is Rare Whisky 101. With the ever changing and fast…
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2018 Wine Spectator Top 100 List
Wine Spectator is out with it’s top 100 wine for 2018. The full 100 annual list can be viewed here at the Wine Spectator website. The list includes many up and coming stars in the wine industry, over half the top 100 list includes 1st time appearances. Each year, Wine Spectator editors survey the wines reviewed over…
Manage your Wine Collection Online with Wine Owners
Everything you need to organize and manage your wine collection is ready for you at WineOwners.com. Value, track and trade wine with this wine collection management platform where you’ll find a vast database of fine wine, pricing for current valuations and a 10 year price history and direct market access that makes it simple and…
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Wine Industry Afternoon Brief, October 19
From the Wine Industry Advisor website, here’s a very informative video series which is posted daily and contains different winery features and topics around the world of wine. They feature the latest industry news and information from various locations with interviews and educational videos to keep you informed and entertained. Sign up for the daily…
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1945 Auctioned for Record-Breaking Price
The record for the most expensive bottle of wine sold at an auction was set twice recently when two bottles of 1945 Romanee Conti sold for $496,000 and $558,000. The sale set a new record for the highest sale in the history of Sotheby’s auctions for a single bottle of spirits. The new record sales…
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Wine investment trending higher
Wine investment trending higher thanks to increased demand from buyers worldwide. Cult Wines, a U.K. based wine portfolio manager reports an average gain of 13% per year over the last decade. The global fine wine market is valued at over $300 billion and many high end buyers hire managers to oversee their investments and make…