Whisky news,for collectors
The stories that move rare whisky: auction results, Macallan and Japanese whisky releases, and the wider market. Each one links to the original report at a leading drinks publication.
Updated 19 October 2026
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Auction Update: Black Bowmore Grabs The Spotlight (opens in a new tab)
The latest auction roundup covers a Black Bowmore collection sale, softer Macallan TIME:SPACE resale prices, an Ardbeg Abyss result below retail, and upcoming Yamazaki 50 year old offerings.
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Cigar Malt 18YO joins Dalmore core range (opens in a new tab)
Dalmore adds an 18-year-old multi-cask finished expression to its permanent lineup, positioned as a successor to its earlier Cigar Malt Reserve, with a US launch set for 1 November.
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Nikka Frontier whisky lands in UK (opens in a new tab)
Nikka's new blended whisky with peated Yoichi malt debuts exclusively at selected Majestic stores, with a wider UK rollout planned for early 2027.
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New Brora debuts in Johnnie Walker blend (opens in a new tab)
Diageo launches the first permanent prestige blend from its Johnnie Walker Vault, featuring old and newly distilled Brora, sold only through Harrods, Edinburgh and a specialist online retailer.
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Strikes suspended at Diageo's Cameronbridge (opens in a new tab)
Unions have paused planned strikes at Diageo's Fife grain distillery to allow conciliation talks over proposed job cuts, though an overtime ban continues.
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One for the history books: Ardbeg's final Vintage_Y2K (opens in a new tab)
Ardbeg closes its Vintage_Y2K series with a 25-year-old Islay malt finished in Spanish red wine casks, the oldest and rarest release in the range.
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Heriot-Watt centre could add £53.4m to Scottish economy (opens in a new tab)
An economic assessment backs Heriot-Watt University's planned new brewing and distilling centre, which is seeking industry and public funding to replace its ageing facility.
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Macallan 1926 Fetches $2.8 Million 100 Years After Distillation (opens in a new tab)
Sotheby's sold a Macallan Fine & Rare 1926 at the first auction held at the Macallan Estate, a label record that narrowly missed the all-time sterling high.
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Scotch industry lodges appeal over English whisky GI (opens in a new tab)
The Scotch Whisky Association, joined by Irish and Welsh whisky bodies, has appealed the UK government's decision to approve a geographical indication for English whisky.
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Auction Update: The 20 Highest Single Bottle Hammer Prices for September (opens in a new tab)
A Sotheby's sale of a 1960 Karuizawa took the lead on this year's auction list, with Macallan's coming Sotheby's sale seen as its chance to reclaim the top spot.
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Auction Update: 20 Highest Single Bottle Hammer Prices for August (opens in a new tab)
August's top auction sales were led by a record Macallan TIME:SPACE 84 year old, with the monthly total and year-to-date figures running ahead of 2025.
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Auction Update: Momentum Returns (opens in a new tab)
Early-August auctions rebounded after a quiet July, highlighted by a Macallan TIME:SPACE 84 year old as the year's top Macallan result and a record Willett bourbon barrel.
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