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Category: Whisky
Bonhams Hong Kong Whisky & Wine hits HK$100 million mark in 2021
Bonhams Hong Kong Whisky and Wine has achieved a yearly total of HK$124 million (US$16 million), hitting the HK$100 million (US$13 million) milestone this year after its record year in 2018, the auction house has announced.
Pernod Ricard to launch its first Chinese single malt whisky
The French drinks giant Pernod Ricard is launching its first Chinese single malt whisky next month after 10 years of preparation, with 100 limited casks targeted for wealthy collectors and private customers, as it tries to sway more Baijiu drinkers towards whisky.
Hanyu card series whisky eyes US$2 m and a new world record
A complete set of the rare Japanese Hanyu card series whisky is poised to smash a previous world record at the upcoming auction organized by Kaigai Fine Wine Asia on October 10.
Macallan 1991 cask achieves world record price at Bonhams
A Macallan 1991 cask has been sold by Bonhams in Hong Kong for a new world record price of HK$4,464,000.
‘The most complete’ set of Hanyu card series to smash world record
An extremely rare full set of Hanyu card series will go under hammer in October in Japan at Kaigai Fine Wines, and is expected to smash previous world record.
Bonhams to present 30-year-old Macallan Cask in HK
A 30-year-old Macallan 1991 whisky cask will go under the hammer at Bonhams Hong Kong as part of its ‘Fine and Rare Whisky Sale’ on August 20. The rare cask is expected to fetch at least HK$3.2 million.
Rare Black Bowmore to go under hammer at Sotheby’s
This month, in association with Sotheby’s Hong Kong, Bowmore® Islay Single Malt Whisky will offer a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire a unique collector’s item – the Bowmore Archive Cabinet.
Japan introduces new regulation to define ‘Japanese whisky’
Not all Japanese whisky is really Japanese whisky. For the first time, Japan introduced new regulations to clearly define the sought-after spirit. Mari Yasuda details the new changes and charts the history of Japanese whisky.
Kavalan Launches Limited Edition ‘Artist Series’
Taiwan whisky brand Kavalan has partnered with artist Paul Chiang and launched a “Kavalan Artists Series” featuring four bottle designs that drew inspiration from Taiwan’s landscape.