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Collecting tips for success - 'Here are some top collecting tips for the New Year'
2010's markets were filled with passion, pleasure and profit - and here's how you can benefit in 2011
Posted: 29 December 2010
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Near 'Whisky of the Year' Ardbeg leads New Year rare drinks auction
This1973 dram could be a great investment for a lucky collector when it is sold by Whiskyauction
Posted: 29 December 2010
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Year of the Lafite: Asia boosts wine markets to best-ever figures
The Asian market has dominated wine sales this year. We take a look at a few of the reasons why...
Posted: 28 December 2010
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Perfect for holding your Christmas tree... Chinese plant stand reaches £4,000
The stand far exceeded its estimate of £200-300 at Addison's antiques and jewellery auction
Posted: 24 December 2010
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Dark ruby Lafite 1982 completes Edward Roberts' 2010 fine wine sales
The company's final auction of 2010 capped off a brilliant year for collectible fine wines
Posted: 23 December 2010
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'Collectibles christmas: Christie's, Sotheby's and others make this the best Xmas ever'
The most successful watch sale ever and the 'best wine sale in 40 years' have drawn a close to 2010
Posted: 22 December 2010
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Sotheby's $88.2m landmark year is 'best in 40 years' for wine auctions
'We achieved our largest ever total and hold the record for a wine lot sold at auction,' says the firm
Posted: 20 December 2010
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Corks pop for 'lush, rich and velvety' Lafite 1982 wine at Christie's
The classic vintage impressed bidders in New York, as did the ever-coveted Romanée-Conti
Posted: 17 December 2010
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It’s been a vintage year: Christie’s 2010 wine sales post $71.5m in results
The auction house has posted its results for this year - and sales are far beyond 2009's auction totals
Posted: 17 December 2010
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Lafite 2005 leads sale of Andrew Lloyd Webber's fine wines in Hong Kong
It looks like the renowned Phantom of the Opera composer is a great collector of wine as well as art...
Posted: 14 December 2010
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Acker Merrall & Condit’s December wine sale achieves $7.85m in Hong Kong
Chateau Pétrus proved to be the strongest performer in the last auction of a vintage year
Posted: 13 December 2010
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A dram from the chairman... Signed letter increases a 50-year-old Macallan's value
Two bottles of the limiited edition Scotch led Bonhams' New York sale, this week
Posted: 9 December 2010
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The Top Five... Most valuable whiskies on the collectors' markets
Here's our list of the most expensive Single Malts and other drams ever sold at auction
Posted: 8 December 2010
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One night only: The best of Scotland's whiskies appear in New York
Bonhams' sale is led by three bottles of The Macallan which have been aged for at least half a century
Posted: 7 December 2010
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New radio tags help 'five star provenance' Bordeaux wines invade China
Here's a look at how new technologies are aiding the success of the collectibles markets in Asia
Posted: 6 December 2010
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Acker toasts the start of the Christmas season with some fine Lafite wines
The year is not yet done for the great wine auctioneer as it has two major sales yet to come
Posted: 3 December 2010
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Choose liquid assets: 'Think global with your collecting and the world is your oyster’
Quite frankly, there's never been a better time to invest in collectibles thanks to the global markets
Posted: 1 December 2010
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Coveted Macallan 51-year-old takes the top prize at collectible whisky auction
Another Macallan success: this bottle of 1948 Single Malt was by far the most popular lot of the sale
Posted: 1 December 2010
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The Story of... Germany's alluring fine wine markets
It isn't all about the Bordeaux, y'know... Germany has also been enjoying some successes of its own
Posted: 1 December 2010
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Oldest and rarest Ardbeg sells for $16,103 in a very special case...
Bonhams' Hong Kong whisky sale was a cause for celebration in Asia, starring a Single Malt from 1974
Posted: 27 November 2010
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Two of Robert Parker's special favourites are to star at Leland's fine wine auction
Rated by the great critic with 100 and 99 points, this Lafite and Haut-Brion will sell next week
Posted: 26 November 2010
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The Macallan proves that 1948 is a great year for whisky collectors
A bottle of the 1948 single malt from the renowned distillery is up for sale this weekend
Posted: 24 November 2010
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One thousand wine bottles could bring 'highest-ever sale total' at Bonhams
A collection offering Lafite, Petrus, fine Champage and Cognac could result in a record-breaking sale
Posted: 23 November 2010
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Scored 100/100 by Robert Parker, US auction unveils the 'intense' Lafite 2000
From the temperature-controlled cellar of an avid wine collector, here are two exceptional wine lots...
Posted: 22 November 2010
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A wine with '50-60 years of life in front of it' offers a rare opportunity in Amsterdam
Christie's is pouring an impressive range of fine wines into the Netherlands next week
Posted: 21 November 2010
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Glamis Scotch travelled to New York and back brings $10,500 in Edinburgh
Its label might bear US Federal Laws, but the Glamis proved itself a true Scotch at Bonhams' sale
Posted: 19 November 2010
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Château Lafite 1996 wine with ‘big impact’ stars in Sotheby’s $2.2m sale
As Lafite dominates Asia's wine markets, Sotheby's sale proved it still packs a punch in the UK
Posted: 18 November 2010
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€300,000 Bordeaux wine becomes 'most expensive auctioned bottle' in Geneva
A private Swiss collector went home with a rare bottle of the legendary 1947 Château Cheval Blanc
Posted: 17 November 2010
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A 'controlled explosion' of a wine blasts its way to the top at Sotheby's auction
The $5.4m sale was dominated by vintages from a decade ago, but which impressed the most?
Posted: 17 November 2010
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Chicago auction sells 'spectacular' 1989 Haut-Brion wines for $12,019
Also auctioned was a rare Mouton-Rothschild that could prove an excellent long-term investment...
Posted: 16 November 2010
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Christie’s $3.7m NY sale shows ‘extraordinary vigour’ of fine wine markets
Including an Asian buyer’s $120,000 winning bid for a 'pristine' Château Lafite-Rothschild selection
Posted: 16 November 2010
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More corks are popped in Hong Kong, as Mouton Rothschild wine brings $118,000
A jeroboam of the 1945 starred in Acker’s $12.24m sale, the latest success in Asia’s fine wine markets
Posted: 11 November 2010
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The ultimate 'bulk investment': Bordeaux wine 'superlot' sells for $320,000
Comprising 50 cases from 1995-2004, a lucky US auction buyer may need to extend their wine cellar...
Posted: 9 November 2010
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Collectible Scotch whisky faces sales boom in China thanks to new UK deal
Scotch whisky sales could mimic the success of fine wines in the East following a new agreement
Posted: 8 November 2010
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Bonfire night sees the start of an explosive weekend of wine across the globe
In Hong Kong and Chicago, auctioneers Acker and Edward Roberts are in full flow
Posted: 5 November 2010
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Lafite Rothschild reigns at 'immensely successful' $8.5m Chicago wines sale
'Market conditions have never been more favourable for sellers' says auction house Hart Davis Hart
Posted: 4 November 2010
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A new love affair... Lafite is 'The' fine wine for Asia's nouveau rich buyers
The Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2008 is enjoying a boom in Asia's markets - here, we examine why
Posted: 2 November 2010
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'Superlot' of Bordeaux fine wines spanning 10 years is estimated at $300,000
Auction house Skinner will be offering a range of wonderful vintages in its upcoming Boston, US, sale
Posted: 1 November 2010
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Fine wines of every kind pour into Acker's $10m Hong Kong November auction
Following their hugely successful September Asian sale, Acker have assembled an incredible collection
Posted: 30 October 2010
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Ian Rankin's Inspector Rebus detects a rare selection of whiskies in Edinburgh
A dram signed by the books' author is to sell with bottles from The Macallan, Glamis and Bowmore
Posted: 26 October 2010
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'The most elegant and delicate' Bordeaux brings £6,325 at Bonhams' wine sale
Aficionados and beginners had plenty to gain at its London Fine & Rare Wines auction, last week
Posted: 25 October 2010
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Rare 1961 Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion magnum stars in online sale
Edward Roberts of Chicago is giving you the chance to own this rare wine magnum in its upcoming auction
Posted: 24 October 2010
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Exceptional Bordeaux lot is valued at £6,500 in Bonhams' fine wines sale
A dozen 1983 bottles including the Lafite Rothschild and Mouton Rothschild are auctioning today
Posted: 21 October 2010
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'One of the UK's finest-ever private collections of fine wines' is up for sale
The 1990 Château Pétrus and Robert Parker's favourite the 1961 Latour are among the highlights...
Posted: 19 October 2010
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'The pinnacle of our great distillery's history' - introducing The Dalmore Trinitas
The Dalmore distillery has released another 'holy grail' dram - and you won't believe how limited it is...
Posted: 16 October 2010
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Acker Merrall & Condit celebrates its first $1m online fine and rare wine sale...
...and they're holding a live 'Octoberfest' auction this weekend with many German wines on offer
Posted: 14 October 2010
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Tip for collecting success: 'Shrewd collectors have eyes on Hong Kong & Macau’
Michael Jackson, a $38m pink diamond and World Record wines – it's all happening in the East...
Posted: 13 October 2010
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Shh! Secret Scotch whiskies hidden in an Italian vault auction in London
Christie's is preparing to offer a remarkable collection of discreetly stored drams...
Posted: 12 October 2010
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Secondary markets boost success of 'exceptional' Australian fine wines
The Penfolds Grange and Torbreck RunRig Shiraz are among the stars in Langton's brand new list...
Posted: 11 October 2010
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Sotheby's $13 million auction shows Hong Kong is still the fine wine capital
The legendary 1989 Pétrus was among the fabulous wines auctioned from two major collections
Posted: 9 October 2010
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Revealing the fine wine collections of the inimitable Lloyd Flatt
The eccentric New Orleans resident who believed great wines were simply to be enjoyed
Posted: 6 October 2010
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'Spicy' Lafite 1982 highlights Christie's fine wine, whisky and spirits auction
Château Mouton also makes an appearance alongside classic drams from The Macallan and Bowmore
Posted: 6 October 2010
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Screaming Eagle '92 soars to the top of Acker's biggest-ever online fine wine auction
Following their $8.76m East meets West sale, the auctioneer presents another spanning the globe
Posted: 4 October 2010
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Rare and super-strong... Scotch from an obscure distillery tops a rare Ardbeg
The 1969 Glenlochy proved to be the surprise winner at a German online auction last week
Posted: 30 September 2010
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A 'Whisky of the Year' candidate from Ardbeg goes under the hammer
Three Scotches which began their lives in 1972 lead a German online whisky auction
Posted: 28 September 2010
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Perfect Pétrus 1961 goes down well at Sotheby's weekend wine sale
The auction house's New York sale was dominated by the tiny Bordeaux vineyard
Posted: 27 September 2010
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$1,900 bid wins lucky wine collector the 100-point 1982 La Mission Haut Brion
Given top marks by Robert Parker, three bottles of the 'massive' 1982 sold for a bargain at Leland Little
Posted: 25 September 2010
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Sweet, aniseedy Chateau Petrus 1982 leads Sotheby's wine sale
The auction is dominated by the vineyard, ahead of great Latour and La Tache vintages
Posted: 24 September 2010
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'Sweetness and wild herb flavours' - Lafite 1982 will star at today's rare wine sale
Artcurial's auction is offering a wide range of collectible wines and spirits in a Paris auction
Posted: 23 September 2010
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Lafite-Rothschild, Pétrus & Ausone are the best sellers at $6.1m Hong Kong Wine Sale
100% of lots sold in the SK Networks collection auction at Christie's with Bordeaux leading the way
Posted: 22 September 2010
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Sotheby's marks 40th Anniversary of wine auctions with Mouton Rothschild collection
Sale offers a vertical of vintages from 1945-2003 alongside champagne & rare Château Lafites
Posted: 21 September 2010
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Hong Kong two day wine sale is the second biggest ever with a total of $8.76m achieved
The Acker wine auction saw sale figures surpass the total pre-sale expectation by over 30%
Posted: 20 September 2010
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Bottle of 1974 Ardbeg Whisky to be the toast of collectors at a German auction next weekend
With lots from 14 countries up for sale, one bottle of Islay Scotch whisky is to collectors' taste
Posted: 19 September 2010
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Napa Valley, Penfolds and great Bordeaux wines to feature in US auction
Tomorrow’s wine sale is set to be a global one with bottles from America, Australia & France
Posted: 16 September 2010
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Acker Wines gross £3.2m at their fine wine auction
Last weekend saw 97%+ of fine wine lots sold at the New York sale
Posted: 14 September 2010
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Bonhams toast to the success of fine wines and spirits at their September auction
The season began with a bang as the auctioneers enjoyed some impressive sales last week.
Posted: 13 September 2010
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'Staggeringly concentrated' Romanée-Conti reigns at Christie's wine sale
The famous vintage defeated close challenges from Latour and Lafite
Posted: 12 September 2010
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50-year-old Springbank leaps to the top spot in online sale
The fine single malt sold ahead of a bottle of the famous Ardbeg 1974 Bourbon
Posted: 8 September 2010
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Sales rise by 41% at South Africa's largest fine wines auction
What's more, the country's fine wine values have risen 'almost 60-fold' according to expert analysis
Posted: 7 September 2010
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Christie's and Korean business giant to sell 'world's most renowned châteaux'
Lafite-Rothschild, Latour, Mouton-Rothschild and Margaux all feature in this exceptional collection
Posted: 3 September 2010
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The perfect auction lot? 100 bottles of '100 point' fine wines go to auction
With a 1989 Chateau Petrus and 99 other classics, this lot is the stuff of any wine expert's dreams
Posted: 31 August 2010
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A dram from down under - fancy some Tasmanian whisky?
Australia is increasingly becoming the surprise source for high quality single malts
Posted: 29 August 2010
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Video of the Week... Uncorking the fine wines of Australia
Wine investing isn't just about Bordeaux - a world of investment opportunities await your cellar
Posted: 25 August 2010
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Collectors can sample Germany's renowned 2009 wines in Stuttgart
A million wine buffs, collectors and investors will descend on the Stuttgart Wine Village, tomorrow
Posted: 24 August 2010
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'Dramatic' Romanée-Conti 1988 leads Christie's rare wines sale
With fine offerings also available from Lafite and Latour, this London auction is not to be missed
Posted: 23 August 2010
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Great growth Bordeaux fine wines star in Edward Roberts' online sale
The 1988 Chateau Petrus and vintages from 1975-1986 will be among the auctioned highlights
Posted: 20 August 2010
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Dalmore 50 year old goes down a treat at McTear's Whisky sale
The fine dram well respected for its 'faultless finish' starred at the Glasgow auction
Posted: 19 August 2010
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£4,200 for the whisky they tried to bomb...
Whisky from a shipwreck which customs officials tried to dynamite, led a section of Bonhams' Scottish sale
Posted: 18 August 2010
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China economy boosts collectibles: 'The 'World #2 economy' is at your fingertips'
China is now the world's #2 economy - but it could soon also become the world's #1 for collectibles
Posted: 18 August 2010
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Robert Parker favourite Château Lafite 1996 leads rare wines sale
The great 'chocolatey, oaky depth' of the vintage is available at McTears' auction, today
Posted: 16 August 2010
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Bordeaux 2007 Vintages continue to be popular in Asia's fine wine markets
Analyst Liv-Ex has reported increasing prices for fine wine brands that are popular in Asia
Posted: 14 August 2010
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'Memorable' Dalmore 50 year old leads Scotch whisky sale
McTears is holding another auction of rare and collectible drams this month
Posted: 12 August 2010
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Fine wines offer investors a refreshing taste of high profit returns
A Spanish investment company sees a 9% profit in just six months, by investing in fine wines
Posted: 10 August 2010
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'Voluptuous' Château Pétrus sells for $2,100 per bottle in online auction
The coveted 1990 starred alongside fine vintages of Syrah and Bordeaux in Acker's big sale
Posted: 10 August 2010
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Bordeaux 2009 latest - 'the most expensive vintage, bar 1982'
The hyped 2009 is still two years from delivery - but cases are selling for double the value of 2005s
Posted: 9 August 2010
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A look ahead to Sotheby's 40th anniversary September rare wine sale
Last year, the auction house sold a lot of Château Pétrus for over $50,000, and will hope to better that this year
Posted: 8 August 2010
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Chateau Palmer 'best of the appellation' 1961 wine auctions in Hong Kong
Estimated at $4,800, five half-bottles of the legendary 99-rated vintage are for sale to collectors
Posted: 3 August 2010
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Online bids close on limited Ardbeg 1974 whisky, next month
Collectors have a chance to buy this very limited 32-year-old, on offer in a German internet sale
Posted: 2 August 2010
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Italian 1891 Biondi Santi rivals Bordeaux for space in your wine cellar
New prices from a London wine seller reveal investment opportunities in centuries-old Italian wines
Posted: 29 July 2010
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Explorer Shackleton's rare whisky returns from the polar ice
The pioneer's tipple kept him warm in the Antarctic, and now a lost crate has begun its slow thaw
Posted: 28 July 2010
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Rare Roman wine jars discovered in shipwreck
The find follows the incredible discovery of 18th century bottles of Champagne on the sea bed
Posted: 27 July 2010
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You can own every Mouton Rothschild from 1945-2005, labelled by Picasso
All of the wine's vintages over 50 years are for sale, decorated by the 20th century's greatest artists
Posted: 27 July 2010
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Macallan's oldest whisky, the 64-year-old, auctions in New York later this year
What's more, a 10cl dram of the near-mythic Single Malt could find its first-ever Hong Kong buyer
Posted: 26 July 2010
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Luxury collectibles markets are continuing to boom in 2010
A new RICS survey has reported a rise in prices during the second quarter of the year
Posted: 25 July 2010
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Paul Fraser Collectibles unveils its 'awesome' new iPhone app for collectors
Now you can have the world's best collecting opportunities at your fingertips, like never before
Posted: 22 July 2010
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Rare Ballantine's bottle from 'whisky galore' ship will land at Bonhams
Nearly blown-up by angry customs officials, this rare bottle of salvaged whisky is starring at auction
Posted: 20 July 2010
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£39,100 Château Lafite 1982 wine goes down a treat at Sotheby’s
The vintage starred at Sotheby's as predicted, alongside the Latour 1961 and Le Pin 1990
Posted: 17 July 2010
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'Intensely aromatic' Château Lafite 1982 heads Sotheby's wine auction
A wide range of bottles from the celebrated vintage will appear alongside Latour 1961
Posted: 13 July 2010
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Legendary Black Bowmore whisky brings €3,050 in German sale
The renowned 1993 bottling proved itself a fantastic entry-level investment in this online auction
Posted: 12 July 2010
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Your chance to bid online for 'one of the world's most famous wines'
The 2005 Chateau Lafite Rothschild is among the great investible fine wines in Acker's auction
Posted: 9 July 2010
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Collectors can own this 'saved from extinction' Bowmore 1957 whisky
This must-see 38-year-old Islay malt is currently for sale online - and almost fell foul of the law...
Posted: 8 July 2010
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How To... Spot a great investible Bordeaux wine vintage
In this video, a leading expert explains the vintages of Bordeaux, the heartland of investment wines...
Posted: 7 July 2010
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Why investors are increasingly turning to Collectible Investments
Capgemini & Merrill Lynch report that high net worth individuals are returning to 'investments of passion'
Posted: 7 July 2010
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Collectors can bid online for the 'legendary' 2000 Château Pétrus
Awarded the full 100 points by Robert Parker, Pomerol's 'most celebrated' wine is selling in Paris
Posted: 6 July 2010
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Château Latour 1982 proves a steady investment at Bonhams
The 1982 is still a firm and reliable investment, as shown by two 12-bottle lots sold in London
Posted: 5 July 2010
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Lafite Rothschild 1986 with great 'future potential' leads auction
The fine wine with obvious investment potential will sell alongside Latour 1982 today
Posted: 1 July 2010
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How do current Bordeaux 2009 values compare to older vintages?
As the 2009s emerge on the market, research reveals there are many great options for collectors...
Posted: 28 June 2010
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'Sensationally rich' Macallan 50-year-old whisky stars at Bonhams
The exceptional whisky starred in New York ahead of the 'unique' and great Gold Bowmore
Posted: 25 June 2010
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Revealing the best new 2009 Bordeaux wine investments
With the new Bordeaux now on the market, here are some great 2009 vintages to look out for...
Posted: 24 June 2010
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Rare Mouton Rothschild and Lafleur wines auction online, tomorrow
A collection of wines assorted 17 years ago to pay for a daughter's college fund will sell in New York
Posted: 22 June 2010
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'One of the 20th century's greatest wines' brings £69,000 at Christie's
The Hermitage La Chapelle 1961 was once awarded '100 points' by the leading critic Robert Parker
Posted: 21 June 2010
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Glenfiddich 1937 single malt whisky goes under the hammer for £25,200
The rare and well-aged Scotch almost reached a world record price at Bonhams
Posted: 16 June 2010
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The Story of... Bordeaux, the wine capital of the world
This documentary explores the secrets behind Chateau Lafite and the region's other legendary wines...
Posted: 16 June 2010
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'Magic' La Tache 1978 will star at Sotheby's fine wine sale
The DRC classic is appearing alongside an impressive range from Château Lafite
Posted: 14 June 2010
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'Very rich and complete' - Romanée Conti 1971 could bring £75,000 at Christie's
Six magnums of the great vintage will sell alongside the 100 point Hermitage Chapelle 1961 today
Posted: 10 June 2010
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Château d'Yquem of the 1950s will auction in California
The rare vintages will sell alongside DRC wines and some fine Champagne
Posted: 8 June 2010
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Revealing the 'priceless' Davidoff Grand Cru cigar
Among the world's most loved cigars, we peel the layers of Zino Davidoff's first-ever smoke
Posted: 7 June 2010
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The 3rd Baron Raby's silver wine jug could sell for £2m
Described as 'fractious and gallant' by Winston Churchill, his cistern will auction at Sotheby's
Posted: 7 June 2010
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Glenfiddich 1937 whisky has its first-ever auction, valued at £20,000
One of just 61 bottles made of an exceptionally well-aged Scotch whisky will sell at Bonhams
Posted: 4 June 2010
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Finest wine vintages from Petrus to Latour exhibit in London
A new expo this month will show why investible fine wines offer great return for minimal risk
Posted: 3 June 2010
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'Lafite 1982 gives 59% annual investment return,' says leading wine seller
Recent sales, and the buzz at Vinexpo 2010, show that the '82 is a great place to invest your cash
Posted: 1 June 2010
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Unique 'Crocodile' hip flasks offer a quick nip, priced £12,000
Two 19th century spirit flasks shaped like fierce-looking crocodile heads will sell later this month
Posted: 1 June 2010
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A truly 'Deliciosos' collectible cigar: the La Gloria Cubana
Only 2,000 white jars containing 25 cigars were ever made - some of which are now available to buy
Posted: 30 May 2010
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'This year's German wines will go down in history,' say growers
Germany, the world's third largest producer of Pinot Noir, celebrates its exceptional 2009 vintage
Posted: 29 May 2010
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Record attendances greet Asia's largest wine and spirits expo
Vinexpo saw more than 880 exhibitors from 32 countries show that Asia is the place for fine wines
Posted: 28 May 2010
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Video of the Week.... A fascinating look at wine investment
This video offers a fascinating insight into what is, for many, the greatest investment decision
Posted: 26 May 2010
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'Firework finish' Cheval Blanc stars at Sotheby's, ahead of Château D'Yquem
The sweet, blackcurranty 1947 wine went down a treat in Hong Kong, achieving $71,250
Posted: 24 May 2010
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Hermitaged wine - a limited historical release
Château Palmer has revived a practice which sold Bordeaux to Englishmen in the 19th century
Posted: 23 May 2010
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Oldest single malt whisky ever bottled could sell for £10,000
There of just 54 bottles of this spirit on the market - a must-see for collectors and investors
Posted: 18 May 2010
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Near-mythical 'La Chapelle' 1961 goes down well in Geneva
Just six bottles of the vintage topped an auction with a bid of $100,000
Posted: 14 May 2010
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$36,000 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1982 will auction tomorrow
The two bottles will sell alongside a fine case of Chateau Petrus 1961 at Skinner in Boston, US
Posted: 12 May 2010
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Video of the Week
A look at the world's largest whisky sale - and the £12,350 Macallan 50-year-old which starred in it
Posted: 12 May 2010
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$312,000 for the opulent flavours of Romanée-Conti 1990
At a New York sale, the strength of the fine wine market was on display yet again
Posted: 11 May 2010
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'100% perfect' fine wines auction in Chicago
Rare Chateaux La Clusiere and Le Pin are among the excellent vintages up for sale later this month
Posted: 7 May 2010
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Romanée-Conti 1990 returns to Christie's
Held in textbook conditions for 11 years, 12 bottles of the legendary wine prepare for re-sale
Posted: 6 May 2010
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Video of the Week
Experts travel the globe to taste the Macallan 50-year-old, one of the world's rarest scotch whiskies
Posted: 5 May 2010
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Collectors get ready for Habanos' special Edición Limitada
Limited edition Montecristo, Serie D of Partagás and Trinidad smokes will be released this month
Posted: 4 May 2010
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£14,000 Macallan stars in 'largest' Glasgow whisky auction
The rare 50-year-old single malt is among the highlights at McTear's biggest 2010 whisky sale
Posted: 30 April 2010
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Robert Parker ups his "100 points" rating for the 2009 Bordeaux
It's official, the 2009 Bordeaux is good - almost too good for Parker, the world's leading wine expert
Posted: 28 April 2010
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Our Top Five... Best-valued Bordeaux wine investments
It isn't all about the new 2009 vintage - collectors also have a wealth of older years to choose from...
Posted: 27 April 2010
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Collectors await the highly-limited BHK cigar
Global buyers are taking a deep breath in anticipation of one of 2010's great collectible smokes
Posted: 26 April 2010
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Eleven green bottles sitting on a wall...
...turn out to be worth nearly £5,000 after nearly hitting the recycling box
Posted: 24 April 2010
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'Pristine' Romanée Conti 1988 cork pops at £52,900
An exceptional case of the 1988 DRC wine auctioned at Sotheby's sale in London, yesterday
Posted: 22 April 2010
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£50,000 Romanée Conti 1988 auctions today
This great vintage is among a wine sale's leading lots ahead of Spain's 'mythical' wine, Vega Sicilia
Posted: 21 April 2010
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First growths and Château Le Pin up for sale in Chicago
They'll sell alongside bottles of 2000 vintage great growth Bordeaux at Edward Roberts International
Posted: 21 April 2010
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Vintage Cuban cigars will auction in London
Expect to find a wealth of collectible Havana smokes and humidors in Cgars Ltd's summer sale
Posted: 20 April 2010
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Revealed... One of the great Barolo vintages of our time
In this video, renowned winemaker Robert Conterno discusses the anticipated 2002 Barolo Monfortino
Posted: 19 April 2010
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Pre-bottled wines remain a profitable investment
But only if you're sure to choose the right 'en primeur' chateaux, according to new research...
Posted: 17 April 2010
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$8,000 Romanée Conti 1995 leads 'bigger is better' wine sale
Bigger bottles are better for aging fine wines - and a wealth of these are selling at Zachys, tomorrow
Posted: 15 April 2010
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Oswald Mosley's wines to auction in London
The 1930s British Fascist leader's collection of fine wines will go under the hammer at Bonhams
Posted: 15 April 2010
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A 'world-class' cigar: the Artesanos de Tabaqueros
General Cigar has introduced the second edition in its acclaimed Artesanos La Gloria Cubana series
Posted: 13 April 2010
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Bordeaux 2009 fine wine prices 'are set to sky-rocket'
The best wines for 40 years are currently coming out of Bordeaux - so which should you invest in?
Posted: 9 April 2010
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'Fine wines as an investment can offer 447% appreciation'
New research has once again pinpointed fine wines as being among the best investments of 2010
Posted: 7 April 2010
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La Tache cork pops again in New York
Another fine Domaine de la Romanee-Conti vintage is starring at auction, priced $5.5k
Posted: 29 March 2010
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What links fine wines with the atomic age?
Scientists have discovered a way of testing how old a wine is... without even opening the bottle
Posted: 28 March 2010
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'Fine wines with good provenance continue to surge forward'
So says Bonhams after auctioning a rare case of 1988 Romanée-Conti for £42.5k
Posted: 26 March 2010
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Bordeaux 2009 vintage faces the wine critics
Experts, wine lovers and critics will travel to France's vinyards, next week, to sample the hyped vintage
Posted: 25 March 2010
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Great growth Bordeaux to sell in Chicago
Lots of 1986 and 1995 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild are among the highlights at Edward Roberts' sale
Posted: 24 March 2010
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Dalmore releases historic 3,000 limited whisky
The Mackenzie is no ordinary single malt, celebrating the heroic rescue of King Alexander III
Posted: 23 March 2010
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La Mission-Haut-Brion 1945 will go down well at Christie's
This 65 year-old wine is one to watch, next week, ahead of a Château Mouton-Rothschild 1982
Posted: 19 March 2010
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DRC and Henri-Jayer wines highlight Sotheby's
Fine wines continue to prove their worth on the auction block, with some tasty contenders in London
Posted: 18 March 2010
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'Rare fine wines, billionaires... The two go hand-in-hand, says new research'
Paul examines why Forbes magazine's new rich list could be a good reason to pop a fine wine cork
Posted: 17 March 2010
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For sale: 'the oldest whisky ever bottled'
One of just 54 70 cl bottles ever released, this 70-year-old Mortlach whisky is truly unique specimen
Posted: 16 March 2010
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Today in History... Captain Oates makes his gallant sacrifice
March 16 1912: A member of Scott's ill-fated expedition walks out into a blizzard to aid the others
Posted: 16 March 2010
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Petrus '82 and Latour '61 lead Flatt sale at Sotheby's
Between them, two jeroboams of the great wines could achieve $70k
Posted: 15 March 2010
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Mortlach 60-year-old available to collectors
This full and rich sherrywood whisky is currently on the market - and limited to just 100 bottles
Posted: 12 March 2010
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Rare Romanée-Conti 1988 case could bring £40k
Containing a classic collectible vintage, this rare wine case could be the big star at Bonhams
Posted: 11 March 2010
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Great growth Bordeaux to sell in Chicago
A 1959 Chateau Talbot en Magnum will be among the highlights at Edward Roberts' auction
Posted: 10 March 2010
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Château Lafite Rothschilds 1982 smashes estimate at Christie's
A dozen bottles of the 'impressively deep' vintage reached just under $46k
Posted: 5 March 2010
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Rare half-century old Macallan brings £9k
Two well-aged drams stood out at a sale of fine whiskies in Edinburgh
Posted: 4 March 2010
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Remarkable DRC wines selection could sell for £20k
A lot featuring the Romanée Conti, La Tache and other coveted bottles will star at Sotheby's
Posted: 3 March 2010
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Velvety Romanée Conti 1990 sells for $78k
An extraordinary price was paid for just four bottles of this fabulous wine at Christie's weekend sale
Posted: 1 March 2010
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$35k for impeccably kept Château Lafite-Rothschild 1982
Twin lots of the vintage from a friend of the Rothschild family will appear at Christie's
Posted: 25 February 2010
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A look at the Dalmore Candela 50-year-old
This whisky is one of the finest available on the collectors' market, and can be yours for five figures
Posted: 24 February 2010
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Lloyd Flatt's $30k Rothschild stars at Sotheby's
Here's another look at some of the wines on offer in this sale of a very unique collector's wine cellar
Posted: 23 February 2010
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'The finest young Burgundy' to sell at Christie's
12 bottles of La Tâche 1990 will go under the hammer in New York
Posted: 22 February 2010
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Château Cheval Blanc 2006 triples expectations
A 'Melchior' of this cherryish vintage was a surprise star at Sotheby's
Posted: 18 February 2010
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Lloyd Flatt's legendary wines will sell at Sotheby's
'Unlike an art collection, which is permanent, wine must ultimately be consumed,' was Flatt's ethos
Posted: 17 February 2010
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The Story of... JFK's night of 1,200 Cuban cigars
Here is the true story of Kennedy's guilty secret from the night before he signed the Cuba embargo...
Posted: 17 February 2010
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Chocolaty Château Lafite to sell in London
A vintage agreed to have matured beautifully is available tomorrow for up to £10k
Posted: 16 February 2010
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Spicy Château Petrus leads Sotheby's sale
18 half-bottles of the 1982 vintage are expected to star in London
Posted: 15 February 2010
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George Washington's whiskies go on display
Bottles containing whisky formulated by the First United States President will display in North Dakota
Posted: 12 February 2010
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Vintage corks to pop in Berkshire, UK
Dreweatt's are offering a range of Fine Wines, Ports and Champagnes, later this month
Posted: 11 February 2010
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Ruby red Romanée-Conti 1990 to flow at Christie's
The exceptional wine is expected to bring $60k for a four bottle group
Posted: 10 February 2010
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The Collections of Willard S Folsom
The financier, Scotch whisky obsessive and lover of life
Posted: 10 February 2010
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$9k Château Mouton Rothschild stars in Chicago
The famous wine, referred to in James Bond and Weekend at Bernie's, excited bidders at auction
Posted: 9 February 2010
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The Story of... Ardbeg Scotch whisky
Until last year, the Ardbeg distillery created the world's finest Scotch. Here is its amazing story
Posted: 9 February 2010
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Château Lafite-Rothschild brings $15k
A special favourite of Robert Parker has gone down nicely at Edward Roberts
Posted: 8 February 2010
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Bowmore 1964 heads McTears auction
The limited edition whisky, held in a locked wooden case, was the surprise top lot this week
Posted: 7 February 2010
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Live bids to close in Chicago wine sale
You've only two days left to bid on the Legendary 1961 Chateau Latour and other great vintages
Posted: 5 February 2010
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How to... best enjoy Scotch whisky
David Stewart, Master Blender at William Grant & Sons, shows you how to taste a single malt
Posted: 2 February 2010
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Winston Churchill's cigar sold for £4.5k
The WW2 leader's half-smoked Cuban brought over ten times its estimate
Posted: 2 February 2010
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Springbank 1900 goes on offer at £6k
Distilled well over a century ago, this long-lived dram will head a rich and varied whisky sale
Posted: 1 February 2010
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Château Lafite 2000 stars at Sotheby's
The delicious, black fruit dominated vintage was the pick of the £1.6m sale
Posted: 29 January 2010
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Outstanding Burgundies on offer in February
Opportunities not to be missed for the discerning collector in Chicago
Posted: 28 January 2010
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Taiwanese whisky beats Scotch on Burns Night weekend
The two-year-old Kavalan went down nicely at a blind tasting held by The Times newspaper
Posted: 25 January 2010
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Interview: Martin Green, Bonhams Head of Whisky – ‘Whisky collecting is on the rise’
‘And it’s spreading across the globe,’ Martin Green, Head of Whisky, tells us in this exclusive interview
Posted: 23 January 2010
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Churchill's half-smoked cigar to sell
A stubbed cigar, abandoned by Britain's great WW2 leader to attend a meeting, auctions next week
Posted: 21 January 2010
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Serena Sutcliffe, Sotheby's interview: 'The real value of a wine is when you pull the cork!'
Serena Sutcliffe (MW), Worldwide Head of Wine at Sotheby's talks exclusively to Paul Fraser Collectibles
Posted: 15 January 2010
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Your chance to bid for fine wines online
A great US auction featuring Château Mouton-Rothschild has opened its internet bidding
Posted: 14 January 2010
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'Red wine offers 900% investment return,' reports UK press
Liv-ex figures show that Bordeaux is a better investment than property or the stock market
Posted: 13 January 2010
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1959 'Great First Growth' to sell in Chicago
Liked by Humphrey Bogart, Proust and even Hannibal Lecter, the Château D'Yquem will auction online
Posted: 11 January 2010
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100m gallons of rare whisky at risk
A warehouse the size of 21 football pitches collapses under the weight of snow and ice
Posted: 10 January 2010
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1961 Château La Mission Haut-Brion to auction
Edward Roberts International is looking forward to their first sale of the year
Posted: 8 January 2010
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The all conquering Kavalan?
Taiwan attempts a move into the high-end whisky market
Posted: 6 January 2010
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The Collections of Park B Smith
The textile entrepreneur and wine collector
Posted: 5 January 2010
Last updated: 9 January 2013
