Bonhams, has announced the inclusion of a 30 Year Old cask
of Macallan, as part of its Fine and Rare Whisky auction, in Hong Kong on August
20th.
Distilled at the Macallan Distillery in December 1991, the
cask was re-racked into a Sherry cask in 2017.
Bonhams to auction 30 Year Old cask of Macallan |
The cask which is estimated to yield around 202 bottles, at a strength of 51.5% ABV, is expected to fetch between HK$3,200,000-4,000,000 at auction.
Commenting on the news, Daniel Lam, Bonhams Director of Wine
and Spirits, Asia, said: "Whisky casks hitting 30 years old or above are
exceedingly rare in the current market. This 1991 Macallan cask on offer in our
August sale is an all-rounder of its class: it comes from a prestigious
distillery, is casked in top-notch wood, a high alcohol content, and an
attractive estimate. We expect a lot of interest as the market now matures
towards collecting casks."
Bonhams currently holds the world auction record for a
whisky cask. A rare 30 Year Old sherry hogshead cask from the Macallan Distillery,
achieved HK$4,464,000 at Bonhams Fine and Rare Wine and Whisky auction in November
2019.
Posted by Steve Rush