From the vaults of one of the world’s most discerning collectors emerges The Encyclopaedic Collection. Amassed over more than two decades by a singular individual whose passion for whisky borders on the scholarly, this extraordinary ensemble now opens its doors to the global elite. This curated anthology of unparalleled provenance and prestige offers connoisseurs the rare privilege of acquiring some of the most elusive and storied bottlings in existence.
This is not merely a collection; it is a chronicle with many of the bottles being acquired firsthand from Scotland’s legendary distilleries during years of dedicated pilgrimage. The collection is a liquid history of Scotch whisky’s evolution, a testament to resilience and reinvention. At the heart of this collection lies an ethos shared by both revered distillers and the collector himself.
A steadfast commitment to authenticity, heritage, and excellence, encapsulating a full arc of Scotch whisky’s legacy. Much like the great houses of whisky, whose legacies are safeguarded by generational wisdom, this collection is built upon a reverence for enduring values. The Macallan’s revered Six Pillars are each represented here as individual lots, forming a complete architectural marvel within the whisky world.
Venture further into Speyside, and one encounters Dufftown (the spiritual epicenter of Scotch), home to the illustrious Glenfiddich and Balvenie. It was here that David C. Stewart, MBE, masterfully shaped Balvenie’s signature style through visionary cask finishes. His journey is elegantly chronicled through the DCS Compendium: five chapters, 25 bottles, five decades of innovation. All are offered in their entirety, each a piece of distilled history.
The breadth of this sale extends beyond the Highlands. Across the Atlantic, the legendary Pappy Van Winkle 25 Year Old (drawn from a mere 11 barrels distilled in 1989 at the hallowed Stitzel-Weller distillery) stands as a monument to American whisky lore. From Japan’s snow-kissed peaks, the Karuizawa 29 Year Old Aika Geisha Bourbon Cask further elevates the global character of this singular collection.
Threaded through each bottle is a shared refusal to dilute vision for convenience. These are creations by distillers and collectors alike, which stand as a celebration of integrity, artistry, and foresight. The collection is more than a whisky auction; it is intentional, curated, and timeless.
