How To Collect Lost Distilleries
Beyond Port Ellen and Brora, we search for the Scottish distilleries that closed during the 20th Century.
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Everything you ever wanted to know about online spirits auctions but were too embarrassed to ask. Learn how to get the most out of buying and selling spirits online with great guides and tips from our auction team.
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How To Spot A Fake
How can you tell if a bottle of whisky, Cognac or rum is fake or real? Take a moment to read our seven tips on how to identify the most common errors we see.
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How To Sell Wine At Auction
We thought it might be helpful to let you know some examples of wines we can auction for you. This isn’t an exhaustive list but it’s a good guide.
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How To Read A The Manager’s Dram Label
It started as a morale boosting competition for distillery staff. It became one of the most collectable series of single malt whiskies never to be available in the shops.
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How To Read A Royal Lochnagar Label
Royal Lochnagar is one of Scotland’s best kept secrets. Find everything you need to know in the complete auctioneers guide to Queen Victoria’s favourite distillery.
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How To Read A Japanese Whisky Label
Japanese whisky can be daunting. We help you to decipher exactly what you’re buying as you take your first steps toward mastering the Japanese mother tongue.
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How To Read A Tax Stamp
Some countries have tax stamps, some have tax strips and some have none at all. Here we delve into the colourful world of tax strips.
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How To Set A Reserve Price For Your Whisky
Probably the question we get asked most often is how set a reserve price. Here are all the things to consider before setting a reserve.
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Buyer Beware!
6 things you can do to avoid fraud when buying and selling whisky and spirits, and how not to get scammed.
