TL;DR

Whisky Auctioneer surpassed £50 million in sales in 2022, setting records including a £100,000 Port Ellen. The platform saw 2.2 million bids on 115,000 lots shipped globally, with key buyers in Hong Kong and Switzerland.

An online auction firm in Perth, Scotland, has reportedly made more than £50 million from the sale of whisky this year.

According to Whisky Auctioneer, many new records were set in Scottish distilleries in 2022 thanks to the high hammer prices of the lots sold.

While a 12-year-old Port Ellen whisky sold for £100k, the highest expensive Ardbeg ever sold was for £35,000 (a 1974 vintage).

Bidders in Hong Kong and Switzerland won the bottles.

A former employee of a whisky store returns to the fold as a business buyer.

Lost whisky barrel fetches £1 million at auction, a new record

This year, the Whisky Auctioneer received 2.2 million bids on 115,000 products, then dispatched to customers in 67 countries.

Scotland-based entrepreneur Iain McClune’s firm now has a total workforce of 74 after hiring 21 individuals in the UK and Germany in only the last year.

Mr. McClune reflected on 2022, saying, “2022 was another year of advancement at Whisky Auctioneer, with the establishment of our London office, record-breaking results, and the creation of new and ongoing collaborations throughout the whisky sector.

We’ll be celebrating our 10th anniversary in 2023, and that’s something to look forwards to.

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow much sales did the whisky auction website achieve?

The whisky auction website, Whisky Auctioneer, achieved over £50 million in sales in 2022.What was the most expensive whisky sold at auction?

A 12-year-old Port Ellen whisky sold for £100,000, and a 1974 vintage Ardbeg sold for £35,000.How many bids did Whisky Auctioneer receive in 2022?

The company received 2.2 million bids on 115,000 products dispatched to customers in 67 countries.Where are Whisky Auctioneer's main bidders located?

Key winning bidders were located in Hong Kong and Switzerland, among customers in 67 countries globally.

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow much sales did Whisky Auctioneer achieve in 2022?

Whisky Auctioneer achieved over £50 million in sales in 2022.What was the most expensive whisky sold?

A 12-year-old Port Ellen whisky sold for £100,000, the highest price mentioned.How many bids did Whisky Auctioneer receive?

The company received 2.2 million bids on 115,000 products.Where are the main bidders located?

Key winning bidders were in Hong Kong and Switzerland, with customers across 67 countries.How has the company grown recently?

The workforce grew to 74 after hiring 21 people in the UK and Germany, and a London office was established.