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Bonhams to Hold Two Major Spirits Auctions in June 2026

market-auction · 2026-05-18

Bonhams is set to conduct two significant spirits auctions in June 2026. The first, titled "The Connoisseur Whisky Collection: Provenance & Rarity – Part I," will take place from June 1 to June 17, featuring a prominent single-owner whisky collection from Scotland. The second auction, "Liquid Legacy: Finest and Rarest Spirits," runs from May 28 to June 9. Together, these auctions are estimated to generate between £502,200 and £757,000, highlighting both rarity and quality, with the whisky collection being one of the largest recently offered in Scotland. Patricia Byott oversees the spirits division at Bonhams in Scotland.

Key facts

  • Bonhams will hold two spirits sales in June 2026.
  • The Connoisseur Whisky Collection: Provenance & Rarity – Part I runs 1–17 June 2026 online.
  • The sale features a major single-owner whisky collection from Scotland.
  • Liquid Legacy: Finest and Rarest Spirits runs 28 May – 9 June 2026 online.
  • Combined estimates: £502,200 - £757,000.
  • Patricia Byott is Bonhams Head of Spirits, Scotland.
  • Both sales emphasize rarity and quality.
  • The single-owner collection is one of the largest to come to market in Scotland recently.

Entities

Institutions

  • Bonhams

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Scotland

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