"Set to take place on January 24, what distinguishes The Great American Whiskey Collection is not just scale, but intention. Assembled patiently over many years and stored in a custom-built home bar to preserve the rarest expressions of Bourbon and Rye at their most authentic and elusive. Private labels, exclusive single barrels, and historic bottlings, many of which are now virtually unobtainable, form the backbone of Sotheby's historic sale."
"As Jonny Fowle, Sotheby's Global Head of Whisky & Spirits, observes, we have never before "witnessed a collection of such sought after bottles come to market from a single owner." He adds that this "is not just the most valuable American whiskey collection ever to be offered at auction, it is the most meticulously curated, featuring the hardest to find bottles in the industry. In the world of American whiskey, it is a first.""
A 360-bottle collection spanning 320 lots will be offered at Sotheby's New York sale on January 24, estimated at $1.17 million to $1.68 million. The sale forms part of Visions of America and coincides with the nation's 250th anniversary. The collection was assembled over many years and stored in a custom-built home bar to preserve rare Bourbon and Rye expressions. It features private labels, exclusive single barrels, and historic bottlings, with a concentration of Old Rip Van Winkle bottles dating back to 1900 that account for much of the collection's value and rarity.
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