Two Live Auctions on 9 September
THE FIRST EVER SINGLE OWNER WHISKY SALE AT CHRISTIE’S
INOCHI NO MIZU A STUNNING COLLECTION OF JAPANESE WHISKY
127 lots | Low Estimate: HK$13 Million / US$1.7 Million
FeaturingPremium Whisky from Karuizawa, Ichiro, Macallan, Dalmore

And
FINEST AND RAREST WINES FEATURING THE EPICURE’S CELLAR
405 lots | Low Estimate: HK$11 Million / US$1.4 Million

Two Online Only Auctions from the 9th to 20th of September
FINE AND RARE SPIRITS ONLINE: HONG KONG EDITION
79 lots | Low Estimate: HK$ 7 Million US$897, 000
And
FINE AND RARE WINES ONLINE: HONG KONG EDITION
296 lots | Low Estimate: HK$6 Million US$769, 000

Hong Kong – Building upon the historic results achieved in the first half of 2022 and in response to unwavering market demand, Christie’s Wine & Spirits Department are proud to present their strongest ever line-up of mid-season auctions this September in Hong Kong, featuring two live and two online auctions with a total low estimate of HK$37 million / US$4.7 million. Held on 9 September, the live auctions will kick off in momentous style with the first single-owner whisky sale in Christie’s history – INOCHI NO MIZU: A Stunning Collection of Japanese Whisky, consisting of 127 lots with a total low estimate of HK$13 million / US$1.7 million – followed by a spectacular array of wine in Finest & Rarest Wines: Featuring the Epicure’s Cellar, comprised of 405 lots with a total low estimate of HK$11 million / US$1.4 million. In addition to the two live auctions, two online-only auctions will run from the 9 to 20 September, one presenting an extraordinary assemblage of whisky, consisting of 79 lots with a total low estimate of HK$7 million / US$897,000, and the other an outstanding selection of fine wine, comprising 296 lots with a total low estimate of HK$6 million / US$769,000.

INOCHI NO MIZU: A STUNNING COLLECTION OF JAPANESE WHISKY

INOCHI NO MIZU: A Stunning Collection of Japanese Whisky will feature a collection of the world’s finest whiskies, passionately assembled by a whisky connoisseur over the last decade. The bottles in this collection represent some of the most famous distilleries in the world, including highlights from Scotland such as Macallan, Dalmore and Glenlivet. Of particular note is the array of Japanese whiskies, most excitingly from the ghost distilleries Karuizawa and Hanyu.

The owner of this collection has assembled the famous Hanyu Ichiro’s Malt Card Series, and this gives collectors the opportunity to acquire rare bottlings from this legendary series. From Karuizawa, we are thrilled to be offering special bottles from the Samurai and Geisha Series with the well sought after Thousand Arrow Set and the Aqua of Life. From Scotland, the Highlands are represented by Dalmore and the incredible Eos release, which is a 59-year-old malt. Speyside is featured with a crystal decanter of Macallan 25 year old which will intrigue whisky afficionados. This sale also features the famous Pappy Van Winkle with the 20 year old release. These bottles are fantastic releases of bourbon, which will be excellent additions to any whisky collection.

FINEST & RAREST WINES FEATURING THE EPICURE’S CELLAR

Finest & Rarest Wines: Featuring the Epicure’s Cellar will open with The Epicure’s Cellar, a remarkable private collection of rare wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Italy, Spain and the USA. Highlights include Haut-Brion Blanc and La Mission-Haut Brion Blanc from Bordeaux; over 170 lots of top Burgundy red and white wines by the most sought-after producers, such as Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Armand Rousseau, Arnoux Lachaux and Charles Lachaux, Roumier, Jacky Truchot, Mugnier, Ponsot, Leflaive and Leroy. The major attraction in the white Burgundy section is the ultra-rare (only 500 bottles were produced) bottle of L’Exceptionnelle Vendange des Sept Domaines Montrachet 2016. Champagne is represented by Salon and available in multiple vintages. Italy and Spain highlights include Gaja, Masseto and Vega Sicilia. Last but not least, the U.S. selection features Eisele Vineyard, Bond, Harlan, Opus One, Screaming Eagle and Screaming Eagle Sauvignon Blanc.

Other remarkable collections in the sale include Latour purchased from Christie's "Rarities from The Cellar of Château Latour" in May 2011, and a fantastic selection of Dujac Grands Crus and Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair.

FINE AND RARE SPIRITS ONLINE: HONG KONG EDITION

Fine and Rare Spirits Online: Hong Kong Edition offers whisky enthusiasts 79 lots of top notch whiskies and spirits from Scotland, Japan and France. From Macallan, the highlights are The Macallan Red Collection Full Set 40, 50, 60, 71, 74, 78 Years Old. The 74 and 7 8 Years Old are the oldest bottlings ever released in the history of The Macallan; and The Macallan Tales of The Macallan Volume I, distilled in 1950 and bottled in 2021 in Lalique crystal decanter which comes with an almanac book. Islay is represented by Laphroaig Osteria Apostoli 1970 and Laphroaig 1966 Signatory Vintage. The Japanese collection in the sale features Karuizawa Black Aqua of Life 45 Year Old and Geisha series; and Hanyu Ichiro's Malt Card Series. Last but not least, this sale includes the rare Domaine de la Romanée Conti Marc de Bourgogne, Domaine Armand Rousseau Vieille Fine de Bourgogne and Vieux Marc de Bourgogne.

FINE AND RARE WINES ONLINE: HONG KONG EDITION

Fine and Rare Wines Online: Hong Kong Edition consists of wines from around the world, offering wine lovers an array of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône, Champagne, Italian, USA, Australian, and even the Lebanese Château Musar. Highlights include some rare and mature, ready to drink gems from a drinker’s collection, such as Bordeaux First Growths from as far back as 1947; René Engel from 1990 to 2003; Maison and Domaine Leroy from the 1970s to 2000s; great Rhônes like Guigal, Rayas, Jaboulet and Chapoutier from 1950s to 2000s; and top Piedmont and Super Tuscans from 1960s 2000s, to name a few. Other colle ctions feature fine and rare white wines including exceptional producers like Leflaive, Ramonet, Vincent Dancer, Coche Dury, and the incredibly rare Vogüé Bourgogne Blanc/Musigny Blanc.