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PRESS RELEASE | Christie’s Fine and Rare Wines Spring Auctions 2019 present

FIRST SALE OF WHISKY IN HONG KONG SALEROOMSIX PRESITIGIOUS PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OF THE WORLD'S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER WINES AND SPIRITS

Wines & Spirits

Hong Kong APAC 6 May 2019

Hong Kong – On 24^th and 25^th May, Christie’s will present its first sale of whisky in Hong Kong, featuring the most highly collectible Scottish and Japanese single-malt whisky from world-renowned distilleries, The Macallan and Karuizawa. Also on offer are six prestigious private collections of exceptional wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône, Australia, Champagne, Italy, California, Chile, Madeira and Germany.

Tim Triptree MW, International Director & Specialist, Wine Department, commented “This season we are thrilled to introduce our first whisky auction in Hong Kong to meet the growing appetite for this spirit in the region. We are also excited to continue our white-glove sale this March by offering Part 2 of the same private collection, which features an extensive range of superlative Bordeaux vintages from esteemed Châteaux. Global buyers will surely be amazed by the breadth and depth of our selection of the very finest and rarest wines from the world’s iconic Estates and regions in these auctions.”

NOTES TO EDITOR

Sale Title: Finest & Rarest Wines and Spirits Featuring Prestigious Collections & Exceptional Whisky

Sale Dates: 24^th – 25^th May 2019

Sale Location: Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, No. 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

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* Please note when quoting estimates above that other fees will apply in addition to the hammer price - see Section D of the Conditions of Sale at the back of the sale catalogue. *Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium.