Recent Whiskey Auctions Articles

When four American whiskey makers decide to pool their best barrels for a single cause, you know something special is brewing. The upcoming Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration has announced a lot that's turning heads across the bourbon world—a one-of-a-kind barrel called "United We S

A bottle of whiskey just sold for more money than most people spend on a new pickup truck. Last weekend at Sotheby's in New York City, a single bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle 20 Year Old Single Barrel "Sam's" hammered down at $162,500, setting a new benchmark as the most expensive American whiskey ev

The story starts in a wood machinist's workshop at Marshall Amplification in Bletchley, where Andy Lambourne spent four decades crafting the components that would become part of rock and roll history. While musicians around the world cranked Marshall amps to deafening volumes, Lambourne quietly tuc

As America gears up to celebrate its 250th birthday, there's a new way for folks who appreciate a good pour of whiskey to join in the festivities. The Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration, or KBCA for short, just rolled out details on one of its standout auction items—a special Old Fo

For folks in Pennsylvania who appreciate a good pour of something special, there's a chance right now to get your hands on some of the hardest-to-find bourbons and whiskeys out there. The state's Liquor Control Board is running a lottery that's got everyone talking, with over 3,700 bottles up for g

In the world of fine spirits, some bottles carry more than just whiskey—they hold a slice of history, family legacy, and the kind of rarity that drives collectors wild. Take the story of a special bourbon tied to Chicago's hockey scene and a family empire. Last month, one of these gems went under t

The world of Kentucky bourbon is buzzing with a fresh twist on holiday cheer, thanks to the Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration. This new event, set for Presidents' Day Weekend from February 13 to 15, 2026, is kicking things off with something called the "12 Lots of Bourbon." It's li

America turns 250 in 2026, and Kentucky is throwing the party every serious whiskey man has been waiting for. Mark your calendar for February 13-15 in Louisville: the very first Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction and Celebration is coming, and it’s bringing once-in-a-lifetime bottles, barrel picks yo

The alarm clock hasn’t even gone off yet and half the country is already thinking about bourbon. It’s in the coffee mug on the workbench, the flask in the deer stand, the bottle on the shelf that only comes down when the kids finally move out. Bourbon isn’t just a drink in America – it’s a handshak

Every fall, something special happens in Louisville that pulls together two things most guys love: hard-to-find whiskey and a rock-solid reason to open the wallet. Kroger just kicked off its fifth annual Ultimate Bourbon Auction on November 12th, and this year the lineup is stacked deeper than ever