Whisky Auction Raises Millions for Charity
A collection of unique whiskies from Scotland's best-known distilleries has raised over £2.3 million for a charity supporting disadvantaged young people in Scotland.
Bidders from around the world attended the Distillers One of One auction, the world's largest charity auction of rare Scotch, at historic Hopetoun House near Edinburgh, in collaboration with Sotheby's.
- 39 one-off lots created by leading distilleries were auctioned without reserve.
- The biennial sale raised a total hammer price of £2,316,722.
The entire proceeds will primarily go to The Youth Action Fund, set up by the Distillers' Charity to support disadvantaged young people across Scotland "to unlock their potential and contribute positively to their communities".
Author's summary: Whisky auction raises £2.3m for charity.