The One of One Auction, with the collective philanthropic expression of the Scotch Whisky industry at its core, is highly anticipated by both the world’s leading whisky enthusiasts and collectors alike.
The auction operates with two clear aims:
To make a strong social impact in Scotland, transforming lives of disadvantaged young people
To showcase excellence in craftsmanship and the rarity value of Scotch Whisky to a global audience
The vision for the new Distillers One of One Auction Series, developed in partnership with Sotheby’s, is to create the pre-eminent charitable auction for Scotch Whisky. The next One of One Auction will be held at the prestigious Hopetoun House on Thursday 5 October, 2023, when companies from across the breadth and depth of the Scotch Whisky industry will once again be donating lots of exceptional rarity and value.
The inaugural Distillers One of One Auction was held in December 2021 at Barnbougle Castle on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Led by the Auction’s Founders and Members, 37 companies from across the length and breadth of Scotland committed their talent and resources to creating unique, never-to-be-repeated lots to be made available for auction. The generosity of the Scotch Whisky industry donors, our sponsors and the buyers who attended the event (in person or via telephone bidding) raised £2.4 million on the day for The Distillers’ Charity. One hundred percent of funds raised were committed for charitable purposes, principally to the Youth Action Fund to help young people to be ready for life and ready for work.
Our 2023 Sponsors
We are immensely grateful to the following companies from the ancillary services to the Scotch Whisky Industry for sponsoring The Distillers One of One Auction 2023.
Beamish International
Beamish International is a global whisky private office, providing direct-to-distillery advice, assurance and access to the world’s most coveted Scotch Whisky stocks for collecting, drinking and gifting. Over the years, we have built a global reputation for our knowledge, expertise and advisory services at the highest end of the rare whisky market.
Glencairn Crystal
Glencairn Crystal Studio is a family business based in Scotland celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. We are the world experts in the design, creation and supply of crystal and glass containers for super premium spirits and the company behind the world’s favourite whisky glass: the Glencairn Glass.
McLaren Packaging
McLaren Packaging specialise in the design and manufacture of premium, paper-based packaging for the Scotch whisky industry. Employing approximately 260 people across 6 sites in Central Scotland, our goal is to deliver a sustainable business that has minimal impact on the environment and a positive impact on the communities that we operate in.
Forsyths
Forsyths is one of the world leaders in the supply of distillation equipment thanks in great part to the art and craft of their skilled coppersmiths. Forsyths main business is still the replacement of worn parts for the Scotch Whisky Industry. However, Forsyths are increasingly offering startup companies worldwide a turnkey project from raw materials into new make spirit out.
Members
Arran
Bruichladdich
Gordon & Macphail
Isle of Raasay
Kilchoman
Loch Lomond
Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers
The Borders Distillery
The Glenmorangie Company
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Tomatin
Founders
Bacardi (John Dewar & Sons)
Bladnoch
Bowmore
Brown-Forman
Campari Group (The Glen Grant)
Diageo
Holyrood
International Beverage
KANDOBLANC
Pernod Ricard
The Glenturret
The Last Drop Distillers
William Grant & Sons
Associates
Ardnamurchan
Berry Brothers & Rudd
Coachbuilt
Duncan Taylor
Glenfarclas
Glen Moray
Greenwood
Ian Macleod Distillers
Lindores Abbey
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
Whyte & Mackay
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