In the historic Hanseatic heart of Szczecin, a rare convergence of industrial heritage, luxury spirit inventory, and prime real estate development is hitting the auction block. The sale of Starka SFW offers a multi-faceted opportunity to revive a 15th-century tradition while transforming a 19th-century landmark into a modern urban centerpiece. The spirits world has long […]

The landscape of the global fine wine trade is undergoing a significant structural transformation. For decades, the secondary market was defined by the dual hegemony of Bordeaux and Burgundy, with the Rhône and Champagne acting as the primary alternatives for serious collectors. However, as 2024 and 2025 have shown, the narrative is shifting. Amidst a […]

In a move that has sent ripples through the international fine wine community, Christie’s has announced an exclusive online auction of the historic bottle library of González Byass. This landmark sale, scheduled to take place from June 5th to 11th, represents a rare moment in viticultural history: the release of an archive of bottled Sherry […]

SZCZECIN, POLAND – One of the spirits industry’s most enigmatic and historically significant assets is preparing for a change in stewardship. The historic home of Starka, the legendary aged rye vodka often referred to as the "Cognac of Eastern Europe," is officially on the auction block. The sale, which encompasses the brand’s global intellectual property, […]

HONG KONG – The international auction circuit is bracing for a landmark event as Bonhams prepares to showcase two of the most significant Japanese whiskies ever to reach the secondary market. Scheduled for May 30, 2026, at Bonhams’ prestigious Pacific Place gallery in Wan Chai, the live auction will be headlined by a one-of-a-kind Yamazaki […]