Over the past few years, the demand for rum, whiskies and other fine spirits has increased considerably, with many people now choosing to buy and sell their bottles at auction as an alternative to using specialist retailers.

www.whisky.auction is a new site that aims to simplify the auction process for many. The latest auction from Whisky Auction has many rare and old bottles of rum up for sale.

The rum highlights include: 

• rums dating from the 1930s and 1940s 
• a 25-year-old bottle of Wray & Nephew bottled in 1987 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence – never released for sale and the first time this bottle has ever appeared at auction 
• a Royal Navy flagon filled in 1953 
• a bottle of the rare 1940s’ Extra Strong 90° Proof rum from Caroni, the Trinidad distillery that closed permanently in 2002.

Buyers must register to participate in whisky.auction’s online auction:

The current auction started on Sunday 24 April and will close on Tuesday 3 May at 7.30pm BST.

Behind this site is a team of industry experts whose knowledge and expertise will bring honest guidance to sellers. What’s more, their contacts in the spirit industry bring to auction some of the rarest bottles in the world, with the aim of achieving the highest selling prices for the rarest bottles.

Whisky Auction Ltd is a newly registered company based in London. You can deliver your bottles in person to our offices or send them in by post, and we also offer a collection service. Similarly, you can collect your winning bottles from our offices or take advantage of our delivery service with some of the best shipping rates for both UK and international customers. We also offer FREE insurance on all UK deliveries.

If you have whiskies or other fine spirits to sell, or even an entire collection, please get in touch by emailing [email protected] or by calling +44 (0)20 8838 9381.