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Pat's Grand Finale
Joe Wilson, Head Curator and Spirits Specialist
at Whisky Auctioneer
"Pat's Whisky Collection
was historic, a once in a
lifetime chance for whisky
lovers old and new to bid
on some of the most diverse
bottles on the secondary
market," explains Iain
McClune, Founder of
Whisky Auctioneer. "e
variety of whiskies on offer
was unique, with whiskies
accessible at every price
point, hopefully inspiring
the next generation of
collectors. It's highly
unlikely we'll ever see a
collection as large and
diverse as this one, meaning
this auction will go down
in whisky history, setting
a precedent for future
collectors."
"Building a whisky collection
was never actually my original
goal - I simply wanted to try
everything, and there were
so many releases, distilleries,
and countries to explore,"
elaborates the collector, Pat.
"When I reached over 2,000
bottles, I decided to create a
collection that represented
the full picture of whisky, and
for me, that meant everything
from non-age statements,
blends, and world whiskies to
the rarest examples - a true
showcase of all sides of such a
varied spirit.
