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Market updates10 Nov 2026

Whisky Monthly Update October 2026: Brora takes the lead, Macallan 1926 sets dollar record

More bottles went under the hammer in October at the auctions tracked by Whiskystats than in any month since May, and the Whisky Index eased slightly. Brora overtakes Port Ellen to lead the brand ranking for the first time. On 9 October, a bottle of Macallan 1926 fetched £2.125 million on the distillery's estate, in dollars the highest auction price ever paid for a bottle of whisky.

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Market updates8 Oct 2026

Whisky Monthly Update September 2026: Ardbeg accelerates, India halves its tariff

After the quiet summer months, trading on the secondary whisky market picked up again in September. The Whisky Index rose for the fifth month in a row, Ardbeg posted its largest monthly gain since 2019 and Port Ellen widened the gap to Brora and Macallan. In India, the first price cuts are becoming visible following the trade agreement with the United Kingdom.

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Market updates9 Sept 2026

Whisky Monthly Update August 2026: where the surplus sits, and where it doesn’t

The auction market had its quietest month of the year in August, with the highest share of unsold bottles this decade. What did sell went for rising prices. This week, the Financial Times published an in-depth analysis of Scotland's whisky oversupply. Both pictures are accurate, and they concern different parts of the market.

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Market updates17 Aug 2026

Whisky half-year update 2026: the market floor takes shape

Since 2002 we have built whisky portfolios for more than 1,600 investors, with 327 million euros under management. That gives us a direct, inside view of the market. Our conclusion on H1 2026 is clear: after three years of correction, the whisky market appears to have reached its floor. We promise no rapid rise, but in our view the correction phase is behind us.

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Market updates5 Aug 2026

Whisky Monthly Update July 2026: Port Ellen overtakes Macallan

The whisky auction market cooled slightly in July, but the index rose for the third month running. Port Ellen takes the top spot from Macallan and Brora makes a striking jump. The Whiskystats figures for July 2026.

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Market updates24 Jul 2026

Zero-Tariff Trade Restored for Scotch Whisky Exports to the US

Tariff-free trade in Scotch Whisky with the United States has been restored as of today, as part of the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal. What does the zero tariff mean for exports and for whisky as an investment?

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Market updates10 Jul 2026

Whisky Monthly Update June 2026: bottom holds steady for a year

The secondary whisky market closed the first half of 2026 on a quietly positive note. In this update, the key figures for June, and how they fit the picture we outlined earlier this year.

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