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Friday, June 5, 2026 · No. 155

Spirits

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1 story across Hong Kong and Spirits. Latest: Bonhams Sets World Record for Japanese Whisky with HK$8.25M Yamazaki 50 Year Old Sale.

Bonhams Sets World Record for Japanese Whisky with HK$8.25M Yamazaki 50 Year Old Sale
Auction HousesAuction HouseHong KongJun 5

Bonhams Sets World Record for Japanese Whisky with HK$8.25M Yamazaki 50 Year Old Sale

Bonhams set a new world auction record for a bottle of Japanese whisky on June 2, 2026, when a unique Yamazaki 50 Year Old sold for HK$8,250,000 in Hong Kong. The sale, which exceeded its high estimate of HK$4,200,000, also featured a Karuizawa 52 Year Old that realized HK$6,250,000.

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