The Distillers One of One Auction

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The Distillers One of One

The Distillers’ Charity hosted its second biennial One of One Auction, in partnership with Sotheby’s, in the stately Hopetoun House near Edinburgh on Thursday 5 October. Comprising a selection of ultra-rare Scotch whiskies, the 39-lot sale – which attracted lively bidding in the room and fierce bidding online – was attended by some 200 guests from across the globe, and brought an outstanding total of £2,248,750 / $2,715,815, more than double the pre-sale low estimate. Hammer proceeds of £1.8 million from the 2023 auction will primarily benefit The Distillers’ Charity’s Youth Action Fund, which aims to transform the lives of young people in Scotland aged between 16 and 25, by helping them to develop knowledge, confidence, resilience, and skills.

The Youth Action Fund – established by The Distillers’ Charity, with the support of Inspiring Scotland, as a vehicle to distribute funds from the One of One Auctions – has assembled a panel of complementary charity partners, each providing expertise and experience in achieving sustainable employability outcomes for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The 2021 & 2023 Distillers One of One Auctions have raised a combined total of £4.3m for charity.

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Our Donors

The Worshipful Company of Distillers have galvanized whisky brands, both new and old, from every region of Scotland to present exceptional whiskies with incredible creativity, all in the name of charity.

In addition to the generous bottles, casks and experiences donated for this sale, these brands also gave further support to make this event possible. The donor brands each fall into one of three tiers - Founders, Members and Associates.

2025 Donors

Founders

  • Bacardi - John Dewar & Sons
  • Beam Suntory
  • Brown Forman
  • Campari
  • Chivas Bros/Pernod Ricard
  • Diageo
  • Gleann Mór
  • International Beverage
  • KANDOBLANC
  • The Last Drop
  • William Grant & Sons & House of Hazelwood

Members

  • Ballindalloch Distillery
  • Berry Bros & Rudd
  • Bladnoch
  • Borders Distillery
  • Duncan Taylor Group
  • Gordon & MacPhail
  • InchDairnie
  • Livingstone
  • Loch Lomond
  • R&B Distillers Raasay
  • Remy Cointreau - Bruichladdich
  • Whyte & Mackay

Associates

  • Adelphi - Ardnamurchan
  • Annandale
  • Arbikie
  • Artisanal- Scotch Malt Whisky Society
  • Atom Brands - That Boutique-y Co
  • Coachbuilt
  • Greenwood - Ardross
  • Hunter Laing - Ardnahoe
  • J & G Grant - Glenfarclas
  • La Martiniquaise - Glen Moray
  • Lindores Abbey
  • MacLean and Bruce
  • Tomatin
  • Young Spirits - Ferg & Harris

2025 Sponsors

We are immensely grateful to the following companies for their sponsorship of The Distillers One of One.

Glencairn Crystal

Glencairn Crystal Studio is a family business based in Scotland celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. We are the world experts in the design, creation and supply of crystal and glass containers for super premium spirits and the company behind the world’s favourite whisky glass: the Glencairn Glass.

McLaren Packaging

McLaren Packaging specialise in the design and manufacture of premium, paper-based packaging for the Scotch whisky industry. Employing approximately 260 people across 6 sites in Central Scotland, our goal is to deliver a sustainable business that has minimal impact on the environment and a positive impact on the communities that we operate in.

Forsyths

Forsyths is one of the world leaders in the supply of distillation equipment. The art and craft of their skilled coppersmiths remain vital to the production of the equipment. Forsyths’ experience in distillation is now recognised on a worldwide basis. Many spirit-based drinks around the globe owe their unique but consistent characters to their knowhow.

Simpsons Malt

Simpsons Malt is an independent, fifth-generation, family-owned business and Certified B Corporation. The company’s passion is a focus on making malts with taste, flavour and consistently high quality with the world’s best brewers and distillers in mind, helping them to craft the finest beers and whiskies.