Whisky miniatures: small size, big taste
04 November 2021 Whisky miniatures can be a great way to try out a different brand or vintage you are interested in without having to buy a full bottle.The is a small part of a range of St Andrews whisky barrel miniatures all being offered in a single lot at Gildings with an estimate of £60-100.
They also make super gifts.
And for some people they also become a collecting obsession – with the benefits of being quite affordable and not taking up much space.
At the Gildings timed online sale ending on November 14 there is something for every type of whisky miniature buyer.
Here is a brief selection of highlights from the lots available, but you can also browse the online catalogue to see the full range.
![Two whisky miniature sets](/media/73407/glenmorangie.jpg?width=700&height=500&rmode=max&updated=05%2f16%2f2022+14%3a18%3a18)
Shown here are two of 10 Glenmorangie whisky miniature sets that are on offer in a single lot with an estimate of £60-100.
![Glenfiddich presentation sets](/media/73406/glenfiddich-presentation-sets.jpg?width=700&height=500&rmode=max&updated=05%2f16%2f2022+14%3a18%3a18)
Shown here are three of five Glenfiddich presentation sets that form a lot estimated at £40-60.
![Golf balls containing whisky](/media/73408/golf-ball-whisky-miniatures.jpg?width=700&height=500&rmode=max&updated=05%2f16%2f2022+14%3a18%3a18)
Not the usual way to store whisky, perhaps, but a great gift for golfing chums. This lot comprises 24 whisky golf ball miniatures of Old St Andrews, Open Champions 1921-1959, and 1960-1988. The estimate is just £40-60.
![A Macallan miniature whisky bottle](/media/73410/macallan-1971.jpg?width=700&height=500&rmode=max&updated=05%2f16%2f2022+14%3a18%3a18)
This Macallan 1971, 18 year-old, single Speyside malt Scotch whisky, was bottled in 1989 and has an estimate of £80-120.
![A selection of whisky miniatures](/media/73409/highland-malt-miniatures.jpg?width=700&height=500&rmode=max&updated=05%2f16%2f2022+14%3a18%3a18)
This lot comprises 10 great whisky brands, five of them are shown here, and includes Highland Park, Glen Spey and Glen Elgin. It is estimated at £200-300.
Browse and bid
Take a look all the lots in the Gildings whisky miniatures auction to see what else is on offer.
If you are new to timed sales and online bidding: no problem, take a look at our guide to timed auctions to find out how they work and how to bid.
We also have a guide to buying whisky at auction.