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.

Shown here are two of 10 Glenmorangie whisky miniature sets that are on offer in a single lot with an estimate of £60-100.

Shown here are three of five Glenfiddich presentation sets that form a lot estimated at £40-60.

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.

This Macallan 1971, 18 year-old, single Speyside malt Scotch whisky, was bottled in 1989 and has an estimate of £80-120.

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.