The Art of Whisky
Wednesday 10 September 2025, 04:00 PM • Milan
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Auction details
September opens with an extraordinary event for whisky enthusiasts and collectors: an auction celebrating the artistry of great distillers and the dedication of those who have, over time, gathered and preserved true masterpieces in a bottle.
On this exclusive occasion, Finarte is proud to present a prestigious selection from the private collection of an Italian gentleman — a compilation curated with passion and precision over decades, now unveiled to the public in all its rare beauty. The catalogue includes lots that define excellence: two complete Macallan verticals, an exceptional Connoisseurs Choice collection, numerous Prestonfield labels, and a Springbank selection including a highly sought-after 25-year-old. Also featured are iconic names such as Bowmore, Laphroaig, George & J.G. Smith, Strathisla, and many more symbols of the Scottish Highlands. Further enriching the auction are Japanese and Irish whiskies, completing a truly international offering.
Alongside these rarities, the auction also features unmissable gems such as the historic Moon Import series — including the famed The Costumes — and the refined bottlings by Gordon & MacPhail. Each lot has been selected for its historical significance, quality, and its ability to captivate both seasoned collectors and curious newcomers.
The Art of Whisky is more than an auction: it’s a journey through time and tradition, a tribute to whisky culture that blends passion, research, and memory.
We look forward to welcoming you on Thursday, September 10th at Finarte, Via dei Bossi, for an event destined to mark a milestone in Italian whisky collecting history.
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Conditions of Sale
The oldest Cantina in Barolo presented in a collection from 1931 to 2014.
This is the extreme synthesis to present the Finarte auction on June 9th, where an extraordinary selection of Barolo Borgogno of over 1,900 bottles will be auctioned, covering the time period 1931-2014 with great completeness: 1931, 1937, 1947, 1952, 1955, 1957, 1958, 1959 and then all the vintages produced without neglecting even one until 2014, with very rare bottles of Barolo Storico Crus and the most recent Crus, which the Farinetti management decided to enhance after the company’s acquisition in 2008.
The bottles, preserved with extreme care, have been viewed one by one by the Borgogno company which guarantees their authenticity and essential conservation requirements.
The collection is offered in lots divided into several large complementary verticals that offer the entire history of 1931-2014, in smaller verticals focused on specific periods and selections of targeted vintages and particular Crus.
The Monographic auction of the Barolo Borgogno 1931-2014 Collection will be preceded by two tasting events dedicated to collectors in Milan and Rome.
