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Royal Mile Whiskies launches first auction

Online whisky site Royal Mile Whisky Auctions has unveiled its first auction, which includes a rare bottling of 1975 Benromach.

Royal Mile Whisky Auctions is spearheaded by Dr Chris White

The auction, which launched on 15 September, will see several bottles go under the hammer, including a 1975 Benromach in a Glencairn crystal decanter.

Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, 100% of the proceeds will go to The Scottish Licensed Trade Benevolent Society.

Led by Dr Chris White, Royal Mile Whisky (RMW) Auctions has been established with a strict code of ethics. To avoid potential conflicts in being both a retailer and an auctioneer, RMW Auctions will not accept for auction any limited edition whiskies within one year of release, nor are any employees of the company, or partners/subsidiary companies allowed to bid or sell on the auction site. Stock sold to the retail business by the industry will not be sold on the auction website.

It is hoped these rules will ensure a fair marketplace, and reassure bidders that they are not competing against RMW Auctions, or the staff who work for them.

The company says that consumers can rest assured that prices are not being artificially driven up, especially for new releases being ‘flipped’ immediately after release.

The first auction will end on 27 September at 8pm. To see the full auction list, visit www.royalmilewhisky.auction.

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