Emma One of the most exciting events in the global Scotch Whisky calendar, the Distillers One of One ® Charity Auction, in partnership with Sotheby’s, will be returning to Hopetoun House in Scotland for its third instalment in one year’s time, on 10th October 2025.
This special event sees collectors of fine and rare whisky from around the world gather for the opportunity to own a truly unique piece of liquid history. Unlike other auctions in the rare spirits categories, 100% of the hammer price from the auction goes directly to charity, principally to the Youth Action Fund, with £4.3million raised so far to help transform the lives of disadvantaged young people in Scotland.
With over 35 confirmed donors so far, including some exciting new entrants (full list below), collectors from around the world are already anticipating the reveal of the 2025 lots. The lots themselves are created from across the breadth of the Scotch Whisky industry, with 43 donors having taken part to date.
Each lot is a coveted, one-of-a-kind creation that has never been available previously, and is often created in partnership with an artist or master craftsman to ensure a truly spectacular final product, offering a unique opportunity for not only collectors of
ultra rare whisky, but collectors of art and luxury goods as well. We visited the preview last year, stunning whiskies in amazing surroundings.
“For Suntory Global Spirits, the Distillers One of One ® is not just a highlight of our calendar, it’s an opportunity to unite in a shared purpose,” says Cain Hayward-Hughes – Senior Global Creative Manager Prestige Malts at Suntory Global Spirits. “There is something truly special about coming together with our peers to craft these unique expressions. It is a singular opportunity to showcase
the rarest and most valuable of whiskies, and to celebrate our industry — all while improving thelives of those who most need support and encouragement.”
Bidders from 21 countries globally have participated so far, with the vast majority of lots being won on the day by buyers who were present at Hopetoun House, to experience the groundbreaking auction in person.
With over 2,000 young people having been engaged through the programme so far, and over 1,380 whose life chances have been transformed, The Distillers One of One ® demonstrates the power of what can be achieved when the industry and its associates collaborate.
“We’re thrilled that over thirty-five companies have already confirmed their participation in the
2025 Auction, reflecting both the success of our past Distillers One of One auctions and the
dedication these brands have to supporting our charitable cause,” says Beanie Geraedts-Espey,
MD of Distillers One of One. “We’ve had a glimpse of some of the lots in progress, and we’re
incredibly excited – and deeply grateful – for the remarkable thought, craftsmanship, and time
poured into these extraordinary creations.”
Current confirmed donors for Distillers One of One ® 2025:
Adelphi – Ardnamurchan
Arbikie Distillery
Artisanal – Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Atom Brands – That Boutique-y Whisky Co.
Bacardi – John Dewar & Sons
Ballindalloch Distillery
Beam Suntory
Berry Bros & Rudd
Bladnoch Distillery
Borders Distillery
Brown Forman
Campari – The Glen Grant
Coachbuilt
Diageo
Gleann Mòr
Greenwood – Ardross
House of Hazelwood
Hunter Laing – Ardnahoe
Ian MacLeod
InchDairnie
International Beverage – Old Pulteney
J & G Grant – Glenfarclas
La Martiniquaise – Glen Moray
Lindores Abbey
Livingstone
Loch Lomond Group
Morrison Distillers
Pernod Ricard
R&B Distillers – Isle of Raasay
Remy Cointreau – Bruichladdich
The Last Drop
Whyte & Mackay
William Grant & Sons
Young Spirits – Ferg & Harris
