Decoding Whiskey Terms in the Rare Spirits Auction

"The world of whiskey can be intimidating, but I'm here to demystify these terms and give you the confidence to bid on bottles that you'll love." -Julia Kelley-Swift, Fine Wine & Rare Spirits Specialist

What Defines a 100-Point Wine?

A 100-point wine is "an extraordinary wine of profound and complex character.” - Robert Parker

The Joel Fleishman Fine Wine Collection at Auction

"His wine column combined his knowledge of winemaking as well as his deep love for people. His personal wine collection reflects these qualities, a testament to his refined palate and appreciation for exceptional wines." - Mark Solomon, Fine Wine & Rare Spirits Director

The Cuban Exile of Bacardi

"These are some of the last bottles made in Cuba before the company and its founders were sent into exile" - Julia Kelley-Swift, Rare Spirits & Fine Wine Department

A Moment With Lynne Millies

"The vineyard of Château Angélus is situated in a natural amphitheater overlooked by the three Saint-Emilion churches. In the middle of this special site, the sounds were amplified and the angelus bells could be heard ringing in the morning, at midday and in the evening." -Château Angélus

A Moment With Mark Solomon

A Personalized Bourbon for President Ford

Join us on April 18th for an Evening of Intentional Art and Wine Tasting

This will be a unique, memorable, and relaxing evening perfect for art enthusiasts, wine lovers, and everyone in between!

A Moment With Julia Kelley-Swift

"It is an absolutely, outrageously great wine." -Robert Parker

An Insider's Look: The Cuvee Rare of Piper-Heidsieck

The Champagne of Choice for the Glamorous and Iconic

Unboxing: Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Whisky

"It [Taketsuru Pure Malt Whiskey] stands as a pinnacle in the world of whiskey showcasing the excellence that can be achieved through dedication and expertise in the craft" - Fine Wine & Rare Spirits Assistant Director, Lynne Millies

A Moment With Lynne Millies

The Intersection of Art Deco and Cognac

A Moment With Julia Kelley-Swift

The Celebrity Wine

Sine Qua Non

Born of pure passion and a wishful dream -SQN

Special Feature with Julia Kelley-Swift

With aromas of ginger, saffron, and beeswax, this rare Hungarian wine is so sweet it is best enjoyed by the spoonful.

Special Feature with Lynne Millies

Explore the lesser-known side of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti.

Cellar Tour with Mark Solomon

We believe this whiskey to be unique...like an antique enhanced by age, nature has mellowed this bourbon to a memorable perfection. It has been reserved and bottled for a connoisseur. - Very Old Fitzgerald Label

Special Feature with Lynne Millies

Elvis has not left the building...

Bottle Talk with a Novice

Watch as Fine Wine & Rare Spirits Director, Mark Solomon and Chloe Ghillani of the Content Team discuss the Portuguese sweet wine, Port. Enjoy first reactions, personal stories, and so much more in the first episode of this new series.

Unboxing: Rare Spirits

Moonlighting as an academic journal, this clever box is hiding a prohibition era whiskey. Watch this unboxing video and learn more. Bid on this rare whiskey, without a prescription, on Friday, June 10th at noon.

The Stuff of Legend

There can be no question that drinking a great old wine is one of life’s great pleasures. And, there is nothing in the world like a great old Red Burgundy! – The Underground Wineletter

Sporting Art Fair 2022

Leland Little is delighted to host our second annual Sporting Art Fair (SAF) on Saturday, February 26th, 2022. Although hosted on the grounds and within the galleries of Leland Little, this is a community event brought forth by a group of partners who are personally and professionally invested in the world of sporting art. The Sporting Art Fair is for everyone.

A Symphony of Flavors

"Apricot, quince, pineapple, almond, verbena, fig, rose, lychee, grapefruit, bitter orange, vanilla, saffron, roasted coffee beans... The smells of an entire market are concentrated in a glass of Yquem." – Chateau d’Yquem

A Whisky Market Update

Whisky (yes, and whiskey) is having a moment.

Scotch & Climate Change

One look at any of the scotch distilleries perched picturesquely on the shores of Islay serves as a reminder of their exposure to the elements. The relentless environment in which scotch is made has long been part of its charm, but with climate change intensifying, environmental concerns are quickly becoming production hurdles.

The Long and Winding Journey of a Whiskey Unicorn

Odysseus, Shackleton, Sir Edmund Hilary, A.H. Hirsch Reserve Whiskey. Intrepid adventurers all. Where the first three battled monsters and mountains, A.H. Hirsch took on decades of oblivion and ownership shuffles to emerge victorious as the rarest of rare, the most covetable brown liquor of them all.

History by the Bottle

When someone says "old world wine," most of our minds turn immediately to France. But while storied French winemakers pick, ferment, and bottle in the old, time-honored ways year in and year out, history marches on.

Why Are So Many Whiskies Old?

Art & Wine

Whisky Investing