La Martiniquaise-Benelux is auctioning 587 barrels of single grain whisky and gin from the historic Dutch distiller Hooghoudt following its acquisition of the company. The sale, hosted by Troostwijk Auctions, will begin on 10 November and includes casks aged for up to 28 years.
The auction follows the July announcement that Hooghoudt Distillery in Groningen, Netherlands, would close after 137 years of operation.
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Hooghoudt is a family-owned company primarily known for producing Dutch genever for more than a century before expanding into whisky.
Its new owner, La Martiniquaise-Benelux, had previously announced plans to move production to a new facility in Ghent, Belgium, by the end of 2024.
La Martiniquaise-Benelux is part of the major French spirits group La Martiniquaise, whose portfolio includes Glen Moray Scotch whisky and Saint James rum.
The stock being sold is currently held in containers in Veendam, Netherlands.
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The majority of the lots consist of single grain whisky matured in Oloroso sherry casks, which range in size from 250 to 500 liters.
The age of the liquid varies significantly, from three years old to a 28-year-old expression.
This 28-year-old whisky is among the oldest ever produced in the Netherlands.
The auction is being managed by Troostwijk Auctions. Starting bids for most lots are set at €500 (US$530).
Participation in the auction is restricted to bidders who hold an Excise Goods Place permit, which legally allows them to store the duty-suspended spirits.
The sale has prompted questions regarding the future of Hooghoudt’s whisky production under its new ownership.
La Martiniquaise-Benelux has not issued a public comment on whether it plans to continue the Hooghoudt whisky program after the relocation to Belgium is complete.
