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Whisky Investment Index (WII): a daily market-performance index for collectible and investment-grade whisky, built on ALT/FNDATA's dataset of over 50,000 whisky lots across 220+ auction houses since 1998. Tracks Scotch single malts and Japanese whisky from distilleries such as Macallan, Karuizawa and Yamazaki. Daily index values for benchmarking, research and portfolio construction.
Overview
Whisky Investment Index: whisky market data
The Whisky Investment Index (WII) delivers daily index values tracking the collectible and investment-grade whisky market on a consistent methodology, so you can benchmark performance and study trends over time. It spans Scotch single malts and Japanese whisky from distilleries such as Macallan, Karuizawa, Yamazaki, Bowmore, Springbank and Nikka.
The index is built on ALT/FNDATA's whisky sales data, drawn from auction houses, online marketplaces and specialist sales worldwide: over 50,000 whisky lots across 220+ auction houses since 1998, with 40,000+ realised prices. Index values come in JSON, CSV and SQL table formats and update daily.
What you can do with this data
- Benchmarking: measure the whisky market against the wider alternative-asset universe.
- Portfolio construction: use index values as an alternative-asset factor.
- Research and reporting: track whisky trends over time on a consistent methodology.
- Valuation and pricing: ground appraisals and positioning in real market data.
Dataset facts
- Data formats: JSON, CSV, SQL tables
- Geographic coverage: Global (UK, Europe, Asia, North America)
- History: 1998 to present
- Update frequency: Daily
- Update type: Incremental
- Sources: Auction houses, online marketplaces, specialist whisky sales, catalogues
- Provider: ALT/FNDATA (Oarbt Inc.)
More ALT/FNDATA data on AWS Data Exchange
ALT/FNDATA also publishes a Whisky Auction Sales feed and a Fine Wine Investment Index, plus real-time sales feeds and indices across watches, handbags and cars. Search "ALT/FNDATA" on AWS Data Exchange to see the full catalogue.
Getting started
For help evaluating the index for your use case, or to discuss coverage and integration, contact the ALT/FNDATA data team at info@altfndata.com .
Full dataset overview and coverage detail: https://altfndata.com/data-exchange/whisky-investment-index-wii/
Highlights
- Daily market-performance index for collectible and investment-grade whisky, built on 50,000+ lots across 220+ auction houses since 1998, with 40,000+ realised prices.
- Spans Scotch single malts and Japanese whisky from Macallan, Karuizawa, Yamazaki, Bowmore, Springbank and Nikka, grounded in realised auction prices. Delivered in JSON, CSV and SQL formats.
- Benchmark whisky as an alternative asset, build portfolios, and track market trends with a consistent methodology. Daily-updated index values.
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You will receive access to the following data sets.
Data set name | Type | Historical revisions | Future revisions | Sensitive information | Data dictionaries | Data samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Historical + Real-time Wine & Whisky Auction Sales by Lot | All historical revisions | All future revisions | Not included | Not included |
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