Interview · Jul 20, 2026
#117 - Tim Triptree MW: inside Christie's wine and spirits auctions
Tim Triptree MW of Christie's on auctioning a 1.2-million-pound whisky, authenticating rare bottles and the rise of Chinese wine on the world stage.
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