Maltz Auctions to Sell Over 50,000 Cases of Wine and Liquor

Auction features inventory from Apollo Fine Wine and Spirits, open to licensed New York retailers and wholesalers

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Maltz Auctions in Central Islip, New York will be auctioning over 50,000 cases of wine and liquor from the inventory of Apollo Fine Wine and Spirits. The online auction, open exclusively to New York State Liquor Authority licensed retailers and wholesalers, will feature a wide variety of wine brands, spirits, and warehouse equipment located in Freeport.

Why it matters

This large-scale auction represents a significant opportunity for licensed New York liquor retailers and wholesalers to acquire a substantial amount of wine and spirits inventory at potentially discounted prices. The sale of Apollo Fine Wine and Spirits' assets also highlights the challenges some businesses have faced during the pandemic and economic shifts.

The details

The auction will feature over 50,000 cases of wine and liquor from the Apollo Fine Wine and Spirits operation. Brands and labels include Hartig Family Selections, Hafner, J. Pierre Tempe, Kalura, Kessler-Zink, Junta, La Celia, and many others spanning various wine regions and varietals. Spirits categories include cognac, Armagnac, bourbon, gin, Scotch, tequila, and vodka. The sale will also include warehouse equipment such as electric lift trucks, ladders, pallet racking, and empty barrels.

  • Online bidding begins on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7 a.m. and runs through 10 a.m.

The players

Maltz Auctions

A Central Islip, New York-based auction house hosting the sale of over 50,000 cases of wine and liquor.

Apollo Fine Wine and Spirits

The company whose inventory of wine, spirits, and warehouse equipment is being auctioned by Maltz Auctions.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

This large-scale auction represents a significant opportunity for licensed New York liquor retailers and wholesalers to acquire a substantial amount of wine and spirits inventory at potentially discounted prices, highlighting the challenges some businesses have faced during the pandemic and economic shifts.