Where can I buy Cragganmore whisky at auction?

Cragganmore appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (24 lots in the last 24 months, median £90 hammer). Also try whisky.auction, Whisky Hammer, Bonhams.

What's the average hammer price for Cragganmore?

Across 43+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Cragganmore is £75. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/cragganmore shows full price history per expression.

What's the cheapest time of year to buy Cragganmore?

Based on 24 months of data, Apr tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Cragganmore (£40). Auction calendars are sparse around major holidays — buyers and sellers both drop off, so prices often soften.

Does the hammer price include buyer's premium?

No — the prices on wsky1 are hammer prices, not the total you pay. Buyer's premium at major auction houses adds 12–28% on top: Bonhams (~27.5%), most online houses (12–15%). Always check the auction's terms before bidding.

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Buyer's guide · 2026

How to buy Cragganmore at auction

43 recent Cragganmore lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £75. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Cragganmore sells

Auction-house breakdown for Cragganmore — last 24 months. Pick the house with the most lots for the best chance of finding what you want; consider buyer's premium when comparing hammer prices.

Auction house	Lots	Median hammer	Buyer's premium
Scotch Whisky Auctions	24	£90	12%
whisky.auction	9	£40	13.5%
Whisky Hammer	8	£115	12.5%
Bonhams	1	£5,500	27.5%
Whisky Auctioneer	1	£1,850	12%

When to buy Cragganmore

Months with the lowest median hammer prices over the last 24 months. Quiet auction months often see softer prices as fewer buyers compete.

Lower prices

Apr

Median £40 · 18 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £105 · 18 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Apr (18), May (18), Feb (4).

Recent Cragganmore hammer prices

Last 12 outcomes across all houses — real evidence of what bottles cleared for. Click through for full price history.

Lot	House	Hammer	Sold
Cragganmore 26 Year Old, 1991 (4x 700ml)	Bonhams	£5,500	4 Jun 26
Cragganmore 1998 14 Year Old Signatory	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£50	4 Jun 26
Cragganmore 1989 21 Year Old 2010 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£200	4 Jun 26
Cragganmore 12 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	26 May 26
Cragganmore 1977 Connoisseur’s Choice	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£160	9 May 26
SMWS 37.138 Cragganmore 2003 19 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	9 May 26
SMWS 37.64 Cragganmore 1985 30 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£240	9 May 26
Cragganmore 1987 Distillers Edition	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£80	9 May 26
Cragganmore 12 Year Old 2019 Special Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£75	9 May 26
Cragganmore 1966 Secret Stills Gordon & MacPhail	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£540	9 May 26
Cragganmore 1989 16 Year Old Signatory	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£160	8 May 26
Cragganmore 2003 Distillers Edition	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	8 May 26

Buyer's checklist for Cragganmore

Verify provenance. For bottles over £500, ask for receipts, original photos, and ideally a seller who is named on the auction house's verified accounts list.
Check fill level. Low shoulder fill on a 25+ year old bottle is normal; mid-shoulder isn't. Loss of liquid is permanent.
Inspect closures. Wax-dipped seals can hide damage. Loose corks risk evaporation. Reputable houses photograph closely — ask for higher-res images if not provided.
Compare hammer to wsky1 median. If a lot is >15% above our 12-month median, you're either bidding on something special (book, presentation case, signed) or overpaying.
Add buyer's premium + VAT. Your total is hammer × (1 + premium %) + any VAT. For a £1,000 hammer at Bonhams (27.5%) with UK VAT on the premium, your real cost is closer to £1,330.
Shipping & insurance. International shipping of spirits is restricted; many houses use specialist couriers. Get a quote before you bid, not after.

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