Where can I buy Craigellachie whisky at auction?

Craigellachie appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (61 lots in the last 24 months, median £70 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer, whisky.auction, Whisky Auctioneer.

What's the average hammer price for Craigellachie?

Across 92+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Craigellachie is £88. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/craigellachie shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Apr tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Craigellachie (£70). 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 Craigellachie at auction

92 recent Craigellachie lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £88. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Craigellachie sells

Auction-house breakdown for Craigellachie — 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	61	£70	12%
Whisky Hammer	14	£345	12.5%
whisky.auction	13	£110	13.5%
Whisky Auctioneer	4	£1,875	12%

When to buy Craigellachie

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 £70 · 17 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £75 · 50 lots

Lower prices

Jun

Median £115 · 12 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (50), Apr (17), Jun (12).

Recent Craigellachie 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
Craigellachie 23 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£200	29 Jun 26
Craigellachie 2007 12 Year Old Whisky Broker	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£35	29 Jun 26
Craigellachie 1995 23 Year Old Exceptional Cask For The Discerning Traveller	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£210	29 Jun 26
Craigellachie 17 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£70	29 Jun 26
SMWS 44.190 Craigellachie 21 Year Old The Creators Collection	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£180	9 Jun 26
SMWS 44.178 Craigellachie 2005 18 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£120	9 Jun 26
Craigellachie 17 Year Old 70cl / 46%	whisky.auction	£80	9 Jun 26
Craigellachie 1994 27 Year Old Bottled 2022 - Exceptional Cask Series Brandy Finish 70cl / 44.9%	whisky.auction	£700	9 Jun 26
Craigellachie 23 Year Old Batch Number 67-KA23 70cl / 46%	whisky.auction	£180	9 Jun 26
Craigellachie 1978 16 Year Old Cask 7703 First Cask 70cl / 46%	whisky.auction	£110	9 Jun 26
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 70cl / 46%	whisky.auction	£45	9 Jun 26
Craigellachie 17 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£70	4 Jun 26

Buyer's checklist for Craigellachie

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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