Where can I buy Dailuaine whisky at auction?

Dailuaine appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (41 lots in the last 24 months, median £65 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer, Bonhams, whisky.auction.

What's the average hammer price for Dailuaine?

Across 54+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Dailuaine is £75. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/dailuaine shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Apr tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Dailuaine (£65). 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.

wsky1

Buyer's guide · 2026

How to buy Dailuaine at auction

54 recent Dailuaine 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 Dailuaine sells

Auction-house breakdown for Dailuaine — 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	41	£65	12%
Whisky Hammer	11	£210	12.5%
Bonhams	1	—	27.5%
whisky.auction	1	£50	13.5%

When to buy Dailuaine

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 £65 · 17 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £75 · 31 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (31), Apr (17), Jun (3).

Recent Dailuaine 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
SMWS 41.190 Dailuaine 2006 19 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£90	25 Jun 26
Dailuaine 17 Year Old Manager's Dram, 2000 (2x 700ml)	Bonhams	—	4 Jun 26
Dailuaine 2010 12 Year Old Thompson Bros	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	4 Jun 26
Dailuaine - 22 Year Old (Rare Malts 1973) 75cl	Whisky Hammer	£400	24 May 26
Dailuaine - 17 Year Old (2000) Manager's Dram	Whisky Hammer	£210	24 May 26
Dailuaine 1985 19 Year Old Blackadder Raw Cask	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	9 May 26
Dailuaine 1992 Carn Mor Celebration Of The Cask	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£140	9 May 26
Dailuaine 10 Year Old Chorlton Whisky	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	9 May 26
Dailuaine 12 Year Old Adelphi’s Laudale Batch #3	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£120	9 May 26
SMWS 41.150 Dailuaine 2006 15 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£70	9 May 26
SMWS 41.60 Dailuaine 1988 25 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£170	9 May 26
SMWS 41.64 Dailuaine 1984 30 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£250	9 May 26

Buyer's checklist for Dailuaine

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.

More on Dailuaine

→ Full Dailuaine catalog → Is Dailuaine a good investment?→ Buyer's guides for other distilleries

Track Dailuaine price changes — free for 3 bottles

No card · daily updates · cancel anytime