Where can I buy Oban whisky at auction?

Oban appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (48 lots in the last 24 months, median £65 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer, whisky.auction, Bonhams.

What's the average hammer price for Oban?

Across 72+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Oban is £65. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/oban shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Jul tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Oban (£50). 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 Oban at auction

72 recent Oban lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £65. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Oban sells

Auction-house breakdown for Oban — 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	48	£65	12%
Whisky Hammer	17	£220	12.5%
whisky.auction	5	£50	13.5%
Bonhams	1	£8,500	27.5%
Whisky Auctioneer	1	£1,700	12%

When to buy Oban

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

Jul

Median £50 · 6 lots

Lower prices

Apr

Median £53 · 18 lots

Lower prices

Jun

Median £55 · 15 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (28), Apr (18), Jun (15).

Recent Oban 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
Oban The MacLeans Old Teddy	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£180	3 Jul 26
Oban 14 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£50	3 Jul 26
Oban Bay Reserve Game Of Thrones ‘The Night’s Watch'	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	3 Jul 26
Oban 12 Year Old 2021 Special Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	3 Jul 26
Oban 12 Year Old Mini 5cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£15	3 Jul 26
Oban 10 Year Old Special Release 2022	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£50	3 Jul 26
Oban The MacLeans Young Teddy	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£270	23 Jun 26
Oban The MacLeans Old Teddy	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£280	23 Jun 26
Oban Distillery Exclusive Batch #3	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	23 Jun 26
Oban Cask Strength Distillery Exclusive	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	23 Jun 26
Oban Bay Reserve Game Of Thrones ‘The Night’s Watch'	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	23 Jun 26
Oban 2007 Distillers Edition	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	23 Jun 26

Buyer's checklist for Oban

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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