Where can I buy The whisky at auction?

The appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (19 lots in the last 24 months, median £35 hammer). Also try .

What's the average hammer price for The?

Across 19+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for The is £35. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/the shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Jun tends to clear the lowest median hammer for The (£35). 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 The at auction

19 recent The lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £35. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where The sells

Auction-house breakdown for The — 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	19	£35	12%

When to buy The

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

Jun

Median £35 · 19 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Jun (19), Jan (0), Feb (0).

Recent The 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
The Wild Geese Irish Single Malt	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£65	26 Jun 26
The Six Isles Pure Malt	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£20	26 Jun 26
The Pogues Single Malt Irish Whiskey	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£20	26 Jun 26
The Last Of Us Moth & Wolf Blended Malt Naughty Dog X Digital Spirits	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£20	26 Jun 26
The Last Drop No 37, 38 & 39 3 x 3cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£340	26 Jun 26
The Lakes Pink Grapefruit Gin	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£30	26 Jun 26
The Lakes Distillery The Whiskymaker’s Editions Reflections for Simon Rogan	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£50	26 Jun 26
The Lakes Distillery The Artisans Collection “The Chocolatier"	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£220	26 Jun 26
The Lakes Distillery ‘The Chocolatier’ Limited Edition	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£250	26 Jun 26
The Irishman Rare Cask Strength 2010 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£65	26 Jun 26
The Irishman Cask Strength 2021 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	26 Jun 26
The Irishman Cask Strength 2016 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	26 Jun 26

Buyer's checklist for The

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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