Where can I buy Aberfeldy whisky at auction?

Aberfeldy appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (60 lots in the last 24 months, median £88 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer.

What's the average hammer price for Aberfeldy?

Across 70+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Aberfeldy is £90. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/aberfeldy shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Apr tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Aberfeldy (£90). 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 Aberfeldy at auction

70 recent Aberfeldy lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £90. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Aberfeldy sells

Auction-house breakdown for Aberfeldy — 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	60	£88	12%
Whisky Hammer	10	£130	12.5%

When to buy Aberfeldy

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 £90 · 45 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £90 · 23 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Apr (45), May (23), Feb (2).

Recent Aberfeldy 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
Aberfeldy - 26 Year Old (1997) Exceptional Cask #19	Whisky Hammer	£270	24 May 26
Aberfeldy 1993 25 Year Old Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£190	19 May 26
Aberfeldy 2011 14 Year Old Spirit Of Scotland	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£70	18 May 26
Aberfeldy 1996 21 Year Old Cadenhead's	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£90	18 May 26
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old Circa 1990’s	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£45	18 May 26
Aberfeldy 2005 14 Year Old Lady of The Glen	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£45	9 May 26
Aberfeldy 1993 16 Year Old First Cask	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£70	9 May 26
Aberfeldy 1993 19 Year Old First Cask	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£85	9 May 26
Aberfeldy 1998 20 Year Old Exceptional Cask #119	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£160	9 May 26
Aberfeldy 15 Year Old Cabernet Sauvignon Cask	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	9 May 26
Aberfeldy 16 Year Old Madeira Finish	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£65	9 May 26
Aberfeldy 1999 Hand Filled Cask #20665	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£210	9 May 26

Buyer's checklist for Aberfeldy

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 Aberfeldy

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

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