Where can I buy An Orkney whisky at auction?

An Orkney appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (38 lots in the last 24 months, median £55 hammer). Also try .

What's the average hammer price for An Orkney?

Across 38+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for An Orkney is £55. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/an-orkney shows full price history per expression.

What's the cheapest time of year to buy An Orkney?

Based on 24 months of data, May tends to clear the lowest median hammer for An Orkney (£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 An Orkney at auction

38 recent An Orkney lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £55. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where An Orkney sells

Auction-house breakdown for An Orkney — 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	38	£55	12%

When to buy An Orkney

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

May

Median £50 · 10 lots

Lower prices

Aug

Median £55 · 9 lots

Lower prices

Oct

Median £58 · 8 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (10), Aug (9), Oct (8).

Recent An Orkney 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
An Orkney Distillery 2004 16 Year Old Watt Whisky	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	12 Oct 26
An Orkney Distillery 2001 24 Year Old Little Brown Dog	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£80	12 Oct 26
An Orkney 2016 7 Year Old Cadenhead’s In The Courtyard	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	12 Oct 26
An Orkney 2011 11 Year Old Thompson Bros	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	12 Oct 26
An Orkney 2008 15 Year Old Error 502 Bad Gateway Thompson Bros	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	12 Oct 26
An Orkney 2006 12 Year Old Single Malts Of Scotland Parcel No.1	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	11 Oct 26
An Orkney 2004 16 Year Old Watt Whisky	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	11 Oct 26
An Orkney 2008 15 Year Old Error 502 Bad Gateway Thompson Bros	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	1 Oct 26
An Orkney 2005 17 Year Old The Dava Way	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	14 Sept 26
An Orkney 6 Year Old Cadenhead’s	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£45	5 Sept 26
An Orkney 2009 12 Year Old Cadenhead’s Warehouse Tasting	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£50	5 Sept 26
An Orkney 9 Year Old Chorlton Whisky	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	25 Aug 26

Buyer's checklist for An Orkney

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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