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Buyer's guide · 2026

How to buy Aultmore at auction

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

Where Aultmore sells

Auction-house breakdown for Aultmore — 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 houseLotsMedian hammerBuyer's premium
Scotch Whisky Auctions28£6512%
Whisky Hammer10£10012.5%

When to buy Aultmore

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 £65 · 28 lots

Lower prices

Apr

Median £85 · 7 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (28), Apr (7), Mar (2).

Recent Aultmore hammer prices

Last 12 outcomes across all houses — real evidence of what bottles cleared for. Click through for full price history.

LotHouseHammerSold
Aultmore - 1983 (Flora & Fauna)Whisky Hammer£19024 May 26
Aultmore 8 Year Old The Single CaskScotch Whisky Auctions£559 May 26
Aultmore 9 Year Old WFFA’S 9th Birthday Tyndrum WhiskyScotch Whisky Auctions£359 May 26
Aultmore 1985 11 Year Old SignatoryScotch Whisky Auctions£859 May 26
Aultmore 2012 11 Year Old Highlander Inn Maggie’s CollectionScotch Whisky Auctions£559 May 26
Aultmore 2013 9 Year Old Glaschu Spirits CoScotch Whisky Auctions£709 May 26
Aultmore 12 Year Old Oloroso Finish Travel Exclusive 50clScotch Whisky Auctions£459 May 26
Aultmore 16 Year Old Square BarrelScotch Whisky Auctions£1609 May 26
Aultmore 16 Year Old The Dava WayScotch Whisky Auctions£759 May 26
Aultmore 11 Year Old Jim Clark 50th Anniversary Memorial Bottling Carn MorScotch Whisky Auctions£509 May 26
Aultmore 2008 16 Year Old Exceptional Cask #628 For Spirit Of Speyside 2025Scotch Whisky Auctions£1709 May 26
Aultmore 2008 16 Year Old Tri CarraghScotch Whisky Auctions£659 May 26

Buyer's checklist for Aultmore

  1. 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.
  2. Check fill level. Low shoulder fill on a 25+ year old bottle is normal; mid-shoulder isn't. Loss of liquid is permanent.
  3. Inspect closures. Wax-dipped seals can hide damage. Loose corks risk evaporation. Reputable houses photograph closely — ask for higher-res images if not provided.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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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