Where can I buy Aultmore whisky at auction?

Aultmore appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (72 lots in the last 24 months, median £55 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer, whisky.auction.

What's the average hammer price for Aultmore?

Across 97+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Aultmore is £65. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/aultmore shows full price history per expression.

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

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

97 recent Aultmore 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 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 house	Lots	Median hammer	Buyer's premium
Scotch Whisky Auctions	72	£55	12%
Whisky Hammer	13	£90	12.5%
whisky.auction	12	£58	13.5%

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

Jul

Median £50 · 21 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £60 · 36 lots

Lower prices

Aug

Median £78 · 20 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (36), Jul (21), Aug (20).

Recent Aultmore 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
Aultmore 25 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£170	25 Aug 26
Aultmore 21 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	25 Aug 26
Aultmore 2008 16 Year Old Exceptional Cask Series for Spirit of Speyside	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£150	25 Aug 26
Aultmore 2008 13 Year Old Duncan Taylor The Octave	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£50	25 Aug 26
Aultmore 21 Year Old 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£95	10 Aug 26
Aultmore 21 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£85	10 Aug 26
Aultmore 2012 11 Year Old Highlander Inn Maggie’s Collection	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£50	10 Aug 26
Aultmore 2001 22 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£290	10 Aug 26
Aultmore 18 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£70	10 Aug 26
Aultmore 1982 28 Year Old Bladnoch Forum	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£160	10 Aug 26
Aultmore 14 Year Old Error 502 Bad Gateway Thompson Bros	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	10 Aug 26
Aultmore 10 Year Old 125th Anniversary	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£35	10 Aug 26

Buyer's checklist for Aultmore

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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