Where can I buy Bimber whisky at auction?

Bimber appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (475 lots in the last 24 months, median £55 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer, whisky.auction.

What's the average hammer price for Bimber?

Across 547+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Bimber is £65. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/bimber shows full price history per expression.

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

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

547 recent Bimber 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 Bimber sells

Auction-house breakdown for Bimber — 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	475	£55	12%
Whisky Hammer	62	£130	12.5%
whisky.auction	10	£108	13.5%

When to buy Bimber

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 · 215 lots

Lower prices

Aug

Median £55 · 108 lots

Lower prices

Mar

Median £65 · 7 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Jul (215), May (122), Aug (108).

Recent Bimber 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
Bimber Vino De Naranja Cask Release No.2 For Bimber Klub	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	26 Aug 26
Bimber The Manager’s Cask #201810	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£160	26 Aug 26
Bimber The Manager’s Cask #20171	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£170	26 Aug 26
Bimber Small Batch King Charles III Coronation	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£65	26 Aug 26
Bimber Single Cask #94	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£45	26 Aug 26
Bimber Single Cask #91	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	26 Aug 26
Bimber Single Cask #7	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£50	26 Aug 26
Bimber Single Cask #673 Canada Edition For PWS Imports	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£90	26 Aug 26
Bimber Single Cask #544-7-/67 For Selfridges	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£35	26 Aug 26
Bimber Single Cask #478 The Four Elements ‘Earth’ For Master Of Malt	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£50	26 Aug 26
Bimber Single Cask #444 The Spirit Of The Underground Liverpool Street	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£150	26 Aug 26
Bimber Single Cask #44	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	26 Aug 26

Buyer's checklist for Bimber

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 Bimber

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

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