Where can I buy Burnside whisky at auction?

Burnside appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (36 lots in the last 24 months, median £125 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer.

What's the average hammer price for Burnside?

Across 37+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Burnside is £120. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/burnside shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, May tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Burnside (£110). 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 Burnside at auction

37 recent Burnside lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £120. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Burnside sells

Auction-house breakdown for Burnside — 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	36	£125	12%
Whisky Hammer	1	£95	12.5%

When to buy Burnside

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 £110 · 11 lots

Lower prices

Aug

Median £120 · 5 lots

Lower prices

Jul

Median £130 · 7 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (11), Oct (8), Jul (7).

Recent Burnside 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
Burnside 2010 14 Year Old Cadenhead’s	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£75	26 Oct 26
Burnside 1999 25 Year Old Bedford Park	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£140	14 Oct 26
Burnside 1998 25 Year Old Cadenhead’s Club 35cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£85	14 Oct 26
Burnside 1996 29 Year Old Cadenhead’s	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£150	14 Oct 26
Burnside 1996 27 Year Old Whisky Sponge Edition No.87	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£220	14 Oct 26
Burnside 2010 14 Year Old Cadenhead’s	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	2 Oct 26
Burnside 1996 27 Year Old Halcyon Spirits	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£170	2 Oct 26
Burnside 1989 Whiskybase	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£150	2 Oct 26
Burnside 1999 25 Year Old Bedford Park	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£160	15 Sept 26
Burnside 1996 29 Year Old Cadenhead’s	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£180	15 Sept 26
Burnside 1996 27 Year Old Whisky Sponge Edition No.87	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£190	15 Sept 26
Burnside 28 Year Old Cadenhead’s	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£150	8 Sept 26

Buyer's checklist for Burnside

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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