Where can I buy Chichibu whisky at auction?

Chichibu appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (158 lots in the last 24 months, median £280 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer.

What's the average hammer price for Chichibu?

Across 212+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Chichibu is £280. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/chichibu shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Mar tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Chichibu (£250). 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 Chichibu at auction

212 recent Chichibu lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £280. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Chichibu sells

Auction-house breakdown for Chichibu — 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	158	£280	12%
Whisky Hammer	54	£270	12.5%

When to buy Chichibu

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

Mar

Median £250 · 21 lots

Lower prices

Apr

Median £260 · 39 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £290 · 137 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (137), Apr (39), Mar (21).

Recent Chichibu 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
Chichibu London Edition 2025	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£200	4 Jun 26
Chichibu London Edition 2021	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£250	4 Jun 26
Chichibu Ichiro’s Malt London Edition 2022	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£210	4 Jun 26
Chichibu 2017 Single Cask #14668 For Isetan Urawa	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£340	4 Jun 26
Chichibu Fifty Two Seats Of Happiness Cask Strength	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£750	4 Jun 26
Chichibu 2016 Single Cask #6956	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£360	4 Jun 26
Chichibu 2016 Single Cask #5857 For TWE	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£480	4 Jun 26
Chichibu 2016 Single Cask #14200 Alberta Edition #1	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£300	4 Jun 26
Chichibu 2016 Single Cask #5857 & Chichibu 2016 Single Cask #14198 For TWE 2 x 70cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£900	4 Jun 26
Chichibu 2016 8 Year Old #5615 For Mitsukoshi Isetan	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£290	4 Jun 26
Chichibu 2016 Single Cask #14198 For TWE	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£360	4 Jun 26
Chichibu 2014 Single Cask #3873 For Hanshin Department Store	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£260	4 Jun 26

Buyer's checklist for Chichibu

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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