Where can I buy Clynelish whisky at auction?

Clynelish appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (193 lots in the last 24 months, median £100 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer, Whisky Auctioneer, whisky.auction.

What's the average hammer price for Clynelish?

Across 275+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Clynelish is £120. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/clynelish shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Jul tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Clynelish (£90). 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 Clynelish at auction

275 recent Clynelish 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 Clynelish sells

Auction-house breakdown for Clynelish — 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	193	£100	12%
Whisky Hammer	69	£160	12.5%
Whisky Auctioneer	7	£2,400	12%
whisky.auction	5	£75	13.5%
Bonhams	1	£6,000	27.5%

When to buy Clynelish

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 £90 · 70 lots

Lower prices

Jun

Median £100 · 13 lots

Lower prices

Aug

Median £110 · 53 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (75), Jul (70), Aug (53).

Recent Clynelish 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
Clynelish Select Reserve Second Edition 2015 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£380	27 Aug 26
Clynelish Reserve Game Of Thrones ‘House Tyrell'	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£35	27 Aug 26
Clynelish Distillery Exclusive Bottling	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	27 Aug 26
Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£400	27 Aug 26
Clynelish 1997 Berry Bros & Rudd	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£190	27 Aug 26
Clynelish 1995 25 Year Old Whisky Sponge Edition No.38	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£320	27 Aug 26
Clynelish 1993 27 Year Old Old & Rare	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£650	27 Aug 26
Clynelish 1990 27 Year Old Dun Bheagan	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£280	27 Aug 26
Clynelish 14 Year Old ‘Servant’ MacBeth Collection Livingstone	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£110	27 Aug 26
Clynelish 14 Year Old ‘Servant’ Macbeth Collection	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£120	27 Aug 26
Clynelish 14 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	27 Aug 26
Clynelish 12 Year Old Special Release 2022	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£85	27 Aug 26

Buyer's checklist for Clynelish

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 Clynelish

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

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