Where can I buy Clynelish whisky at auction?

Clynelish appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (276 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 360+ 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

360 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	276	£100	12%
Whisky Hammer	69	£160	12.5%
Whisky Auctioneer	9	£2,600	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

Oct

Median £95 · 41 lots

Lower prices

Jun

Median £100 · 13 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (75), Jul (70), Aug (54).

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
Flora & Fauna Clynelish 14 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	27 Oct 26
Clynelish Reserve Game Of Thrones ‘House Tyrell'	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£35	26 Oct 26
Clynelish Distillery Exclusive Bottling	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£85	26 Oct 26
Clynelish 2007 13 Year Old Mey Selections	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£90	26 Oct 26
Clynelish 2005 Distiller’s Edition	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£75	26 Oct 26
Clynelish 1995 18 Year Old Duncan Taylor The Octave	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£170	26 Oct 26
Clynelish 1993 Mackillop’s Choice	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£220	26 Oct 26
Clynelish 1993 28 Year Old Connoisseurs Selection Joy Whisky	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£380	26 Oct 26
Clynelish 1993 25 Year Old Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£360	26 Oct 26
Clynelish 1990 26 Year Old Cadenhead’s	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£220	26 Oct 26
Clynelish 1990 24 Year Old Cadenhead’s	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£200	26 Oct 26
Clynelish 16 Year Old Four Corners Of Scotland Collection	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£180	26 Oct 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

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