Where can I buy Compass Box whisky at auction?

Compass Box appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (11 lots in the last 24 months, median £150 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer.

What's the average hammer price for Compass Box?

Across 19+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Compass Box is £150. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/compass-box shows full price history per expression.

What's the cheapest time of year to buy Compass Box?

Based on 24 months of data, Apr tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Compass Box (£75). 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 Compass Box at auction

19 recent Compass Box lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £150. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Compass Box sells

Auction-house breakdown for Compass Box — 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	11	£150	12%
Whisky Hammer	8	£170	12.5%

When to buy Compass Box

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

Apr

Median £75 · 7 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £200 · 7 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Apr (7), May (7), Feb (4).

Recent Compass Box 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
Compass Box The Double Single Limited Edition	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£85	4 Jun 26
Compass Box The Extinct Blends Metropolis	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£150	9 May 26
Compass Box The Extinct Blends Ultramarine	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£200	9 May 26
Compass Box The Extinct Blends Celestial	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£240	8 May 26
Compass Box The Extinct Blends Delos	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	8 May 26
Compass Box The Last Vatted Malt	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£500	7 May 26
Compass Box The Spaniard 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£190	7 May 26
Compass Box The General	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£1,600	7 May 26
Compass Box - No Name No.3 (Limited Edition)	Whisky Hammer	£80	26 Apr 26
Compass Box - Magic Cask	Whisky Hammer	£75	26 Apr 26
Compass Box - Menagerie	Whisky Hammer	£65	26 Apr 26
Compass Box - Orchard House	Whisky Hammer	£38	26 Apr 26

Buyer's checklist for Compass Box

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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