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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 houseLotsMedian hammerBuyer's premium
Scotch Whisky Auctions11£15012%
Whisky Hammer8£17012.5%

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.

LotHouseHammerSold
Compass Box The Double Single Limited EditionScotch Whisky Auctions£854 Jun 26
Compass Box The Extinct Blends MetropolisScotch Whisky Auctions£1509 May 26
Compass Box The Extinct Blends UltramarineScotch Whisky Auctions£2009 May 26
Compass Box The Extinct Blends CelestialScotch Whisky Auctions£2408 May 26
Compass Box The Extinct Blends DelosScotch Whisky Auctions£1308 May 26
Compass Box The Last Vatted MaltScotch Whisky Auctions£5007 May 26
Compass Box The Spaniard 75clScotch Whisky Auctions£1907 May 26
Compass Box The GeneralScotch Whisky Auctions£1,6007 May 26
Compass Box - No Name No.3 (Limited Edition)Whisky Hammer£8026 Apr 26
Compass Box - Magic CaskWhisky Hammer£7526 Apr 26
Compass Box - MenagerieWhisky Hammer£6526 Apr 26
Compass Box - Orchard HouseWhisky Hammer£3826 Apr 26

Buyer's checklist for Compass Box

  1. 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.
  2. Check fill level. Low shoulder fill on a 25+ year old bottle is normal; mid-shoulder isn't. Loss of liquid is permanent.
  3. Inspect closures. Wax-dipped seals can hide damage. Loose corks risk evaporation. Reputable houses photograph closely — ask for higher-res images if not provided.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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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