Where can I buy Crabbie whisky at auction?

Crabbie appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (9 lots in the last 24 months, median £150 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer.

What's the average hammer price for Crabbie?

Across 17+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Crabbie is £160. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/crabbie shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Apr tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Crabbie (£115). 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 Crabbie at auction

17 recent Crabbie lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £160. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Crabbie sells

Auction-house breakdown for Crabbie — 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	9	£150	12%
Whisky Hammer	8	£200	12.5%

When to buy Crabbie

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 £115 · 10 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £240 · 5 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Apr (10), May (5), Mar (1).

Recent Crabbie 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
Crabbie 2019 Chain Pier Single Cask Inaugural Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£150	4 Jun 26
Crabbie 30 Year Old Speyside	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£280	26 May 26
Crabbie - 30 Year Old (Limited edition)	Whisky Hammer	£300	24 May 26
Crabbie - 30 Year Old (Limited edition)	Whisky Hammer	£240	24 May 26
Crabbie 2019 Chain Pier Single Cask for Milroy’s	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£70	9 May 26
Crabbie 8 Year Old & Crabbie’s Ginger Wine 1 x 75cl 1 x 70cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£35	8 May 26
Crabbie - 30 Year Old (Limited edition)	Whisky Hammer	£380	26 Apr 26
Crabbie - 3 Year Old (2019) Chain Pier (Milroy's Soho Exclusive)	Whisky Hammer	£70	26 Apr 26
Crabbie - 25 Year Old (Limited edition)	Whisky Hammer	£180	26 Apr 26
Crabbie - 12 Year Old	Whisky Hammer	£28	26 Apr 26
Crabbie - 12 Year Old	Whisky Hammer	£23	26 Apr 26
Crabbie 25 Year Old Limited Edition	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£220	25 Apr 26

Buyer's checklist for Crabbie

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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