Where can I buy Daftmill whisky at auction?

Daftmill appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (81 lots in the last 24 months, median £130 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer.

What's the average hammer price for Daftmill?

Across 114+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Daftmill is £130. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/daftmill shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Jun tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Daftmill (£110). 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 Daftmill at auction

114 recent Daftmill lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £130. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Daftmill sells

Auction-house breakdown for Daftmill — 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	81	£130	12%
Whisky Hammer	33	£130	12.5%

When to buy Daftmill

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

Jun

Median £110 · 15 lots

Lower prices

Apr

Median £115 · 36 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £150 · 53 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (53), Apr (36), Jun (15).

Recent Daftmill 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
Daftmill 2012 Summer Batch Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£110	4 Jun 26
Daftmill 2011 Winter Batch Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£70	4 Jun 26
Daftmill 2011 Single Cask #97 For The UK	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£140	4 Jun 26
Daftmill 2011 Summer Batch Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£70	4 Jun 26
Daftmill 2010 Winter Batch	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£70	4 Jun 26
Daftmill 2010 Summer Batch Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£70	4 Jun 26
Daftmill 2009 Summer Batch Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£80	4 Jun 26
Daftmill 2009 Single Cask #46 UK Exclusive	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£170	4 Jun 26
Daftmill 2009 Single Cask #38 UK Exclusive	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£160	4 Jun 26
Daftmill 2009 Double Single for Aqvavitae	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£210	4 Jun 26
Daftmill 2009 Single Cask #29 UK Exclusive	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£180	4 Jun 26
Daftmill 2008 Winter Batch Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£70	4 Jun 26

Buyer's checklist for Daftmill

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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