Where can I buy Dalmore whisky at auction?

Dalmore appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (379 lots in the last 24 months, median £120 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer, Bonhams, whisky.auction.

What's the average hammer price for Dalmore?

Across 559+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Dalmore is £130. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/dalmore shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Apr tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Dalmore (£85). 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 Dalmore at auction

559 recent Dalmore 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 Dalmore sells

Auction-house breakdown for Dalmore — 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	379	£120	12%
Whisky Hammer	134	£140	12.5%
Bonhams	23	£4,600	27.5%
whisky.auction	19	£170	13.5%
Whisky Auctioneer	4	£5,890	12%

When to buy Dalmore

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 £85 · 63 lots

Lower prices

Sep

Median £115 · 56 lots

Lower prices

Jul

Median £120 · 137 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Jul (137), May (107), Aug (75).

Recent Dalmore 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
Dalmore Rivers Collection Dee Dram 2010 12 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£120	27 Oct 26
Dalmore Port Wood Reserve	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	27 Oct 26
Dalmore King Alexander III	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£140	27 Oct 26
Dalmore 2007 Vintage 2022 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£80	27 Oct 26
Dalmore 2001 18 Year Old Cadenhead’s	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£120	27 Oct 26
Dalmore 1997 Distillery Exclusive Bourbon Finesse 2016 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	27 Oct 26
Dalmore 1996 Cromartie	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£160	27 Oct 26
Dalmore 1990 MacKillop’s Choice	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£200	27 Oct 26
Dalmore 1980 38 Year Old Q Cask No.2	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£1,800	27 Oct 26
Dalmore 18 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£150	27 Oct 26
Dalmore 15 Year Old Luminary No1	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£300	27 Oct 26
Dalmore 15 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£75	27 Oct 26

Buyer's checklist for Dalmore

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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