Where can I buy Dalmore whisky at auction?

Dalmore appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (124 lots in the last 24 months, median £125 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer.

What's the average hammer price for Dalmore?

Across 188+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Dalmore is £140. 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 (£95). 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

188 recent Dalmore lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £140. 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	124	£125	12%
Whisky Hammer	64	£160	12.5%

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 £95 · 61 lots

Lower prices

Jun

Median £110 · 12 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £150 · 97 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (97), Apr (61), Feb (14).

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	£150	4 Jun 26
Dalmore Portfolio Series 1	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£230	4 Jun 26
Dalmore Richard Paterson’s 50th Anniversary Book	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	4 Jun 26
Dalmore Port Wood Reserve	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£65	4 Jun 26
Dalmore King Alexander III	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£140	4 Jun 26
Dalmore 2009 15 Year Old Vintage Sherry Cask Distillery Select	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£190	4 Jun 26
Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£80	4 Jun 26
Dalmore 18 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£140	4 Jun 26
Dalmore 15 Year Old Pedestal Tin	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£80	4 Jun 26
Dalmore 16 Year Old Luminary No2	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£170	4 Jun 26
Dalmore 12 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£50	4 Jun 26
Dalmore 15 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	4 Jun 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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