Where can I buy Dalmore whisky at auction?

Dalmore appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (286 lots in the last 24 months, median £120 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer, whisky.auction, Bonhams.

What's the average hammer price for Dalmore?

Across 446+ 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

446 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	286	£120	12%
Whisky Hammer	134	£140	12.5%
whisky.auction	19	£170	13.5%
Bonhams	4	£1,700	27.5%
Whisky Auctioneer	3	£1,880	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

Jul

Median £120 · 137 lots

Lower prices

Jun

Median £125 · 34 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
Robert Burns Collection Whisky Connoisseur Minis 12 x 5cl including Dalmore 1976 18 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£180	2 Sept 26
Dalmore 2006 Bottled 2024 70cl / 47.2%	whisky.auction	£160	1 Sept 26
Dalmore 12 Year Old 70cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£45	1 Sept 26
Dalmore King Alexander III Bottled 2024 70cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£160	1 Sept 26
Dalmore Rivers Collection Dee Dram 2010 12 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	27 Aug 26
Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£150	27 Aug 26
Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£80	27 Aug 26
Dalmore Castle Leod	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£230	27 Aug 26
Dalmore 8 Year Old Duncan Macbeth & Co LTD 26 2/3 Fl Oz	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£400	27 Aug 26
Dalmore 2009 Vintage 2024 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	27 Aug 26
Dalmore 2009 Vintage	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	27 Aug 26
Dalmore 2009 15 Year Old Vintage Sherry Cask Distillery Select	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£270	27 Aug 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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