Where can I buy Dewar's whisky at auction?

Dewar's appears most often at whisky.auction (19 lots in the last 24 months, median £28 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer, Scotch Whisky Auctions.

What's the average hammer price for Dewar's?

Across 32+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Dewar's is £29. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/dewars shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Apr tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Dewar's (£23). 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 Dewar's at auction

32 recent Dewar's lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £29. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Dewar's sells

Auction-house breakdown for Dewar's — 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
whisky.auction	19	£28	13.5%
Whisky Hammer	10	£23	12.5%
Scotch Whisky Auctions	3	£290	12%

When to buy Dewar's

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 £23 · 5 lots

Lower prices

Jun

Median £27 · 14 lots

Lower prices

Jul

Median £56 · 6 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Jun (14), Jul (6), Apr (5).

Recent Dewar's 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
Dewar's 30 Year Old Ne Plus Ultra Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish 70cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£200	1 Sept 26
Dewar's 27 Year Old Small Batch 50cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£110	28 Aug 26
Dewar’s 36 Year Old Double Double 50cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£290	12 Aug 26
Dewar's - 25 Year Old (The Signature)	Whisky Hammer	£85	26 Jul 26
Dewar's - Ancestor (Rare Old)	Whisky Hammer	£70	26 Jul 26
Dewar's - 12 Year Old (The Ancestor)	Whisky Hammer	£23	26 Jul 26
Dewar's - 18 Year Old (Founders Reserve)	Whisky Hammer	£43	26 Jul 26
Dewar's 18 Year Old Double Aged 100cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£35	21 Jul 26
Dewar’s 36 Year Old Double Double 50cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£420	12 Jul 26
Dewar's 30 Year Old Ne Plus Ultra Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish 70cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£330	9 Jun 26
Dewar's 19 Year Old The Champions Edition - 125th U.S Open 75cl / 43%	whisky.auction	£50	9 Jun 26
Dewar's 18 Year Old Double Aged 75cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£45	9 Jun 26

Buyer's checklist for Dewar's

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.

More on Dewar's

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