Where can I buy Elements Of Islay whisky at auction?

Elements Of Islay appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (11 lots in the last 24 months, median £90 hammer). Also try .

What's the average hammer price for Elements Of Islay?

Across 11+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Elements Of Islay is £90. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/elements-of-islay shows full price history per expression.

What's the cheapest time of year to buy Elements Of Islay?

Based on 24 months of data, May tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Elements Of Islay (£90). 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 Elements Of Islay at auction

11 recent Elements Of Islay lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £90. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Elements Of Islay sells

Auction-house breakdown for Elements Of Islay — 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	11	£90	12%

When to buy Elements Of Islay

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

May

Median £90 · 11 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (11), Jan (0), Feb (0).

Recent Elements Of Islay 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
Elements Of Islay Cl11 50cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£35	9 May 26
Elements Of Islay Br7 50cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£90	9 May 26
Elements Of Islay Lp8 50cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£120	9 May 26
Elements Of Islay Oc5 50cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	8 May 26
Elements Of Islay Lg6 50cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	8 May 26
Elements Of Islay Ln1 50cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£85	8 May 26
Elements Of Islay Lp7 50cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	8 May 26
Elements Of Islay Ar7 50cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£120	8 May 26
Elements Of Islay Lg10 50cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£70	8 May 26
Elements Of Islay Ar11 50cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£210	8 May 26
Elements Of Islay Beach Bonfire Feis Ile 2023	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£65	8 May 26

Buyer's checklist for Elements Of Islay

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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