Where can I buy Four Roses whisky at auction?

Four Roses appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (18 lots in the last 24 months, median £175 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer, whisky.auction.

What's the average hammer price for Four Roses?

Across 28+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Four Roses is £110. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/four-roses shows full price history per expression.

What's the cheapest time of year to buy Four Roses?

Based on 24 months of data, Apr tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Four Roses (£58). 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 Four Roses at auction

28 recent Four Roses lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £110. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Four Roses sells

Auction-house breakdown for Four Roses — 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	18	£175	12%
Whisky Hammer	6	£155	12.5%
whisky.auction	4	£58	13.5%

When to buy Four Roses

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 £58 · 6 lots

Lower prices

Jul

Median £80 · 7 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £170 · 5 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Jul (7), Apr (6), May (5).

Recent Four Roses 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
Four Roses Limited Edition Single Barrel 2013 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£230	28 Aug 26
Four Roses 135th Anniversary Small Batch 2023 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£180	28 Aug 26
Four Roses 130th Anniversary Small Batch 2018 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£210	28 Aug 26
Four Roses 10 Year Old Single Barrel For New York 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£110	28 Aug 26
Four Roses 130th Anniversary Small Batch 2018 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£210	6 Aug 26
Four Roses - Small Batch	Whisky Hammer	£28	26 Jul 26
Four Roses 130th Anniversary Small Batch 2018 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£230	24 Jul 26
Four Roses Single Barrel	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£35	12 Jul 26
Four Roses 135th Anniversary Small Batch 2023 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£180	12 Jul 26
Four Roses 6 Year Old & Glasses Gift Set	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	12 Jul 26
Four Roses Single Barrel Reserve 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£80	12 Jul 26
Four Roses 135th Anniversary Small Batch 2023 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£190	9 Jul 26

Buyer's checklist for Four Roses

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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