Where can I buy Four Roses Small whisky at auction?

Four Roses Small appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (58 lots in the last 24 months, median £125 hammer). Also try whisky.auction.

What's the average hammer price for Four Roses Small?

Across 67+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Four Roses Small is £130. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/four-roses-small shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Jun tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Four Roses Small (£110). 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 Small at auction

67 recent Four Roses Small 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 Four Roses Small sells

Auction-house breakdown for Four Roses Small — 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	58	£125	12%
whisky.auction	9	£140	13.5%

When to buy Four Roses Small

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

Jun

Median £110 · 7 lots

Lower prices

Jul

Median £110 · 11 lots

Lower prices

Sep

Median £130 · 9 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Oct (13), Jul (11), May (9).

Recent Four Roses Small 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 Small Batch Select 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	27 Oct 26
Four Roses Small Batch Barrel Strength 2024 Release 6 x 70cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£750	27 Oct 26
Four Roses Small Batch Barrel Strength 2024 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£120	27 Oct 26
Four Roses Small Batch Barrel Strength 2021 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£160	27 Oct 26
Four Roses Small Batch Barrel Strength 2020 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£150	27 Oct 26
Four Roses Small Batch Barrel Strength 2017 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£240	27 Oct 26
Four Roses Small Batch Barrel Strength 2025 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	15 Oct 26
Four Roses Small Batch Barrel Strength 2024 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	15 Oct 26
Four Roses Small Batch Barrel Strength 2021 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£140	15 Oct 26
Four Roses Small Batch Barrel Strength 2021 Release 70cl / 57.1%	whisky.auction	£110	6 Oct 26
Four Roses Small Batch Barrel Strength 2024 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£140	3 Oct 26
Four Roses Small Batch Barrel Strength 2024 Release 6 x 70cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£800	3 Oct 26

Buyer's checklist for Four Roses Small

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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