Where can I buy Hennessy XO 70cl / 40% whisky at auction?

Hennessy XO 70cl / 40% appears most often at whisky.auction (17 lots in the last 24 months, median £100 hammer). Also try .

What's the average hammer price for Hennessy XO 70cl / 40%?

Across 17+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Hennessy XO 70cl / 40% is £100. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/hennessy-xo-70cl-40 shows full price history per expression.

What's the cheapest time of year to buy Hennessy XO 70cl / 40%?

Based on 24 months of data, Feb tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Hennessy XO 70cl / 40% (£130). 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 Hennessy XO 70cl / 40% at auction

17 recent Hennessy XO 70cl / 40% lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £100. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Hennessy XO 70cl / 40% sells

Auction-house breakdown for Hennessy XO 70cl / 40% — 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	17	£100	13.5%

When to buy Hennessy XO 70cl / 40%

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

Feb

Median £130 · 5 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Feb (5), Apr (4), Mar (3).

Recent Hennessy XO 70cl / 40% 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
Hennessy XO 70cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£110	9 Jun 26
Hennessy XO 70cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£100	9 Jun 26
Hennessy XO 70cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£100	9 Jun 26
Hennessy XO 70cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£95	19 May 26
Hennessy XO 70cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£90	19 May 26
Hennessy XO 70cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£85	21 Apr 26
Hennessy XO 70cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£85	21 Apr 26
Hennessy XO 70cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£85	21 Apr 26
Hennessy XO 70cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£85	21 Apr 26
Hennessy XO 70cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£120	17 Mar 26
Hennessy XO 70cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£110	17 Mar 26
Hennessy XO 70cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£100	17 Mar 26

Buyer's checklist for Hennessy XO 70cl / 40%

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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