Where can I buy Hermitage whisky at auction?

Hermitage appears most often at whisky.auction (2 lots in the last 24 months, median £473 hammer). Also try .

What's the average hammer price for Hermitage?

Across 2+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Hermitage is £473. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/hermitage shows full price history per expression.

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

Insufficient seasonality data for Hermitage yet.

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 Hermitage at auction

2 recent Hermitage lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £473. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Hermitage sells

Auction-house breakdown for Hermitage — 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	2	£473	13.5%

Recent Hermitage 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
Hermitage 1947 Grand Cru de Cognac Bottled 2017 70cl / 41.5%	whisky.auction	£525	21 Apr 26
Hermitage 1947 Cognac Bottled 2017 70cl / 41.5%	whisky.auction	£420	21 Apr 26

Buyer's checklist for Hermitage

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 Hermitage

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