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Buyer's guide · 2026

How to buy Hine at auction

10 recent Hine lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £68. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Hine sells

Auction-house breakdown for Hine — 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 houseLotsMedian hammerBuyer's premium
whisky.auction9£3513.5%
Scotch Whisky Auctions1£17012%

Recent Hine hammer prices

Last 12 outcomes across all houses — real evidence of what bottles cleared for. Click through for full price history.

LotHouseHammerSold
Hine 1984 Landed Cognac Berry Bros & RuddScotch Whisky Auctions£17013 Aug 26
Hine 3 Star De Luxe Bottled 1980s 68cl / 40%whisky.auction£2621 Jul 26
Hine 1935 Cognac Landed 1936 - Bottled 1964 70cl / 40%whisky.auction£3109 Jun 26
Hine 1988 Grande Champagne Cognac Landed 1990, Bottled 2004 - Howells Of Bristol 70cl / 40%whisky.auction£11021 Apr 26
Hine 3 Star De Luxe Bottled 1970s 68cl / 40%whisky.auction£2221 Apr 26
Hine 3 Star Bottled 1970s 35.4cl / 40%whisky.auction£2221 Apr 26
Hine 3 Star De Luxe Bottled 1970s 68cl / 40%whisky.auction£3017 Feb 26
Hine 1960 Grande Champagne Cognac Landed 1963, Bottled 1987 - Morgan Furze Parklane London 70cl / 40%whisky.auction£13017 Feb 26
Hine 1985 Landed 1987, Bottled 2000 - John Harvey 70cl / 40%whisky.auction£10017 Feb 26
Hine 3 Star De Luxe Bottled 1980s 68cl / 40%whisky.auction£3517 Feb 26

Buyer's checklist for Hine

  1. 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.
  2. Check fill level. Low shoulder fill on a 25+ year old bottle is normal; mid-shoulder isn't. Loss of liquid is permanent.
  3. Inspect closures. Wax-dipped seals can hide damage. Loose corks risk evaporation. Reputable houses photograph closely — ask for higher-res images if not provided.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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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