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Buyer's guide · 2026

How to buy House Of Commons at auction

13 recent House Of Commons lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £30. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where House Of Commons sells

Auction-house breakdown for House Of Commons — 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
Scotch Whisky Auctions11£3012%
whisky.auction2£3713.5%

When to buy House Of Commons

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

Aug

Median £30 · 5 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Aug (5), May (4), Feb (1).

Recent House Of Commons hammer prices

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

LotHouseHammerSold
House Of Commons Blend Gordon & MacPhailScotch Whisky Auctions£3030 Aug 26
House Of Commons 12 Year OldScotch Whisky Auctions£2513 Aug 26
House Of Commons Blended ScotchScotch Whisky Auctions£258 Aug 26
House Of Commons Blend Gordon & MacPhailScotch Whisky Auctions£508 Aug 26
House Of Commons 8 Year OldScotch Whisky Auctions£308 Aug 26
House Of Commons Blend Gordon & MacPhail (Signed by Yvette Cooper, Ed Balls & Ed Milliband)Scotch Whisky Auctions£3527 Jul 26
House Of Commons 8 Year OldScotch Whisky Auctions£2521 Jun 26
House Of Commons 12 Year OldScotch Whisky Auctions£209 May 26
House Of Commons Blend Gordon & MacPhail Signed by Alex SalmondScotch Whisky Auctions£508 May 26
House Of Commons Blend Gordon & MacPhail Signed by David CameronScotch Whisky Auctions£858 May 26
House Of Commons 8 Year OldScotch Whisky Auctions£458 May 26
House Of Commons Bottled 1980s 75cl / 40%whisky.auction£2821 Apr 26

Buyer's checklist for House Of Commons

  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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