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Buyer's guide · 2026

How to buy Ichiro’s at auction

24 recent Ichiro’s lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £125. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Ichiro’s sells

Auction-house breakdown for Ichiro’s — 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 Auctions24£12512%

When to buy Ichiro’s

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 £100 · 6 lots

Lower prices

Jul

Median £115 · 10 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Jul (10), Aug (6), Apr (3).

Recent Ichiro’s hammer prices

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

LotHouseHammerSold
Ichiro’s Malt & Grain World Blend Limited EditionScotch Whisky Auctions£5030 Aug 26
Ichiro’s Malt & Grain Single Cask #B0025 For Hankyu Department StoreScotch Whisky Auctions£12030 Aug 26
Ichiro’s Malt & Grain Shangri-La Series #1Scotch Whisky Auctions£27030 Aug 26
Ichiro’s Malt & Grain Blend Limited EditionScotch Whisky Auctions£4530 Aug 26
Ichiro’s Malt & Grain Blend Limited EditionScotch Whisky Auctions£808 Aug 26
Ichiro’s Malt Japan’s Tradition Blended MaltScotch Whisky Auctions£3408 Aug 26
Ichiro’s Malt Phoenix Blended Whisky 20clScotch Whisky Auctions£8027 Jul 26
Ichiro’s Malt Phoenix Blended WhiskyScotch Whisky Auctions£36027 Jul 26
Ichiro’s Malt & Grain Single Cask #11951 For Bar Minmore House 15th AnniversaryScotch Whisky Auctions£22027 Jul 26
Ichiro’s Malt & Grain World BlendScotch Whisky Auctions£3512 Jul 26
Ichiro’s Malt & Grain World Blend Limited EditionScotch Whisky Auctions£5512 Jul 26
Ichiro’s Malt & Grain Single Cask #4992 Canada Premiere IScotch Whisky Auctions£15012 Jul 26

Buyer's checklist for Ichiro’s

  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.

More on Ichiro’s

→ Full Ichiro’s catalog→ Is Ichiro’s a good investment?→ Buyer's guides for other distilleries
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