Where can I buy Knappogue Castle whisky at auction?

Knappogue Castle appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (10 lots in the last 24 months, median £90 hammer). Also try whisky.auction.

What's the average hammer price for Knappogue Castle?

Across 12+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Knappogue Castle is £65. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/knappogue-castle shows full price history per expression.

What's the cheapest time of year to buy Knappogue Castle?

Based on 24 months of data, Jul tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Knappogue Castle (£95). 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 Knappogue Castle at auction

12 recent Knappogue Castle lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £65. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Knappogue Castle sells

Auction-house breakdown for Knappogue Castle — 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
Scotch Whisky Auctions	10	£90	12%
whisky.auction	2	£34	13.5%

When to buy Knappogue Castle

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

Jul

Median £95 · 7 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Jul (7), May (3), Mar (1).

Recent Knappogue Castle 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
Knappogue Castle 2000 Single Cask #1 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	14 Aug 26
Knappogue Castle 14 Year Old Twin Wood 70cl / 46%	whisky.auction	£28	21 Jul 26
Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£25	13 Jul 26
Knappogue Castle 1951 36 Year Old Single Cask #7 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£650	12 Jul 26
Knappogue Castle 1994 17 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£95	12 Jul 26
Knappogue Castle 1994 27 Year Old ‘The Happy Prince’ By LMDW	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£340	12 Jul 26
Knappogue Castle 1994 Ex Libris Summer Wind LMDW	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£400	12 Jul 26
Knappogue Castle 2000 Single Cask #2 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£85	12 Jul 26
Knappogue Castle 14 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£25	7 May 26
Knappogue Castle 16 Year Old Twin Wood	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£45	7 May 26
Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£20	7 May 26
Knappogue Castle 14 Year Old Twin Wood 70cl / 46%	whisky.auction	£40	17 Mar 26

Buyer's checklist for Knappogue Castle

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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