Where can I buy Linkwood whisky at auction?

Linkwood appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (152 lots in the last 24 months, median £70 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer, whisky.auction.

What's the average hammer price for Linkwood?

Across 180+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Linkwood is £70. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/linkwood shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Jun tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Linkwood (£55). 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 Linkwood at auction

180 recent Linkwood lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £70. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Linkwood sells

Auction-house breakdown for Linkwood — 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	152	£70	12%
Whisky Hammer	23	£140	12.5%
whisky.auction	5	£85	13.5%

When to buy Linkwood

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

Jun

Median £55 · 19 lots

Lower prices

Jul

Median £65 · 48 lots

Lower prices

Aug

Median £70 · 28 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (51), Jul (48), Aug (28).

Recent Linkwood 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
SMWS 39.274 Linkwood 2006 16 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£75	2 Sept 26
SMWS 39.262 Linkwood 2012 10 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£65	2 Sept 26
SMWS 39.198 Linkwood 1989 30 Year Old Vaults Collection	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£270	2 Sept 26
Rare Malts Linkwood 1972 23 Year Old 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£440	2 Sept 26
Linkwood 2012 Samaroli For The Old Barrelhouse	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£90	31 Aug 26
Linkwood 2010 13 Year Old Stirk Brothers	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	31 Aug 26
Linkwood 2009 12 Year Old Portknockie	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£50	31 Aug 26
Linkwood 2008 13 Year Old Thompson Bros	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	31 Aug 26
Linkwood 2007 15 Year Old James Eadie	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£70	31 Aug 26
Linkwood 1989 25 Year Old The Maltman	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	31 Aug 26
Linkwood 1988 35 Year Old Unicorn Series Claxton’s	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£600	31 Aug 26
Linkwood 1987 28 Year Old Cadenhead's Cask Ends	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£190	31 Aug 26

Buyer's checklist for Linkwood

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.

How to buy Linkwood at auction

Where Linkwood sells

When to buy Linkwood

Recent Linkwood hammer prices

Buyer's checklist for Linkwood

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