Where can I buy Lochside whisky at auction?

Lochside appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (11 lots in the last 24 months, median £250 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer.

What's the average hammer price for Lochside?

Across 13+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Lochside is £250. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/lochside shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, May tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Lochside (£270). 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 Lochside at auction

13 recent Lochside lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £250. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Lochside sells

Auction-house breakdown for Lochside — 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	11	£250	12%
Whisky Hammer	2	£580	12.5%

When to buy Lochside

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

May

Median £270 · 9 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (9), Apr (3), Feb (1).

Recent Lochside 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
Lochside - 1966 (SMWS 92.4) 75cl	Whisky Hammer	£940	24 May 26
Lochside 1991 Connoisseurs Choice	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£160	23 May 26
Lochside 1981 30 Year Old Cadenhead’s	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£1,150	9 May 26
Lochside 1981 Lombard Jewels Of Scotland	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£270	8 May 26
Lochside 1981 Rare Old Gordon & MacPhail	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£230	8 May 26
Lochside 1991 Gordon & MacPhail for Van Wees	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£250	8 May 26
Lochside 10 Year Old 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£140	7 May 26
Lochside 1965 47 Year Old Adelphi	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£900	7 May 26
Lochside 1989 21 Year Old Old Malt Cask	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£280	7 May 26
Lochside 1991 Connoisseurs Choice	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£140	25 Apr 26
Lochside 1964 46 Year Old for The Whisky Exchange	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£950	25 Apr 26
Lochside 1991 19 Year Old Old Malt Cask	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£170	25 Apr 26

Buyer's checklist for Lochside

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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