Where can I buy Maker's Mark whisky at auction?

Maker's Mark appears most often at Whisky Hammer (9 lots in the last 24 months, median £110 hammer). Also try .

What's the average hammer price for Maker's Mark?

Across 9+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Maker's Mark is £110. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/makers-mark shows full price history per expression.

What's the cheapest time of year to buy Maker's Mark?

Based on 24 months of data, Apr tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Maker's Mark (£110). 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 Maker's Mark at auction

9 recent Maker's Mark lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £110. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Maker's Mark sells

Auction-house breakdown for Maker's Mark — 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
Whisky Hammer	9	£110	12.5%

When to buy Maker's Mark

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

Apr

Median £110 · 9 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Apr (9), Jan (0), Feb (0).

Recent Maker's Mark 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
Maker's Mark - Cellar Aged (2023 & 2024 Release) 2 x 70cl	Whisky Hammer	£240	26 Apr 26
Maker's Mark - Kentucky Straight Bourbon (1 Litre)	Whisky Hammer	£23	26 Apr 26
Maker's Mark - LexArts (Keeneland 2021) 1 Litre	Whisky Hammer	£190	26 Apr 26
Maker's Mark - Private Selection (1 Hotel Mayfair)	Whisky Hammer	£70	26 Apr 26
Maker's Mark - Kentucky Straight Bourbon (1 Litre)	Whisky Hammer	£20	26 Apr 26
Maker's Mark - Star Hill Farm (2025 Release)	Whisky Hammer	£130	26 Apr 26
Maker's Mark - Star Hill Farm (2025 Release)	Whisky Hammer	£120	26 Apr 26
Maker's Mark - Star Hill Farm (2025 Release)	Whisky Hammer	£110	26 Apr 26
Maker's Mark - Cask Strength (Batch 23-06)	Whisky Hammer	£38	26 Apr 26

Buyer's checklist for Maker's Mark

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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