Where can I buy Martell whisky at auction?

Martell appears most often at whisky.auction (23 lots in the last 24 months, median £40 hammer). Also try Scotch Whisky Auctions, Whisky Hammer.

What's the average hammer price for Martell?

Across 29+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Martell is £40. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/martell shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Apr tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Martell (£40). 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 Martell at auction

29 recent Martell lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £40. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Martell sells

Auction-house breakdown for Martell — 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.auction	23	£40	13.5%
Scotch Whisky Auctions	5	£45	12%
Whisky Hammer	1	£40	12.5%

When to buy Martell

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 £40 · 9 lots

Lower prices

Jun

Median £40 · 5 lots

Lower prices

Feb

Median £45 · 5 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Apr (9), Feb (5), Jun (5).

Recent Martell 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
Martell 3 Star VOP Spring Cap Bottled 1950s 70cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£130	1 Sept 26
Martell 3 Star VS Bottled 1970s 68cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£65	1 Sept 26
Martell 3 Star Cognac	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£25	16 Aug 26
Martell - 2000 VSOP (Limited Edition)	Whisky Hammer	£40	26 Jul 26
Martell 3 Star VS Bottled 1990s 70cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£30	21 Jul 26
Martell Single Cru Borderies	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£170	23 Jun 26
Martell Reserve Cognac Borderies	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	23 Jun 26
Martell 3 Star Bottled 1970s 68cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£40	9 Jun 26
Martell 3 Star Bottled 1970s 68cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£40	9 Jun 26
Martell 3 Star VOP Spring Cap Bottled 1950s 18cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£28	9 Jun 26
Martell 3 Star VS Bottled 1980s 68cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£35	19 May 26
Martell 3 Star VS Bottled 1990s 70cl / 40%	whisky.auction	£28	19 May 26

Buyer's checklist for Martell

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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