Where can I buy Midleton Very Rare whisky at auction?

Midleton Very Rare appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (34 lots in the last 24 months, median £400 hammer). Also try .

What's the average hammer price for Midleton Very Rare?

Across 34+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Midleton Very Rare is £400. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/midleton-very-rare shows full price history per expression.

What's the cheapest time of year to buy Midleton Very Rare?

Based on 24 months of data, Apr tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Midleton Very Rare (£360). 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 Midleton Very Rare at auction

34 recent Midleton Very Rare lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £400. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Midleton Very Rare sells

Auction-house breakdown for Midleton Very Rare — 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	34	£400	12%

When to buy Midleton Very Rare

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 £360 · 17 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £440 · 17 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Apr (17), May (17), Jan (0).

Recent Midleton Very Rare 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
Midleton Very Rare 2019 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£300	23 May 26
Midleton Very Rare 2021 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£180	9 May 26
Midleton Very Rare 2016 Release 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£230	9 May 26
Midleton Very Rare 2 x Glasses Set	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	9 May 26
Midleton Very Rare 2003 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£850	9 May 26
Midleton Very Rare 2007 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£460	9 May 26
Midleton Very Rare 1985 Release 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£1,050	9 May 26
Midleton Very Rare 1996 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£520	9 May 26
Midleton Very Rare 2020 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£560	8 May 26
Midleton Very Rare 2022 Release 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	8 May 26
Midleton Very Rare 2015 Release 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£270	8 May 26
Midleton Very Rare 2025 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£210	8 May 26

Buyer's checklist for Midleton Very Rare

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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