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Buyer's guide · 2026

How to buy Millburn at auction

17 recent Millburn lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £270. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Millburn sells

Auction-house breakdown for Millburn — 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 houseLotsMedian hammerBuyer's premium
Scotch Whisky Auctions13£24012%
Whisky Hammer3£36012.5%
whisky.auction1£44013.5%

When to buy Millburn

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 £255 · 8 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (8), Aug (4), Jul (3).

Recent Millburn hammer prices

Last 12 outcomes across all houses — real evidence of what bottles cleared for. Click through for full price history.

LotHouseHammerSold
Millburn 1981 Flying Dead Spirit Flight No4Scotch Whisky Auctions£2101 Sept 26
Millburn 1979 26 Year Old Signatory VintageScotch Whisky Auctions£34021 Aug 26
Millburn 1976 Connoisseurs ChoiceScotch Whisky Auctions£24021 Aug 26
Millburn 1966 Connoisseurs Choice Mini 5clScotch Whisky Auctions£2021 Aug 26
Millburn 1979 16 Year Old Signatory Mini 5clScotch Whisky Auctions£2516 Aug 26
Millburn - 25 Year Old (Rare Malts 1975)Whisky Hammer£36026 Jul 26
Millburn - 25 Year Old (Rare Malts 1975)Whisky Hammer£36026 Jul 26
Millburn - 18 Year Old (Rare Malts 1975)Whisky Hammer£28026 Jul 26
Millburn 1971 Connoisseurs ChoiceScotch Whisky Auctions£2409 May 26
Millburn 1976 25 Year Old The Whisky ShopScotch Whisky Auctions£4608 May 26
Millburn 1983 18 Year Old SignatoryScotch Whisky Auctions£2708 May 26
Millburn 1966 Connoisseurs Choice Mini 5clScotch Whisky Auctions£208 May 26

Buyer's checklist for Millburn

  1. 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.
  2. Check fill level. Low shoulder fill on a 25+ year old bottle is normal; mid-shoulder isn't. Loss of liquid is permanent.
  3. Inspect closures. Wax-dipped seals can hide damage. Loose corks risk evaporation. Reputable houses photograph closely — ask for higher-res images if not provided.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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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