Where can I buy Monkey Shoulder whisky at auction?

Monkey Shoulder appears most often at Whisky Hammer (10 lots in the last 24 months, median £20 hammer). Also try Scotch Whisky Auctions.

What's the average hammer price for Monkey Shoulder?

Across 18+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Monkey Shoulder is £20. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/monkey-shoulder shows full price history per expression.

What's the cheapest time of year to buy Monkey Shoulder?

Based on 24 months of data, Jul tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Monkey Shoulder (£20). 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 Monkey Shoulder at auction

18 recent Monkey Shoulder lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £20. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Monkey Shoulder sells

Auction-house breakdown for Monkey Shoulder — 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	10	£20	12.5%
Scotch Whisky Auctions	8	£20	12%

When to buy Monkey Shoulder

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

Jul

Median £20 · 10 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Jul (10), Apr (4), May (2).

Recent Monkey Shoulder 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
Monkey Shoulder	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£20	16 Aug 26
Monkey Shoulder	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£20	30 Jul 26
Monkey Shoulder - Batch #27	Whisky Hammer	£23	26 Jul 26
Monkey Shoulder - Batch #27	Whisky Hammer	£20	26 Jul 26
Monkey Shoulder - Batch #27	Whisky Hammer	£20	26 Jul 26
Monkey Shoulder - Batch #27	Whisky Hammer	£20	26 Jul 26
Monkey Shoulder - Batch #27	Whisky Hammer	£20	26 Jul 26
Monkey Shoulder - Batch #27	Whisky Hammer	£20	26 Jul 26
Monkey Shoulder - Batch #27	Whisky Hammer	£20	26 Jul 26
Monkey Shoulder	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£20	16 Jul 26
Monkey Shoulder	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£20	3 Jul 26
Monkey Shoulder 1L	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£30	23 Jun 26

Buyer's checklist for Monkey Shoulder

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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