Where can I buy Mortlach whisky at auction?

Mortlach appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (69 lots in the last 24 months, median £120 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer, Bonhams.

What's the average hammer price for Mortlach?

Across 99+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Mortlach is £120. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/mortlach shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Apr tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Mortlach (£73). 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 Mortlach at auction

99 recent Mortlach lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £120. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Mortlach sells

Auction-house breakdown for Mortlach — 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	69	£120	12%
Whisky Hammer	28	£160	12.5%
Bonhams	2	—	27.5%

When to buy Mortlach

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 £73 · 42 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £140 · 48 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (48), Apr (42), Mar (4).

Recent Mortlach 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
Mortlach G&M Connoisseurs Choice 35 Year Old, 1936 (1x 750ml)	Bonhams	—	4 Jun 26
Mortlach 47 Year Old "Singing Stills" Cask #2892, 1971 (1x 700ml)	Bonhams	—	4 Jun 26
Mortlach - 22 Year Old (1975) Signatory Vintage	Whisky Hammer	£540	24 May 26
Mortlach - 25 Year Old (1997) Supper Club (Wemyss Malts)	Whisky Hammer	£150	24 May 26
Mortlach Special Release 2023	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£120	23 May 26
Mortlach 1987 29 Year Old Cadenhead’s Cask Ends	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£230	23 May 26
Mortlach 15 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£110	23 May 26
Mortlach That Boutique-y Whisky Company 50cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£50	9 May 26
Mortlach x Starck Become	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£190	9 May 26
Mortlach 2012 10 Year Old Equinox & Solstice	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£65	9 May 26
Mortlach 2014 10 Year Old Signatory Small Batch Edition #15	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£65	9 May 26
Mortlach Become x Starck	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£190	9 May 26

Buyer's checklist for Mortlach

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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