Where can I buy Mortlach whisky at auction?

Mortlach appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (308 lots in the last 24 months, median £120 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer, whisky.auction, Whisky Auctioneer.

What's the average hammer price for Mortlach?

Across 366+ 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, Jul tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Mortlach (£70). 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

366 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	308	£120	12%
Whisky Hammer	48	£73	12.5%
whisky.auction	5	£60	13.5%
Whisky Auctioneer	3	£2,100	12%
Bonhams	2	£50,000	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

Jul

Median £70 · 83 lots

Lower prices

Apr

Median £95 · 50 lots

Lower prices

Sep

Median £100 · 61 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Jul (83), May (62), Sep (61).

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
Flora & Fauna Mortlach 16 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£160	27 Oct 26
Diageo Game Of Thrones Collection 9 x 70cl (With Mortlach)	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£360	27 Oct 26
SMWS 76.152 Mortlach 2004 19 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£150	21 Oct 26
SMWS 76.100 Mortlach 1993 19 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£160	21 Oct 26
Mortlach Special Release 2023	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£95	20 Oct 26
Mortlach Rare Old 50cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£35	20 Oct 26
Mortlach 30 Year Old Midnight Malt Mini 2cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£70	20 Oct 26
Mortlach 25 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£140	20 Oct 26
Mortlach 25 Year Old 50cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£300	20 Oct 26
Mortlach 21 Year Old Gordon & Macphail	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	20 Oct 26
Mortlach 21 Year Old 2020 Special Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£180	20 Oct 26
Mortlach 2009 13 Year Old Super Bottle Signatory	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£160	20 Oct 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.

More on Mortlach

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