Where can I buy Octomore whisky at auction?

Octomore appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (246 lots in the last 24 months, median £165 hammer). Also try whisky.auction.

What's the average hammer price for Octomore?

Across 247+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Octomore is £160. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/octomore shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Oct tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Octomore (£140). 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 Octomore at auction

247 recent Octomore lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £160. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Octomore sells

Auction-house breakdown for Octomore — 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	246	£165	12%
whisky.auction	1	£130	13.5%

When to buy Octomore

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

Oct

Median £140 · 34 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £155 · 36 lots

Lower prices

Apr

Median £160 · 33 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Jul (53), Sep (43), May (36).

Recent Octomore 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
Octomore 2011 10 Year Old Private Cask Octomore Farm	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£230	20 Oct 26
Octomore 2002 Futures	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£120	20 Oct 26
Octomore 16.2 Edition 5 Year Old The Impossible Equation	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	20 Oct 26
Octomore 13.4 5 Year Old Distillery Exclusive 2022 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£190	20 Oct 26
Octomore 10 Year Old 2nd Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£140	20 Oct 26
Octomore 08.4 8 Year Old Masterclass Virgin Oak	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£180	20 Oct 26
Octomore 08.2 8 Year Old Masterclass	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£200	20 Oct 26
Octomore 02.1 5 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£220	20 Oct 26
Octomore 01.1 5 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£420	20 Oct 26
Octomore 2011 8 Year Old The Cask Whisperer	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	8 Oct 26
Octomore Event Horizon 12 Year Old Feis Ile 2019	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£400	8 Oct 26
Octomore 2008 11 Year Old The Cask Whisperer	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£110	8 Oct 26

Buyer's checklist for Octomore

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 Octomore

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