Where can I buy Old Durbar whisky at auction?

Old Durbar appears most often at whisky.auction (4 lots in the last 24 months, median £70 hammer). Also try .

What's the average hammer price for Old Durbar?

Across 4+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Old Durbar is £70. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/old-durbar shows full price history per expression.

What's the cheapest time of year to buy Old Durbar?

Insufficient seasonality data for Old Durbar yet.

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 Old Durbar at auction

4 recent Old Durbar lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £70. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Old Durbar sells

Auction-house breakdown for Old Durbar — 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.auction	4	£70	13.5%

Recent Old Durbar 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
Old Durbar 15 Year Old Blended Whisky Botted 2024 - Samundra Man Singh Shrestha 70cl	whisky.auction	£120	17 Feb 26
Old Durbar 12 Year Old Blended Whisky Botted 2024 - Lok Chitrakar 70cl	whisky.auction	£100	17 Feb 26
Old Durbar Blended Reserve Whisky Black Chimney 75cl / 42.8%	whisky.auction	£40	17 Feb 26
Old Durbar Blended Reserve Whisky Black Chimney 75cl / 42.8%	whisky.auction	£30	17 Feb 26

Buyer's checklist for Old Durbar

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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