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Buyer's guide · 2026

How to buy Old Fitzgerald at auction

24 recent Old Fitzgerald lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £165. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Old Fitzgerald sells

Auction-house breakdown for Old Fitzgerald — 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 houseLotsMedian hammerBuyer's premium
Scotch Whisky Auctions17£17012%
Whisky Hammer5£17012.5%
whisky.auction2£9313.5%

When to buy Old Fitzgerald

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 £180 · 9 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Jul (9), Aug (4), Sep (4).

Recent Old Fitzgerald hammer prices

Last 12 outcomes across all houses — real evidence of what bottles cleared for. Click through for full price history.

LotHouseHammerSold
Old Fitzgerald 2018 7 Year Old Bottled-In-BondScotch Whisky Auctions£6020 Oct 26
Old Fitzgerald 1849 75clScotch Whisky Auctions£2208 Oct 26
Old Fitzgerald 1849 75clScotch Whisky Auctions£16026 Sept 26
Old Fitzgerald 2018 7 Year Old Bottled-In-BondScotch Whisky Auctions£8022 Sept 26
Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled-In-BondScotch Whisky Auctions£851 Sept 26
Old Fitzgerald Bourbon 2018 7 Year Old 100 Proof Bottled in Bond 70cl / 50%whisky.auction£751 Sept 26
Old Fitzgerald 2018 7 Year Old Bottled-In-BondScotch Whisky Auctions£12021 Aug 26
Old Fitzgerald 2018 7 Year Old Bottled-In-BondScotch Whisky Auctions£7516 Aug 26
Old Fitzgerald 2013 11 Year Old Bottled In Bond 75clScotch Whisky Auctions£24016 Aug 26
Old Fitzgerald 11 Year Old Bottled In Bond 75clScotch Whisky Auctions£20016 Aug 26
Old Fitzgerald 1849 75clScotch Whisky Auctions£19030 Jul 26
Old Fitzgerald - 11 Year Old (Fall 2024) 75clWhisky Hammer£18026 Jul 26

Buyer's checklist for Old Fitzgerald

  1. 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.
  2. Check fill level. Low shoulder fill on a 25+ year old bottle is normal; mid-shoulder isn't. Loss of liquid is permanent.
  3. Inspect closures. Wax-dipped seals can hide damage. Loose corks risk evaporation. Reputable houses photograph closely — ask for higher-res images if not provided.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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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