Where can I buy Old Forester whisky at auction?

Old Forester appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (7 lots in the last 24 months, median £60 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer, whisky.auction.

What's the average hammer price for Old Forester?

Across 13+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Old Forester is £60. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/old-forester shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Jul tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Old Forester (£60). 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 Old Forester at auction

13 recent Old Forester lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £60. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Old Forester sells

Auction-house breakdown for Old Forester — 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	7	£60	12%
Whisky Hammer	3	£28	12.5%
whisky.auction	3	£55	13.5%

When to buy Old Forester

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 £60 · 5 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Jul (5), Apr (4), Aug (2).

Recent Old Forester 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 Forester Bourbon Distilled For Statesman	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£65	1 Sept 26
Old Forester Bourbon Distilled For Statesman	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	16 Aug 26
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£30	16 Aug 26
Old Forester - Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey	Whisky Hammer	£28	26 Jul 26
Old Forester - 86 Proof (Kentucky Straight Bourbon)	Whisky Hammer	£25	26 Jul 26
Old Forester - 117 Series (37.5cl)	Whisky Hammer	£60	26 Jul 26
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£65	12 Jul 26
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	3 Jul 26
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£35	9 May 26
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	25 Apr 26
Old Forester 4 Year Old Bottled 1970s 75cl / 43%	whisky.auction	£100	21 Apr 26
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 75cl / 57.5%	whisky.auction	£55	21 Apr 26

Buyer's checklist for Old Forester

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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