Where can I buy Old Perth whisky at auction?

Old Perth appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (5 lots in the last 24 months, median £80 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer, whisky.auction.

What's the average hammer price for Old Perth?

Across 9+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Old Perth is £95. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/old-perth shows full price history per expression.

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

Insufficient seasonality data for Old Perth 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.

wsky1

Buyer's guide · 2026

How to buy Old Perth at auction

9 recent Old Perth lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £95. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Old Perth sells

Auction-house breakdown for Old Perth — 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	5	£80	12%
Whisky Hammer	3	£110	12.5%
whisky.auction	1	£50	13.5%

Recent Old Perth 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 Perth 1994 23 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£75	21 Aug 26
Old Perth 1996 22 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£80	30 Jul 26
Old Perth 1977 41 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£320	12 Jul 26
Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£35	7 May 26
Old Perth - 1996 (Vintage Collection) Morrison & Mackay	Whisky Hammer	£110	26 Apr 26
Old Perth - 1994 (Vintage Collection) Morrison & Mackay	Whisky Hammer	£100	26 Apr 26
Old Perth - 21 Year Old (Vintage Collection) Morrison & Mackay	Whisky Hammer	£130	26 Apr 26
Old Perth 1996 22 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£95	25 Apr 26
Old Perth 70cl / 56.2%	whisky.auction	£50	17 Feb 26

Buyer's checklist for Old Perth

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 Old Perth

→ Full Old Perth catalog → Is Old Perth a good investment?→ Buyer's guides for other distilleries

Track Old Perth price changes — free for 3 bottles

No card · daily updates · cancel anytime