Where can I buy Old Pulteney whisky at auction?

Old Pulteney appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (39 lots in the last 24 months, median £100 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer.

What's the average hammer price for Old Pulteney?

Across 54+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Old Pulteney is £75. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/old-pulteney shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Apr tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Old Pulteney (£31). 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 Pulteney at auction

54 recent Old Pulteney lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £75. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Old Pulteney sells

Auction-house breakdown for Old Pulteney — 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	39	£100	12%
Whisky Hammer	15	£30	12.5%

When to buy Old Pulteney

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

Apr

Median £31 · 20 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £105 · 34 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (34), Apr (20), Jan (0).

Recent Old Pulteney 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 Pulteney - 21 Year Old (75cl)	Whisky Hammer	£200	24 May 26
Old Pulteney - 35 Year Old	Whisky Hammer	£500	24 May 26
Old Pulteney 21 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£210	24 May 26
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£20	24 May 26
Old Pulteney 1995 13 Year Old Single Cask #2851	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	9 May 26
Old Pulteney 1995 Gordon & MacPhail Cask Strength	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£120	9 May 26
Old Pulteney 2009 Single Cask #201 For oldpulteney.com	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£75	9 May 26
Old Pulteney 18 Year Old Single Cask #1486	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£110	9 May 26
Old Pulteney 1974 26 Year Old Highland Selection	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£280	9 May 26
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£180	9 May 26
Old Pulteney 15 Year Old Single Cask #1502	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£200	9 May 26
Old Pulteney 17 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£75	9 May 26

Buyer's checklist for Old Pulteney

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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