Where can I buy Port Dundas whisky at auction?

Port Dundas appears most often at Whisky Hammer (88 lots in the last 24 months, median £25 hammer). Also try Scotch Whisky Auctions.

What's the average hammer price for Port Dundas?

Across 111+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Port Dundas is £28. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/port-dundas shows full price history per expression.

What's the cheapest time of year to buy Port Dundas?

Based on 24 months of data, Apr tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Port Dundas (£25). 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 Port Dundas at auction

111 recent Port Dundas lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £28. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Port Dundas sells

Auction-house breakdown for Port Dundas — 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 Hammer	88	£25	12.5%
Scotch Whisky Auctions	23	£110	12%

When to buy Port Dundas

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 £25 · 91 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £115 · 20 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Apr (91), May (20), Jan (0).

Recent Port Dundas 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
Port Dundas - 36 Year Old (1978) Douglas Laing's XOP	Whisky Hammer	£210	24 May 26
Port Dundas 2000 21 Year Old Electric Coo Series	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	9 May 26
Port Dundas 2000 22 Year Old Southport Whisky Club	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£50	9 May 26
Port Dundas 20 Year Old 2011 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£120	9 May 26
Port Dundas 19 Year Old Limited Edition 200th Anniversary	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£110	9 May 26
Port Dundas 1988 28 Year Old The Sovereign	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£85	9 May 26
Port Dundas 1991 25 Year Old Signatory	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£120	8 May 26
Port Dundas 20 Year Old 2011 Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£120	8 May 26
Port Dundas 1990 25 Year Old The Sovereign	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£85	8 May 26
Port Dundas 1990 30 Year Old Douglas Laing Rangers Football Club Single Cask Series	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£480	8 May 26
Port Dundas 1978 33 Year Old Clan Denny	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	8 May 26
Port Dundas 1978 35 Year Old Directors’ Cut	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£180	8 May 26

Buyer's checklist for Port Dundas

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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