Where can I buy Raasay whisky at auction?

Raasay appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (61 lots in the last 24 months, median £40 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer.

What's the average hammer price for Raasay?

Across 68+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Raasay is £40. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/raasay shows full price history per expression.

What's the cheapest time of year to buy Raasay?

Based on 24 months of data, Jun tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Raasay (£35). 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 Raasay at auction

68 recent Raasay lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £40. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Raasay sells

Auction-house breakdown for Raasay — 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	61	£40	12%
Whisky Hammer	7	£43	12.5%

When to buy Raasay

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

Jun

Median £35 · 5 lots

Lower prices

Jul

Median £36 · 26 lots

Lower prices

Apr

Median £38 · 6 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Jul (26), May (12), Sep (11).

Recent Raasay 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
Raasay Single Malt Batch #R-02.3.3	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	2 Sept 26
Raasay Single Malt Batch #R-02	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	2 Sept 26
Raasay Single Malt Batch #R-01	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	2 Sept 26
Raasay Single Cask #18/257 Na Sia Single Cask Series	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	2 Sept 26
Raasay Distillery Special Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£50	2 Sept 26
Raasay 5 Year Old Single Cask #19/74 Na Sia Single Cask Series	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	2 Sept 26
Raasay 5 Year Old Single Cask #19/543 Na Sia Single Cask Series	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£45	2 Sept 26
Raasay 5 Year Old Single Cask #19/433 Na Sia Single Cask Series	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	2 Sept 26
Raasay 5 Year Old Single Cask #19/307 Na Sia Single Cask Series	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£45	2 Sept 26
Raasay 5 Year Old Single Cask #18/870 Na Sia Single Cask Series	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£45	2 Sept 26
Raasay 5 Year Old Single Cask #18/726 Na Sia Single Cask Series	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£45	2 Sept 26
Raasay Single Malt Batch #R-02	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£35	22 Aug 26

Buyer's checklist for Raasay

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 Raasay

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