Where can I buy Redbreast whisky at auction?

Redbreast appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (20 lots in the last 24 months, median £150 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer.

What's the average hammer price for Redbreast?

Across 33+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Redbreast is £100. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/redbreast shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Apr tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Redbreast (£80). 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 Redbreast at auction

33 recent Redbreast lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £100. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Redbreast sells

Auction-house breakdown for Redbreast — 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	20	£150	12%
Whisky Hammer	13	£80	12.5%

When to buy Redbreast

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 £80 · 19 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £155 · 12 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Apr (19), May (12), Feb (1).

Recent Redbreast 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
Redbreast 21 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£140	25 May 26
Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength Edition	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£65	25 May 26
Redbreast - 27 Year Old (Ruby Port Casks)	Whisky Hammer	£400	24 May 26
Redbreast 12 Year Old Project Wingman Release	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£40	9 May 26
Redbreast 10 Year Old Distillery Edition	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	8 May 26
Redbreast 15 Year Old Cask Strength	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£180	8 May 26
Redbreast 18 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	8 May 26
Redbreast 19 Year Old Small Batch For The Whisky Exchange	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£170	8 May 26
Redbreast 27 Year Old Ruby Port Finish Batch #6	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£420	7 May 26
Redbreast 1991 All Sherry Single Cask #42966	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£500	7 May 26
Redbreast 1997 22 Year Old For Midleton & Bow St. Distilleries	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£300	7 May 26
Redbreast 12 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£35	7 May 26

Buyer's checklist for Redbreast

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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