Where can I buy Renaissance whisky at auction?

Renaissance appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (17 lots in the last 24 months, median £140 hammer). Also try .

What's the average hammer price for Renaissance?

Across 17+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Renaissance is £140. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/renaissance shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Jun tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Renaissance (£60). 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 Renaissance at auction

17 recent Renaissance lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £140. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Renaissance sells

Auction-house breakdown for Renaissance — 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	17	£140	12%

When to buy Renaissance

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 £60 · 5 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £140 · 7 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (7), Jun (5), Jul (4).

Recent Renaissance 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
Renaissance 2018 4 Year Old Single Cask #18094	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£230	2 Sept 26
Renaissance 2019 3 Year Old Single Cask #19168	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£200	31 Jul 26
Renaissance 2018 Single Cask #18266	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	12 Jul 26
Renaissance 2019 Single Cask #19063	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£95	12 Jul 26
Renaissance 2019 Single Cask #19168	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£85	12 Jul 26
Renaissance 2018 Single Cask #19028	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£140	25 Jun 26
Renaissance 2018 Single Cask #18291	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	25 Jun 26
Renaissance 2018 Single Cask #18259	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	25 Jun 26
Renaissance 2018 Single Cask #18256	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	25 Jun 26
Renaissance 2016 & 2018 Grand Assemblage 3rd Edition	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£75	25 Jun 26
Renaissance 2018 Single Cask #18058	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£150	8 May 26
Renaissance 2017 Single Cask #17342	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£150	8 May 26

Buyer's checklist for Renaissance

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 Renaissance

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

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