Where can I buy Saburomaru whisky at auction?

Saburomaru appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (11 lots in the last 24 months, median £100 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer.

What's the average hammer price for Saburomaru?

Across 12+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Saburomaru is £100. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/saburomaru shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Aug tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Saburomaru (£130). 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 Saburomaru at auction

12 recent Saburomaru 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 Saburomaru sells

Auction-house breakdown for Saburomaru — 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	11	£100	12%
Whisky Hammer	1	£65	12.5%

When to buy Saburomaru

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

Aug

Median £130 · 5 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Aug (5), May (4), Jul (2).

Recent Saburomaru 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
Saburomaru 2021 4 Year Old Single Cask #210179 20cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£30	22 Aug 26
Saburomaru 2021 4 Year Old Single Cask #210114 20cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£35	22 Aug 26
Saburomaru 2020 VI The Lovers	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£200	22 Aug 26
Saburomaru 2020 The Lovers	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	22 Aug 26
Saburomaru 2020 IV The Emperor	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£150	22 Aug 26
Saburomaru - Gyokuto (2021 Edition)	Whisky Hammer	£65	26 Jul 26
Saburomaru 2020 VI The Lovers	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£140	17 Jul 26
Saburomaru 2020 VI The Lovers	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£170	25 Jun 26
Saburomaru 2020 VI The Lovers	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	7 May 26
Saburomaru 2021 The Hierophant	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£90	7 May 26
Saburomaru 2021 V The Hierophant	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	7 May 26
Saburomaru 2020 IV The Emperor	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£90	7 May 26

Buyer's checklist for Saburomaru

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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