Where can I buy Sanmi-Ittai whisky at auction?

Sanmi-Ittai appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (9 lots in the last 24 months, median £110 hammer). Also try .

What's the average hammer price for Sanmi-Ittai?

Across 9+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Sanmi-Ittai is £110. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/sanmi-ittai shows full price history per expression.

What's the cheapest time of year to buy Sanmi-Ittai?

Insufficient seasonality data for Sanmi-Ittai yet.

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 Sanmi-Ittai at auction

9 recent Sanmi-Ittai lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £110. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Sanmi-Ittai sells

Auction-house breakdown for Sanmi-Ittai — 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	9	£110	12%

Recent Sanmi-Ittai 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
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask 1st Edition #9585	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	2 Sept 26
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #9586	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	2 Sept 26
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #55009 - Shikiri	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	17 Aug 26
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #55008 Shogun	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	31 Jul 26
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #9585	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	12 Jul 26
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #55008 Shogun	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	12 Jul 26
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #55009 Shikiri	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	12 Jul 26
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #9585	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	9 May 26
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #9585	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£110	8 May 26

Buyer's checklist for Sanmi-Ittai

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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