Where can I buy Sullivans Cove whisky at auction?

Sullivans Cove appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (7 lots in the last 24 months, median £170 hammer). Also try whisky.auction, Whisky Hammer.

What's the average hammer price for Sullivans Cove?

Across 10+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Sullivans Cove is £185. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/sullivans-cove shows full price history per expression.

What's the cheapest time of year to buy Sullivans Cove?

Based on 24 months of data, May tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Sullivans Cove (£170). 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 Sullivans Cove at auction

10 recent Sullivans Cove lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £185. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Sullivans Cove sells

Auction-house breakdown for Sullivans Cove — 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	7	£170	12%
whisky.auction	2	£418	13.5%
Whisky Hammer	1	£410	12.5%

When to buy Sullivans Cove

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

May

Median £170 · 5 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (5), Feb (2), Jan (1).

Recent Sullivans Cove 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
Sullivans Cove 2000 Single Cask #HH0159	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£200	1 Aug 26
Sullivans Cove 2008 Single Cask #TD0329	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£170	9 May 26
Sullivans Cove 2007 16 Year Old Single Cask #TD0190	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£290	9 May 26
Sullivans Cove 2000 Single Cask #HH0424	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£240	8 May 26
Sullivans Cove 2006 Single Cask #TD0080	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£140	8 May 26
Sullivans Cove 2013 Single Cask #TD0429	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£170	8 May 26
Sullivans Cove 2000 Single Cask #HH0294	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£150	25 Apr 26
Sullivans Cove - 19 Year Old (French Oak) Single Cask #HH0541	Whisky Hammer	£410	22 Feb 26
Sullivans Cove 2009 Single Cask No. TD0355 Bottled 2024 70cl / 49.1%	whisky.auction	£160	17 Feb 26
Sullivans Cove 24 Year Old Bottled 2024 - 30th Anniversary Edition 70cl / 52%	whisky.auction	£675	20 Jan 26

Buyer's checklist for Sullivans Cove

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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