Where can I buy Suntory whisky at auction?

Suntory appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (63 lots in the last 24 months, median £100 hammer). Also try whisky.auction, Whisky Hammer.

What's the average hammer price for Suntory?

Across 73+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Suntory is £100. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/suntory shows full price history per expression.

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

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

73 recent Suntory 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 Suntory sells

Auction-house breakdown for Suntory — 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	63	£100	12%
whisky.auction	6	£240	13.5%
Whisky Hammer	4	£54	12.5%

When to buy Suntory

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 £60 · 21 lots

Lower prices

Jul

Median £100 · 11 lots

Lower prices

Sep

Median £105 · 14 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Aug (21), Sep (14), May (11).

Recent Suntory 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
Suntory Old Whisky Year Of The Dragon Decanter	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£120	22 Oct 26
Suntory Old Portopia ‘81 76cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	22 Oct 26
Suntory 1991 Pure Malt 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£210	22 Oct 26
Suntory Old Whisky Ceramic Decanter	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	10 Oct 26
Suntory 1899 60th Anniversary Blend	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£320	10 Oct 26
Suntory 60th Anniversary Bottled 1983 76cl / 43%	whisky.auction	£400	6 Oct 26
Suntory Whisky Portopia 1981 60cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	29 Sept 26
Suntory Whisky Portopia 1981	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	29 Sept 26
Suntory Reserve Mini 5cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£15	29 Sept 26
Suntory Old Whisky Ceramic Decanter	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£50	29 Sept 26
Suntory 1991 Pure Malt 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£170	29 Sept 26
Suntory 90th Anniversary Ceramic Decanter 72cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£140	29 Sept 26

Buyer's checklist for Suntory

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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