Where can I buy Suntory Very Rare whisky at auction?

Suntory Very Rare appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (9 lots in the last 24 months, median £50 hammer). Also try .

What's the average hammer price for Suntory Very Rare?

Across 9+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Suntory Very Rare is £50. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/suntory-very-rare shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Sep tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Suntory Very Rare (£50). 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 Very Rare at auction

9 recent Suntory Very Rare lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £50. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Suntory Very Rare sells

Auction-house breakdown for Suntory Very Rare — 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	£50	12%

When to buy Suntory Very Rare

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

Sep

Median £50 · 5 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Sep (5), Aug (2), Jul (1).

Recent Suntory Very Rare 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 Very Rare Old Whisky 76cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	10 Oct 26
Suntory Very Rare Old Mini 5cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£15	29 Sept 26
Suntory Very Rare Old 78cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£50	29 Sept 26
Suntory Very Rare Old Whisky In Commemoration Of EXPO’70 18cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£35	23 Sept 26
Suntory Very Rare Old With Glasses Set 76cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£65	3 Sept 26
Suntory Very Rare Old 76cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£70	3 Sept 26
Suntory Very Rare Old Whisky Winter Olympics Sapporo ‘72 76cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	18 Aug 26
Suntory Very Rare Old Whisky In Commemoration Of EXPO’70 18cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£20	18 Aug 26
Suntory Very Rare Old 76cl & Ice Bucket	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£35	12 Jul 26

Buyer's checklist for Suntory Very Rare

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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