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Buyer's guide · 2026

How to buy Thompson Bros Mystery at auction

18 recent Thompson Bros Mystery lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £70. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Thompson Bros Mystery sells

Auction-house breakdown for Thompson Bros Mystery — 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 houseLotsMedian hammerBuyer's premium
Scotch Whisky Auctions18£7012%

When to buy Thompson Bros Mystery

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

Jul

Median £70 · 8 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Jul (8), Jun (3), May (2).

Recent Thompson Bros Mystery hammer prices

Last 12 outcomes across all houses — real evidence of what bottles cleared for. Click through for full price history.

LotHouseHammerSold
Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series #2Scotch Whisky Auctions£703 Sept 26
Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series #1Scotch Whisky Auctions£703 Sept 26
Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series #2Scotch Whisky Auctions£7023 Aug 26
Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series #1Scotch Whisky Auctions£902 Aug 26
Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series #2Scotch Whisky Auctions£7019 Jul 26
Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series #3Scotch Whisky Auctions£7519 Jul 26
Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series #1Scotch Whisky Auctions£7519 Jul 26
Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series #1Scotch Whisky Auctions£6012 Jul 26
Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series #3Scotch Whisky Auctions£5012 Jul 26
Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series #5Scotch Whisky Auctions£5512 Jul 26
Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series #2Scotch Whisky Auctions£705 Jul 26
Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series #1Scotch Whisky Auctions£755 Jul 26

Buyer's checklist for Thompson Bros Mystery

  1. 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.
  2. Check fill level. Low shoulder fill on a 25+ year old bottle is normal; mid-shoulder isn't. Loss of liquid is permanent.
  3. Inspect closures. Wax-dipped seals can hide damage. Loose corks risk evaporation. Reputable houses photograph closely — ask for higher-res images if not provided.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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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