Where can I buy Three Ships whisky at auction?

Three Ships appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (4 lots in the last 24 months, median £30 hammer). Also try whisky.auction, Whisky Hammer.

What's the average hammer price for Three Ships?

Across 7+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Three Ships is £28. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/three-ships shows full price history per expression.

What's the cheapest time of year to buy Three Ships?

Insufficient seasonality data for Three Ships 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 Three Ships at auction

7 recent Three Ships lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £28. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Three Ships sells

Auction-house breakdown for Three Ships — 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	4	£30	12%
whisky.auction	2	£25	13.5%
Whisky Hammer	1	£20	12.5%

Recent Three Ships 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
Three Ships 5 Year Old 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£25	2 Aug 26
Three Ships 12 Year Old Master Distiller's Private Collection 70cl / 46.3%	whisky.auction	£28	9 Jun 26
Three Ships 12 Year Old Master Distiller’s Private Collection	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£30	9 May 26
Three Ships 10 Year Old 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£30	7 May 26
Three Ships - 5 Year Old (75cl)	Whisky Hammer	£20	26 Apr 26
Three Ships 10 Year Old Single Cask PX Finish 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	25 Apr 26
Three Ships 10 Year Old 75cl / 46.3%	whisky.auction	£22	17 Feb 26

Buyer's checklist for Three Ships

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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