Where can I buy Tobermory whisky at auction?

Tobermory appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (49 lots in the last 24 months, median £90 hammer). Also try Whisky Hammer.

What's the average hammer price for Tobermory?

Across 70+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Tobermory is £98. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/tobermory shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, May tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Tobermory (£90). 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 Tobermory at auction

70 recent Tobermory lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £98. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Tobermory sells

Auction-house breakdown for Tobermory — 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	49	£90	12%
Whisky Hammer	21	£110	12.5%

When to buy Tobermory

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 £90 · 43 lots

Lower prices

Apr

Median £115 · 24 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: May (43), Apr (24), Jun (2).

Recent Tobermory 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
Tobermory 1995 26 Year Old Claxton’s	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£130	1 Jun 26
Tobermory 10 Year Old	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£30	1 Jun 26
Tobermory - 26 Year Old (Oloroso Cask Finish)	Whisky Hammer	£260	24 May 26
Tobermory - 23 Year Old (The Creative Whisky Company)	Whisky Hammer	£170	24 May 26
Tobermory 21 Year Old Batch #4 That Boutique-y Whisky Company 50cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£45	9 May 26
Tobermory Decanter 75cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£110	9 May 26
Tobermory 2008 16 Year Old Single Cask Nation	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£95	9 May 26
Tobermory 2012 Hand Filled Bourbon Barrel	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£90	9 May 26
Tobermory 2014 10 Year Old Glaschu Sprits Co	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£45	9 May 26
Tobermory 2007 11 Year Old Distillery Bottling	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	9 May 26
Tobermory 1995 21 Year Old Casino Series Sherry Cask	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£85	9 May 26
Tobermory 1996 21 Year Old Old Particular	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£70	9 May 26

Buyer's checklist for Tobermory

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.

More on Tobermory

→ Full Tobermory catalog → Is Tobermory a good investment?→ Buyer's guides for other distilleries

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