Where can I buy Trinidad whisky at auction?

Trinidad appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (12 lots in the last 24 months, median £60 hammer). Also try .

What's the average hammer price for Trinidad?

Across 12+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Trinidad is £60. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/trinidad shows full price history per expression.

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

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

12 recent Trinidad lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £60. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Trinidad sells

Auction-house breakdown for Trinidad — 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	12	£60	12%

When to buy Trinidad

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 · 5 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £85 · 5 lots

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

Recent Trinidad 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
Trinidad 2009 12 Year Old Plantation Rum	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	4 Sept 26
Trinidad 2008 13 Year Old Error 502 Bad Gateway Thompson Bros	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	23 Aug 26
Trinidad 9 Year Old Compagnie Des Indes UK Exclusive	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£25	2 Aug 26
Trinidad 14 Year Old Blackadder Raw Cask	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£75	2 Aug 26
Trinidad 1999 Samaroli	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£65	2 Aug 26
Trinidad 11 Year Old Green Label Rum Cadenhead’s	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£35	2 Aug 26
Trinidad 14 Year Old Blackadder	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	12 Jul 26
Trinidad 14 Year Old Blackadder Raw Cask	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	9 May 26
Trinidad 2002 21 Year Old Club Rum Edition No 44 50cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£85	8 May 26
Trinidad 2003 22 Year Old Club Rum Editon No 52 50cl	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£110	8 May 26
Trinidad 14 Year Old Blackadder Raw Cask	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£45	8 May 26
Trinidad 2010 15 Year Old Nobilis Rum #53	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£100	7 May 26

Buyer's checklist for Trinidad

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 Trinidad

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

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