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Buyer's guide · 2026

How to buy Willett at auction

30 recent Willett lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £220. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Willett sells

Auction-house breakdown for Willett — 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 Auctions17£22012%
Whisky Hammer12£21512.5%
whisky.auction1£35013.5%

When to buy Willett

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 £190 · 7 lots

Lower prices

Aug

Median £220 · 7 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £225 · 6 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Jul (7), Aug (7), May (6).

Recent Willett hammer prices

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

LotHouseHammerSold
Willett 10 Year Old Single Barrel BourbonScotch Whisky Auctions£29023 Aug 26
Willett 8 Year Old Single Barrel #8632 Bourbon Collection Foundations For LMDWScotch Whisky Auctions£19018 Aug 26
Willett 11 Year Old Single Barrel #2044 For Hedonism WinesScotch Whisky Auctions£29018 Aug 26
Willett 5 Year Old Single Barrel #5559 Store Private PickScotch Whisky Auctions£18018 Aug 26
Willett 10 Year Old Single Barrel #8262 For The Whisky ShopScotch Whisky Auctions£22018 Aug 26
Willett 10 Year Old Single Barrel #11514 Rye Collection Itineraries For LMDWScotch Whisky Auctions£22018 Aug 26
Willett 10 Year Old Family Estate Single Barrel #6684 Bourbon for Collection Foundations 75clScotch Whisky Auctions£4002 Aug 26
Willett - 10 Year Old #8262 (Single Barrel Bourbon) The Whisky ShopWhisky Hammer£19026 Jul 26
Willett - 10 Year Old #8262 (Single Barrel Bourbon) The Whisky ShopWhisky Hammer£18026 Jul 26
Willett - 10 Year Old #8262 (Single Barrel Bourbon) The Whisky ShopWhisky Hammer£17026 Jul 26
Willett - 11 Year Old #2044 (Single Barrel Bourbon)Whisky Hammer£25026 Jul 26
Willett 10 Year Old Single Barrel #11514 Rye Collection Itineraries For LMDWScotch Whisky Auctions£22012 Jul 26

Buyer's checklist for Willett

  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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