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Buyer's guide · 2026

How to buy William Larue Weller at auction

36 recent William Larue Weller lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £700. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where William Larue Weller sells

Auction-house breakdown for William Larue Weller — 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 Auctions25£70012%
Whisky Hammer8£73012.5%
whisky.auction3£62513.5%

When to buy William Larue Weller

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 £700 · 13 lots

Lower prices

May

Median £775 · 8 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Jul (13), May (8), Aug (4).

Recent William Larue Weller hammer prices

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

LotHouseHammerSold
William Larue Weller 2010 Release 75clScotch Whisky Auctions£8004 Sept 26
William Larue Weller 2024 Release 75clScotch Whisky Auctions£75023 Aug 26
William Larue Weller 2025 ReleaseScotch Whisky Auctions£56018 Aug 26
William Larue Weller 2017 Release 75clScotch Whisky Auctions£65018 Aug 26
William Larue Weller 2023 Release 75clScotch Whisky Auctions£6502 Aug 26
William Larue Weller - Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (2018) 75clWhisky Hammer£76026 Jul 26
William Larue Weller - Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (2018) 75clWhisky Hammer£68026 Jul 26
William Larue Weller - Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (2025)Whisky Hammer£64026 Jul 26
William Larue Weller 2017 Release 75clScotch Whisky Auctions£70012 Jul 26
William Larue Weller 2015 Release 75clScotch Whisky Auctions£75012 Jul 26
William Larue Weller 2015 Release 75clScotch Whisky Auctions£80012 Jul 26
William Larue Weller 2024 Release 75clScotch Whisky Auctions£60012 Jul 26

Buyer's checklist for William Larue Weller

  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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