Where can I buy Williamson whisky at auction?

Williamson appears most often at Scotch Whisky Auctions (30 lots in the last 24 months, median £53 hammer). Also try whisky.auction.

What's the average hammer price for Williamson?

Across 31+ auction outcomes in the last 24 months, the median hammer price for Williamson is £55. Individual bottles range widely — the live catalogue at /distillery/williamson shows full price history per expression.

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

Based on 24 months of data, Jul tends to clear the lowest median hammer for Williamson (£50). 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 Williamson at auction

31 recent Williamson lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £55. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Williamson sells

Auction-house breakdown for Williamson — 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	30	£53	12%
whisky.auction	1	£85	13.5%

When to buy Williamson

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 £50 · 9 lots

Lower prices

Sep

Median £60 · 9 lots

Busiest months are also worth knowing — more lots = more inventory: Jul (9), Sep (9), May (4).

Recent Williamson 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
Williamson 2014 Berry Bros & Rudd	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£95	23 Oct 26
Williamson 2012 10 Year Old Obsurities & Curiosities	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£50	23 Oct 26
Williamson 2010 10 Year Old Carn Mor	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	23 Oct 26
Williamson 2015 Berry Bros & Rudd	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£60	30 Sept 26
Williamson 2013 Berry Bros & Rudd For Milroy’s Of Soho	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£65	30 Sept 26
Williamson 2013 Berry Bros & Rudd	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£65	30 Sept 26
Williamson 2010 10 Year Old Carn Mor	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£45	30 Sept 26
Williamson 2013 Berry Bros & Rudd	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£65	24 Sept 26
Williamson 2010 12 Year Old Thompson Bros	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	24 Sept 26
Williamson 2015 7 Year Old Capital Whisky Club	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£50	4 Sept 26
Williamson 2014 Berry Bros & Rudd	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£75	4 Sept 26
Williamson 2011 14 Year Old CasQueteers	Scotch Whisky Auctions	£55	4 Sept 26

Buyer's checklist for Williamson

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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