UK whisky auction history & sold prices

See what bottles actually sold for at UK auction — not retail guesswork. Search a bottle to open its hammer history, or jump into popular examples below.

How auction history works

1. Find the bottle Search by name (e.g. Lagavulin 16) or open a bottle page from the list below.
2. Read recent hammers Guests see a typical UK range plus the latest sold dates and £ prices — free, in plain HTML.
3. Dig deeper when you need to Full multi-year history, auction houses, lot links, and charts unlock with registration / Premium.

Bottles collectors check most

Live examples from recent UK auction volume, plus core collector bottles. Open any page for sold-price history.

Macallan A Night On Earth In Scotland

155 sales (90 days) · £50–£100

Springbank 12

140 sales (90 days) · £50–£150

Springbank 15

119 sales (90 days) · £50–£200

Yamazaki 12

108 sales (90 days) · £50–£150

Springbank 15 2026 Release

108 sales (90 days) · £50–£150

Macallan Gold Double Cask

101 sales (90 days) · £50–£100

Springbank 10

100 sales (90 days) · £50–£100

Macallan Edition No 5

86 sales (90 days) · £50–£150

Johnnie Walker Blue Label

83 sales (90 days) · £50–£150

Springbank 12 2026

78 sales (90 days) · £50–£150

Yamazaki 18

73 sales (90 days) · £200–£500

Laphroaig 10

71 sales (90 days) · £150–£400

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Why sold hammers beat list prices

Retail and secondary-market asking prices can sit far from clearing prices. Auction history shows what buyers paid on the day — the figure that matters when you are valuing a bottle to buy or sell. Whisky Pricer aggregates UK hammer results so you can compare recent sales before you act.

Auction history FAQs

What is whisky auction history?

Auction history is the record of what a bottle actually sold for at auction — the hammer price, date, and usually the auction house. Unlike retail list prices, hammers show what buyers were willing to pay on the day.

How do I check sold prices on Whisky Pricer?

Search for the bottle name, or open a bottle page such as Lagavulin 16. Guests see a typical UK hammer range plus the latest sold dates and prices. Full multi-year history, venues, and charts unlock with an account.

Are these UK auction prices?

Yes. Whisky Pricer tracks UK auction hammer results across major houses. Figures are hammer prices from our database — always check live lots before you buy or sell.

What is the difference between auction history and an auction estimate?

History is what already sold. An estimate is a forward guess of what a bottle might make. Use recent hammers as the base, then adjust for condition, packaging, and how hot that release is right now.

Why do supermarket and retail prices differ from auction hammers?

Retail is asking price for stock on the shelf. Auction hammers are cleared sales between collectors. The same bottle can sit higher or lower at auction depending on demand, timing, and scarcity.

Figures are historical UK auction hammers from the Whisky Pricer database. Not financial advice. Always verify condition, packaging, and live market conditions before buying or selling.