Buying with Whisky Auctioneer
Whisky Auctioneer is the best place to find an unrivalled range of whiskies, from legendary names to hidden gems, all brought together for those who love great whisky.
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Each month, we host online whisky auctions that feature thousands of bottles from around the world offering a rich and rewarding way to discover whisky.
Alongside our monthly auctions, we also have a calendar of specialist auctions - from private collections and exclusive partnerships to themed auctions that shine a light on the people, places and stories shaping the whisky world today.
Getting started with Whisky Auctioneer is simple, and our Buyer's Guide covers everything you need to know.
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Reasons to buy with Whisky Auctioneer
Whisky Auctioneer is the world's leading platform for buying whisky on the secondary market.
Every month we have a spectacular selection of spirits - whether you are looking for an amazing gift, to replenish a favourite dram in your home bar, or searching for that elusive bottle.
Our global auctions feature the most comprehensive selection of rare, old, new and collectible whiskies and spirits available online.
You can find an unmatched selection of the rarest Scotch whisky, Japanese whisky, Irish whiskey, U.S. whiskey, and other world whiskies on our platform.
Each month we host an online auction that lasts ten days, giving you the opportunity to browse and bid on thousands of bottles.
We also curate and host ‘Exclusive to Whisky Auctioneer’ or ‘In The Spotlight’ auctions, which showcase the best of limited edition bottlings, inaugural releases, sought-after private collections and exclusive industry partnerships. This gives you access to whiskies you won't find anywhere else.
We are passionate about making the world's greatest whiskies accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Wherever you're based in the world, you can participate in our auctions - in 2024, we shipped orders to over 80 countries.
With our expanding operations in the UK and EU, expert shipping knowledge, and strong relationships with delivery partners, we have created a trusted global service for whisky collectors around the world.
We regularly partner with some of the best in the industry to provide our global community of whisky lovers with exclusive opportunities to get their hands on sought-after bottles, as well as informative and educational content.
Through these partnerships, Whisky Auctioneer customers can expand their knowledge of whisky and discover special, one-of-a-kind bottles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can find all the details about the fees involved in buying wine at auction on our Buyer Fees and Payment Terms page.
Our monthly auctions end from 7:00 PM (UK local time) on the closing date. If a bid is placed after 7:00 PM on any lot, the entire auction will be extended by an additional two minutes.
The auction will end once all bidding has ceased for two minutes. Based on previous auction activity, the auction will continue for several hours and is most likely to finish between 9pm - 11pm (UK local time).
Due to the governing laws for licensing in Scotland, there is a minimum price for alcohol units.
As a result we have introduced a minimum bid price for each item, £20 will be the starting bid for most bottles of whisky, but this will be calculated on a lot by lot basis (for example, multiple bottle lots will have a higher starting bid).
In order to bid above £2,000 we require an identity check. This is to ensure the legitimacy of users so that bids are valid and fair.
You can verify your account and upload your identity documents on your Personal Profile.
We use a structured bidding system to ensure a fair and smooth auction process.
Whether you set a maximum bid or manually place a single bid, the system will automatically increase your bid according to the following increments outlined in the table below.
Interested in Buying?
Discover and bid on old, rare and collectible whiskies in our online auctions each month.
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Our global whisky auctions give your bottles the attention they deserve. Get started with a free valuation today.