Buying with Whisky Auctioneer
Whisky Auctioneer is the best place to find an unrivalled range of old, new, unique, and rare whiskies.
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Every month, we host online whisky auctions that feature thousands of bottles to bid on from all over the world.
Alongside our monthly auctions, we also have a calendar of specialist auctions which vary from exclusive industry partnerships and private collections to dedicated, curated auctions that share unique content and insight into emerging trends within the world of whisky.
It’s really easy to get started with Whisky Auctioneer, and we’ve detailed all you need to know in our Buyer's Guide.
An excellent way to get started in the world of whisky auctions
Reasons to buy with Whisky Auctioneer
Whisky Auctioneer is the world leading platform for the buying of whisky on the secondary market.
Every month we have a spectacular selection of spirits - whether you are looking for an amazing gift for someone special, to replenish your favourite dram in your home bar, or searching for that elusive bottle.
Our global auctions feature the most comprehensive selection of old, new, rare 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 2022, 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 developed the leading 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.
Our partners give Whisky Auctioneer customers the chance to get their hands on bottles from sold-out releases, special limited-editions and one-of-a-kind charity bottlings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
All of the information that you need about the fees involved for buying can be found on our dedicated Buyer Fees and Payment Terms page.
The end date of the current auction will always be clearly displayed on the notification bar at the top of the website.
Our auctions will end anytime from 7pm (UK Local Time). Once 7pm is reached, activity on any item will prolong the ENTIRE auction by a further 2 minutes.
This means that the entire auction will end when there has been no bidding activity placed within the last two minutes after 7pm. Based on previous auction activity, it is most likely that the auction will finish between 10pm - 12am (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).
To place bids accumulating to a total above £2,000 (whether across multiple bids or a singular bid), we require an identity check for account verification.
This is to ensure the legitimacy of users so that bids are valid and fair. Once you submit the required documents, our Client Service team will review the documentation and you will then be alerted whether you have been approved or not. Please note, for an approval to take place, we also require verification of your contact number. In order for us to do this, we will give you a call when reviewing your application to ensure the number is correct and valid.
Please note, that should circumstances arise as per our terms and conditions, we reserve the right to revoke approval, or, alternatively, provide approval following further review should an individual not be approved.
Upload your identity documents and verify your account to place bids accumulating over £2,000.
We have a structured bidding system in place.
Whether you choose to set a maximum bid value or to manually enter a single bid, our system will only increase the bid level based on the table below.
Lower Price
£15.00 - £24.99
£25.00 - £99.99
£100.00 - £499.99
£500.00 - £999.99
£1,000.00 - £1,999.99
£2,000.00 - £4,999.99
£5,000.00 - £9,999.99
£10,000.00 - £19,999.99
£20,000.00 - £49,999.99
£50,000.00 - £99,999.99
£100,000.00 - £249,999.99
£250,000.00 - £499,999.99
£500,000.000 - £999,999.99
£1,000,000.00 - No Limit
Increment
£2.00
£5.00
£10.00
£25.00
£50.00
£100.00
£200.00
£500.00
£1,000.00
£2000.00
£5,000.00
£10,000.00
£25,000.00
£50,000.00
Once payment is received, we aim to dispatch your order within 10 working day, but often this is quicker.
If after 10 days you still haven't received shipping/tracking details for all your orders to be shipped, please contact our Client Service Team who will be happy to help.
Please visit our shipping page for more information as delivery times may vary by location, delivery method selected and customs processes.
Interested in Buying?
Discover and bid on old, rare and collectible whiskies in our online auctions each month.
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