Auction Locations
At Whisky Auctioneer, making our auctions accessible to customers worldwide is a top priority. With locations across the UK and Europe, we make it easy to ship and receive bottles to and from whisky lovers around the world.
Our regional locations allow us to serve more people, build more connected shipping networks, and provide tailored support.
To help you navigate our auctions, each lot is marked with an icon indicating whether it’s being sold from the UK or the EU. To understand what this means for you, please refer to our lot location guide below before bidding.
Lot sold from UK office
- No VAT applicable to the hammer price
- VAT is applicable to all other fees and/or surcharges
Lot sold from UK Office with VAT
- Local VAT will be added at checkout, as this lot is being sold by a business
Lots sold from EU office:
- Pease ensure that you are aware of local UK rules, which will apply
Lot sold from EU office
- No VAT applicable to the hammer price
- An excise fee will apply under EU Directive 2020/262
- VAT is applicable to all other fees and/or surcharges
Lots sold from UK office
- No VAT applicable to the hammer price
- Local tax in your home country may apply
Lots sold from UK office with VAT
- VAT is not applicable if shipping to an EU address
- Local tax in your home country may apply
Lots sold from the UK office
- No VAT applicable to the hammer price
- Local tax in your home country may apply
Lots sold from the UK office + VAT
- No VAT applicable to the hammer price
- VAT is applicable to all other fees and/or surcharges
Lots sold from the EU office
- No VAT applicable to the hammer price
- Local tax in your home country may apply
Shipping and fees
Before bidding, please refer to our shipping information and buyer fees and payment terms. Important information to check before bidding includes the delivery options and shipping costs for your country, as well as any country specific customs, duties or fees.
Our regional and international offices uphold our commitment to delivering the exceptional service our clients expect:
- Access to a world-class selection of whisky
- Dedicated, expert support for sellers
- Local language assistance and professional advice
- Reliable services tailored to international clients
This global network allows us to connect buyers and sellers worldwide, ensuring the broadest reach across the whisky community.
Shipping Services
Buyer Fees and Payment Terms
Buyer's Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course! Our UK and EU Lot Icons are simply there to ensure that you have all the relevant information to make informed decisions before bidding.
These icons will help you establish the fees, duties and taxes that may be applicable to the items you're bidding on.
If you are based outside of the UK, you will only pay the 20% UK VAT if the bottle remains in the UK (this includes our storage facility in Perth).
If the bottle is to be shipped outside the UK, you will not pay the 20% UK VAT, however, local customs, duties and fees may apply depending on the location.
UK Head Office Opening Times: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
Book Appointment for UK Head Office
Please note, items can only be collected after 10.00am due to licensing laws and our offices can only be accessed if you have booked an appointment in advance.
London Office Opening Times: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Complete our Seller Form and Request to Book a London Drop-Off Appointment (Bottle drop-offs only)
Netherlands Office Opening Times: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Book Appointment for Netherlands Office
Germany Office Opening Times: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
Complete our Seller Form and Request to Book a Germany Drop-Off Appointment (Bottle drop-offs for sellers based in Germany only)
Bottles or casks sold 'in bond' have not had duty or VAT paid on them. These items are not physically held by Whisky Auctioneer and are instead stored in a bonded warehouse.
Customers across the world can choose to sell their rum with Whisky Auctioneer. Our Client Service team will support sellers by providing valuations for their bottles and advice on the best way to get their whisky to us for sale into our auctions.
The bottles will be checked-in, authenticated, photographed, and then listed into the next available auction, or an auction of your choice, by our expert team. Whisky Auctioneer hosts monthly auctions, where registered users from across the globe can bid on bottles via our website.
After the auction closing date, the highest bidder will be notified by email. Payment is required within 72hrs. The buyer can then choose to ship, store, or collect the bottle(s). Buyer fees are applied during the online checkout process.
The seller will receive payment within 21 working days of the end of the auction, directly to their chosen bank account. Seller fees will be applied to the seller’s invoice after the auction.
Our monthly auctions feature the most comprehensive selection of old, rare and collectable whisky online. Whisky Auctioneer is the best choice to buy or sell whisky online at auction.
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