Bidding on whiskies at Scotch Whisky Auctions couldn't be easier! Our auctions run once a month for 10 days and you can place a bid at any time during this time.
All bidders need to be registered with us first. This attracts a one off fee of £5 (+ VAT if applicable) but once you've registered you're all set for bidding!
Please familiarise yourself with our terms and conditions as well as this buying guide. If you still have questions, please get in touch. Our team will be happy to help!
When the auction is live, simply find the lots you want to bid on and select the amount from the drop down menu. Please note we use an incremental system so you only need to select the maximum price you wish to pay.
Please make sure that you have examined the lot carefully before you place your bid. By placing a bid on a lot you are confirming that you have examined the item and are satisfied with it. ALL BIDS ARE FINAL. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
You will only be able to see the lots when the auction is live!
You are able to see all your bids in your account. You can also monitor which lots you've been outbid on and which ones you're winning.
Auction number |
Bottles due in by & Saturday drop off |
Auction goes live |
Auction ends |
Payments start week beginning |
80th |
Fri 10 Nov 2017 |
Fri 24 Nov |
Sun 03 Dec |
Sun 24 Dec |
81st |
Fri 15 Dec 2017 |
Fri 29 Dec |
Sun 07 Jan |
Sun 28 Jan |
82nd |
Fri 12 Jan 2018 |
Fri 26 Jan |
Sun 04 Feb |
Sun 25 Feb |
83rd |
Fri 09 Feb 2018 |
Fri 23 Feb |
Sun 04 Mar |
Sun 25 Mar |
84th |
Fri 09 Mar 2018 |
Fri 23 Mar |
Sun 01 Apr |
Sun 22 Apr |
85th |
Fri 13 Apr 2018 |
Fri 27 Apr |
Sun 06 May |
Sun 27 May |
86th |
Fri 11 May 2018 |
Fri 25 May |
Sun 03 Jun |
Sun 24 Jun |
87th |
Fri 08 Jun 2018 |
Fri 22 Jun |
Sun 01 Jul |
Sun 22 Jul |
88th |
Fri 13 Jul 2018 |
Fri 27 Jul |
Sun 05 Aug |
Sun 26 Aug |
89th |
Fri 10 Aug 2018 |
Fri 24 Aug |
Sun 02 Sep |
Sun 23 Sep |
90th |
Fri 14 Sep 2018 |
Fri 28 Sep |
Sun 07 Oct |
Sun 28 Oct |
91st |
Fri 12 Oct 2018 |
Fri 26 Oct |
Sun 04 Nov |
Sun 25 Nov |
92nd |
Fri 09 Nov 2018 |
Fri 23 Nov |
Sun 02 Dec |
Sun 23 Dec |
We have received many messages of support from people taking part in the auctions, describing our system as fair and equitable. We hope you agree and enjoy a sniper-free bidding environment!
Please note: the auction does not end at 7pm. From experience it is usually after 8.30pm UK time.
Yes. Buyers will pay an additional 10% commission, plus VAT where applicable. There is no VAT on the hammer price. We also offer Loss & Breakage liability cover – see below for details.
See the delivery section for these costs as well as storage fees.
You will receive an email with a link to follow. Please make sure you follow this as it creates the order and will mean we can assist you should you have any questions. If you can't see the email, try logging into your account, there should be a link with “pay bill for items I've won” at the top of your account. Click on this to start the check out process.
If you have any problems, our team will be happy to help if you get in touch.
You must make your payment to us within 7 days of the auction closing to avoid a late payment fee. This late payment fee will be 3% in addition to the order total.
Follow the link in the email you will receive or log into your account and click on the link to make a payment. Follow the simple check out process and the final page will provide you with your payment options.
We accept the following payment methods:
Please note that you can only make payments through the website, not the app.
Just log into your account and click on "view my orders" to find your order. You can follow the links to make the payment online or call the office to pay via the telephone.
Delivery times will vary according to your location. It can take up to 14 days from receiving your payment to your order being dispatched (provided delivery has been paid for) Some locations will require individually tailored invoices for delivery.
Please be patient! The days following the auction closing are our busiest and we work as quickly as possible to dispatch your order. You will receive emails from us with status updates for your order.
See our Delivery and Loss & Breakage liability cover guide for more information.
Have a look at our Delivery and Loss & Breakage liability cover page for a more comprehensive guide, but if you live in a country which permits alcohol imports then we can probably ship to you!
If you're a US resident, please make sure you have checked that your State allows alcohol imports before you bid.
If you're still unsure about shipping to your address please email the office or call for more assistance.
You're welcome to collect the bottles in person but this must be done after 10am due to Scottish licensing laws