Whisky.Auction

Whisky.Auction is an independent online saleroom for rare spirits, operating from a warehouse in Park Royal, west London. Auctions open on published dates and the site counts down to the next one on the front page, which is the simplest way to see whether it is worth registering now or later.

What you can buy

• Rare and collectable whisky — the core of every sale.
• Other spirits, including cognac and rum.
• Miniatures, a category this house is known for.
• Investment-grade wine alongside the spirits.

How the bidding works

Sales are timed online auctions, with lots held by the auctioneer rather than by the seller — so what you win has already been received, checked and photographed in one place. Sellers get a valuation before consigning; buyers pay the platform and collect or have the bottles shipped from the London warehouse.

What to check before you bid

Bottles ship from the United Kingdom, so an EU buyer should price in import duty and excise before deciding what a lot is worth. Miniatures and old bottlings turn on fill level and seal condition — details that are described in the lot text rather than obvious in a photograph. As with any spirits sale, check the shipping restrictions for your own country: some carriers and some destinations simply will not take alcohol.