5 Star Service. Normally, I definitely love a lot about Whisky Auctioneer. Unfortunately, the website underwent a unique and extensive website overhaul. I'm sure stuff is getting better now, but at th... See more
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Excellent service and smooth transaction process. My bottle sold for more than I originally paid at auction, but after buyer and seller fees the overall investment result was negative. Great platform... See more
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EU lots... But 5⭐ will be given when also UK lots without all extra taxes are available for EU and otherwise. Nothing wrong with this beautifull wish or what?
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Your shipping fees can be better. I've stopped bidding on your site because the shipping makes it cost prohibitive to get bottles from you.
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Whisky Auctioneer is the world leading platform for the buying and selling of whisky and spirits at auction. Our global auctions feature the most comprehensive selection of old, rare and collectible whiskies and spirits available online.
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PH1 3FN, Perth, United Kingdom
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Top forever
16 October 2025
Reply from Whisky Auctioneer
Thanks for your 5-star review!
Megan - Whisky Auctioneer
Amazed again
Amazed again, won 2 bottles on Monday evening, Wednesday morning they are with me in Lincolnshire, packed well as usual.
5 November 2025
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Reply from Whisky Auctioneer
Hi Martin - what a great review! We're so pleased you've been happy with our service. Hope to welcome you back to an auction again soon.
Megan - Whisky Auctioneer
Reply from Whisky Auctioneer
Hi Zhanzhao - thanks for taking the time to leave us this five-star review. We're delighted to receive this feedback.
Megan - Whisky Auctioneer
Top-notch
Top-notch. Repeat buyer. But I should say horrible company so nobody bids against me!!
21 April 2025
Reply from Whisky Auctioneer
Thank you, John. We appreciate your ongoing support and the sense of humour. If you have ideas on how we could improve, we’d love to hear them.
Megan - Whisky Auctioneer
Great for whiskey collecting
Simple website to use and some great products on offer. Simple bidding process with clear communication. Just ensure you check properly where your item is located as bidding abroad comes with heavy shipping prices.
6 November 2024
Reply from Whisky Auctioneer
Thank you for your review, Adam. Glad the site is easy to use and that the range appeals. On costs, each listing shows the lot location and delivery estimates can be checked before bidding. Customs charges may also apply and are outside our control. We’ll keep refining how we present this so everything is clear. If you’d like us to look at a recent order, our team can help.
Megan - Whisky Auctioneer
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Thank you very much for your review. It’s great to hear you’ve had such positive experiences with our team.
Megan - Whisky Auctioneer
Reply from Whisky Auctioneer
Thank you for your continued support, Mick. We really value your loyalty and are glad to hear you’ve had consistently positive experiences with us.
Megan - Whisky Auctioneer
Really great selection
Really great selection, service and whilst I read criticism of fees it's all fair and transparent if you pay attention to what you are bidding on and where it is.
6 October 2025
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Reply from Whisky Auctioneer
Thank you, Alex. We’re glad you’ve been enjoying the range and appreciate your positive feedback on how we present our fees.
Megan - Whisky Auctioneer
Your shipping turnaround time is second…
Your shipping turnaround time is second to none. Keep up the good work.
12 September 2025
Reply from Whisky Auctioneer
Thank you, Donnie. We’re glad you’ve been happy with the speed and care of our service.
Megan - Whisky Auctioneer
Well packed, fast delivery
The parcel was very well packed. The delivery with DHL Express was very fast. The condition of the bottle was as aspected perfectly.
10 September 2025
Reply from Whisky Auctioneer
Hi Tommy, thank you for your review. I’m glad to hear your order arrived quickly and in perfect condition. We put a lot of care into secure packaging and smooth delivery, so it’s great to know this came through in your experience.
Megan - Whisky Auctioneer
Safe and quick
Safe and quick, been using them for both selling and purchasing and they are always helpful and quick
17 September 2025
Reply from Whisky Auctioneer
Thank you for your review. We’re pleased to know your buying and selling experiences with us have both been positive.
Megan - Whisky Auctioneer
EU lots..
EU lots... But 5⭐ will be given when also UK lots without all extra taxes are available for EU and otherwise. Nothing wrong with this beautifull wish or what?
9 September 2025
Reply from Whisky Auctioneer
Hi Pascal, thank you for your review. We’re pleased you’ve enjoyed exploring the EU range. Many of the costs and restrictions around shipping UK lots to the EU are driven by import duties and customs processes that sit outside our control. That said, affordable and reliable international shipping remains important to us, and we’ll keep working to make this experience as smooth as possible.
Megan - Whisky Auctioneer
Always a pleasure
Always a pleasure. Service and follow up correspondence on point. And the whisky is good too lol
9 September 2025
Reply from Whisky Auctioneer
Hi Jamie,
We're so happy to hear about your experience. Thank you for sharing!
Megan L
Too much inflatable costs over the…
Too much inflatable costs over the hummer price ; around 31% which is too much
Compared to other auction house in Europe
I m really considering to stop buying of your site
15 September 2025
Reply from Whisky Auctioneer
Hi Chadi, thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear you’ve felt disappointed with the overall costs. Buyer’s commission and terms and conditions are shown before confirming a bid, but we appreciate your feedback and will continue to review how these are communicated.
Megan - Whisky Auctioneer
Total lack of clarity on add on add-on costs…
The lack of clarity on add-on costs after making a purchase, and their disinterest in telling customers, is really disappointing.
I won three bottles from their Dutch operation and was hit with £50 postage and then £145 import duty on bottles that cost me £240 in the auction. I knew about the insurance and
I absolutely would not have bid on these items had I known. It was an expensive lesson. Their information on import duties is vague and doesn't include example figures.
Their response to what is not a first time occurence was a shrug of the shoulders and we'll pass on your concerns.
I've just checked their web site and the information is the same.
My advice to anyone from the UK bidding on bottles based in the EU is to be aware of high shipping costs and very high import dury (it's based on the alcohol rather than the value of the bottle, so the duty is the same on a £50 bottle and a £5000 bottle).
15 September 2025
Reply from Whisky Auctioneer
Hi Jason, thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear that your experience left you feeling your concerns weren’t fully acknowledged. That’s never how we want our customers to feel, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
Import and customs charges are set by local authorities and can vary depending on the destination, import laws and courier handling fees, so they sit outside our control. If it were possible to provide an accurate calculator or list of rates on our website, we would be more than happy to. However, with such a broad range of global shipping destinations and constantly changing regulations, it isn’t feasible to keep this information fully up to date. For that reason, our website notes that any local taxes or import duties are the responsibility of the customer.
We do take feedback like this seriously and will continue to look at how we can make international shipping as clear and transparent as possible.
Megan - Whisky Auctioneer
I was charged a lot of money (£280) to…
I was charged a lot of money (£280) to receive two bottles of whisky from where I thought was coming from Perth!!! It should be clearer that there was a charge to bring them from the Netherlands! Not very fair!🥴☹️🥴 I won’t be using you again!!! Can you please unsubscribe me?☹️
15 September 2025
Reply from Whisky Auctioneer
Hi Neil, thank you for your review. I’m sorry to hear you were disappointed by the unexpected import charges.
Our auctions have included both UK and EU-based lots for some time. These are identified throughout the site with UK or EU icons, and hovering over them explains where each lot is located and advises bidders to factor in any applicable customs duties or import fees before placing a bid.
I’ve asked my colleagues to remove your email address from our marketing lists. If you’d like your account closed altogether, please reach out to our Client Service team so they can confirm and action this for you.
Megan - Whisky Auctioneer
Very helpful.Easy to join up.
Easy to join up.
Easy bidding and updates.
When phoned about a stored bottle very helpful.
15 September 2025
Reply from Whisky Auctioneer
Hi Ian,
Thank you for sharing your experience, we're really glad its been a positive process for you.
Megan L
I have not been a buyer for that long…
I have not been a buyer for that long but everything seems to be spot on from ordering to packing so will definitely use again
10 September 2025
Reply from Whisky Auctioneer
Hi Steven, thank you for your review. We’re glad your early experiences have been positive and look forward to welcoming you to future auctions.
Megan - Whisky Auctioneer
Reply from Whisky Auctioneer
Hi Alexander, thank you for your review. I’m sorry to hear you felt the delivery cost was high. Our shipping rates reflect secure handling, packaging, and insurance to ensure bottles reach you safely. That said, our shipping service and related costs are under constant review, as it’s important for us to strike the right balance between quality and affordability.
Megan - Whisky Auctioneer
Best selection of spirits
Best selection of spirits.
Website easy to use and intuitive.
Delivery service excellent and safe
9 September 2025
Reply from Whisky Auctioneer
Hi Alessandro,
Thank you for your review, its always great to hear from happy customers.
Megan L
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