Fine wine, rare whisky and spirits from private cellars and collections, assessed and sold by our team. Monthly sales attracting collectors and dealers across London and beyond.
About the Department
Rare and discontinued whisky, fine wine and vintage spirits from private cellars and estates. Fill levels, labels and storage history all affect value.
Our wine and spirits sales feature fine wine, rare and discontinued whisky, and vintage spirits from private cellars, estates and collections. Every lot is assessed by our in-house team, who understand the difference provenance, vintage and bottling condition can make to value.
If you want to sell wine, whisky or spirits, whether a single rare bottle or an entire cellar, London Auctions can help you unlock its full value. We offer free initial valuations with no obligation, and whether you choose to proceed with us or not, our team will give you honest, practical advice on the best route to market.
Recent Sales
Sold June 2026
Sold for (inc. fees): £689
Sold September 2025
Sold for (inc. fees): £401
Sold August 2025
Sold for (inc. fees): £363
Sold February 2026
Sold for (inc. fees): £275
Sold June 2026
Sold for (inc. fees): £232
Sold September 2025
Sold for (inc. fees): £200
Sold June 2026
Sold for (inc. fees): £200
Sold February 2026
Sold for (inc. fees): £163
Sold February 2026
Sold for (inc. fees): £175
Sell With Us
Visit us Monday to Friday, send photos via WhatsApp, or submit an online request. Fast, no-obligation and completely free of charge.
Once you are happy with our valuation, items are entered into an upcoming auction. We arrange collection or drop-off, then catalogue, photograph and list your lots.
Once your items sell, we process payment within 21 days via bank transfer. Clear fees, no surprises, no chasing.
Wine, Whiskey & Spirits we sell
We welcome single rare bottles through to full cellars, estates and probate instructions.
Sell With Us
Whether you are selling a collection or a few unwanted bottles you were given, we offer a straightforward and confidential selling process. From fine Bordeaux and Champagne to limited edition whisky, we will guide you from valuation to sale.
Scotch, Irish and bourbon whiskies, wine, brandy and Cognac, Champagne, port and vodka all sell well. Less well-known brands can be more desirable than famous names because of their rarity at auction.
Four ways to get a valuation
In person
Drop in Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, with valuation mornings every other Saturday. One of the team will assess your items on the spot.
Get DirectionsOnline request
Complete our valuation form, upload photos and a description. We review and respond within one working day.
Request OnlineSell by post
Pack up your smaller items and post them to us for free. We assess, list and sell them at auction on your behalf.
How Does It Work?The fastest route to a free valuation. One of the team will get back to you promptly.
WhatsApp ValuationScan the QR code on desktop to open WhatsApp on your phone.
GET IN TOUCH
Fill in the form and one of the team will get back to you within one working day.
Frequently Asked
You can get a free valuation four ways: visit our saleroom Monday to Friday (8:30am-4:30pm) or at our valuation mornings every other Saturday, send photos via WhatsApp for the fastest response, submit an online request with photos and a description, or post smaller items to us free of charge. One of the team reviews your bottles in person or from photos and responds within one working day, with no obligation to consign.
We sell wine including fine and vintage bottles, rare and discontinued whisky, champagne, port and spirits. We also handle full estate and probate collections, from a single rare bottle to an entire cellar.
Our fee structure is simple: a £1.50 + VAT lotting fee per item, plus 18% + VAT commission on the hammer price. For example, £1,000 worth of bottles sold would net you £784 after commission, excluding the lotting fee. There’s never a charge for the initial valuation, whether or not you go ahead.
Once your bottles sell and all buyers have settled their invoices, we process payment by bank transfer within 21 days of the sale ending.
We are happy to consider most bottles as long as they are sealed and not spoiled. In most cases we cannot accept opened bottles.
Our standard commission is 18% + VAT, but higher-value bottles and collections may warrant a negotiated rate. We give you a clear breakdown of all fees before you consign.
What Our Clients Say
"Unlike the haughty and impatient attitude of many auction houses, particularly those in the London area, the staff and owners of London Auctions are approachable, helpful and seem genuinely pleased to be working with their bidders and sellers."
"Liam and team did a great job for me in clearing out and repairing and cleaning a flat in Westminster comprised in a deceased estate in order to prepare it for putting on the market. They were excellent to deal with and I highly recommend them."
"Cannot recommend highly enough. Cleared house at very short notice. Took care of everything including auction items. Very smooth, hassle free process from start to finish with great communication and quick payment after auction."
"Sold many lots with London Auctions and have always achieved a good hammer price. Prompt payment with reasonable commission and charges. Just leave the efficient and friendly staff to do their job and you will have nothing to worry about."
"I would recommend and use London Auctions again. Professional, personable and trustworthy. Everything went smoothly. Estimates are uncannily accurate. They know their stuff."
"From start to finish we were very impressed with communication and service of Liam and the team. Nothing was too much trouble and any questions or queries regarding items or the auction etc were dealt with very quickly. Would highly recommend as this company really know their stuff."
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