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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

Online Auction Service
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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, professionalism, and friendly demeanor, making every interaction pleasant. The service is frequently highlighted as excellent, with many people appreciating the efficiency and ease of the entire process, from bidding to delivery. Consumers also commend the product selection and the smooth user experience on the platform. However, some customers also noted issues with delivery services, specifically mentioning UPS, citing problems with tracking, unexpected fees, and even undelivered items. A few other people felt that the shipping quotes were unexpectedly high after purchase, and some expressed dissatisfaction with the company's storage policies.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What an incredible team. Each member guided me through all the selling process, arranging photo valuation, doorstep collection, updated me with messages and helpful emails, and advised me when the mon... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Scotch Whiskey Auctions is no fuss and they deliver the bottles quickly and efficiently. Everything is as advertised. The main benefit is you can source the drinkers from years ago that are still... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very straight forward and simple process in selling my late fathers Macallan Whisky. Was able to get a quick online valuation which in the end, the bottle sold for the exact price the valued it at.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had 10 bottles of malt from the Rare Malt First Cask range stashed away for a rainy day. Having had a very easy and reasonable promising valuation from SWA I submitted them for auction. Easy pick up... See more

Company details

  1. Online Auction Service
  2. Alcohol Store
  3. Auction House

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Scotch Whisky Auctions is one of the biggest online whisky auction sites in the world. We run a live auction once a month, you can find our auction dates on our main website. We have a huge array of bottles rare, collectable, unique and highly sought after. Our staff have an extensive knowledge of all things whisky-related. We provide a helpful and friendly customer service. You can use the Scotch Whisky Auctions website to see what we have sold previous bottles for. Other Services: Home Collections 0% commission for sellers Free E.U. & U.K. Courier Collections for sellers Any other questions don't hesitate to call our office or drop us a message.

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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chilling and enjoying the experience

Packaged with great care and site reason the easy to use when get used to it, The experience if never done before is too just sit back and listen to music while having a we dram as you look over some bottles you can bid on every now and again.

November 10, 2025
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Nice catch

All well; feedbacks for bids and remindrwrs are all well.. you can increase filters more
Also we need 3 months stock ay least for frequent buyers

November 10, 2025
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great product that isn’t available…

Great product that isn’t available anywhere else but you lost points for using DHL for shipping. They are the absolute worst and I implore you to find another option. I’m still waiting for my scotch and they can’t even tell me when it might arrive.

October 12, 2025

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