Avoid extortionate 15%–25% auction fees and weeks of waiting. Southwest Spirits is a UK-licensed alcohol retailer enabling private collectors, enthusiasts, and estate executors to sell single malts, rare collections, and fine spirits directly to buyers nationwide.
See how much more money stays in your pocket when you consign through our direct marketplace instead of an auction room.
| Feature | Southwest Spirits | Typical Whisky Auction |
|---|---|---|
| Seller Commission | 0% Commission (Keep Your Hammer Price) | 15% – 25% of Sale Price |
| Listing Fee | Flat £4.99 (Only charged when sold) | £5 – £10 + VAT per lot (Upfront) |
| Buyer's Premium | 0% (Buyers pay only listed bottle price) | 10% – 15% added to buyer bill (depresses bids) |
| Sale Format | Instant "Buy Now" (24/7 National Exposure) | Monthly timed auctions (wait 4-8 weeks) |
| Payment Processing | Transparent Stripe fees (1.9% + £0.20) | Hidden bank transfer & withdrawal charges |
| Payout Speed | Released within 48h of buyer delivery | 21 to 30 days after auction close |
Whether you have a single special bottle or an entire inherited cellar collection, our licensed consignment model handles the entire process.
Collectable releases from Macallan, Springbank, Ardbeg, Bowmore, Dalmore, Highland Park, Glendronach, and Lagavulin.
Rare historical bottlings from lost distilleries such as Port Ellen, Brora, Rosebank, Dallas Dhu, and St Magdalene.
Executor estate sales and family heirlooms. Our AI and team help assess fill levels, seal conditions, and fair market values.
High-demand Japanese whiskies (Yamazaki, Hakushu, Karuizawa), premium Irish whiskeys (Midleton), Bourbon, and fine vintage Cognacs.
From photo upload to bank payout, we handle the legalities and shipping logistics.
Snap photos of your bottle and label. Our Google Gemini AI scans the bottle and pre-fills distillery, ABV, region, and tasting notes.
Check recently sold comps and set your asking price. 0% sales commission means you retain maximum profit.
When sold, print our pre-paid insured label and drop it off at any local parcel shop. We inspect & authenticate at our hub.
Once the verified adult buyer receives the bottle, funds are sent directly to your bank account via Stripe within 48 hours.
Clear answers regarding UK alcohol retail law, Licensing Act 2003, and our consignment safeguards.
In the United Kingdom, it is an offence under Section 136 of the Licensing Act 2003 to carry on an unauthorized licensable activity (such as selling alcohol) without a Personal Licence and Premises Licence. Selling on general classifieds or peer-to-peer apps without a licence is illegal. However, by consigning your bottle to Southwest Spirits, you enter into a legal consignment agreement where our UK-licensed business takes legal responsibility for the retail sale, age verification, and dispatch, ensuring 100% legal compliance.
If you have agreed to sell a bottle to a specific collector (for instance, via a whisky forum or social media) and need a legal escrow service to guarantee payment and Licensing Act compliance, use our Private Sale Service. We generate an unlisted, password-protected checkout link for your buyer, handle the payment, and provide tracked labels.
Every bottle arrives at our secure inspection hub prior to buyer delivery. Our specialists inspect the capsule seal, fill level (ullage), tax strips, and glass markings. If any discrepancy or damage is noted, we notify both parties before dispatch.
Yes. All card payments are processed securely via Stripe. The buyer's payment is held in escrow until the bottle is safely delivered and inspected. Consignor payouts are transferred directly to your bank account via automated bank transfer.
It takes less than 2 minutes to upload photos and receive an automated AI valuation and description. List your bottle today with 0% commission.
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