WhiskyHunter — Free Whisky Auction Data and Price Tracker API (No Key)

TL;DR

WhiskyHunter aggregates data from global whisky auctions — completed lots, hammer prices, auction house catalogs, and distillery performance trends. The API provides endpoints for listing active auctions, viewing past auction data, searching for specific bottles, and tracking price trends over time. Free, no API key required, JSON responses. Ideal for collectors tracking the secondary market value of rare Scotch, Japanese, or American whiskies.

Quick start: https://whiskyhunter.net/api/v1/auctions/

No API key needed — just make a request!

List all auctions: https://whiskyhunter.net/api/v1/auctions/

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How to Use This API

1. List Auctions

Get all active and upcoming whisky auctions:

https://whiskyhunter.net/api/v1/auctions/

2. Get Auction Details

View lots and prices for a specific auction:

https://whiskyhunter.net/api/v1/auctions/1234/

3. Search by Distillery

https://whiskyhunter.net/api/v1/distilleries/macallan/

4. JavaScript — Track Bottle Prices

async function searchWhisky(query) {
  const resp = await fetch(
    `https://whiskyhunter.net/api/v1/search/?q=${encodeURIComponent(query)}`
  );
  const results = await resp.json();
  results.forEach(item => {
    console.log(`${item.name} — £${item.hammer_price}`);
    console.log(`  Auction: ${item.auction_name} (${item.date})`);
  });
}

searchWhisky('macallan 18');

5. Python — Price Trend Analysis

import requests

# Get recent Macallan lots
resp = requests.get(
    'https://whiskyhunter.net/api/v1/auctions_data/',
    params={'format': 'json', 'distillery': 'Macallan'}
)
lots = resp.json()
for lot in lots[:10]:
    print(f"{lot.get('name', 'Unknown'):40s} £{lot.get('hammer_price', '?')}")
    print(f"  Bottled: {lot.get('bottled', '?')}, Volume: {lot.get('volume', '?')}")

Frequently Asked Questions

Which auction houses are tracked?: WhiskyHunter aggregates data from major UK and European whisky auctions including Whisky Auctioneer, Grand Whisky Auction, Scotch Whisky Auctions, and others.
What data is available per lot?: Lot name, distillery, bottler, vintage, age statement, bottle size, volume, hammer price, estimated price, auction name, sale date, and lot status (sold/unsold).
Do I need an API key?: No. WhiskyHunter is completely free with no authentication required.
How often is data refreshed?: New auction data is added as auctions complete — typically weekly or bi-weekly. Historical data going back several years is available.
Can I filter by price range or age?: The search API supports query-based filtering. Filtering by numeric fields may require client-side post-processing of results.
What format does the API return?: JSON by default. Add ?format=json to ensure JSON output. Some endpoints may also support XML.

API Details

API URL: https://whiskyhunter.net/api/v1
Documentation: whiskyhunter.net/api
Category: Food
Authentication: Not Required
Geographic Coverage: Global — primarily UK/European auctions

What You Can Build

Whisky investment portfolio tracker that monitors auction price trends
Bottle price alert system — notify when a specific distillery's lots appear
Distillery value comparison chart showing average hammer prices over time
Collection valuation tool that estimates replacement cost from auction data
Rare bottle discovery feed for collectors seeking specific vintages or bottlings