Ardbeg 1974 - Single Cask no. 2742
The Ardbeg 1974 Single Cask no. 2742 is a collectible whisky, distilled in June 1974, at the Ardbeg distillery and bottled in September 2005. This expression was aged for 31 years in a bourbon hogshead cask, resulting in a limited production of only 36 bottles. The whisky has a strength of 42.7% alcohol by volume and is presented in a 700 ml bottle.
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Recent Market Insights for Ardbeg 1974 - Single Cask no. 2742
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2009-2023
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This table shows the information for each year in which this whisky was sold at auctions, compared to the previous year and cumulatively over time.
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Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Ardbeg 1974 - Single Cask no. 2742 - 700 ml / 42.7% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| January 2024 |
Ardbeg 1974 Single Bourbon Cask #2742 / One of 36
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| December 2023 |
Ardbeg 1974 Single Bourbon Cask #2742 / One of 36
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
|
25000.0 £ |
| November 2022 |
Ardbeg 1974 Single Bourbon Cask #2742
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
|
35000.0 £ |
| January 2020 |
Ardbeg 1974 Cask No. 2742 — Bottled 2005 - Bottle No.8 of 36 — 70cl / 42.7%
PAST
Whisky.Auction
N/A
|
17000.0 £ |
| December 2019 |
Ardbeg 1974 Cask No. 2742 — Bottled 2005 - Bottle No.8 of 36 — 70cl / 42.7%
PAST
Whisky.Auction
N/A
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| September 2018 |
Ardbeg, 14.June 1974, Cask: 2742, Single Cask - 70 cl / 42.7%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
|
22417.0 £ |
| December 2009 |
Ardbeg 1974
PAST
Bonhams Whisky Auction
N/A
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3881.0 £ |
| July 2009 |
Ardbeg - 14.June 1974, b. 20.September 2005, Cask no. 2742, Bottle no. 6 of 36, Bourbon
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
N/A
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6947.0 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026