Ardbeg 1997 - Very Young - Committee Reserve
The Ardbeg 1997 Very Young Committee Reserve is a distinctive single malt whisky from the Ardbeg distillery. This edition, bottled in 2003, is part of the Committee Reserve series, designed to showcase Ardbeg's commitment to innovation and quality. Its six-year maturation in first-fill oak casks reflects the brand's meticulous cask selection process. Furthermore, this whisky is part of the series called 'The Path to Peaty Maturity'.
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Recent Market Insights for Ardbeg 1997 - Very Young - Committee Reserve
Latest Average Price
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This calculation includes all Ardbeg 1997 Very Young Committee Reserve from all auctions during the entire observation period.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
This calculation includes all Ardbeg 1997 - Very Young - Committee Reserve auctioned from April 2026 to July 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2005-2026
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Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Ardbeg 1997 - Very Young - Committee Reserve - 700 ml / 58.9% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
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| March 2025 |
Ardbeg Very Young, 6 y.o., 1997, Committee Reserve - 58.9%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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518.6 £ |
| March 2025 |
Ardbeg 1997 6 Year Old Very Young Committee Reserve
PAST
The Whisky Shop Auctions
UK
|
500.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Ardbeg Very Young Committee Reserve for Discussion - Original bottling - b. 2003 - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
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458.3 £ |
| February 2025 |
Ardbeg Very Young, 6 y.o., 1997, Committee Reserve - 70 cl / 58.9%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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463.8 £ |
| January 2025 |
Ardbeg Very Young Committee Reserve
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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400.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Ardbeg Very Young, 6 y.o., 1997, Committee Reserve - 70 cl / 58.9%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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485.1 £ |
| December 2024 |
Ardbeg Very Young, 6 y.o., 1997, Committee Reserve - 70 cl / 58.9%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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462.6 £ |
| October 2024 |
Ardbeg Very Young Committee Reserve
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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400.0 £ |
| October 2024 |
Ardbeg Very Young Committee Reserve
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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400.0 £ |
| October 2024 |
Ardbeg Very Young Committee Reserve
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026