Ardbeg 1998 Almost There - 3rd Release: Explore Auction Sales Data & Price Trends

The Ardbeg 1998 - Almost There - 3rd Release is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled in 1998 and bottled in 2007. This release holds a unique place in Ardbeg's series leading to the creation of its 10 Year Old expression, representing a key stage in the whisky's development.


Age: N/A Size: 700 ml Strength: 54.1 % Bottling series: Young 1998 Distillery: Ardbeg Bottler: Distillery Bottling
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There are data for 6 lots at online auctions.

Latest bids aggregated data
Min: 10.4 £ Avg: 76.6 £ Max: 126.4 £

Retail Offers

Data are available for 3 offers from online shops.

Aggregated price data
Min: 395.0 £ Avg: 681.7 £ Max: 1200.0 £

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Recent Market Insights for Ardbeg 1998 Almost There - 3rd Release
Latest Average Price

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The average hammer price of the bottle based on recent auction results.
Annualized Return

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The average yearly change in the bottle's value since its first recorded sale.
Liquidity Score

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Sales Summary
Statistics on auction sales and prices over time

This calculation includes all Ardbeg 1998 Almost There 3rd Release from all auctions during the entire observation period.

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 June 2008 
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months

This calculation includes all Ardbeg 1998 Almost There - 3rd Release auctioned from February 2026 to May 2026.

Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months

This calculation includes all Ardbeg 1998 Almost There - 3rd Release auctioned from December 2025 to May 2026.

Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months

This calculation includes all Ardbeg 1998 Almost There - 3rd Release auctioned from May 2025 to May 2026.

Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2007-2026

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.

Sold Ratio - ratio of lots sold to lots unsold.
Avg. Price - average hammer price for the year.
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Cumulative - the cumulative total of the current year's price change relative to the first year's sales.
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Retail: Online Offers

You can purchase this whisky bottle from one of the online retailers listed below. It is important to take into account the country from which your order will be shipped, as this may incur additional costs. It is therefore advisable to choose a retailer accordingly.

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Bottle Price
Ardbeg 1998 / Almost There Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 70cl / 54.1% RETAIL The Whisky Exchange 450.0 £
Ardbeg Almost There 2007 - 70cl / 54.1%RETAIL The Whisky Barrel 1200.0 £
Ardbeg Single Malt Whisky 1998 Almost ThereRETAIL Lochs Of Whisky 394.99 £
Live: Auctioned Now

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All prices in £. The bid data is updated with some delay, so you can see the current latest bid on the lot page.
End date Last Bid
04 June 2026 Ardbeg - Almost There 1998 (2007) 3Rd Release LIVE WVA Whisky Auctions UK 110.0 £
04 June 2026 Ardbeg - Almost There 1998 (2007) 3Rd Release LIVE WVA Whisky Auctions UK 100.0 £
08 June 2026 Ardbeg 10 Year 1998 Almost There Single Malt Scotch (2007, 700 ml) LIVE Unicorn Auctions USA 126.4 £
08 June 2026 Ardbeg 1998 Almost There LIVE Whisky Auctioneer EU 100.0 £
27 June 2026 Ardbeg Almost There, 1998, 3rd Release - 54.1% LIVE WhiskyAuction.com EU 10.4 £
Past: Recent Results

Do you want to know how much Ardbeg 1998 - Almost There - 3rd Release - 700 ml / 54.1% worth? One way to do so is by checking the prices at which similar bottles were sold at auctions. The auction price is typically the best indicator of the whisky's actual value.

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Date Bottle Winning Bid
February 2026 Ardbeg - Almost There 1998 (2007) 3Rd Release PAST WVA Whisky Auctions UK Reserve Not Met -
March 2025 Ardbeg 1998 Almost There PAST The Whisky Shop Auctions UK 170.0 £
March 2025 Ardbeg Almost There, 1998 (1x 700ml) PAST Bonhams Whisky Auction Asia 198.7 £
March 2025 Ardbeg 1998 Almost There - b. 2007 - 70cl PAST Catawiki Whisky Auction EU 228.7 £
March 2025 Ardbeg Almost There, 1998, 3rd Release - 54.1% PAST WhiskyAuction.com EU 137.0 £
March 2025 Ardbeg Almost There, 1998, 3rd Release - 54.1% PAST WhiskyAuction.com EU 129.6 £
March 2025 Ardbeg Almost There, 1998, 3rd Release - 54.1% PAST WhiskyAuction.com EU 127.9 £
March 2025 Ardbeg Almost There, 1998, 3rd Release - 54.1% PAST WhiskyAuction.com EU 123.8 £
March 2025 Ardbeg Almost There, 1998, 3rd Release - 54.1% PAST WhiskyAuction.com EU 115.6 £
March 2025 Ardbeg Almost There, 1998, 3rd Release - 54.1% PAST WhiskyAuction.com EU 111.4 £
Young 1998 series:
Ardbeg 1998 - Still Young - 2nd Release
Ardbeg 1998 - Still Young - 2nd Release - 700 ml / 56.2%
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Ardbeg 1998 - Renaissance
Ardbeg 1998 - Renaissance - 700 ml / 55.9%
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Ardbeg 1998 - Very Young
Ardbeg 1998 - Very Young - 700 ml / 58.3%
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Updated: 2026-06-03