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Arran 1997 - 18 years old - The White Stag - First Release

The Arran 1997 - 18 Years Old, otherwise known as 'The White Stag - First Release', represents a unique expression in the world of single malt whiskies. Distilled on the 23rd of May 1997 and bottled on the 6th of June 2015, this whisky embodies the artisan craftmanship of the Arran distillery. It carries a robust strength of 53.6% Vol., underlining the pure and unadulterated nature of the whisky.


Age: 18 Years Old Size: 700 ml Strength: 53.6 % Bottling series: The White Stag Distillery: Arran Bottler: Distillery Bottling
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Recent Market Insights for Arran 1997 - 18 years old - The White Stag - First Release
Latest Average Price

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Sales Summary
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This calculation includes all Arran 1997 - 18 years old - The White Stag - First Release auctioned from November 2025 to May 2026.

Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2015-2026

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Arran 1997 - 18 years old - The White Stag - First Release — winning bid
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Past: Recent Results

Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Arran 1997 - 18 years old - The White Stag - First Release - 700 ml / 53.6% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.

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Date Bottle Winning Bid
February 2025 Arran White Stag First Release
PAST Scotch Whisky Auctions UK
3000.0 £
December 2024 Arran White Stag First Release
PAST Scotch Whisky Auctions UK Reserve Not Met
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November 2024 Arran White Stag First Release
PAST Scotch Whisky Auctions UK Reserve Not Met
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October 2024 Arran White Stag First Release
PAST Scotch Whisky Auctions UK Reserve Not Met
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September 2024 Arran White Stag First Release
PAST Scotch Whisky Auctions UK
2900.0 £
September 2024 Arran White Stag First Release
PAST Whisky Auctioneer UK
2651.0 £
June 2024 Arran White Stag First Release
PAST Scotch Whisky Auctions UK
3200.0 £
April 2024 Arran White Stag, 18 y.o., 23.May 1997, Cask: 737, First Release - 700ml / 53.6%
PAST WhiskyAuction.com EU
2413.1 £
February 2024 Arran White Stag First Release
PAST Scotch Whisky Auctions UK
2700.0 £
December 2023 Arran 18 Years Old 1997 - White Stag First Release
PAST Just Whisky Auctions UK
2200.0 £
The White Stag series:
Arran White Stag - Eighth Release
Arran White Stag - Eighth Release - 700 ml / 56.7%
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Arran 2008 - 10 years old - The White Stag - Fourth Release
Arran 2008 - 10 years old - The White Stag - Fourth Release - 700 ml / 55.4%
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Arran 1996 - 20 years old - The White Stag - Second Release
Arran 1996 - 20 years old - The White Stag - Second Release - 700 ml / 49.5%
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Arran 1997 - 23 year old - The White Stag - Sixth Release
Arran 1997 - 23 year old - The White Stag - Sixth Release - 700 ml / 53.8%
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Arran 1996 - 21 years old - The White Stag - Third Release
Arran 1996 - 21 years old - The White Stag - Third Release - 700 ml / 52.5%
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Bottle data updated 14 Jul 2026