Bowmore 1961 - 50 Year Old
The Bowmore 1961 50 Year Old is a rare whisky produced by the Bowmore distillery, with a limited release of 200 bottles. Distilled in December 1961 and bottled at 40.7% ABV, this single malt Scotch has been aged for 50 years in ex-bourbon hogshead casks
The calculations include 750ml and 700ml bottles.
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Recent Market Insights for Bowmore 1961 - 50 Year Old
Latest Average Price
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The average hammer price of the bottle based on recent auction results.Average Annual Change
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The average yearly change in the bottle's value since its first recorded sale.Liquidity Score
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The share of auctioned bottles that actually sold, based on 32 lots. A higher value means it sells more consistently.Sales Summary
Statistics on auction sales and prices over time
This calculation includes all Bowmore 1961 50 Year Old from all auctions during the entire observation period.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2018-2026
Between 2018 and 2026, the value of Bowmore 1961 50 Year Old underwent an average annual change of %.
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 Bowmore 1961 - 50 Year Old - 700 ml / 40.7% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| March 2025 |
Bowmore - 50 Year Old (1961) 2015 Release
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| February 2025 |
Bowmore - 50 Year Old (1961) 2015 Release
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| January 2025 |
Bowmore - 50 Year Old (1961) 2015 Release
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| December 2023 |
Bowmore 1961 Bourbon Cask 50 Year Old 75cl / US Import
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
|
30000.0 £ |
| May 2023 |
Bowmore 50 Year Old 40.7 ABV 1961 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
Asia
|
26904.0 £ |
| September 2022 |
Bowmore 50 Year Old 40.7 ABV 1961 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
USA
|
27919.0 £ |
| July 2022 |
Bowmore 50 Year Old 40.7 ABV 1961 - 75cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
USA
|
36978.3 £ |
| January 2022 |
Bowmore 1961 Bourbon Cask 50 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
|
25000.0 £ |
| December 2021 |
Bowmore 1961 Bourbon Cask 50 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
|
40500.0 £ |
| November 2021 |
Bowmore 1961 Bourbon Cask 50 Year Old 75cl / US Import
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
|
41000.0 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026