Bowmore 1981 - 28 Year Old
The Bowmore 1981 - 28 Year Old is a limited edition single malt whisky from Bowmore Distillery, bottled in 2010 after being distilled in 1981. As part of the distillery's Vintage Series, only 402 bottles were produced. The whisky is presented in a wooden case and includes a certificate of authenticity signed by Distillery Manager Eddie MacAffer.
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Recent Market Insights for Bowmore 1981 - 28 Year Old
Latest Average Price
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2011-2026
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Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Bowmore 1981 - 28 Year Old - 700 ml / 49.6% 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 |
Bowmore 1981 28 Year Old
PAST
Australian Whisky Auctions
AU
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| November 2024 |
Bowmore 1981 28 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
|
715.0 £ |
| November 2024 |
Bowmore 1981 28 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
|
690.0 £ |
| November 2024 |
Bowmore 1981 28 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| October 2024 |
Bowmore, 28 y.o., 1981 - 700 ml / 49.6%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
|
1019.9 £ |
| September 2024 |
Bowmore 1981 28 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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925.0 £ |
| July 2024 |
Bowmore, 28 y.o., 1981 - 700 ml / 49.6%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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944.7 £ |
| January 2024 |
Bowmore 1981 28 Year Old Vintage Release
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
|
900.0 £ |
| December 2023 |
Bowmore 1981 28 Year Old Vintage Release
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
|
950.0 £ |
| December 2023 |
Bowmore 1981 28 Year Old Vintage Release
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
|
850.0 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026