Bowmore 1981 - 28 Year Old: Explore Auction Sales Data & Price Trends
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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The average yearly change in the bottle's value since its first recorded sale.Liquidity Score
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Statistics on auction sales and prices over time
This calculation includes all Bowmore 1981 28 Year Old from all auctions during the entire observation period.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months
This calculation includes all Bowmore 1981 - 28 Year Old auctioned from February 2026 to February 2026.
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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 2011-2026
Between 2011 and 2026, the value of Bowmore 1981 28 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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The graph shows the sales history for Bowmore 1981 - 28 Year Old at all auctions from the very first to the last one. The graph is interactive - it can be zoomed in to view the data for any period.
Past: Recent Results
Do you want to know how much Bowmore 1981 - 28 Year Old - 700 ml / 49.6% 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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Updated: 2026-06-03