Bowmore 1985 - 26 Year Old - Limited Release
The Bowmore 1985 - 26 Year Old is a limited release single malt Scotch whisky, distilled in 1985 and bottled in 2012 after 26 years of aging. A total of 750 bottles were produced, each with a volume of 700 ml and an alcohol content of 52.3% by volume. The whisky is presented in a wooden box, with each bottle being individually numbered to reflect its place within the limited series.
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Recent Market Insights for Bowmore 1985 - 26 Year Old - Limited Release
Latest Average Price
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This calculation includes all Bowmore 1985 26 Year Old Limited Release from all auctions during the entire observation period.
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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 2013-2026
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Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Bowmore 1985 - 26 Year Old - Limited Release - 700 ml / 52.3% 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 1985 26 Year Old
PAST
Australian Whisky Auctions
AU
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| March 2025 |
Bowmore 1985 26 years old - b. 2012 - 700ml
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
|
633.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Bowmore 1985 26 years old - b. 2012 - 700ml
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
|
633.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Bowmore 1985 26 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
|
551.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Bowmore 1985 26 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
|
555.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Bowmore - 26 Year Old 1985 - Feis Ile 2012
PAST
The Grand Whisky Auction
UK
|
820.0 £ |
| November 2024 |
Bowmore - 26 Year Old 1985 - Feis Ile 2012
PAST
The Grand Whisky Auction
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| October 2024 |
Bowmore 1985 26 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
|
521.0 £ |
| September 2024 |
Bowmore 1985 26 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
|
625.0 £ |
| June 2024 |
Bowmore 26 Year 1985 Single Malt Scotch (2012, 700 ml)
PAST
Unicorn Auctions
USA
|
441.9 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026