Bowmore 1988 - Vintage Edition: Explore Auction Sales Data & Price Trends
The Bowmore 1988 Vintage Edition is a single malt whisky produced by the Bowmore distillery. Distilled in 1988 and bottled in 2017, this release is part of the Vintage Edition series, which is available exclusively for global travel retail. Aged in first-fill ex-bourbon casks for nearly three decades, the whisky has an alcohol strength of 47.8% ABV.
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Data are available for 3 offers from online shops.
Aggregated price data
Min: 500.0 £
Avg: 830.0 £
Max: 1300.0 £
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Recent Market Insights for Bowmore 1988 - Vintage Edition
Latest Average Price
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The average hammer price of the bottle based on recent auction results.Annualized Return
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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 1988 Vintage Edition from all auctions during the entire observation period.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
This calculation includes all Bowmore 1988 - Vintage Edition auctioned from March 2026 to April 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months
This calculation includes all Bowmore 1988 - Vintage Edition auctioned from January 2026 to April 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Bowmore 1988 - Vintage Edition auctioned from June 2025 to April 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2017-2026
Between 2017 and 2026, the value of Bowmore 1988 Vintage Edition 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 1988 - Vintage Edition 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.
Retail: Online Offers
You can purchase this whisky bottle from one of the online retailers listed below. It is important to take into account the country from which your order will be shipped, as this may incur additional costs. It is therefore advisable to choose a retailer accordingly.
| Bottle | Price |
|---|---|
| Bowmore 1988 / Bot.2017 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 70cl / 47.8% RETAIL The Whisky Exchange | 500.0 £ |
| Bowmore 1988 Vintage EditionRETAIL Lochs Of Whisky | 689.99 £ |
| Bowmore 1988 Vintage Edition - Bottled 2017 - 70clRETAIL TyndrumWhisky.com | 1300.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Do you want to know how much Bowmore 1988 - Vintage Edition - 700 ml / 47.8% 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