Bowmore 1989 - 16 Year Old
The Bowmore 1989 - 16 Year Old is a limited edition single malt whisky, distilled at the Bowmore Distillery in 1989 and matured for 16 years in bourbon casks. It was bottled in 2005 at a strength of 51.8% alcohol by volume, and is available in both 700 ml and 750 ml volumes. The whisky is presented in its original packaging, which contributes to its collectability.
The calculations include 700 ml and 750 ml bottles.
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Recent Market Insights for Bowmore 1989 - 16 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 512 lots. A higher value means it sells more consistently.Sales Summary
Statistics on auction sales and prices over time
This calculation includes all Bowmore 1989 16 Year Old from all auctions during the entire observation period.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
This calculation includes all Bowmore 1989 - 16 Year Old auctioned from April 2026 to May 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Bowmore 1989 - 16 Year Old auctioned from August 2025 to May 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2006-2026
Between 2006 and 2026, the value of Bowmore 1989 16 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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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 |
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Bowmore 16 Year Old 1989 Single Malt Whisky - 70Cl / 51%
RETAIL
Master of Malt
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499.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Bowmore 1989 - 16 Year Old - 700 ml / 51.8% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| February 2025 |
Bowmore 16 Years Old 1989 - Limited Edition
PAST
Just Whisky Auctions
UK
|
180.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Bowmore 16 Year Old 1989 Limited Edition
PAST
Whisky Auktion Berlin
EU
|
202.2 £ |
| February 2025 |
Bowmore, 16 y.o., 1989 - 700 ml / 51.8%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
|
225.6 £ |
| February 2025 |
Bowmore, 16 y.o., 1989 - 750 ml / 51.8%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
|
208.9 £ |
| February 2025 |
Bowmore, 16 y.o., 1989 - 700 ml / 51.8%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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208.9 £ |
| February 2025 |
Bowmore, 16 y.o., 1989 - 700 ml / 51.8%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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208.9 £ |
| January 2025 |
Bowmore - 16 Year Old (1989) Limited Edition
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
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260.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Bowmore - 16 Year Old (1989) Limited Edition
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
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240.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Bowmore - 16 Year Old (1989) Limited Edition
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
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240.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Bowmore, 16 y.o., 1989 - 700 ml / 51.8%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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211.5 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026