Bowmore 1989 - 16 Year Old: Explore Auction Sales Data & Price Trends
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.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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Indicates the probable chance of selling the bottle near its average market price, without guarantee.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
This calculation includes all Bowmore 1989 - 16 Year Old auctioned from December 2025 to May 2026.
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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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The graph shows the sales history for Bowmore 1989 - 16 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.
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 | 499.0 £ |
Live: Auctioned Now
By purchasing whisky bottles at auctions, you can reap the benefits of saving a considerable amount of money, as the auction price is often lower than that of a retailer. This is an advantage worth considering.
| End date | Last Bid | |
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| 27 June 2026 | Bowmore, 16 y.o., 1989 - 51.8% LIVE WhiskyAuction.com EU | 99.6 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Do you want to know how much Bowmore 1989 - 16 Year Old - 700 ml / 51.8% 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