Bruichladdich 1964 - 40 Year Old - Forty
The Bruichladdich 1964 40 Year Old is a notable whisky from the Islay distillery, recognized as their oldest official release. Distilled in October 1964, and matured for 40 years in a fresh bourbon cask, it was bottled in November 2004. The release was limited to 550 bottles, each with a volume of 700 ml and an alcohol strength of 43.1%.
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Recent Market Insights for Bruichladdich 1964 - 40 Year Old - Forty
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2009-2026
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Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Bruichladdich 1964 - 40 Year Old - Forty - 700 ml / 43.1% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
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| January 2025 |
Bruichladdich 1964 'The Forty' 40 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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1750.0 £ |
| September 2024 |
Bruichladdich Forty, 40 y.o., 24.October 1964 - 700ml / 43.1%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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2027.1 £ |
| June 2024 |
Bruichladdich 1964-2004 - 40 Year Old
PAST
Whisky-Online Auctions
UK
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2400.0 £ |
| December 2023 |
Bruichladdich 1964 'The Forty' 40 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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| November 2023 |
Bruichladdich 1964 'The Forty' 40 Year Old — Bottled 2004 - Winebow NY — 75cl / 43.1%
PAST
Whisky.Auction
UK
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1650.0 £ |
| November 2023 |
Bruichladdich 1964 'The Forty' 40 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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2400.0 £ |
| August 2023 |
Bruichladdich 1964 'The Forty' 40 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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2200.0 £ |
| July 2023 |
Bruichladdich 1964-2004 - 40 Year Old
PAST
Whisky-Online Auctions
UK
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2700.0 £ |
| July 2023 |
Bruichladdich 1964 'The Forty' 40 Year Old — Bottled 2004 - Winebow NY — 75cl / 43.1%
PAST
Whisky.Auction
UK
Reserve Not Met
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| May 2023 |
Bruichladdich 1964 40 years old Forty - Original bottling - b. 2004 - 700ml
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
Reserve Not Met
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026