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Cardhu 1989 - 15 Year Old - The Manager's Dram

Cardhu 1989 - 15 Year Old - The Manager's Dram
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The Cardhu 1989 - 15 Year Old - The Manager's Dram represents a distinct chapter in the realm of single malt whisky. Distilled by Cardhu, this unique 15-year-old expression was released as part of the revered Manager's Dram series, which was exclusive to employees of the now known Diageo company. This specific series highlights whiskies personally chosen by distillery managers within Diageo, adding a significant touch of exclusivity and history.


Age: 15 Years Old Size: 750 ml Strength: 63.0 % Bottling series: The Manager's Dram Distillery: Cardhu Bottler: Distillery Bottling
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Recent Market Insights for Cardhu 1989 - 15 Year Old - The Manager's Dram
Latest Average Price

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Sales Summary
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This calculation includes all Cardhu 1989 - 15 Year Old - The Manager's Dram auctioned from October 2025 to April 2026.

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Cardhu 1989 - 15 Year Old - The Manager's Dram — winning bid
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Retail: Online Offers

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Bottle Price
Cardhu 15 Year Old Managers Dram 1989 769.99 £
Cardhu 15 Year Old / Manager's Dram Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 75cl / 63% 1000.0 £
Past: Recent Results

Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Cardhu 1989 - 15 Year Old - The Manager's Dram - 750 ml / 63% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.

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Date Bottle Winning Bid
March 2025 Cardhu 15 Year Old Manager's Dram 1989
PAST Whisky Auctioneer UK
270.0 £
February 2025 Cardhu 15 Years Old - The Manager's Dram 1989
PAST Just Whisky Auctions UK
230.0 £
November 2024 Cardhu - 15 Year Old (Manager's Dram)
PAST Whisky Hammer UK
250.0 £
November 2024 Manager’s Dram Cardhu 15 Year Old 75cl
PAST Scotch Whisky Auctions UK
300.0 £
September 2024 Cardhu - 15 Year Old (Manager's Dram)
PAST Whisky Hammer UK
310.0 £
September 2024 Cardhu - 15 Year Old (Manager's Dram)
PAST Whisky Hammer UK
290.0 £
August 2024 Cardhu - 15 Year Old (Manager's Dram)
PAST Whisky Hammer UK
320.0 £
June 2024 Cardhu - 15 Years Old - Manager's Dram - 1989
PAST Highland Whisky Auctions UK Reserve Not Met
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June 2024 Cardhu - 15 Years Old - Manager's Dram - 1989
PAST Highland Whisky Auctions UK Reserve Not Met
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May 2024 Cardhu 15 Year Old Manager'S Dram 75Cl Speyside Single Malt
PAST McTear's Whisky Auction UK
220.0 £
The Manager's Dram series:
Clynelish 1998 - 17 Years Old - The Manager's Dram
Clynelish 1998 - 17 Years Old - The Manager's Dram - 700 ml / 61.8%
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Benrinnes 11 Year Old - The Manager's Dram
Benrinnes 11 Year Old - The Manager's Dram - 700 ml / 53%
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Teaninich 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram
Teaninich 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram - 700 ml / 52.9%
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The Singleton of Glen Ord 16 Year Old - The Manager's Dram
The Singleton of Glen Ord 16 Year Old - The Manager's Dram - 700 ml / 62%
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Glen Elgin 15 Year Old - The Manager's Dram
Glen Elgin 15 Year Old - The Manager's Dram - 750 ml / 60.2%
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026