Glenrothes 1972 - Restricted Release
The Glenrothes 1972 Restricted Release is a distinguished single malt whisky, renowned for its exclusivity and rarity. This whisky, distilled in November 1972 and bottled in March 1996, forms part of the prestigious Restricted Release series from the well-known Glenrothes distillery.
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Aggregated price data
Min: 1350.0 £
Avg: 1350.0 £
Max: 1350.0 £
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Recent Market Insights for Glenrothes 1972 - Restricted Release
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 234 lots. A higher value means it sells more consistently.Sales Summary
Statistics on auction sales and prices over time
This calculation includes all Glenrothes 1972 Restricted Release from all auctions during the entire observation period.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
This calculation includes all Glenrothes 1972 - Restricted Release 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 Glenrothes 1972 - Restricted Release auctioned from January 2026 to May 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Glenrothes 1972 - Restricted Release auctioned from July 2025 to May 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2008-2026
Between 2008 and 2026, the value of Glenrothes 1972 Restricted Release 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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Glenrothes 1972 / 23 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 70cl / 43%
RETAIL
The Whisky Exchange
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1350.0 £ |
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Glenrothes 1972 / 23 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 70cl / 43%
RETAIL
The Whisky Exchange
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1350.0 £ |
Live: Auctioned Now
Lots for this bottle currently open for bidding at online auctions. The bids shown are the latest recorded and may change before each auction closes.
| End date | Last Bid | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 |
Glenrothes 1972 Restricted Release — Bottled 1996 — 70cl / 43%
LIVE
Whisky.Auction
UK
|
100.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Glenrothes 1972 - Restricted Release - 700 ml / 43% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| March 2025 |
Glenrothes 1972 Restricted Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
|
500.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Glenrothes, 1972 - 43%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
|
288.9 £ |
| February 2025 |
Glenrothes Vintage 1972 - 1996 Restricted Release
PAST
Just Whisky Auctions
UK
|
330.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Glenrothes 1972 Restricted Release
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
|
750.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Glenrothes, 1972 - 700ml / 43%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
|
325.1 £ |
| December 2024 |
Glenrothes 1972 Restricted Release
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| December 2024 |
Glenrothes 1972 Restricted Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
|
450.0 £ |
| December 2024 |
Glenrothes 1972 Restricted Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
|
420.0 £ |
| September 2024 |
Glenrothes 1972 - Limited Release - Original bottling - b. 1996 - 700ml
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
|
337.9 £ |
| September 2024 |
Glenrothes 1972 Restricted Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026