Henry Clay 1980 - 16 Year Old - Rare Bourbon
The Henry Clay 1980 - 16 Year Old - Rare Bourbon is a release from the Stitzel-Weller distillery. Distilled in the fall of 1980 and bottled in 1997, this bourbon is part of the Rare Bourbon Whiskey series. With a limited production run of 2400 bottles, this 750 ml offering is bottled at 45.3% ABV (90.6 proof).
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Recent Market Insights for Henry Clay 1980 - 16 Year Old - Rare Bourbon
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Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Henry Clay 1980 - 16 Year Old - Rare Bourbon - 750 ml / 45.3% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| March 2025 |
Henry Clay Rare Bourbon 16 Year Old 90.6 Proof 1980 (1 Bottle 75cl)
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
USA
|
1468.1 £ |
| July 2024 |
Henry Clay 16 Year Rare Bourbon
PAST
Unicorn Auctions
USA
|
2313.9 £ |
| April 2024 |
Henry Clay, 16 y.o., Fall 1980 - 750 ml. / 45.3%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
|
1409.4 £ |
| January 2024 |
Henry Clay Rare Bourbon 16 Year Old 90.6 Proof 1980 - 75cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
USA
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2042.2 £ |
| October 2023 |
Henry Clay 16 Year Rare Bourbon
PAST
Unicorn Auctions
USA
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3731.0 £ |
| June 2023 |
Henry Clay, 16 y.o., Fall 1980 - 750 ml. / 45.3%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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1848.9 £ |
| May 2023 |
Henry Clay, 16 y.o., Fall 1980 - 750 ml. / 45.3%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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1739.1 £ |
| April 2023 |
Henry Clay 1980 Rare Bourbon 16 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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1050.0 £ |
| December 2022 |
Henry Clay, 16 y.o., Fall 1980 - 750 ml. / 45.3%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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1542.5 £ |
| November 2022 |
Henry Clay 1980 16 Year Old — Bottled 1990s - Rare Bourbon Collection — 75cl / 45.3%
PAST
Whisky.Auction
UK
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2000.0 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026