Linkwood 1972 - 23 Years Old - Rare Malts Selection
The Linkwood 23-Year-Old is part of Diageo's Rare Malts Selection, a series focused on offering whiskies from both operational and lost distilleries. This whisky was distilled in 1972 and bottled at a natural cask strength of 58.4% ABV. The series was active between 1995 and 2005 and is known for its collectible appeal.
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Recent Market Insights for Linkwood 1972 - 23 Years Old - Rare Malts Selection
Latest Average Price
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This calculation includes all Linkwood 1972 23 Years Old Rare Malts Selection from all auctions during the entire observation period.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Linkwood 1972 - 23 Years Old - Rare Malts Selection auctioned from August 2025 to December 2025.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2007-2025
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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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Linkwood 1972 23 Year Old Rare Malts - 75cl / 58.4%
RETAIL
The Whisky Exchange
|
1500.0 £ |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 |
Linkwood - 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts 58.4% (75cl)
LIVE
The Grand Whisky Auction
UK
|
250.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Linkwood 1972 - 23 Years Old - Rare Malts Selection - 750 ml / 58.4% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| March 2025 |
Linkwood - 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts 58.4% (75cl)
PAST
The Grand Whisky Auction
UK
|
400.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Linkwood - 23 Year Old (Rare Malts 1972) 75cl
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
|
390.0 £ |
| November 2024 |
Linkwood - 23 Year Old (Rare Malts 1972) 75cl
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
|
380.0 £ |
| September 2024 |
Linkwood 1972 Rare Malts 23 Year Old 75cl / 58.4% - SA Import
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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340.0 £ |
| July 2024 |
Rare Malts Selection - Linkwood - 23 Years Old 1972 (75cl) (58.4%)
PAST
Speyside Whisky Auctions
UK
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360.0 £ |
| July 2024 |
Rare Malts Selection - Linkwood - 23 Years Old 1972 (75cl) (58.4%)
PAST
Speyside Whisky Auctions
UK
|
350.0 £ |
| May 2024 |
Rare Malts Linkwood 1972 23 Year Old 75cl
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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440.0 £ |
| April 2024 |
Linkwood 1972 Rare Malts 23 Year Old 75cl / 58.4% - SA Import
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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400.0 £ |
| April 2024 |
Linkwood 1972 Rare Malts 23 Year Old 75cl / 58.4% - SA Import
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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393.0 £ |
| March 2024 |
Rare Malts Selection - Linkwood - 23 Years Old 1972 (75cl) (58.4%)
PAST
Speyside Whisky Auctions
UK
|
300.0 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026