Midleton Very Rare 1988: Explore Auction Sales Data & Price Trends

Midleton Very Rare 1988

The Midleton Very Rare 1988 is a collectible blend from the Midleton distillery, bottled in 1988 with a strength of 40.0% Vol. and a volume of 750 ml. Its scarcity has made it a notable item among whisky collectors.


Age: N/A Size: 750 ml Strength: 40.0 % Distillery: Midleton Bottler: Distillery Bottling
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Recent Market Insights for Midleton Very Rare 1988
Latest Average Price

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The average hammer price of the bottle based on recent auction results.
Annualized Return

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The average yearly change in the bottle's value since its first recorded sale.
Liquidity Score

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Sales Summary
Statistics on auction sales and prices over time

This calculation includes all Midleton Very Rare 1988 from all auctions during the entire observation period.

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 May 2009 
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 April 2026 
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 May 2009 
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 March 2021 
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months

This calculation includes all Midleton Very Rare 1988 auctioned from July 2025 to April 2026.

Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2009-2026

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.

Sold Ratio - ratio of lots sold to lots unsold.
Avg. Price - average hammer price for the year.
Vs Previous - the current year's price change compared to the previous year's, as a percentage.
Cumulative - the cumulative total of the current year's price change relative to the first year's sales.
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The graph shows the sales history for Midleton Very Rare 1988 at all auctions from the very first to the last one. The graph is interactive - it can be zoomed in to view the data for any period.

Past: Recent Results

Do you want to know how much Midleton Very Rare 1988 - 750 ml / 40% worth? One way to do so is by checking the prices at which similar bottles were sold at auctions. The auction price is typically the best indicator of the whisky's actual value.

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Date Bottle Winning Bid
March 2025 Midleton Very Rare 1988 Bottle No. 00439 PAST Irish Whiskey Auctions EU 19537.4 £
November 2024 Midleton - Very Rare 1988 - Irish Whiskey (75cl) PAST The Grand Whisky Auction UK 2025.0 £
October 2024 Midleton Very Rare 1988 75cl, bottle no.00471 PAST Whiskey Bidders EU Reserve Not Met -
July 2024 Midleton Very Rare 1988 Bottle No. 00240 PAST Irish Whiskey Auctions EU Reserve Not Met -
June 2024 Midleton Very Rare 1988 Bottle No. 00608 PAST Irish Whiskey Auctions EU 18187.8 £
May 2024 Midleton Very Rare 1988 Bottle No. 174 PAST Irish Whiskey Auctions EU 18903.5 £
April 2024 Midleton Very Rare 1988 Bottle No. 808 PAST Irish Whiskey Auctions EU 20940.0 £
March 2024 Midleton Very Rare 1988 Bottle No. 528 PAST Irish Whiskey Auctions EU 15408.9 £
February 2024 Midleton Very Rare 1988 Bottle Only PAST Celtic Whiskey Auction EU Reserve Not Met -
December 2023 Midleton Very Rare 1988 75cl (bottle only) PAST Whiskey Bidders EU Reserve Not Met -

Updated: 2026-06-03