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Mortlach 1972 - 23 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection

The Mortlach 1972 - 23 Year Old is part of the Rare Malts Selection series released by Diageo between 1995 and 2005, containing single malt whiskies from both active and defunct distilleries. Distilled in 1972 and bottled in the mid-1990s, this particular expression was bottled at a cask strength of 59.4% ABV. It was specifically produced for the South African market and is referred to as the B297 version.


Age: 23 Years Old Size: 750 ml Strength: 59.4 % Bottling series: Rare Malts Selection Distillery: Mortlach Bottler: Distillery Bottling
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Mortlach 1972 - 23 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection — winning bid
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Past: Recent Results

Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Mortlach 1972 - 23 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection - 750 ml / 59.4% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.

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Date Bottle Winning Bid
November 2024 Rare Malts Selection - Mortlach - 23 Years Old 1972 (59.4%) (750ml)
PAST Speyside Whisky Auctions UK
760.0 £
November 2024 Mortlach 1972 Rare Malts 23 Year Old 75cl / 59.4% - SA Import
PAST Whisky Auctioneer UK
725.0 £
October 2024 Rare Malts Selection - Mortlach - 23 Years Old 1972 (59.4%) (750ml)
PAST Speyside Whisky Auctions UK Reserve Not Met
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October 2024 Mortlach 1972 Rare Malts 23 Year Old 75cl / 59.4% - SA Import
PAST Whisky Auctioneer UK Reserve Not Met
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September 2024 Mortlach 1972 Rare Malts 23 Year Old 75cl / 59.4% - SA Import
PAST Whisky Auctioneer UK
900.0 £
September 2024 Mortlach 1972 Rare Malts 23 Year Old 75cl / 59.4% - SA Import
PAST Whisky Auctioneer UK Reserve Not Met
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April 2024 Rare Malts Mortlach 1972 23 Year Old 75cl
PAST Scotch Whisky Auctions UK
900.0 £
April 2024 Mortlach 1972 Rare Malts 23 Year Old 75cl / 59.4% - SA Import
PAST Whisky Auctioneer UK
1050.0 £
March 2024 Mortlach 1972 Rare Malts 23 Year Old 75cl / 59.4%
PAST Whisky Auctioneer EU
1055.0 £
February 2024 Mortlach 1972 - 23 Year Old - Rare Malts 59.4% - Rsa
PAST Whisky-Online Auctions UK
625.0 £
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Clynelish 1974 - 23 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection
Clynelish 1974 - 23 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection - 700 ml / 59.1%
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North Port 1971 - 23 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection
North Port 1971 - 23 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection - 750 ml / 54.7%
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Caol Ila 1975 - 20 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection
Caol Ila 1975 - 20 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection - 750 ml / 61.12%
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Mannochmore 1974 - 22 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection
Mannochmore 1974 - 22 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection - 700 ml / 60.1%
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026