Old Rip Van Winkle 18 Year Old - Blue Smoke
The Old Rip Van Winkle 18 Year Old - Blue Smoke is a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey bottled in 2003 for the Blue Smoke restaurant in New York. This release, with a bottling strength of 46.3% ABV, is part of a series of private labels created by Julian Van Winkle III. The bourbon, aged for 18 years, is presented in a 750 ml bottle and was bottled by the distillery itself. It is matured in new American oak barrels.
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Recent Market Insights for Old Rip Van Winkle 18 Year Old - Blue Smoke
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Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Old Rip Van Winkle 18 Year Old - Blue Smoke - 750 ml / 46.3% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| February 2025 |
Old Rip Van Winkle 18 Year 'Blue Smoke' Bourbon
PAST
Unicorn Auctions
USA
|
18575.9 £ |
| December 2024 |
Old Rip Van Winkle 18 Year Old Blue Smoke 92.6 Proof (1 Bottle 75cl)
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
USA
|
17271.8 £ |
| December 2023 |
Old Rip Van Winkle 18 Year Old Blue Smoke 92.6 Proof - 75cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
USA
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17409.0 £ |
| April 2023 |
Old Rip Van Winkle 18 Year 'Blue Smoke' Bourbon - 750 ml
PAST
Unicorn Auctions
USA
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24886.8 £ |
| April 2023 |
Old Rip Van Winkle 18 Year 'Blue Smoke' Bourbon
PAST
Unicorn Auctions
USA
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24886.8 £ |
| July 2022 |
Old Rip Van Winkle 18 Year Old Blue Smoke 92.6 Proof - 75cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
USA
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23008.7 £ |
| April 2021 |
Old Rip Van Winkle 18 Year Old Blue Smoke 92.6 Proof - 75cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
USA
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14454.0 £ |
| April 2021 |
Old Rip Van Winkle 18 Year Old Blue Smoke 92.6 Proof - 75cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
USA
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13731.3 £ |
| April 2021 |
Old Rip Van Winkle 18 Year Old Blue Smoke 92.6 Proof - 75cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
USA
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13731.3 £ |
| January 2021 |
Old Rip Van Winkle - 18 Year Old (Blue Smoke) 75cl
PAST
Whisky Hammer
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15000.0 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026