Rosebank 1981 - 20 Years old - Rare Malts Selection
The Rosebank 1981, part of the historic Rare Malts Selection series by Diageo, is a 20-year-old single malt whisky. Bottled in May 2002 at a robust 62.3% volume, this whisky represents a piece of history from the now-closed Rosebank distillery.
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Recent Market Insights for Rosebank 1981 - 20 Years old - Rare Malts Selection
Latest Average Price
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The average hammer price of the bottle based on recent auction results.Average Annual Change
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The average yearly change in the bottle's value since its first recorded sale.Liquidity Score
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This calculation includes all Rosebank 1981 20 Years old Rare Malts Selection from all auctions during the entire observation period.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
This calculation includes all Rosebank 1981 - 20 Years old - Rare Malts Selection auctioned from April 2026 to July 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Rosebank 1981 - 20 Years old - Rare Malts Selection auctioned from July 2025 to July 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2008-2026
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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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Rosebank 1981 / 20 Year Old / Rare Malts Lowland Whisky - 70cl / 62.3%
RETAIL
The Whisky Exchange
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1350.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Rosebank 1981 - 20 Years old - Rare Malts Selection - 700 ml / 62.3% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
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| March 2025 |
Rosebank, 20 y.o., 1981, Rare Malts Selection - 62.3%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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508.6 £ |
| March 2025 |
Rosebank, 20 y.o., 1981, Rare Malts Selection - 62.3%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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528.3 £ |
| February 2025 |
Rosebank - 20 Year Old - 1981 Rare Malts (62.3%)
PAST
The Grand Whisky Auction
UK
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440.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Rosebank 1981 Rare Malts 20 Year Old / 62.3%
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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527.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Rosebank 1981 Rare Malts 20 Year Old / 62.3%
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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525.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Rosebank 1981 20 years old Rare Malts Selection - Original bottling - b. 2002 - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
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481.3 £ |
| February 2025 |
Rosebank, 20 y.o., 1981, Rare Malts Selection - 70cl / 62.3%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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593.3 £ |
| January 2025 |
Rare Malts Rosebank 1981 20 Year Old
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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520.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Rosebank 20 Year 1981 Rare Malts Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch (2002, 700 ml)
PAST
Unicorn Auctions
USA
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669.4 £ |
| January 2025 |
Rosebank 20 Year 1981 Rare Malts Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch (2002, 700 ml)
PAST
Unicorn Auctions
USA
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653.5 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026