The Royal Lochnagar 1972, a 24-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, is part of the Rare Malts Selection by Diageo. The selection is recognized for highlighting whiskies from various operational and defunct distilleries, and it was available from 1995 to 2005.
Distilled in 1972 and bottled in September 1997, the Royal Lochnagar offering was matured for 24 years. It was bottled at a robust 55.7% volume, representing its natural cask strength. The whisky matured in US White Oak casks, which contributes unique characteristics to its profile.
Each bottle of this malt is individually numbered, signaling its limited-edition status. Despite some discrepancies in distillation dates on packaging, the whisky was definitively distilled in 1972. This fact, along with its rarity, increases its relevance for collectors and investors.
The Royal Lochnagar 1972 is enclosed in its original carton, representing the high-quality whiskies showcased in Diageo's Rare Malts Selection. The series, including this specific offering, holds significant value for fine whisky collectors, underlining its importance in the whisky connoisseur's world.
Age: 24 Years Old Size: 750 mlStrength: 55.7 %
Bottling series:
Rare Malts Selection
Distillery:
Royal Lochnagar
Bottler: Distillery Bottling
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total
2005-2026
Between 2005 and 2026,
the value of Royal Lochnagar 1972 24 Years Old Rare Malts Selection underwent an average annual change of
%.
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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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.
The graph shows the sales history for Royal Lochnagar 1972 - 24 Years Old - Rare Malts Selection at all auctions from the very first to the last one.
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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.
Check availability on the product page of the shop.
By purchasing whisky bottles at auctions, you can reap the benefits of saving
a considerable amount of money, as the auction price is often lower than that of a retailer.
This is an advantage worth considering.
All prices in £. The bid data is updated with some delay, so you can see the current latest bid on the lot page.
Do you want to know how much Royal Lochnagar 1972 - 24 Years Old - Rare Malts Selection - 750 ml / 55.7% worth?
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