There was a great deal of interest in a whisky valuation I did recently, with most of the collectors eager to find out how much their bottles were worth.As I have stated in the past, think along the same lines as the stock exchange. In the long run most bottles will increase in value, some remain much the same value, and some will fall in value.With this explanation I sometimes get a collector who will not accept this fact and express their dismay when I inform them the bottle they have is now changing hands at considerately less than it was two years ago. In a case like this the person has to decide either to hold on to the bottle,in the hope the price will rise again, or sell it at the new value. How has the value dropped they ask?Well it is simple. When the price was good two ago years there had been more collectors than bottles for sale, then as the price went up collectors had started to sell their bottles and therefore there were more sellers on the market than buyers, and the price goes down.I have included in this issue some bottles that have risen since I first valued them, that's the good news, next issue I will include bottles which are not so good news.Black Bowmore Final Edition Distilled/bottled
At Distillery, Isle of Islay, Argyll 1964 by Stanley P. Morrison Ltd. Limited edition of 1,812 bottles single malt matured in sherry wood, 70 cl. Bottled by the proprietor 1995.Strength
49º proofPresentation
Plain lead capsule over cork stopper contained within its original wooden presentation box. Year of bottling embossed on the front and bottle number on rear label.Comment
This 1995 edition of Black Bowmore produced 1,812 bottles.Price guide
Issue 39 May June 2004: £900 May 2006: £1.400 Bowmore 21 Year Old Celebration Luncheon Distilled/bottled
At Bowmore Distillery, Isle of Islay by Morrison Bowmore Ltd. Limited edition, 21 year old single malt, bottled by the proprietor. No contents statement.Strength
No strength statement Presentation
Bottle contained within its original silk lined presentation case.Comment
These limited edition bottles were given to special guests at a celebration luncheon to commemorate the I.S.0.2002 award. The guest's name was printed on the label.Price guide
Issue 39 May June 2004: £200 May 2006: £400 Glenfarclas 18 year old.
Morgan Sports Car Club Distilled/bottled
At Glenfarclas Distillery, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, 1971. Single malt 18 years old, bottled by the proprietor.Strength
43º proof Presentation
Plain gold coloured screw capsule, bottle produced without a presentation carton.Comment
This 18 year old was bottled for the Morgan Sports Car Club, Scottish International Gathering 23-25 June.Price guide
Issue 39 May/June 2004: £150 May 2006: £275 Glenfiddich Centenary Edition Distilled/bottled
Glenfiddich Distillery, Banffshire. Limited Edition of 1,200 bottles Glenfiddich single malt 75 cl. No age statement, bottled Christmas Day by the proprietor.Strength
43º proof Presentation
Embossed lead capsule over cork stopper, bottle contained within its original silk-lined presentation box and paper seal. Signed certificate of authenticity.Comment
This Glenfiddich was bottled to commemorate the centenary of the Distillery 1887-1987.Price guide
Issue 28 December/January 2003: £70 May 2006: £200 Glenmorangie Mount Everest Distilled/bottled
Glenmorangie Distillery, Tain, Ross-shire 1993. Limited edition of 408 bottles, 10 year old single malt, bottled by the proprietor.Strength
43º proof Presentation
Numbered bottle, embossed lead capsule, over cork stopper, signed by the distillery manager and Rebecca Stephens, produced without a presentation carton.Comment
Cask No. 2036 was laid down to celebrate both the first anniversary of Rebecca Stephens' ascent of Mount Everest. It was hand-bottled at the distillery in 2003 Price guide
Issue 37 March 2004: £ 50 May 2006: £300 Port Ellen 21 year old (25th Anniversary of the Maltings)
Distilled/bottled
Port Ellen Distillery, Isle of Islay, Argyll. Limited edition Port Ellen, old single malt, Bottled by the proprietor.Strength
58.4º proof (cask strength) Presentation
Plain silver coloured capsule over cork stopper. Numbered bottle produced without a presentation carton.Comment
This Port Ellen 21year old was bottled for the staff of Port Ellen Maltings to celebrate 25 years (1973-1998).Price guide
Issue 29 February March 2003: £500 May 2006: £1,350 Strathmill Centenary Distilled/bottled
Strathmill Distillery, Keith, Banffshire. Limited edition of 100 bottles, Strathmill Finest Old Malt Whisky 75 cl. No age stated.Strength
43º proof Presentation
Bottle presented with wire over wooden topped cork stopper, contained within its original green silk lined presentation case, together with certificate of authenticity and the bottle number.Comment
This Strathmill was bottled to celebrate the centenary of the distillery (1891-1991) and given to 100 special invited guests.Price guide
Issue 26 October 2002: £600 May 2006: £850 The Macallan
The French Revolution Distilled/bottled
The Macallan Distillery, Craigellachie, Banffshire. Limited Edition of 7,200 bottles of 12 year old single malt matured in sherry wood, 75 cl. Bottled by the proprietor.Strength
43º proof Presentation
Embossed lead capsule over cork stopper, bottle produced without a presentation carton.Comment
This Macallan was bottled to commemorate the Bicentenary of the French Revolution, 1789-1989 Price guide
Issue 28 December/January 2003: £150 May 2006: £250 Oban 16 year old Manager's Dram Distilled/bottled
Oban Distillery, Oban, Argyll. 16 year old single malt, matured in a sherry cask, bottled by the proprietor, 1994.Strength
64% ABV ( cask strength ) Presentation
Plain gold coloured screw cap, bottle produced without a presentation carton.Comment
This whisky was selected and bottled for the managers of United Distillers and Vintners to celebrate 200 years of Oban Distillery 1794 -1994. The label on the rear lists all employees at the distillery in 1994.Price guide
Issue 27 November 2002: £150 May 2006: £240