Johnnie Walker Blended Whisky Valuations
The Value & Sale of Johnnie Walker Whisky
Johnnie Walker is the world’s most well known brand of whisky; the distinctive square bottles adorned with the iconic striding man are available in almost every country in the world. Despite being teetotal himself, Johnnie Walker began selling whiskies in 1825. He created bespoke blends in his Kilmarnock store that were created to the individual customers’ tastes.
Blended Johnnie walker whisky is made using a distinctive combination of high quality single malts that give it its unique flavour and quality. The brand is synonymous with style, even down to the precise angle at which the renowned label is applied.
How much is your Johnnie Walker whisky worth?
The value of a bottle of Johnnie Walker whisky varies hugely from less than £50 to staggering 4-5 figure sums for some of the most limited edition bottles or old style labels and names.
That being said, despite their popularity with drinkers, generally speaking bottles of blended whisky simply do not command the same prices as their single malt counterpart. Blended whiskies are by their nature mass produced – in order to produce the distinctive character chosen by that blender – and as such are relatively easy to get hold of.
An example of some limited edition, collectors bottles
An example of some standard Johnnie Walker bottles
A quick guide to the value of Johnnie Walker whisky
- Johnnie Walker Red Label even from as far back as the 1950s are worth less than £50. This is simply because they are still so easy to get hold of.
- Johnnie Walker Black Label bottles from the 1960’s or older can be valuable; starting to reach £100 for the 1960’s bottles.
- Johnnie Walker Blue Label bottles older than 1980’s can be valuable; starting to reach £100 – £150 from the 1980’s and older.
If you are interested in selling your bottle we would suggest using a specialist online auction for any of the bottles listed above (Any Red Label, Blue and Black label from the 1970s or after). If it an older release (with a volume in Fl.oz.) or a limited edition bottle please get in touch for a valuation.
Collectable bottles of Johnnie Walker whisky
- Johnnie Walker White Label was discontinued in the 1910s – during World War 1 – and so these are more collectable.
- Old Highland, Special Old Highland and Extra Special Old Highland are the historic names changed in the early 20th century, these bottles of Johnnie Walker are highly sought-after and have reached upward of 4 figures.
- 150th or 200th anniversary editions can achieve solid 3-4 figure prices.
- Commemorative bottles, such as those done for Selfridges can command solid 3 figure sums even though they are modern bottles.
- Director’s Edition bottles are worth around £500 (please note the Director’s Cut bottles are only worth around £150).
- Signature Blends command solid 4 figure prices and are highly sought after.
If you have any of the bottles discussed above we would be happy to offer you a free valuation on your bottle.
How We Can Help You Sell Your Whisky
Simply fill in the form below and we will put you in contact with a specialist whisky retailer. If your bottle is suitable they will make you an offer directly. This is preferable for those wanting a quick sale, or for those who are not prepared to take the risk that auctions entail. There is no charge for our assistance if you accept a private sale.
Alternatively we can help you sell your bottles through auction. With close to 30,000 bottles being sold at auction every month you have to be sure that your bottles are being sold in the right auction to achieve the highest price. There is no charge for our assistance selling at auction
Free Specialist Whisky Valuations
Please use the form below to submit images of your bottle and receive a free, no-obligation valuation from a specialist auctioneer. We will also actively seek the highest offer from our network of private collectors to help you sell your whisky.
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Whisky Valuation Tips
Are you looking to sell your whisky for the highest possible price? It might surprise you to learn that one of the most important actions you can take is to capture high-quality images of your bottles. This ensures we can offer you the best prices and accurately appraise your bottles. Here are our top tips for submitting images of your bottles:
- Stand the bottle upright so that we can clearly see the level of the whisky in the bottle.
- Do you have the original box? If so, place it next to the bottle in the photo.
- Capture the images in a well-lit room, ideally against a neutral background.
