The classic Samaroli Flowers series was released in 1990 and has the flowers bottom left of the label, they are distinct from the 1981 release with flowers top left and the Bowmore Bouquet released in 1984.
Samaroli’s Flowers bottlings are one of many highly collectable series produced by the renowned independent bottler. The distinctive art-nouveau style flowers decorating the labels on this selection of whiskies has given it the name Samaroli Flowers. As well as the classic 1990s series there is an earlier series from 1981 with similar labels and the Bowmore 1966 Bouquet is sometimes included because of its distinctive red flowers. Many Samaroli bottlings are as, or more, sought after than official releases thanks to the renown that the whiskies are held in by drinkers.
If you are looking to sell a bottle of Samaroli Flowers then we can help. Read on for an analysis of the recent market for the 1990 and 1981 Samaroli Flowers bottles and use the form below to receive a free valuation and advice on how to sell your bottle in 2025.
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Samaroli Flowers: Market Analysis
The legendary Samaroli Flowers series continues to command significant attention at whisky auctions worldwide. Significant price variation exists across the series, with vintage and distillery playing a crucial role in valuation of individual bottles.
In general the 1990 bottlings—distinguished by the red dot containing the vintage rather than the age-statement—maintain superior performance. This is skewed by the distilleries in this later release, particularly the Ardbeg 1975 and Springbank 1965 bottlings, which command the highest hammer prices around £3,900 to £4,700. The 1981 series performs well but shows more moderate price appreciation when compared with the 1990s release. However the Teaninich 1959 and North Port 1966 release from 1981 still command around £3,000 thanks to their rarity and potential for completing collections.
The May 2024 sale of a complete six-bottle 1990 series set (£23,500) demonstrates continued collector enthusiasm for comprehensive collections. The broader pattern shows gradual price stabilisation rather than decline.
For sellers, timing remains paramount. While not at 2020-2022 levels, current market conditions remain favourable for rare expressions like Bowmore 1972 and Glendronach 1970. Less sought-after bottlings from closed distilleries like Millburn and Coleburn have still shown surprising resilience thanks to the general renown of vintage Samaroli releases.
Regional performance shows European auctions consistently achieving strong results for the series, while UK sales demonstrate greater price stability. Bottles from the Samaroli Flowers series sold through British auctions typically fetch 5-10% premium over their European counterparts, particularly for the coveted 1990 releases. Asian auctions have shown growing interest, particularly for Ardbeg and Springbank expressions.
How to Sell Your Samaroli Flowers Series?
As the data above shows, it is important to choose the right time and place to sell bottles from the Samaroli Flowers series. Not all auctions can generate the same results and choosing the right place to sell is important.
If you complete the contact form above, we can connect you with a specialist auctioneer who will provide a free, no-obligation valuation and expert advice on selling your bottle. The best whisky auctioneers will offer a free of charge collection service if you have a number of bottles, or even offer access to their own courier service if you just have a few.
Auctions often take place each month and commission varies from 5-10%+VAT and listing fees. The benefits of auction are a near guaranteed sale (if the reserve is sensible) and a quick payout after the sale. The auctioneer will advise on a suitable reserve in advance of the sale.
Alternatively, you may consider selling to a retailer. However, retailers typically offer around 30–50% of their listed price due to factors like VAT, corporation tax, and slow stock turnover, which can impact their buying decisions more than you might expect. If you sell to a retailer you will be expected to post the bottle to them yourself, although they might help with this too. Payment terms will be quick, but you will likely have to contact around 5-10 retailers to ensure you get the best possible price.
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