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I.W. Harper Gold Medal 4 Year Old, New Charred American Oak Cask, 1981, 43%
I.W. Harper

I.W. Harper Gold Medal 4 Year Old, New Charred American Oak Cask, 1981, 43%

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TypeBourbon Whiskey
MRI
MRI 10
Average Score
N.A
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Description

I.W. Harper is a Kentucky straight bourbon, named 'Gold Medal' due to the numerous awards it won in the late 1800s. The brand shut down under prohibition, but was later resurrected by United Distillers. This particular bottling is from 1981.

Change-59.6%
LatestSGD 128
HighSGD 317
LowSGD 109
SGD 342SGD 256SGD 170SGD 84Price (SGD)Observed dateOct 12Dec 7Sep 7Oct 12 - SGD 317 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 109 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Sep 7 - SGD 128 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 7, 2026

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 128.06
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Dec 7, 2025SGD 109.32
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Oct 12, 2025SGD 317.12
Cask type
New Charred American Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
N.A
Presentation
Bottle with box
Series highlights
Gold Medal
Historical context
This bottling is from a period (1980s) when the I.W. Harper brand was discontinued in the US market and primarily exported, especially to Japan, after being sold to United Distillers.
Special release
Traditionally an export-only bourbon, primarily to Japan.
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Inviting and complex, with prominent sweetness, vanilla, caramel, subtle honey, gentle oakiness, and a touch of spice.
Palate
Smooth and balanced with rich vanilla and caramel, a light, creamy texture, layers of toasted oak, and mild spiciness.
Finish
Long and lingering with gentle warmth, persistent sweetness of vanilla and caramel, and a pleasant contrast of oak and spice.
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