Long John

Long John Special Reserve Bottled 1970s 75cl / 40%, Bourbon Cask, 1994, 40%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 4
Average Score
Avg 84
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Description

A bottle of Long John Special Reserve Finest Scotch Whisky. We estimate this was bottled in the 1970s. This Long John Special Reserve sold at our online auction for GBP 26. It is a classic blended Scotch whisky, crafted from a selection of malt and grain whiskies.

Change-14.6%
LatestSGD 44
HighSGD 51
LowSGD 44
SGD 52SGD 49SGD 46SGD 43Price (SGD)Observed dateNov 18Jul 6Nov 18 - SGD 51 - Whisky.Auction - Nov 18, 2025Jul 6 - SGD 44 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026

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Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jul 6, 2026SGD 43.67
Whisky.AuctionAuction Sold Price - Nov 18, 2025SGD 51.16
Cask type
Bourbon
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
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
No
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
Cardboard presentation box
Series highlights
Special Reserve
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Exported for the European market; popular in France; Bottled for Finje Carp Holland.
Allocation
European market
Nose
Sweet vanilla, honeyed notes, hints of oak, simple syrup, icing sugar, slightly smoky, malty, soft floral notes.
Palate
Rich caramel, toasted almonds, delicate spices, woody, bourbon notes, creamy vanilla, soft baked brioche, sea salt, tangy, light summer fruits, soft peaty nuances.
Finish
Smooth, lingering, mellow, sometimes thin or watery, with a lingering warmth.
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