Old & Rare

This is our 'Old & Rare' section: an amazing selection of single malt whiskies, blended malts, blended Scotch whisky, Cognac, Armagnac, Rum and other fine spirits from long ago. These are rare, unusual and highly sought-after spirits, many of which originally appeared on retail shelves decades ago and have long since sold out or been discontinued.

Some of these retro bottles date to vintages as back as far as the 1930s, while the newest are as recent as the early 2000s. They are all terrific and hard to find examples of the art of distillation though, and it's no exaggeration to say that some of the greatest spirits ever bottled can be found right here. We source our new and pre-owned old and rare bottles from a range of sources including private sales and auctions, and always try to keep a balance across a variety of categories and styles.

The majority of the most collectible bottles here will always be the Scottish single malt whiskies, but our Old and Rare section also includes hard-to-find old bottles of Irish whiskey, bourbon and American whiskey from decades gone by. If you have any more detailed questions about any of the bottles in this section please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

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Independent whisky specialists since 1990

Established in 1990, Whisky-Online is an independent, family-run whisky specialist with over 35 years of experience in buying and selling fine and rare whiskies.

From everyday favourites to rare and collectable bottlings, our carefully selected range reflects our passion for whisky and the knowledge we've built over more than three decades.

Buy with confidence

  • We source all new whiskies directly from distilleries or official distributors.
  • Our pre-owned stock is acquired through private sales or reputable auctions.

Our whisky specialists, Wayne and Harrison Ormerod, possess over 50 years of combined experience, having handled hundreds of thousands of bottles. This expertise ensures that all pre-owned bottles are thoroughly vetted and verified before they are added to our virtual shelves.

Worldwide delivery

  • Standard 3-5 working days over £120 - Free
  • Standard Remote Areas over £180 - Free
  • Standard 3-5 Working Days - £5.40
  • Postcodes DHL class as Remote - £9
  • Courier 48 Hours (Orders before 2pm Monday-Wednesday) - £7
  • Next Day Delivery (Orders before 2pm Monday-Thursday) - £9

We offer shipping to the USA and a select number of International countries

30 day money back returns policy

We always hope you are satisfied with your purchase. However, if, for any reason, you change your mind, we offer a no-quibble 30-day return policy.

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