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90%Would buy again

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A gift for my brother

My brother had been asking for a particular old bottling for his collection, so I went looking. I found it here at a sensible price and it arrived in good order. The only small bother was that the confirmation email took a while to come through, so I wasn't sure the order had gone in. It had, and he's thrilled with it.

Sandra B.
1 person found this helpful

Bottle was fine but pricey

Bought a bottling from a distillery I know well, mostly because the description was detailed. It arrived intact and matched the listing. The price felt steep for what it was, and I'd have liked a bit more information on the cask type.

Charlotte L.
1 person found this helpful

The single cask bottling

Picked up a single cask bottling from a distillery I've been following for years. Knew the bottling was limited so I ordered the moment it went live. Arrived well wrapped, label was exactly as shown, and the cask number matched the listing. Good to deal with people who know their stuff.

Chloe D.
1 person found this helpful

First time ordering and it was fine

Ordered a bottle of older Scotch from them for the first time last month, mostly because it was a closed distillery bottling I couldn't find anywhere else. The site was easy to search and the checkout took a minute. It came in a sturdy box and turned up two days later. The only thing I'd flag is the packaging was a bit more than I expected, but the bottle itself was exactly as described.

Caitlin K.
1 person found this helpful

Cheaper than the auction sites

Been buying from this shop for years and it still works out cheaper than the auction sites once you add their fees. Same bottle at a better price than I'd get elsewhere. Delivery's always been fine. Only grumble is the basket is a bit fiddly on the phone.

Darren B.
3 people found this helpful

Better price than the other sites

I compared three or four retailers and this one was the cheapest for the bottle I wanted, by a fair margin. The delivery charge was reasonable too. Nothing damaged and I'd order again without a second thought.

Joanne W.
1 person found this helpful

first order was smooth

Took a chance on this place for my first purchase and I'm glad I did. The bottle came well packed and on the date given. Checkout was simple. I'll be back for sure.

Niamh L.
1 person found this helpful

Better than my usual merchant

I used to buy from a local shop that stocked a narrower range, so this site compares well for choice. Prices are a touch higher than the auction houses but the descriptions are honest. Ordered a Highland malt and it was as described. A reliable place, I've been a customer a long while now.

Colin P.
0 people found this helpful

Needed a gift quickly

Needed something for a leaving do the next day and found this place on my phone. Ordered at 9pm, it was there by lunch. Saved me a panic trip to the shop.

Eleanor M.
0 people found this helpful

Great for a quick gift

Get it sorted, it's a decent shop. Bought a bottle for my mate's stag and it came in a day. Only thing is the checkout asked me to make an account first which was a bit annoying. Otherwise sound.

Jack B.
1 person found this helpful

Good range of older bottles

Honestly one of the better places in the UK for older and discontinued bottles. The condition notes are accurate and the bottle arrived exactly as described, box well padded. Price is on the high side for some but you're paying for the rarity. I've bought from them four or five times now.

Paul M.
8 people found this helpful

for my husband's retirement

I wanted something special to mark my husband's retirement from the railway, and a bottle from a closed distillery seemed fitting. The staff were helpful when I rang to ask about the age statement. It arrived beautifully presented and he was genuinely touched.

Christine B.
0 people found this helpful

Cheaper than the high street

Compared to the big supermarket price for the same bottle this was a few quid less, which is why I went with it. Packaging was sensible and nothing got damaged. Good value for a gift.

James S.
1 person found this helpful

Yes, get it

Yes, get it. Ordered a bottle on the bus and it came with the box looking fine. Ordered again the week after for a colleague's leaving present. Quick and easy.

Jonathan A.
2 people found this helpful

Sample for a collector

Ive been ordering from them for about six years now and the thing that keeps me coming back is the stock of older closed distillery bottles, which you just can't find elsewhere. Last month they had a sherried bottling I'd been hunting for since the nineties, listed clearly with the age and cask number. Packed well, arrived in one piece and the box was dry. Nothing to complain about.

Mark J.
1 person found this helpful

Needed for a birthday

Needed a bottle for my mates birthday at short notice so I ordered on my phone on Thursday night. Checkout was quick and it turned up Saturday, just in time. Easy.

Grace P.
0 people found this helpful

bought the cask strength one

Bought the cask strength bottle for my dad's birthday and it arrived in good nick. Took a few days, which was fine. Dad was chuffed, said it's the best he's had in ages. Would order from the site again, probably for myself next time.

Bradley V.
1 person found this helpful

Not what the photo showed

The bottle that turned up had a label that was more faded than the photo suggested. I'd paid for something in better condition, and it took a couple of emails before anyone sorted it. The whisky itself is fine but I expected more for the money. Delivery was prompt.

Brian F.
0 people found this helpful

Helpful when I rang up

I rang to ask whether a particular bottling would suit a gift for my son-in-law, who is particular about his malts. The person on the phone took the time to explain the cask finish and what to expect. The bottle arrived the following week, carefully packed, and he was delighted. Very grateful for the advice.

Deborah P.
1 person found this helpful

the tasting notes sold it

Looked at three or four other sites before picking here. What stood out was the tasting notes on each bottle, actually useful rather than marketing waffle. Ordered a Speyside and it matched what they said. Delivery was a day slower than promised but nothing to complain about.

Shabana L.
0 people found this helpful

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About Old & Rare Whisky

Old & Rare Whisky is an online retailer of rare, collectable and older Scotch whisky, along with other spirits from distilleries around the world. The range centres on bottlings that are no longer easy to find, including discontinued expressions, independent bottlings and single casks from established and closed distilleries. The shop is aimed at collectors, investors and enthusiasts who want to build a considered collection rather than buy everyday bottles.

The business operates entirely online through its website, where each bottle is listed with details of its origin, age and bottling to help buyers judge what they are acquiring. Orders are shipped within the United Kingdom, and the company is known for its knowledgeable approach to sourcing and describing rare stock.

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