90%Would buy again
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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreOrdered 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.
Read morePicked 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
