Overview
Islay Whisky Index: whisky market data
The Islay Whisky Index delivers daily index values tracking the collectible Islay single malt market, known for its peated whiskies on a consistent methodology, so you can benchmark performance and study trends over time.
The index is built on ALT/FNDATA's whisky sales data, drawn from auction houses, online marketplaces and specialist sales worldwide: over 10,000 lots across 90+ auction houses since 1998, with 8,400+ realised prices. It tracks Ardbeg, Bowmore, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Bruichladdich and Port Ellen. Index values come in JSON, CSV and SQL table formats and update daily.
What you can do with this data
- Benchmarking: measure this segment against the wider fine wine or whisky market.
- Portfolio construction: use index values as an alternative-asset factor.
- Research and reporting: track the segment over time on a consistent methodology.
- Valuation and pricing: ground appraisals and positioning in real market data.
Dataset facts
- Data formats: JSON, CSV, SQL tables
- Geographic coverage: Global (UK, Europe, Asia, North America)
- History: 1998 to present
- Update frequency: Daily
- Update type: Incremental
- Sources: Auction houses, online marketplaces, specialist sales, catalogues
- Provider: ALT/FNDATA (Oarbt Inc.)
More ALT/FNDATA data on AWS Data Exchange
ALT/FNDATA publishes a Whisky Auction Sales feed and a Whisky Investment Index, plus themed wine and whisky indices, on AWS Data Exchange. Search "ALT/FNDATA" to see the full catalogue.
Getting started
For help evaluating the index for your use case, or to discuss coverage and integration, contact the ALT/FNDATA data team at info@altfndata.com .
Full dataset overview and coverage detail: https://altfndata.com/data-exchange/islay-whisky-index-isli/
Highlights
- Daily market-performance index for the collectible Islay single malt market, known for its peated whiskies, built on 10,000+ lots across 90+ auction houses since 1998, with 8,400+ realised prices.
- Tracks Ardbeg, Bowmore, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Bruichladdich and Port Ellen, grounded in realised auction and marketplace prices. Delivered in JSON, CSV and SQL formats.
- Benchmark this segment as an alternative asset, build portfolios, and track market trends with a consistent methodology. Daily-updated index values.
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You will receive access to the following data sets.
Data set name | Type | Historical revisions | Future revisions | Sensitive information | Data dictionaries | Data samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Historical + Real-time Wine & Whisky Auction Sales by Lot | All historical revisions | All future revisions | Not included | Not included |