Ardbeg 1978
The Ardbeg 1978 is a limited edition single malt whisky from the Islay distillery. Distilled in 1978 and bottled in 1997, by the distillery itself, this whisky is a product of the period shortly after Ardbeg was acquired by the Glenmorangie Company. The release is notable for its historical significance to the distillery's continuity.
In the calculations, we use two different bottle sizes: one is 750 ml and the other is 700 ml.
Auctioned Now
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Retail Offers
Data are available for 2 offers from online shops.
Aggregated price data
Min: 1350.0 £
Avg: 1575.0 £
Max: 1800.0 £
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Recent Market Insights for Ardbeg 1978
Latest Average Price
£ Unlock in June 2026
The average hammer price of the bottle based on recent auction results.Average Annual Change
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The average yearly change in the bottle's value since its first recorded sale.Liquidity Score
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The share of auctioned bottles that actually sold, based on 659 lots. A higher value means it sells more consistently.Sales Summary
Statistics on auction sales and prices over time
This calculation includes all Ardbeg 1978 from all auctions during the entire observation period.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
This calculation includes all Ardbeg 1978 auctioned from April 2026 to June 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months
This calculation includes all Ardbeg 1978 auctioned from January 2026 to June 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Ardbeg 1978 auctioned from August 2025 to June 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2005-2026
Between 2005 and 2026, the value of Ardbeg 1978 underwent an average annual change of %.
This table shows the information for each year in which this whisky was sold at auctions, compared to the previous year and cumulatively over time.
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Retail: Online Offers
You can purchase this whisky bottle from one of the online retailers listed below. It is important to take into account the country from which your order will be shipped, as this may incur additional costs. It is therefore advisable to choose a retailer accordingly.
| Bottle | Price |
|---|---|
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Ardbeg 1978 (42.4%) Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 70cl / 42.4%
RETAIL
The Whisky Exchange
|
1800.0 £ |
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Ardbeg 1978 / Bot.1998 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 75cl / 43%
RETAIL
The Whisky Exchange
|
1350.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Ardbeg 1978 - 700 ml / 43% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| March 2025 |
Ardbeg, 1978 - 43%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
|
386.9 £ |
| March 2025 |
Ardbeg 1978 Limited Edition — Bottled 1998 — 70cl / 43%
PAST
Whisky.Auction
UK
|
600.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Ardbeg 1978 - b. 1998 - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
|
497.9 £ |
| March 2025 |
Ardbeg 1978 Bottled 1997
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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600.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Ardbeg 1978 Bottled 1997
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
Reserve Not Met
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| March 2025 |
Ardbeg 1978 - Original bottling - b. 1998 - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| March 2025 |
Ardbeg, 1978 - 43%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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388.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Ardbeg 1978 - Original bottling - b. 1998 - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
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460.4 £ |
| February 2025 |
Ardbeg 1978 Bottled 1997
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| February 2025 |
Ardbeg 1978 bottled 1998
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
|
440.0 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026