Caol Ila 1978 - 23 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection
The Caol Ila 1978 23 Year Old is a notable inclusion in the Rare Malts Selection, a series of cask-strength whiskies released by Diageo between 1995 and 2005. This particular expression was distilled in 1978 and bottled in May 2002. Presented at natural cask strength of 61.7%, it exemplifies the Rare Malts commitment to un-chillfiltered bottlings, maintaining the integrity of the whisky.
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Recent Market Insights for Caol Ila 1978 - 23 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection
Latest Average Price
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This calculation includes all Caol Ila 1978 23 Year Old Rare Malts Selection from all auctions during the entire observation period.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
This calculation includes all Caol Ila 1978 - 23 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection auctioned from April 2026 to July 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2006-2026
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Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Caol Ila 1978 - 23 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection - 700 ml / 61.7% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
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| March 2025 |
Caol Ila 1978 23 years old Rare Malts Selection - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| March 2025 |
Caol Ila 1978 23 years old Rare Malts Selection - Original bottling - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| February 2025 |
Caol Ila 1978 Rare Malts 23 Year Old / 61.7%
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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350.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Caol Ila 1978 Rare Malts 23 Year Old / 61.7%
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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430.0 £ |
| December 2024 |
Rare Malts Caol Ila 1978 23 Year Old
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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420.0 £ |
| December 2024 |
Caol Ila 1978 23 years old Rare Malts Selection - Original bottling - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| November 2024 |
Caol Ila 1978 Rare Malts 23 Year Old / 61.7%
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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400.0 £ |
| October 2024 |
Caol Ila 1978
PAST
European Whisky Auctions
EU
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450.0 £ |
| October 2024 |
Caol Ila, 23 y.o., 1978, Rare Malts Selection - 70cl / 61.7%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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491.2 £ |
| October 2024 |
Caol Ila 1978 Rare Malts 23 Year Old / 61.7%
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026