Caol Ila 1978 - 25 Year Old - Cask Strength
The Caol Ila 1978 - 25 Year Old - Cask Strength, bottled in 2004, is part of the Diageo Special Releases series. This single malt whisky, distilled at the Caol Ila distillery, was matured in refill oak casks, both American and European. It was released in a limited edition of 6000 bottles.
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Recent Market Insights for Caol Ila 1978 - 25 Year Old - Cask Strength
Latest Average Price
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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 2008-2026
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Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Caol Ila 1978 - 25 Year Old - Cask Strength - 700 ml / 59.4% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| March 2025 |
Caol Ila, 25 y.o., 1978 - 59.4%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
|
404.5 £ |
| February 2025 |
Caol Ila 1978 Cask Strength 25 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
|
330.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Caol Ila 1978 25 Year Old — 70cl / 59.4%
PAST
Whisky.Auction
UK
|
440.0 £ |
| November 2024 |
Caol Ila - 25 Year Old (1978) Cask Strength
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
|
440.0 £ |
| March 2024 |
Caol Ila, 25 y.o., 1978 - 70 cl / 59.4%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
|
360.4 £ |
| January 2024 |
Caol Ila, 25 y.o., 1978 - 70 cl / 59.4%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
|
444.6 £ |
| December 2023 |
Caol Ila 1978 Cask Strength 25 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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350.0 £ |
| November 2023 |
Caol Ila, 25 y.o., 1978 - 70 cl / 59.4%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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439.7 £ |
| September 2023 |
Caol Ila - 25 Year Old - 1978 Cask Strength
PAST
The Grand Whisky Auction
UK
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520.0 £ |
| September 2023 |
Caol Ila, 25 y.o., 1978 - 70 cl / 59.4%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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472.8 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026