Coleburn 1979 - 21 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection
The Coleburn 1979 21 Year Old is part of Diageo's Rare Malts Selection, a series that offered cask-strength whiskies from operational and closed distilleries. Distilled in 1979 and bottled in October 2000, this release is presented at a natural cask strength of 59.4%. The Rare Malts Selection was active from 1995 to 2005, with the goal of showcasing lesser-known whiskies in Diageo's portfolio.
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Recent Market Insights for Coleburn 1979 - 21 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection
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 2005-2026
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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.
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Coleburn 1979 / 21 Year Old / Rare Malts Speyside Whisky - 70cl / 59.4%
RETAIL
The Whisky Exchange
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900.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Coleburn 1979 - 21 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection - 700 ml / 59.4% 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 |
Coleburn, 21 y.o., 1979, Rare Malts Selection - 59.4%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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341.9 £ |
| February 2025 |
Coleburn 1979 Rare Malts 21 Year Old / 59.40%
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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327.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Coleburn 1979 Rare Malts 21 Year Old / 59.40%
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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280.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Coleburn, 21 y.o., 1979, Rare Malts Selection - 70cl / 59.4%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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384.4 £ |
| December 2024 |
Coleburn 1979 21 years old Rare Malts Selection - Original bottling - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
Reserve Not Met
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| November 2024 |
Coleburn, 21 y.o., 1979, Rare Malts Selection - 70cl / 59.4%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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355.4 £ |
| November 2024 |
Coleburn 1979 Rare Malts 21 Year Old / 59.40%
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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380.0 £ |
| October 2024 |
Coleburn, 21 y.o., 1979, Rare Malts Selection - 70cl / 59.4%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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346.3 £ |
| October 2024 |
Coleburn, 21 y.o., 1979, Rare Malts Selection - 70cl / 59.4%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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341.3 £ |
| September 2024 |
Coleburn - 21 Year Old 1979 - Rare Malts 59.4%
PAST
The Grand Whisky Auction
UK
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340.0 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026