Port Ellen 1978 - 20 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection: Explore Auction Sales Data & Price Trends
The Port Ellen 1978 - 20 Year Old is a single malt whisky from the Rare Malts Selection, bottled at a notable 60.9% ABV. Distilled in 1978 and bottled in 1998, this whisky is sourced from the now-defunct Port Ellen distillery located on Islay, Scotland.
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Retail Offers
Data are available for 2 offers from online shops.
Aggregated price data
Min: 2500.0 £
Avg: 2500.0 £
Max: 2500.0 £
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Recent Market Insights for Port Ellen 1978 - 20 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection
Latest Average Price
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The average hammer price of the bottle based on recent auction results.Annualized Return
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The average yearly change in the bottle's value since its first recorded sale.Liquidity Score
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Indicates the probable chance of selling the bottle near its average market price, without guarantee.Sales Summary
Statistics on auction sales and prices over time
This calculation includes all Port Ellen 1978 20 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 Port Ellen 1978 - 20 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection auctioned from March 2026 to May 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months
This calculation includes all Port Ellen 1978 - 20 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection auctioned from December 2025 to May 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Port Ellen 1978 - 20 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection auctioned from June 2025 to May 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2005-2026
Between 2005 and 2026, the value of Port Ellen 1978 20 Year Old Rare Malts Selection 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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The graph shows the sales history for Port Ellen 1978 - 20 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection at all auctions from the very first to the last one. The graph is interactive - it can be zoomed in to view the data for any period.
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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| Port Ellen 1978 / 20 Year Old / Rare Malts Islay Whisky - 70cl / 60.9% RETAIL The Whisky Exchange | 2500.0 £ |
| Port Ellen (Silent) - Rare Malts - 1978 20 Year Old - 70Cl | 60.9%RETAIL Hard To Find Whisky | 2499.95 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Do you want to know how much Port Ellen 1978 - 20 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection - 700 ml / 60.9% worth? One way to do so is by checking the prices at which similar bottles were sold at auctions. The auction price is typically the best indicator of the whisky's actual value.
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Updated: 2026-06-03