Port Ellen 1978 - 20 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection
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.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 543 lots. A higher value means it sells more consistently.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 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
This calculation includes all Port Ellen 1978 - 20 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection auctioned from July 2025 to July 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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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 £ |
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Port Ellen (Silent) - Rare Malts - 1978 20 Year Old - 70Cl | 60.9%
RETAIL
Hard To Find Whisky
|
2499.95 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Port Ellen 1978 - 20 Year Old - Rare Malts Selection - 700 ml / 60.9% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen - 20 Year Old 1978 - Rare Malt 60.90%
PAST
The Grand Whisky Auction
UK
|
600.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 20 Years Old 1978 - 1998 Rare Malts Natural Cask Strength
PAST
Just Whisky Auctions
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen, 20 y.o., 1978, Rare Malts Selection - 60.9%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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866.7 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen, 20 y.o., 1978, Rare Malts Selection - 60.9%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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817.2 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen, 20 y.o., 1978, Rare Malts Selection - 70cl / 60.9%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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877.4 £ |
| December 2024 |
Rare Malts Port Ellen 1978 20 Year Old
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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850.0 £ |
| December 2024 |
Rare Malts Port Ellen 1978 20 Year Old
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
|
800.0 £ |
| November 2024 |
Rare Malts Port Ellen 1978 20 Year Old
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| November 2024 |
Port Ellen 1978 Rare Malts 20 Year Old / 60.90%
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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850.0 £ |
| October 2024 |
Port Ellen 1978 20 Year Old Rare Malts Collection
PAST
Australian Whisky Auctions
AU
|
764.9 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026