Port Ellen 1978 - 22 Years Old - Rare Malts Selection
The Port Ellen 1978 - 22 Years Old is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Rare Malts Selection. It was distilled in 1978 at the Port Ellen distillery, located on the Isle of Islay, Scotland, and bottled 22 years later in 2000 by Diageo.
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Recent Market Insights for Port Ellen 1978 - 22 Years 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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This calculation includes all Port Ellen 1978 22 Years 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 - 22 Years 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 - 22 Years Old - Rare Malts Selection auctioned from July 2025 to July 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2007-2026
Between 2007 and 2026, the value of Port Ellen 1978 22 Years 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.
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Port Ellen 1978 22 Year Old Rare Malts 60.5% 70cl
RETAIL
Royal Mile Whiskies
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2395.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Port Ellen 1978 - 22 Years Old - Rare Malts Selection - 700 ml / 60.5% 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 |
Port Ellen, 22 y.o., 1978, Rare Malts Selection - 60.5%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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1021.4 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 Rare Malts 22 Year Old / 60.50%
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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850.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen, 22 y.o., 1978, Rare Malts Selection - 70cl / 60.5%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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1006.9 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 22 years old Rare Malts Selection - Original bottling - b. 2000 - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
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1002.7 £ |
| January 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 22 years old Rare Malts Selection - Original bottling - b. 2000 - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
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| January 2025 |
Port Ellen, 22 y.o., 1978, Rare Malts Selection - 70cl / 60.5%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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729.7 £ |
| January 2025 |
Port Ellen, 22 y.o., 1978, Rare Malts Selection - 70cl / 60.5%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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729.7 £ |
| January 2025 |
Port Ellen, 22 y.o., 1978, Rare Malts Selection - 70cl / 60.5%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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675.8 £ |
| December 2024 |
Port Ellen 1978 22 years old Rare Malts Selection - Original bottling - b. 2000 - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
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711.5 £ |
| December 2024 |
Port Ellen, 22 y.o., 1978, Rare Malts Selection - 70cl / 60.5%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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813.9 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026