Port Ellen 1978 - 25 Year Old - 4th Release
The Port Ellen 1978 - 25 Year Old is the fourth installment in Diageo's Special Releases series. Distilled in 1978 and bottled in 2004, this single malt whisky boasts a cask strength of 56.2% Vol. The bottling indicates a maturity of 25 years, encapsulating a rich whisky heritage in each bottle.
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Retail Offers
Data are available for 3 offers from online shops.
Aggregated price data
Min: 3000.0 £
Avg: 3666.6 £
Max: 4000.0 £
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Recent Market Insights for Port Ellen 1978 - 25 Year Old - 4th Release
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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This calculation includes all Port Ellen 1978 25 Year Old 4th Release 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 - 25 Year Old - 4th Release 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 - 25 Year Old - 4th Release 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 25 Year Old 4th Release 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 25 Year Old 4th Release (2004) - 70cl / 56.2%
RETAIL
The Whisky Exchange
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3000.0 £ |
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Port Ellen (Silent) - 4Th Release - 1978 25 Year Old - 70Cl | 56.2%
RETAIL
Hard To Find Whisky
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3999.95 £ |
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Port Ellen (Silent) - 4Th Release 1978 25 Year Old - 70Cl | 56.2%
RETAIL
Hard To Find Whisky
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3999.95 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Port Ellen 1978 - 25 Year Old - 4th Release - 700 ml / 56.2% 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 25 Year Old 4th Annual Release, 1978 (1x 700ml)
PAST
Bonhams Whisky Auction
Asia
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1092.7 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1978-2004 4Th Annual Release
PAST
Whisky Auktion Berlin
EU
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738.5 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 4th Annual Release 1978 25 Year Old
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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1000.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen, 25 y.o., 1978, 4th Release - 56.2%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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990.5 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 25 Year Old 4th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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925.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 25 Year Old 4th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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825.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen, 25 y.o., 1978, 4th Release - 70cl / 56.2%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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919.1 £ |
| January 2025 |
Port Ellen 4th Annual Release 1978 25 Year Old
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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1000.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 25 Year Old 4th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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1000.0 £ |
| December 2024 |
Port Ellen, 25 y.o., 1978, 4th Release - 70cl / 56.2%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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767.4 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026