Port Ellen 1978 - 27 Year Old - 6th Release
The Port Ellen 1978 - 27 Year Old - 6th Release is a single malt whisky from the now-defunct Islay distillery, Port Ellen. Distilled in 1978 and bottled on June 27, 2006, this whisky is part of the Diageo Special Releases 2006 series. The release is notable for its extended maturation period of 27 years, which contributes to the complexity of its flavor profile.
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Retail Offers
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Aggregated price data
Min: 3700.0 £
Avg: 3816.6 £
Max: 4000.0 £
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Recent Market Insights for Port Ellen 1978 - 27 Year Old - 6th 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 27 Year Old 6th 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 - 27 Year Old - 6th Release auctioned from May 2026 to June 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
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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 27 Year Old 6th 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 / 27 Year Old / 6th Release (2006) Islay Whisky - 70cl / 54.2%
RETAIL
The Whisky Exchange
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3750.0 £ |
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Port Ellen (Silent) - 6Th Release - 1978 27 Year Old - 70Cl | 54.2%
RETAIL
Hard To Find Whisky
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3999.95 £ |
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Port Ellen (Silent) - 6Th Release 1978 27 Year Old - 70Cl | 54.2%
RETAIL
Hard To Find Whisky
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3699.95 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Port Ellen 1978 - 27 Year Old - 6th Release - 700 ml / 54.2% 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 1978 27 Year Old 6th Release 2006 Bottling
PAST
Australian Whisky Auctions
AU
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1801.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 6th Annual Release, 1978 (1x 700ml)
PAST
Bonhams Whisky Auction
Asia
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1390.7 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 27 Year Old 6th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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856.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen, 27 y.o., 1978, 6th Release - 54.2%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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1011.2 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 27 Year Old 6th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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1100.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 27 Year Old 6th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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825.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen, 27 y.o., 1978, 6th Release - 70cl / 54.2%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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836.4 £ |
| January 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 27 Year Old 6th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
Reserve Not Met
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| January 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 27 Year Old 6th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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1200.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Port Ellen 27 Year 1978 6th Release Limited Edition Single Malt Scotch (2006, 700 ml)
PAST
Unicorn Auctions
USA
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1051.9 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026