Port Ellen 1978 - 29 Year Old - 8th Release
The Port Ellen 1978 - 29 Year Old - 8th Release is a single malt Scotch, hailing from the Port Ellen distillery on Islay. This expression, part of the Diageo Special Releases 2008 series, was distilled in 1978 and bottled three decades later in 2008 at a strength of 55.3% Vol.
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Retail Offers
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Aggregated price data
Min: 4500.0 £
Avg: 5250.0 £
Max: 6000.0 £
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Recent Market Insights for Port Ellen 1978 - 29 Year Old - 8th 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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The share of auctioned bottles that actually sold, based on 764 lots. A higher value means it sells more consistently.Sales Summary
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This calculation includes all Port Ellen 1978 29 Year Old 8th 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 - 29 Year Old - 8th 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 - 29 Year Old - 8th Release auctioned from July 2025 to July 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2009-2026
Between 2009 and 2026, the value of Port Ellen 1978 29 Year Old 8th 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 / 29 Year Old / 8th Release (2008) Islay Whisky - 70cl / 55.3%
RETAIL
The Whisky Exchange
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4500.0 £ |
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Port Ellen 8th Annual Release 29 Year Old - 70cl / 55.3%
RETAIL
The Whisky Barrel
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6000.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Port Ellen 1978 - 29 Year Old - 8th Release - 700 ml / 55.3% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 29 Year Old 8Th Release
PAST
WVA Whisky Auctions
UK
|
875.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 29 Years Old 1978 - 2008 (8th) Release
PAST
Just Whisky Auctions
UK
|
925.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 29 Year Old 8th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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1000.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen, 29 y.o., 1978, 8th Release - 55.3%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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945.1 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen 29 Year Old 8Th Release
PAST
WVA Whisky Auctions
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 29 Year Old 8th Release Bottled 2008
PAST
Australian Whisky Auctions
AU
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1454.5 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 29 Year Old 8th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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1050.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 29 Year Old 8th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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925.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen, 29 y.o., 1978, 8th Release - 70cl / 55.3%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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942.5 £ |
| January 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 29 Year Old 8th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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1150.0 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026