Port Ellen 1978 - 34 Year Old - 13th Release
The Port Ellen 1978 - 34 Year Old - 13th Release is a single malt whisky bottled in 2013 as part of the Diageo Special Releases series. Originating from the Port Ellen distillery, this whisky was distilled in 1978 and offers a 34-year maturation period. The release is limited to 2,958 bottles, with each bottle being part of a series that is highly regarded by collectors.
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Recent Market Insights for Port Ellen 1978 - 34 Year Old - 13th 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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This calculation includes all Port Ellen 1978 34 Year Old 13th 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 - 34 Year Old - 13th Release auctioned from April 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 2014-2026
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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 / 34 Year Old / 13th Release (2013) Islay Whisky - 70cl / 55%
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The Whisky Exchange
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4000.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Port Ellen 1978 - 34 Year Old - 13th Release - 700 ml / 55% 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 34 Years Old 55% 13Th Release
PAST
WhiskyTrades Auction
EU
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen 34 Year 1978 Single Malt Scotch (2013)
PAST
Unicorn Auctions
USA
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1686.9 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 ~ 13th release
PAST
European Whisky Auctions
EU
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1104.2 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen 34 Year 1978 Single Malt Scotch (2013)
PAST
Unicorn Auctions
USA
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1278.1 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 34 Year Old 13th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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1555.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 34 Year Old 13th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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1550.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 34 Years Old 55% 13Th Release
PAST
WhiskyTrades Auction
EU
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| January 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 ~ 13th release
PAST
European Whisky Auctions
EU
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1111.2 £ |
| January 2025 |
Port Ellen 34 Year 1978 Single Malt Scotch (2013)
PAST
Unicorn Auctions
USA
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1245.7 £ |
| January 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 34 Years Old 55% 13Th Release
PAST
WhiskyTrades Auction
EU
Reserve Not Met
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026