Port Ellen 1978 - 34 Year Old - 13th Release: Explore Auction Sales Data & Price Trends
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.Annualized Return
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The average yearly change in the bottle's value since its first recorded sale.Liquidity Score
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Indicates the probable chance of selling the bottle near its average market price, without guarantee.Sales Summary
Statistics on auction sales and prices over time
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 February 2026 to June 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months
This calculation includes all Port Ellen 1978 - 34 Year Old - 13th Release auctioned from December 2025 to June 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Port Ellen 1978 - 34 Year Old - 13th Release auctioned from June 2025 to June 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2014-2026
Between 2014 and 2026, the value of Port Ellen 1978 34 Year Old 13th 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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The graph shows the sales history for Port Ellen 1978 - 34 Year Old - 13th Release at all auctions from the very first to the last one. The graph is interactive - it can be zoomed in to view the data for any period.
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 / 34 Year Old / 13th Release (2013) Islay Whisky - 70cl / 55% RETAIL The Whisky Exchange | 4000.0 £ |
Live: Auctioned Now
By purchasing whisky bottles at auctions, you can reap the benefits of saving a considerable amount of money, as the auction price is often lower than that of a retailer. This is an advantage worth considering.
| End date | Last Bid | |
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| 08 June 2026 | Port Ellen 1978 Natural Cask Strength 34 Year Old - 13th Release LIVE Whisky Auctioneer EU | 170.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Do you want to know how much Port Ellen 1978 - 34 Year Old - 13th Release - 700 ml / 55% worth? One way to do so is by checking the prices at which similar bottles were sold at auctions. The auction price is typically the best indicator of the whisky's actual value.
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Updated: 2026-06-03