Port Ellen 1978 - 35 Year Old - 14th Release
The Port Ellen 1978 - 35 Year Old - 14th Release is a single malt Scotch whisky that was distilled in 1978 and bottled in 2014, making it a 35-year-old spirit. It was produced at the Port Ellen distillery, which ceased operations in 1983. This release is part of the Diageo Special Releases 2014 series and is limited to 2,964 bottles.
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Retail Offers
Data are available for 2 offers from online shops.
Aggregated price data
Min: 4500.0 £
Avg: 5250.0 £
Max: 6000.0 £
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Recent Market Insights for Port Ellen 1978 - 35 Year Old - 14th 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 205 lots. A higher value means it sells more consistently.Sales Summary
Statistics on auction sales and prices over time
This calculation includes all Port Ellen 1978 35 Year Old 14th 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 - 35 Year Old - 14th 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
This calculation includes all Port Ellen 1978 - 35 Year Old - 14th Release auctioned from September 2025 to June 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2015-2026
Between 2015 and 2026, the value of Port Ellen 1978 35 Year Old 14th 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 35 Year Old 14th Annual Release - 70cl / 56.5%
RETAIL
The Whisky Barrel
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6000.0 £ |
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Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1978 Old & Rare - 70cl / 56.5%
RETAIL
The Whisky Barrel
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4500.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Port Ellen 1978 - 35 Year Old - 14th Release - 700 ml / 56.5% 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, 35 y.o., 1978, 14th - 56.5%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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1834.1 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 35 Year Old 14th Release 75cl / US Import
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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1600.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen 14th Annual Release 1978 35 Year Old
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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2000.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen, 35 y.o., 1978, 14th - 70cl / 56.5%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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1107.2 £ |
| January 2025 |
Port Ellen 14th Annual Release 1978 35 Year Old
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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1500.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 35 Year Old 14th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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| January 2025 |
Port Ellen - 35 Year Old (1978) 14th Release (75cl)
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
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1800.0 £ |
| December 2024 |
Port Ellen 1978 35 Year Old 14th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| November 2024 |
Port Ellen - 35 Year Old (1978) 14th Release (75cl)
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| November 2024 |
Port Ellen 14th Annual Release 35 Year Old 56.5 ABV 1978 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
UK
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1600.0 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026