Port Ellen 1978 - 37 Year Old - 16th Release
The Port Ellen 1978 - 37 Year Old - 16th Release is a single malt whisky from the closed Port Ellen distillery on Islay. Distilled in 1978 and bottled in 2016, it presents a unique snapshot of the distillery's production era.
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Recent Market Insights for Port Ellen 1978 - 37 Year Old - 16th 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 137 lots. A higher value means it sells more consistently.Sales Summary
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This calculation includes all Port Ellen 1978 37 Year Old 16th 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 - 37 Year Old - 16th Release auctioned from April 2026 to May 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 2016-2026
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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 / 37 Year Old / 16th Release (2016) Islay Whisky - 70cl / 55.2%
RETAIL
The Whisky Exchange
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4500.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Port Ellen 1978 - 37 Year Old - 16th Release - 700 ml / 55.2% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen, 37 y.o., 1978, 16th - 55.2%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
|
2200.6 £ |
| January 2025 |
Port Ellen 1978 37 Year Old 16th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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1976.0 £ |
| December 2024 |
Port Ellen 16th Annual Release 1978 37 year old
PAST
Bonhams Whisky Auction
Asia
Reserve Not Met
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| November 2024 |
Port Ellen 1978 37 Year Old 16th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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1900.0 £ |
| October 2024 |
Port Ellen 1978 37 Year Old 16th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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2200.0 £ |
| October 2024 |
Port Ellen 1978 37 years old - 16th Release - Original bottling - b. 2016 - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
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1997.2 £ |
| September 2024 |
Port Ellen 1978 37 years old - Annual Release - b. 2016 - 700ml
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| September 2024 |
Port Ellen 1978 37 years old - 16th Release - Original bottling - b. 2016 - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
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1769.0 £ |
| July 2024 |
Port Ellen 16th Annual Release 1978 37 Year Old
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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2200.0 £ |
| June 2024 |
Port Ellen 1978 37 years old - 16th Release - Original bottling - b. 2016 - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
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1776.5 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026