Port Ellen 1979 - 22 Year Old - 1st Release
The Port Ellen 1979 22 Year Old 1st Release is a distinctive single malt whisky from the Port Ellen Distillery on Islay. Representing the initial offering in a series of annual releases, this bottling was distilled in 1979 and matured for 22 years before bottling in 2001.
Auctioned Now
There are data for 2 lots at online auctions.
Latest bids aggregated data
Min: 883.7 £
Avg: 1241.8 £
Max: 1600.0 £
Retail Offers
Data are available for 4 offers from online shops.
Aggregated price data
Min: 4495.0 £
Avg: 4873.7 £
Max: 5000.0 £
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Recent Market Insights for Port Ellen 1979 - 22 Year Old - 1st 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 775 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 1979 22 Year Old 1st 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 1979 - 22 Year Old - 1st 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
This calculation includes all Port Ellen 1979 - 22 Year Old - 1st Release auctioned from September 2025 to June 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2005-2026
Between 2005 and 2026, the value of Port Ellen 1979 22 Year Old 1st 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 1979 / 22 Year Old / 1st Release (2001) Islay Whisky - 70cl / 56.2%
RETAIL
The Whisky Exchange
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5000.0 £ |
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Port Ellen 1979 22 Year Old 1st Release 56.2% 70cl
RETAIL
Royal Mile Whiskies
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4495.0 £ |
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Port Ellen (Silent) - 1St Release - 1979 22 Year Old - 70Cl | 56.2%
RETAIL
Hard To Find Whisky
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4999.95 £ |
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Port Ellen (Silent) - 1St Release 1979 22 Year Old - 70Cl | 56.2%
RETAIL
Hard To Find Whisky
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4999.95 £ |
Live: Auctioned Now
Lots for this bottle currently open for bidding at online auctions. The bids shown are the latest recorded and may change before each auction closes.
| End date | Last Bid | |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 |
Port Ellen - 22 Year Old 1979 - 1st Release
LIVE
The Grand Whisky Auction
UK
|
1600.0 £ |
| 18 July 2026 |
Port Ellen 1979 22 years old 1st Release - b. 2001 - 70cl
LIVE
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
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883.7 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Port Ellen 1979 - 22 Year Old - 1st Release - 700 ml / 56.2% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 22 Year 1979 Single Malt Scotch (2001, 700 ml)
PAST
Unicorn Auctions
USA
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849.9 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 22 Year Old 1979-2001 1St Annual Release
PAST
Whisky Auktion Berlin
EU
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1046.5 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 1979 22 years old 1st Release - b. 2001 - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
Reserve Not Met
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| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 1st Annual Release 1979 22 Year Old
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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2100.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 1st Annual Release 1979 22 Year Old
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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1100.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 1st Annual Release 1979 22 Year Old
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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1000.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 1979 22 Year Old 1st Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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675.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen, 22 y.o., 1979, Annual Release - 56.2%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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946.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen, 22 y.o., 1979, Annual Release - 56.2%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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866.7 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen 1979 22 Year Old 1st Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
|
818.0 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026