Port Ellen 1979 - 22 Year Old - 1st Release: Explore Auction Sales Data & Price Trends
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: 1400.0 £
Avg: 1450.0 £
Max: 1500.0 £
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.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 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 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 1979 - 22 Year Old - 1st 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 1979 - 22 Year Old - 1st Release auctioned from June 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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The graph shows the sales history for Port Ellen 1979 - 22 Year Old - 1st 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 1979 / 22 Year Old / 1st Release (2001) Islay Whisky - 70cl / 56.2% RETAIL The Whisky Exchange | 5000.0 £ |
| Port Ellen 1979 22 Year Old 1st Release 56.2% 70clRETAIL Royal Mile Whiskies | 4495.0 £ |
| Port Ellen (Silent) - 1St Release - 1979 22 Year Old - 70Cl | 56.2%RETAIL Hard To Find Whisky | 4999.95 £ |
| Port Ellen (Silent) - 1St Release 1979 22 Year Old - 70Cl | 56.2%RETAIL Hard To Find Whisky | 4999.95 £ |
Live: Auctioned Now
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| End date | Last Bid | |
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| 08 June 2026 | Port Ellen 1979 Natural Cask Strength 22 Year Old - 1st Release LIVE Whisky Auctioneer UK | 1400.0 £ |
| 08 June 2026 | Port Ellen 1979 Natural Cask Strength 22 Year Old - 1st Release LIVE Whisky Auctioneer UK | 1500.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Do you want to know how much Port Ellen 1979 - 22 Year Old - 1st Release - 700 ml / 56.2% 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