Port Ellen 1979 - 24 Year Old - 3rd Release
The Port Ellen 1979, a 24-year-old whisky, is part of the Diageo Special Releases series from 2003. Originating from the Port Ellen distillery, which is no longer operational, this single malt was distilled in 1979 and bottled at 57.3% ABV. The release was limited to 9,000 bottles, with each bottle individually numbered.
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Retail Offers
Data are available for 5 offers from online shops.
Aggregated price data
Min: 1999.0 £
Avg: 3219.8 £
Max: 4000.0 £
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Recent Market Insights for Port Ellen 1979 - 24 Year Old - 3rd 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 937 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 24 Year Old 3rd 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 - 24 Year Old - 3rd Release auctioned from April 2026 to July 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 2005-2026
Between 2005 and 2026, the value of Port Ellen 1979 24 Year Old 3rd 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 / 24 Year Old / 3rd Release (2003) Islay Whisky - 70cl / 57.3%
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The Whisky Exchange
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3600.0 £ |
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Port Ellen 1979 3rd Release 57.3% 70cl
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Royal Mile Whiskies
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2500.0 £ |
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Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1979 - 3rd Release (2003 Special Release) Single Malt Whisky - 70Cl / 57%
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Master of Malt
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1999.0 £ |
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Port Ellen (Silent) - 3Rd Release - 1979 24 Year Old - 70Cl | 57.3%
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Hard To Find Whisky
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3999.95 £ |
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Port Ellen (Silent) - 3Rd Release 1979 24 Year Old - 70Cl | 57.3%
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Hard To Find Whisky
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3999.95 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Port Ellen 1979 - 24 Year Old - 3rd Release - 700 ml / 57.3% 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, 24 y.o., 1979, 3rd Release - 57.3%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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938.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen, 24 y.o., 1979, 3rd Release - 57.3%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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854.6 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen, 24 y.o., 1979, 3rd Release - 57.3%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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817.1 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 3rd Annual Release, 1979 (1x 700ml)
PAST
Bonhams Whisky Auction
Asia
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1192.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 3rd Annual Release 1979 24 Year Old
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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900.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 3rd Annual Release 1979 24 Year Old
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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850.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 1979 24 Year Old 3rd Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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825.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen, 24 y.o., 1979, 3rd Release - 57.3%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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908.8 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen, 24 y.o., 1979, 3rd Release - 57.3%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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873.3 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen, 24 y.o., 1979, 3rd Release - 57.3%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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767.7 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026