The Port Ellen 1979 - 25 Year Old - 5th Annual Release is part of the Diageo Special Releases 2005, distilled in 1979 and bottled in 2005 following a maturation period of 25 years. This expression is released at cask strength, with an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 57.4%, and is one of 5,280 bottles released under this edition.
This release represents a continuation of the tradition of annual releases from the closed Port Ellen distillery. The 5th Annual Release signifies a selected, meticulously crafted spirit from one of the final years of distillation before the distillery ceased operations in 1983.
Being a cask strength release, this expression is presented in an unadulterated and authentic manner, valued by collectors and investors. The limited nature of this release, with only 5,280 bottles introduced to the market, underscores its exclusivity.
The tradition of annual releases under the Diageo Special Releases label commemorates the distillery's heritage, offering a tangible link to the revered distilling history of Port Ellen. This release, like others before and after, contributes to the enduring appeal and reputation of Port Ellen expressions within the whisky collecting and investing communities.
Age: 25 Years Old Size: 700 mlStrength: 57.4 %
Distillery:
Port EllenBottler: Distillery Bottling
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total
2006-2026
Between 2006 and 2026,
the value of Port Ellen 1979 25 Year Old 5th Annual Release underwent an average annual change of
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which this whisky was sold at auctions,
compared to the previous year and cumulatively over time.
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Sold Ratio - ratio of lots sold to lots unsold. Avg. Price - average hammer price for the year. Vs Previous - the current year's price change compared to the previous year's, as a percentage. Cumulative - the cumulative total of the current year's price change relative to the first year's sales.
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