The Port Ellen 1979 - 28 Years Old - 7th Release is a single malt whisky from the Port Ellen distillery, located on Islay. Distilled in 1979 and aged for 28 years, it was bottled in 2007 as part of Diageo's Special Releases series. This whisky, bottled at cask strength with an alcohol content of 53.8%, is one of the 5274 bottles produced in this release.
The 7th Release marks a continuation of the distillery's annual series. The cessation of operations at Port Ellen in 1983 lends an element of rarity to these releases.
For collectors and investors, the Port Ellen 1979 - 28 Years Old - 7th Release provides a tangible link to the legacy of Port Ellen. The scarcity of these bottles makes them appealing to those interested in unique whiskies. It's an opportunity to own a piece of whisky history from Islay, reflecting a specific snapshot of the distillery's output.
Despite Port Ellen's closure, releases like this one keep its memory alive. The 7th Release encapsulates the distillery's character and tradition, preserving a moment in Islay's whisky production history.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total
2008-2026
Between 2008 and 2026,
the value of Port Ellen 1979 28 Years Old 7th Release underwent an average annual change of
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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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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.
The graph shows the sales history for Port Ellen 1979 - 28 Years Old - 7th Release at all auctions from the very first to the last one.
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Retail: Online Offers
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