Port Ellen 1979 - 32 Year Old - 11th Release
The Port Ellen 1979 is a 32-year-old whisky part of the 11th edition of the Diageo Special Releases series. Distilled in the now-defunct Port Ellen Distillery and matured in refill American and European Oak casks, this whisky exemplifies the distinctive character and legacy of this notable Islay distillery.
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Retail Offers
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Aggregated price data
Min: 4250.0 £
Avg: 4416.6 £
Max: 4500.0 £
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Recent Market Insights for Port Ellen 1979 - 32 Year Old - 11th 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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This calculation includes all Port Ellen 1979 32 Year Old 11th 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 - 32 Year Old - 11th 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 2012-2026
Between 2012 and 2026, the value of Port Ellen 1979 32 Year Old 11th 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 / 32 Year Old / 11th Release Islay Whisky - 70cl / 53.9%
RETAIL
The Whisky Exchange
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4250.0 £ |
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Port Ellen (Silent) - 11Th Release - 1979 32 Year Old - 70Cl | 53.9%
RETAIL
Hard To Find Whisky
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4499.95 £ |
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Port Ellen (Silent) - 11Th Release 1979 32 Year Old - 70Cl | 53.9%
RETAIL
Hard To Find Whisky
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4499.95 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Port Ellen 1979 - 32 Year Old - 11th Release - 700 ml / 53.9% 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, 32 y.o., 1979, 11th Release - 53.9%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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1154.8 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen, 32 y.o., 1979, 11th Release - 53.9%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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1147.3 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen 1979 32 Year Old 11th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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1450.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen, 32 y.o., 1979, 11th Release - 70cl / 53.9%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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1048.7 £ |
| February 2025 |
Port Ellen, 32 y.o., 1979, 11th Release - 70cl / 53.9%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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961.8 £ |
| January 2025 |
Port Ellen 1979 32 Years Old - 2011 11th Release
PAST
Just Whisky Auctions
UK
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1100.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Port Ellen 1979 32 Year Old 11th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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1300.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Port Ellen 1979 32 Year Old 11th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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1100.0 £ |
| December 2024 |
Port Ellen 11th Annual Release 1979 32 Year Old
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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1400.0 £ |
| December 2024 |
Port Ellen, 32 y.o., 1979, 11th Release - 70cl / 53.9%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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1328.9 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026