Port Ellen 1979 - 37 Year Old - 17th Release: Explore Auction Sales Data & Price Trends
The Port Ellen 1979 - 37 Year Old - 17th Release is a notable expression from the closed Port Ellen distillery, released as part of the Diageo Special Releases 2017. This whisky was distilled in 1979 and bottled in 2017, showcasing a traditional maturation period of 37 years in refill American & European Oak casks.
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Recent Market Insights for Port Ellen 1979 - 37 Year Old - 17th Release
Latest Average Price
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Statistics on auction sales and prices over time
This calculation includes all Port Ellen 1979 37 Year Old 17th Release from all auctions during the entire observation period.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months
This calculation includes all Port Ellen 1979 - 37 Year Old - 17th Release auctioned from November 2025 to April 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Port Ellen 1979 - 37 Year Old - 17th Release auctioned from June 2025 to April 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2017-2026
Between 2017 and 2026, the value of Port Ellen 1979 37 Year Old 17th 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 - 37 Year Old - 17th 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 / 37 Year Old / 17th Release / Special Releases 2017 Islay Whisky - 70cl / 51% RETAIL The Whisky Exchange | 6000.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Do you want to know how much Port Ellen 1979 - 37 Year Old - 17th Release - 700 ml / 51% 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