Port Ellen 1979 - 37 Year Old - 17th Release
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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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
This calculation includes all Port Ellen 1979 - 37 Year Old - 17th 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 2017-2026
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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.
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Port Ellen 1979 / 37 Year Old / 17th Release / Special Releases 2017 Islay Whisky - 70cl / 51%
RETAIL
The Whisky Exchange
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6000.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Port Ellen 1979 - 37 Year Old - 17th Release - 700 ml / 51% 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 17th Annual Release 37 Year Old 51.0 ABV 1979 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
Asia
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2385.1 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen 1979 37 Year Old 17th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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2300.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Port Ellen, 37 y.o., 1979, 17th - 51%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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2430.1 £ |
| January 2025 |
Port Ellen 1982 Berry Brothers and Rudd
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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360.0 £ |
| December 2024 |
Port Ellen 37 Year Old 1979 17th Release
PAST
Bonhams Whisky Auction
EU
Reserve Not Met
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| November 2024 |
Port Ellen 1979 37 Years Old 17th Release 2017
PAST
Australian Whisky Auctions
AU
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2139.8 £ |
| November 2024 |
Port Ellen 1979 37 years old - 17th Release - Original bottling - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
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2026.1 £ |
| October 2024 |
Port Ellen 1979 37 Year Old 17th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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2800.0 £ |
| September 2024 |
Port Ellen 1979 37 Year Old 17th Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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2800.0 £ |
| August 2024 |
Port Ellen 17th Annual Release 1979 37 Year Old
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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2700.0 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026