{"product_id":"bo-te-ai-lun-port-ellen-1979-37-year-old-17th-release-su-ge-lan-wei-shi-ji-hui-shou-wei-shi-ji-hui-shou-jia-qian","title":"Port Ellen 1979 37 Year Old 17th Release Scotch Whisky - Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003e1979 Distillation, 37-Year-Old 17th Annual Release – Port Ellen's Most Sought-After Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Port Ellen 1979 37 Year Old 17th Release is part of Diageo's Annual Releases series. After Port Ellen distillery closed in 1983, only a very limited number of bottles were released each year from existing old stocks, making the annual releases a key indicator for collectors worldwide to track market trends. Distilled in 1979 and bottled after 37 years, this means it comes from a distillery that has long ceased production and is a rare high-aged expression. Once an annual release is sold out, it is not restocked, which is precisely the most compelling condition for sellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Annual Releases are Market Barometers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen's value is built upon \"irreversible scarcity\": production ceased in 1983, and every bottle consumed means one less bottle in existence. Since the launch of the Annual Releases series, each edition has had different distillation years, ages, and bottling numbers. The secondary and auction markets often determine prices by \"which release and which distillation year.\" In addition to official bottlings, old vintage Port Ellen from independent bottlers such as Gordon \u0026 MacPhail and Signatory also have a stable buyer base. For sellers, identifying the release number and vintage is the first step to pricing accurately in the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications Comparison for This Release\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePort Ellen (Islay, closed in 1983)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eScottish Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1979\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e37 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e17th Annual Release\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Factors Affecting the Resale Value of This Release\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the same 17th Release, differences in condition can lead to significant variations in valuation. For closed and discontinued single malts, the preservation status almost entirely dictates the final market value:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Deductions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiquid Level and Evaporation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLiquid level maintained high at the neck, no significant loss.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSevere evaporation, liquid level below the shoulder.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel Integrity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFront and back labels free of damage or stains, vintage and release number clearly legible.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMold, damage, fading making the release number illegible.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Box and Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOriginal box free of moisture damage or deformation, limited edition certificate retained (complete set).\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo box, box damaged by moisture, certificate missing.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal and Cork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSeal intact and unopened, no cracks, no leakage or stickiness around the bottleneck.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLeakage, damaged seal, suspected re-sealing.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePort Ellen 37 Year Old 17th Release Selling Arrangement and Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePort Ellen 37 Year Old 17th Release Photo Verification\u003c\/b\u003e: Take clear photos of the front, back label, liquid level, seal, and box\/certificate. WhatsApp them to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e for an initial assessment of the version and condition based on the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow the Port Ellen 37 Year Old 17th Release is Quoted\u003c\/b\u003e: If the Port Ellen 37 Year Old 17th Release is an old or limited edition, we will verify the version and accessories item by item before arranging a handover time.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePort Ellen 37 Year Old 17th Release Physical Confirmation\u003c\/b\u003e: During handover, we will re-verify the Port Ellen 37 Year Old 17th Release seal, liquid level, and box\/certificate. Payment will be made on the spot if the condition matches the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePractical Questions About Selling Port Ellen 37 Year Old 17th Release\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which details most easily affect the price of Port Ellen 37 Year Old 17th Release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Liquid level, seal, label wear, outer box preservation, and rarity of the version are most critical. For popular batches, recent market demand will also be considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: There are so many annual releases, how is the 17th Release priced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Each release has different distillation years, ages, and bottling numbers, and the market prices them separately by release and vintage. When quoting, we compare the \"1979 \/ 37 years \/ 17th Release\" combination against transaction records and do not generalize prices from other releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Before appraisal of Port Ellen 37 Year Old 17th Release, should I find all the box and certificate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Having the box and certificate is certainly best; if they cannot be found temporarily, we can still evaluate the bottle itself. Clear photos of the front\/back label, liquid level, seal, and box\/certificate will result in an appraisal closer to the actual transaction price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I know if I have the 17th Release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The outer box and back label usually indicate the Release number, distillation, and bottling years. Send us photos of the label and box, and our team will verify the version for you to avoid inaccurate quotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you just want to know the approximate resale price of your Port Ellen 37 Year Old 17th Release, you don't need to bring the bottle out; just take clear photos of the front and back labels, liquid level, seal, and accessories, and send them via WhatsApp to 46135750. We will verify the version based on the photos first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePort Ellen 37 Year Old 17th Release Comparable Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePort Ellen 37 Year Old 17th Release nearby releases:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/chuan-qi-wei-shi-ji-gao-jia-hui-shou-port-ellen-7th-annual-release-1979-28-year-old-bo-te-ai-lun-xian-liang-kuan-wei-shi-ji-hui-shou-jia-qian\"\u003eLegendary Whisky high-value Buyback | Port Ellen - 7th Annual Re\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/wei-shi-shi-ji-shou-jiu-port-ellen-3rd-annual-release-1979-24-year-old-port-ellen-bo-te-ai-lun-su-ge-lan-wei-shi-ji\"\u003eWhisky Century Collection | Port Ellen | 1979 | Port\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bo-te-ai-lun-port-ellen-5th-annual-release-1979-25-year-old-chuan-qi-wei-shi-ji-shou-gou-_whiskyhui-shou\"\u003ePort Ellen Port Ellen | 1979 | 25 year o\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarket prices for different Port Ellen releases and vintages vary; it's best to compare before selling:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6-%E6%B3%A2%E7%89%B9%E8%89%BE%E5%80%AB-port-ellen-20%E5%B9%B4-%E7%B2%BE%E5%93%81%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC-%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C%E5%83%B9%E9%8C%B2-%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%83%B2\"\u003ePort Ellen 20 Year Old Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/port-ellen-17th-annual-release-1979-37-year-old\"\u003ePort Ellen 17th Annual Release 1979 37 year old Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%A8%81%E4%BB%95%E4%B8%96%E7%B4%80%E6%94%B6%E9%85%92-port-ellen-3rd-annual-release-1979-24-year-old-port-ellen-%E6%B3%A2%E7%89%B9%E8%89%BE%E5%80%AB-%E8%98%87%E6%A0%BC%E8%98%AD%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003ePort Ellen 3rd Annual Release 1979 24 year old Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E6%B3%A2%E7%89%B9%E8%89%BE%E5%80%AB-port-ellen-33%E5%B9%B4-%E8%98%87%E6%A0%BC%E8%98%AD%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6_%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%83%B2%E9%8C%B2%E5%92%A8%E8%A9%A2_whisky\"\u003ePort Ellen 33 Year Old Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC%E8%98%87%E6%A0%BC%E8%98%87%E8%98%AD%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C-%E6%B3%A2%E7%89%B9%E8%89%BE%E5%80%AB-port-ellen-6th-annual-release-1978-27-year-old-%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC%E5%83%B2%E6%A0%BC%E7%B6%B2\"\u003ePort Ellen 6th Annual Release 1978 27 year old Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePort Ellen 37 Year Old 17th Release Related Buyback Pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo learn about market trends for various Port Ellen releases and vintages, you can browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E6%B3%A2%E7%89%B9%E8%89%BE%E5%80%AB\"\u003eFull List of Port Ellen Buyback Models\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/world-whisky-recycling\"\u003eMacallan \/ Port Ellen \/ Springbank Buyback Overview\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45142267461849,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/PortEllen197937YearOld17thRelease.png?v=1713252675","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/port-ellen-1979-37-year-old-17th-release-scotch-whisky-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}