Port Ellen 1978
Current bid: € 480
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This lot has 4 bids and 23 watchers.
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Current closing time: 28 September 19:10 CEST.
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Get to know the lot
Category
Whisky
Country
Scotland
Distillery
Port Ellen
Bottler
Douglas Laing
Type
Single Malt Whisky
Strength
50,0%
Volume
70cl.
Vintage
1978
Bottled
2004
Age
25 yo
Bottling series
Old Malt Cask
Cask
#DL 657
Bottles
604
Quality & state
Quality & state
Everything seems just perfect!
Filling level
Normal level
Important notice
All items are carefully inspected and any marks or damage are noted within the lot description. We do however strongly recommend that you undertake a thorough close-up inspection prior to placing any bids. If you are not satisfied with the information shown and would like more details, please contact us on info@europeanwhiskyauctions.com and our team will be happy to help. It is also important to note that lots will be sold as seen and described.
This bottle does not appear to be leaking. However, with older bottles it can happen that leakage occurs during transport due to the cork drying out. Although we make every effort to package the bottle carefully, we cannot guarantee that this will not happen. Leakige during transport is not covered by insurance.
Shipping
How does shipping work?
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Shipping rates are based on the total weight of the bottle(s) and/or the volume occupied by the packaging. For example, large bottles and packages take up more space. If this is the case, you will see this reflected in the number of slots listed with the lot.
Shipments can be protected with optional insurance against loss and breakage. Please note: leakage during transport is not covered by insurance.
Bid history
| Date | Time | Bid |
|---|---|---|
| 24-09-2025 | 19:16:24 | € 480 |
| 24-09-2025 | 11:31:36 | € 310 |
| 22-09-2025 | 13:41:43 | € 250 |
| 20-09-2025 | 10:34:54 | € 180 |
Excise duties
What is excise duty?
Excise duty is a tax that applies to certain goods, including alcohol. It is separate from VAT and is usually calculated based on the amount of alcohol in the product — the higher the alcohol content, the higher the excise.
For whisky, this tax must be paid before the bottle can be legally sold or consumed. Each EU country sets its own excise rates and rules, which is why excise duty often needs to be paid again when a bottle is shipped across borders.
- Are you buying from outside the EU? No problem – no excise duty will be added. Customs of your country will take care of this.
We do this to stay compliant with EU tax and duty laws. If you're unsure what this means for you, feel free to contact us before bidding.
Need to know more?
We advise you to thoroughly inspect the lot and carefully view the images. If you want to know more or have any questions, you can always contact us before placing a bid. Otherwise, the lot will be sold as shown in the photos.