Single Malt 10th Release 31YO Bottled 2010
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As a bottled single malt whisky, it does not mature further in the glass and is ready to be savored now, remaining stable for decades if stored upright and away from direct light.
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Smoked salmon, mature blue cheese, dark chocolate
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The Port Ellen 10th Release 31 Year Old is a legendary monument to Islay's distilling history, distilled in 1978 and bottled in 2010 as part of Diageo's highly anticipated Special Releases. Port Ellen closed its doors in 1983, making every remaining drop a finite piece of liquid history. This expression captures the quintessential 'ghost distillery' character: a sublime marriage of intense peat smoke, maritime sea spray, soft leather, and oily citrus notes, mellowed and complexed by over three decades of maturation in oak. It represents the pinnacle of Islay's historic, heavy-peated style, revered by collectors and connoisseurs worldwide.
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Established in 1825 by Alexander Mackay on the south coast of Islay, Scotland, Port Ellen is a legendary name in the world of spirits, revered for its deeply complex and peaty single malt Scotch whiskies. After acquisition by John Ramsay and later transitioning to Diageo, the distillery was closed in 1983, transforming its remaining maturing casks into some of the most highly coveted and collectible liquid gold in existence. Characterized by a signature profile of intense peat smoke, maritime brine, soft leather, and oily citrus, its rare vintage releases—such as the highly prized annual Diageo Special Releases—are celebrated globally by connoisseurs. In 2024, Diageo officially revived this iconic producer, restoring its historic spirit stills to continue its legacy of uncompromising Islay character.