Single Malt 10th Release 31YO
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy now; will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, blue cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
The Port Ellen 10th Release 31 Year Old is a legendary monument to Islay's distilling heritage, distilled in 1978 during the twilight years of the original distillery's operation before its closure in 1983. Port Ellen has long been considered a 'ghost' distillery, making its surviving stocks highly coveted. This particular expression, matured for over three decades in refill American oak and European oak casks, captures the quintessential, irreplaceable character of the lost giant. It weaves a complex sensory tapestry of soft, elegant peat smoke, damp sea air, old leather, and a delicate waxy citrus sweetness. The history of Port Ellen is steeped in the rugged maritime climate of Islay's south coast, where the warehouses stood open to the salt-laden winds, slowly breathing the Atlantic air into the wood over thirty-one long years.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1825 by Alexander Mackay on the south coast of Islay, Port Ellen stands as one of the most revered and iconic names in Scotch whisky history. After operating through various expansions under Distillers Company Limited (now Diageo), the distillery was mothballed during the industry downturn in 1983, achieving legendary 'ghost distillery' status before being meticulously revived and reopened in 2024. Port Ellen is celebrated worldwide for its distinctively refined maritime profile, combining elegant peat smoke, oily texture, coastal salinity, and nuanced citrus layers. Highly coveted by connoisseurs and collectors alike, its vintage single malt releases remain among the most prestigious expressions ever distilled in Scotland.