Single Malt 11th Release 32YO Bottled 2011
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Ready to enjoy now. As a distilled spirit, it does not age further in the bottle and will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright away from direct sunlight.
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Roquefort blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked wild salmon
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The Port Ellen 11th Release 32 Year Old is a legendary monument to Islay's distilling heritage, representing some of the final precious drops distilled before the site's historic closure in 1983. Distilled in 1979 and matured for over three decades in refill American oak casks, this highly coveted single malt was bottled in 2011 as part of Diageo's annual Special Releases. It captures the quintessential Port Ellen character: a sublime, deeply integrated fusion of soft peat smoke, maritime sea spray, old leather, and delicate citrus oils. The history of Port Ellen is steeped in the rugged, wind-swept coast of Islay, where peat fires and salty sea air have infused the spirit with an irreplaceable, haunting complexity that cannot be replicated.
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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.