Single Malt 11th Release 32YO Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
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.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Roquefort blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked wild salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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.