Single Malt 12th Release 32YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a high-strength, well-matured single malt Scotch whisky, it does not age further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately. It will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roquefort blue cheese, high-quality dark chocolate, smoked wild salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
The Port Ellen 12th Release 32 Year Old is a legendary monument to Islay's lost distilling heritage. Distilled in 1979 during the twilight years of the original distillery's operation before its silent period began in 1983, this highly coveted single malt was matured in refill American oak casks and bottled in 2012 as part of Diageo's annual Special Releases. Port Ellen has achieved mythical status among collectors and connoisseurs, celebrated for its unique combination of intense maritime peat smoke, oily citrus, soft leather, and elegant, waxen complexity. This expression captures the hauntingly beautiful, industrial-coastal character of the south coast of Islay, offering a liquid time capsule of a bygone era in Scotch whisky history.
🍾 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.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Malted Barley
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
52.5%