Single Malt 12th Release 32YO
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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.
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Roquefort blue cheese, high-quality dark chocolate, smoked wild salmon
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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.
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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.