Single Malt 13th Release 34YO Bottled 2013
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Ready to enjoy now; once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its delicate aromatic profile, while unopened bottles will keep indefinitely.
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Smoked salmon, mature blue cheese, dark chocolate
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Port Ellen is one of the most legendary 'ghost' distilleries of Islay, Scotland. Closed in 1983 during a severe downturn in the whisky industry, its remaining stocks became some of the most highly coveted liquid gold in the spirits world. The 13th Annual Release, bottled in 2013 at 34 years of age, represents a rare window into the distillery's late-1970s production. Distilled in 1978 and matured in a combination of refill American oak and refill European oak casks, this expression showcases the classic, highly sophisticated Port Ellen profile: a complex interplay of soft peat smoke, maritime brine, damp leather, and oily citrus, reflecting the rugged coastal terroir of Islay's south coast.
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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.