Single Malt 14th Release 35YO Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
As a mature, bottled single malt Scotch whisky, it is ready to enjoy immediately and will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Smoked salmon, blue cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Port Ellen's 14th Annual Special Release is a legendary monument to Islay's lost distilling heritage. Distilled in 1978 and matured for 35 years in refill American oak and European oak casks before its bottling in 2014, this expression captures the hauntingly complex, maritime, and deeply peated character of a silent distillery. Port Ellen closed its doors in 1983, leaving behind a finite inventory of maturing casks that have since achieved mythical status among collectors. This release is celebrated for its exquisite balance of soft peat smoke, coastal brine, beeswax, old leather, and delicate citrus oils—a liquid time capsule from one of Scotland's most revered lost distilleries.
🍾 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.