Single Malt 15th Release 32YO (((Bottled 2015)))
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy now; as a high-strength distilled spirit, it will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright away from direct light.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
blue cheese, smoked salmon, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Port Ellen is one of the most legendary 'ghost' distilleries of Scotland, located on the south coast of Islay. Closed in 1983 during a period of industry downturn, its remaining stocks became highly coveted. The 15th Release, distilled in 1983 and bottled in 2015 at 32 years of age, represents some of the final spirit ever produced before the silent years. This iconic single malt is celebrated for its complex, elegant, and deeply maritime character, combining soft peat smoke, coastal brine, leather, and citrus oils. It is a liquid monument to Islay's distilling heritage, capturing a bygone era of production.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1825 by Alexander Ker Mackay and substantially shaped under the tenure of John Ramsay, Port Ellen stands as one of the most mythic names in Scotch whisky. Situated on the southern shoreline of Islay, the maritime climate and proximity to Loch Leorin water sources have historically lent the spirit an unmistakable coastal salinity, dry peat smoke, and refined oily texture. Mothballed in 1930 and extensively modernised upon reopening in 1967, Port Ellen closed again in 1983 during the industry-wide downturn. In the ensuing four decades of silence, remaining stocks matured in predominantly refill oak casks, yielding expressions celebrated for delicate citrus, chalky soot, and balanced coastal complexity. In 2024, owner Diageo officially reawakened the distillery, recreating its original copper pot distillation geometry with the Phoenix Stills alongside dedicated experimental units to preserve its revered historic profile while exploring contemporary single malt production.
🍷 ABV
53.9%