Single Malt 16th Release (Bottled 2016)
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Ready to enjoy now; will keep indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Smoked salmon, blue cheese, dark chocolate
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An extraordinary relic from one of Scotland's most legendary 'ghost' distilleries, the Port Ellen 16th Release is a highly coveted 37-year-old single malt distilled in 1978 and bottled in 2016. Port Ellen, located on the south coast of Islay, was shuttered in 1983, making its remaining stocks finite and precious. This expression captures the quintessential historic character of the distillery: a complex tapestry of gentle peat smoke, maritime sea salt, old leather, and oily citrus. It represents a bygone era of traditional Islay distilling, where the peat was intensely medicinal yet balanced by decades of slow wood maturation in refill American oak hogsheads and European oak butts.
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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.