Single Malt 17th Release 37YO Bottled 2017
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Ready to enjoy now; spirits do not age further in the bottle and will remain stable for decades if stored properly.
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Smoked blue cheese, dark chocolate, cured wild game
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Hailing from the legendary 'ghost' distillery of Islay, the Port Ellen 17th Release 37 Year Old is a monument to Scotch whisky history. Distilled in 1979 and bottled in 2017 as part of Diageo's highly anticipated Special Releases, this exceptionally rare single malt represents the pinnacle of the distillery's historic craftsmanship before its closure in 1983. Matured in a combination of refill American oak hogsheads and refill European oak butts, it offers a window into a bygone era of Islay production. The spirit is revered for its complex interplay of soft peat smoke, coastal brine, old leather, and delicate citrus, capturing the hauntingly beautiful, maritime terroir of the island'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.