Single Malt 37YO Bottled 2016
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As a mature, high-strength single malt, this bottle will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct light; once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years.
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Smoked salmon, blue cheese, dark chocolate
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Hailing from the legendary 'ghost' distillery of Islay, this Port Ellen 37 Year Old is the highly coveted 16th Release of Diageo's Special Releases, distilled in 1978 and bottled in 2016. Port Ellen closed its doors in 1983, leaving behind a finite number of maturing casks that have since achieved mythical status among collectors. This expression represents a masterclass in slow maturation, having rested for nearly four decades in refill American oak hogsheads and European oak butts. The result is an incredibly complex, elegant spirit that marries Port Ellen's signature maritime peat smoke and coastal brine with soft leather, dried citrus peel, and delicate oak spice. It stands as a liquid monument to Islay's distilling heritage, captured just years before the distillery's historic revival in 2024.
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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.