Single Malt 6th Release 27YO Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
As a mature, highly stable single malt Scotch whisky, it does not expire or degrade in the bottle if stored correctly, and is ready to be savored now.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Smoked salmon, blue cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Port Ellen's 6th Annual Special Release, distilled in 1978 and bottled in 2006 at 27 years of age, represents a legendary chapter in Islay's distilling history. Closed in 1983 during a period of industry oversupply, the distillery became a ghost, and its remaining stocks acquired mythical status. This expression captures the quintessential Port Ellen character: a sublime marriage of intense peat smoke, maritime sea spray, medicinal iodine, and a surprisingly delicate, waxy citrus and soft leather complexity brought on by nearly three decades of maturation in oak casks. It is a liquid time capsule from a lost icon of Islay.
🍾 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.