Single Malt 8th Release 29YO Bottled 2008
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Ready to enjoy now; spirits do not mature further in the bottle and will remain stable for decades if stored properly.
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Smoked salmon, mature blue cheese, dark chocolate
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Distilled in 1978 and matured for 29 years until its bottling in 2008, this eighth installment of Diageo's annual Port Ellen releases is a legendary monument to Islay's distilling history. Originating from the 'silent' years of the distillery after its closure in 1983, this rare single malt has achieved mythical status among collectors. It embodies the classic, irreplaceable Port Ellen character: a profound harmony of oily peat smoke, maritime brine, soft leather, and a surprising undercurrent of lemon zest and ginger, shaped by the coastal warehouse maturation on the edge of the Atlantic.
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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.