Single Malt 9 Rogue Casks 40YO Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
Ready to enjoy now; as a high-strength distilled spirit, it will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored properly unopened.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked wild game
✨ Technical Specifications
This legendary release from the ghost distillery of Port Ellen represents a monumental moment in spirits history. Distilled in 1979 and bottled in 2020, the '9 Rogue Casks' is a historic 40-year-old single malt curated by Master Blender Dr. Craig Wilson. He identified nine distinct casks—four American oak hogsheads and five European oak butts—that possessed an unusual, rogue character deviating from the distillery's traditional heavy peat. Instead of the typical intense smoke, these casks yielded an extraordinarily complex, elegant spirit where the classic maritime brine, soft leather, and bonfire smoke of Islay are beautifully intertwined with unexpected notes of tropical fruit, oily citrus, and delicate herbal undertones. It stands as a liquid monument to the silent years of Port Ellen before its historic 2024 revival.
🍾 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.