Single Malt 9th Release 30YO Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
Ready to drink now; will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Smoked wild salmon, mature blue cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Port Ellen's 9th Annual Special Release is a legendary monument to Islay's lost distilling heritage. Distilled in 1979 and matured for three decades in refill American oak casks before its bottling in 2009, this expression captures the haunting, ethereal peat smoke that defined the distillery during its golden era. Port Ellen's location on the south coast of Islay exposed its warehouses to intense maritime elements, infusing the maturing spirit with a distinct coastal salinity, soft leather, and medicinal peat. The 9th Release is highly revered by collectors for its exquisite balance of mature oak, oily citrus, and lingering, elegant smoke—a liquid time capsule from a bygone era of Scotch whisky production.
🍾 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.