Single Malt Gemini 44YO (2 Bottle Case)
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy now, with the potential to be preserved in bottle for many decades.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
The Port Ellen Gemini 44-Year-Old represents a historic milestone in the lore of Islay single malts, released to celebrate the legendary distillery's resurrection in 2024. Distilled in 1978 and matured for over four decades, this ultra-rare two-bottle case showcases the extraordinary evolution of Port Ellen's iconic spirit. The 'Original' bottle preserves the classic, untamed maritime peat and elegant oak of the distillery's historic stock, while the 'Remastered' bottle underwent a creative finish in a seasoned cask, adding layers of rich fruit and sweet spice. Together, they offer a liquid archive of a bygone era, capturing the ghost distillery's signature oily texture, soft leather, and delicate coastal smoke.
🍾 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.
🍇 Base Ingredient
100% Malted Barley
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
54.9% (Original) and 53.6% (Remastered)