Single Malt Prima & Ultima Fourth Release 43YO Bottled 2022
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Ready to enjoy now, this ultra-rare single malt will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if stored upright away from direct light and temperature fluctuations.
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Blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked oysters
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Port Ellen is a name spoken in hushed, reverent tones by spirits collectors worldwide. Closed in 1983 during the industry downturn, the distillery became a silent legend, its remaining stocks slowly maturing in coastal Islay warehouses. The Prima & Ultima Fourth Release features an extraordinary 43-year-old expression, distilled in 1979 and bottled in 2022. This precious liquid represents some of the final casks from the distillery's historic era before its closure and subsequent 2024 resurrection. Matured in a single refill American oak hogshead, it captures the haunting, ethereal signature of Port Ellen: soft, elegant peat smoke intertwined with coastal salt spray, beeswax, dried citrus peel, and delicate herbal undertones. It is a liquid time capsule, offering a rare glimpse into the soul of a lost Islay giant.
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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.