Single Malt Prima & Ultima Fourth Release 43YO Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
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.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked oysters
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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.