Single Malt Scotch 11th Release 32 YO
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Ready to enjoy now; once bottled, high-quality single malts do not mature further but will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored away from direct light and temperature fluctuations.
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Smoked salmon, mature blue cheese, high-quality dark chocolate
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The Port Ellen 11th Release 32 Year Old is a legendary monument to Islay's distilling history, distilled in 1979 during the twilight years of the original distillery before its closure in 1983. Released in 2011 as part of Diageo's highly anticipated annual Special Releases, this rare single malt represents a bygone era of Scotch production. Port Ellen's spirit is celebrated for its unique, complex profile that marries intense, oily peat smoke with maritime sea spray, soft leather, and delicate citrus notes. Over more than three decades of maturation in oak casks, the aggressive Islay peat has mellowed into an incredibly sophisticated, deeply layered masterpiece, sought after by collectors and connoisseurs worldwide as one of the ultimate expressions of liquid history.
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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.