Single Malt Silent Stills 22YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this whisky does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to drink upon release, remaining stable for decades if stored upright and away from direct light.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
blue cheese, smoked salmon, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Port Ellen is one of the most legendary names in the world of spirits. Closed in 1983 during a period of industry-wide consolidation, it became a 'silent distillery,' and its remaining stocks acquired mythical status among collectors. The 'Silent Stills' moniker pays homage to this poignant era of closure. Distilled on the south coast of Islay, Port Ellen's spirit is celebrated for its unique structural elegance, combining intense peat smoke, industrial coal tar, and maritime brine with a surprisingly soft, oily citrus and leather complexity. A 22-year-old expression represents a sweet spot of maturation, where the aggressive, youthful Islay peat has mellowed into a deeply integrated, sophisticated smoke, balanced by decades of oak interaction that introduce gentle vanilla, wax, and dried fruit notes.
🍾 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
Malted Barley