Single Malt Silent Stills 22YO
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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.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
blue cheese, smoked salmon, dark chocolate
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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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.