Single Malt Single Cask Hogshead No 1883 Bottled 2019
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Ready to enjoy now; as a mature single malt Scotch whisky, it will remain stable indefinitely if kept sealed and stored upright away from direct sunlight.
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Smoked wild salmon, mature blue cheese, high-quality dark chocolate
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Port Ellen is a name whispered with absolute reverence among spirits collectors and connoisseurs worldwide. Closed in 1983 during the industry-wide downturn known as the 'whisky loch,' this legendary Islay distillery's remaining casks became some of the most sought-after liquid gold in existence. This ultra-rare single cask release, matured in a traditional hogshead (Cask No. 1883) and bottled in 2019, represents a liquid time capsule from Port Ellen's golden era. Over decades of quiet maturation on the windswept shores of Islay, the spirit developed an incredibly complex, deeply layered character. It beautifully marries the distillery's signature oily, industrial peat smoke and maritime brine with soft leather, beeswax, and delicate citrus notes, offering a profound sensory journey into Scotland's distilling heritage.
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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.