Single Malt The Whisky Shop 10th Anniversary Single Sherry Cask 24YO Bottled 2002
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Ready to enjoy now. As a distilled spirit, it does not age further in the bottle and will remain stable indefinitely if kept sealed and stored away from direct sunlight.
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Roquefort blue cheese, dark chocolate truffles, smoked venison
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Port Ellen is one of the most legendary 'ghost' distilleries in Scotland, having closed its doors in 1983 during a downturn in the whisky industry, only to be resurrected in 2024. This incredibly rare 24-year-old single malt was specially selected and bottled in 2002 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Whisky Shop. Matured in a single Sherry cask, this expression represents a holy grail for collectors, showcasing the sublime marriage of Port Ellen's signature industrial, maritime peat smoke with the deep, dried-fruit complexity, leather, and warming spice imparted by European oak. The historic Islay terroir, characterized by windswept peat bogs and salty sea air, is vividly preserved in this liquid time capsule.
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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.