Single Malt The Whisky Shop 10th Anniversary Single Sherry Cask 24YO Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
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.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Roquefort blue cheese, dark chocolate truffles, smoked venison
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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.