Single Malt Untold Stories 39YO Bottled 2018
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Ready to enjoy now; will keep indefinitely when stored properly.
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blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked salmon
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Hailing from the legendary 'ghost' distillery of Port Ellen on the south coast of Islay, the Untold Stories 39-Year-Old is a liquid time capsule from a bygone era. Distilled in 1978, just years before the distillery's tragic closure in 1983, this exceptionally rare single malt matured for nearly four decades in refill casks. Port Ellen's historic spirit is celebrated for its unique, industrial-maritime character, combining soft peat smoke with old leather, oily citrus, and a distinct salty sea spray. The 'Untold Stories' release represents one of the oldest and most prestigious official bottlings ever secured from the distillery's dwindling reserves, offering a profound sensory journey into the golden age of Islay distilling.
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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.