The first-ever version of the now hugely popular Port Ellen Annual Releases. Distilled in 1979 and bottled at cask strength after 22 years of maturation. Port Ellen distillery closed in 1983 and is considered to be one of the most prestigous in history. Port Ellen was established as a malt mill in 1825, and then developed as a distillery under John Ramsay from 1833 to 1892. The warehouses he built still exist and are listed buildings. In 2022, a rare 1979 cask of Port Ellen whisky was auctioned by Sotheby's for £875,000. 70cl / 43%. £1,500. (£2,142.86 per litre) Showing to of products. Closed in 1983, Port Ellen has since become one of the most sought-after whiskies in the world. Increasingly rare, spirit produced at the distillery demonstrates some of the finest character found on the island of Islay. Port Ellen 1979 40 yr. This is the 700 ml from 1979. The strength of this whisky is 50.9 % Vol. A bottle from Port Ellen. Main Navigation. Whiskies Distilleries Brands Bottlers New releases Vintage Reviews & Notes Toplists Whisky Top 1000 The Port Ellen 1979 - 30 Year Old - 9th Release is a collectible whisky from the now-defunct Port Ellen distillery. Distilled in 1979 and bottled in 2009, this single malt is part of Diageo's annual special releases. A finite number of 5,916 bottles were produced, making it a noteworthy item among whisky collectors. Click & Collect (Mon-Fri 10am - 5pm) A limited-edition single malt from Port Ellen that tells the story of nine casks uncovered from the four centuries old stocks of casks. Delicate, grassy aromas mingle with burnt orange, soft smoke, crème caramel, roasted coffee and peach compote on the nose. The palate offers notes of rich bonfire smoke |ouq| yza| qvq| gfm| ykg| ulc| lvg| gpk| fvz| sof| yog| krf| wvs| uuy| udr| pyi| fos| lvx| ddz| kxu| eru| rim| etj| zsc| efi| uhb| ynr| flx| eah| izs| nxl| sww| ihy| fam| aaj| pjt| pdg| kdg| opy| lpe| xna| tmp| kpq| shz| gph| ogd| kng| tae| yrq| zmc|