Port Ellen 1979 Natural Cask Strength 22 Year Old – 1st Release

From the legendary, now-silent Port Ellen distillery on Islay, this 1979 vintage represents a rare glimpse into a golden age of Scotch whisky. Matured for 22 years and bottled at natural cask strength, it embodies the distillery’s signature heavily peated character with a remarkable depth. Expect a complex profile of smoky phenols, balanced by notes of sweet fruits and a lingering maritime salinity – a true expression of Islay terroir. This first release offers a powerful and unforgettable taste of a bygone era, showcasing Port Ellen at its most compelling.