Port Ellen 1st Annual Release 1979 22 Year Old

Distilled in 1979 on the legendary Islay island, this Port Ellen 22 Year Old represents a vanishing legacy of a distillery steeped in history, first established in 1824. Originally benefiting from its founder’s shrewd logistical connections to Glasgow, Port Ellen developed a uniquely delicate character through maturation in refill casks – a style less heavily oaked than many of its Islay peers. Bottled in 2001 at a robust 56.2% ABV, this whisky offers a complex and increasingly rare taste of Islay’s golden age, showcasing a smoky sweetness and enduring depth. A testament to a bygone era, it embodies the spirit of a distillery sadly silenced in 1983, yet forever cherished by whisky enthusiasts.