Port Ellen 2nd Annual Release 1978 24 Year Old

Distilled in 1978 on the legendary Islay island, this Port Ellen 24 Year Old embodies a poignant chapter in Scotch whisky history. Originally established in 1824, Port Ellen distillery developed a unique character through periods of fluctuating production and a distinctive reliance on refill casks, resulting in a spirit less heavily oaked than many of its peers. Bottled in 2002 at a robust 59.35% ABV, this expression offers a complex and evolving taste profile, reflecting the distillery’s coastal origins and the passage of time. A testament to a bygone era, it represents a rare opportunity to experience the celebrated spirit of a distillery now sadly silent.