Port Ellen 8th Annual Release 1978 29 Year Old

Distilled in 1978 on the legendary Islay island of Port Ellen – a distillery now sadly silent – this 29-year-old whisky represents a vanishing piece of Scottish history. Originally established in 1824 and once linked to Glasgow via its owner’s steamer business, Port Ellen developed a unique character through careful maturation in refill casks, resulting in a spirit notably less heavily oaked than many of its peers. Bottled in 2008 at 55.3% ABV, it offers a complex and sought-after taste profile, reflecting the distillery’s distinctive style and the exceptional quality of aged Islay malt. This expression embodies the enduring legacy of Port Ellen, a testament to a bygone era of Scotch whisky production.