Port Ellen 1979 36 Year Old XOP

Distilled in 1979 at the now-silent Port Ellen distillery on Islay, this 36-year-old single malt from Douglas Laing’s XOP range represents a rare glimpse into a legendary past. Matured for decades in a refill hogshead (cask 10914), it offers a complex character emblematic of Islay’s coastal influence. Bottled in 2015 at a robust 56.6% ABV, expect a powerful and nuanced experience with smoky peat, maritime notes, and a lingering sweetness. This is a uniquely preserved spirit, one of only 227 bottles drawn from the family’s exceptional reserves.