The Port Ellen 1978 29-Year-Old 8th Release is an exceptional single malt whisky that showcases the iconic peated style of Port Ellen, offering a deep, complex flavor profile with rich maritime, smoky, and fruity notes. As a limited edition release from a distillery that is no longer operational, it is a valuable and highly sought-after whisky, prized both for its taste and its place in whisky history. This is the eighth annual release from Diageo’s Port Ellen Distillery, which ceased production back in 1983. This whisky was distilled in 1978 and bottled in 2008. The run was limited to 6618 bottles. This 8th Release is considered a rare collector’s item due to its age, as a 29-year-old whisky, it also reflects the craftsmanship and the long maturation process that allows the flavors to develop in complexity, making it a desirable bottle for whisky collectors and connoisseurs.