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Distillery About: Port Ellen Distillery is a legendary Scotch whisky distillery located on the southern coast of the Isle of Islay, Scotland. It was established in 1825 by the McGill family and quickly became one of the most renowned distilleries on the island, famous for its peated whisky production. Port Ellen is particularly celebrated for its rich, smoky flavor profile, which is typical of many Islay whiskies, with a distinctive peatiness and maritime character. Even though the distillery is no longer in operation, bottles of Port Ellen whisky continue to fetch high prices on the secondary market due to their rarity. They are often considered collectors' items and some of the bottlings released by Diageo (the current owner) from Port Ellen's casks are highly sought after.

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Port Ellen 28 Year Old 1979 7th Release (2007) Single Malt - 70cl 53.8%
Port Ellen 28 Year Old 1979 7th Release (2007) Single Malt - 70cl 53.8%

Port Ellen 28 Year Old 1979 7th Release (2007) Single Malt - 70cl 53.8%

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Description

The seventh edition in Diageo's long-running annual releases from silent distillery Port Ellen. This was distilled in 1979 and matured for 28 years until 2007. These legendary releases have given drinkers and collectors a chance to own and taste one of the rarest Islay whiskies as stocks begin to diminish. Bottled at natural cask strength of 53.8%. The Port Ellen 1979 28-Year-Old 7th Release (2007) is a highly coveted and rare bottling from the legendary Port Ellen Distillery, which ceased production in 1983. As part of the Diageo Rare Malts Series, this release is from one of the final casks of Port Ellen, making it an exceptionally valuable and collectible whisky.

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TASTING NOTES

Colour

Pale Gold

NOSE

Aromas of seaweed, salt, notes of honey, vanilla, and dried fruits.

Palate

Taste of blackberries, plums, caramel, maritime character, with notes of brine, slight seaweed, a hint of leather and spice.

Finish

A long dry finish with a lingering subtle sweetness, smokiness, warm peppery sensation that fades gracefully into a slightly salty and mineral aftertaste.

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Region

Islay

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Style

Single malt and Cask strength

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Age

28 Year Old

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Country

Scotland

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Distillery

Port Ellen

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Cask Type

American Oak

about the distillery

Port Ellen Distillery is a legendary Scotch whisky distillery located on the southern coast of the Isle of Islay, Scotland. It was established in 1825 by the McGill family and quickly became one of the most renowned distilleries on the island, famous for its peated whisky production. Port Ellen is particularly celebrated for its rich, smoky flavor profile, which is typical of many Islay whiskies, with a distinctive peatiness and maritime character.
Even though the distillery is no longer in operation, bottles of Port Ellen whisky continue to fetch high prices on the secondary market due to their rarity. They are often considered collectors' items and some of the bottlings released by Diageo (the current owner) from Port Ellen's casks are highly sought after.

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