Port Ellen 29 Year Old 1978 8th Release Single Malt - 70cl 55.3%
£2,250.00
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Port Ellen 29 Year Old 1978 8th Release Single Malt - 70cl 55.3%
Tasting Journey
Age
29 Year Old
Distillery
Port Ellen
Region
Islay
Cask Type
Ex- Bourbon and Ex-Sherry
Style
Malt and Scotch
Colour
Nose
Palate
Finish
About This Whisky
Port Ellen 29 Year Old 1978 8th Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl 55.3% ABV
Experience one of the most iconic and collectible whiskies ever released with the Port Ellen 29 Year Old 1978 8th Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl 55.3% ABV. Distilled in 1978 and matured for an exceptional 29 years, this rare Islay single malt originates from the legendary Port Ellen Distillery, one of Scotland's most celebrated silent distilleries.
Released as part of the highly acclaimed Port Ellen Annual Releases, the 8th Release is revered among whisky collectors and investors worldwide. Bottled at a robust 55.3% ABV, this limited-edition expression perfectly captures the elegant, smoky, and maritime character that made Port Ellen one of the most sought-after names in Scotch whisky history.
Following the distillery's closure in 1983, Port Ellen stocks became increasingly scarce, transforming each annual release into a highly desirable collector's item. Today, the 1978 8th Release is regarded as one of the finest examples of mature Islay whisky, combining extraordinary age, rarity, and complexity.
Key Features:
- Brand: Port Ellen
- Expression: 29 Year Old 1978 8th Release
- Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Vintage: 1978
- Age: 29 Years Old
- ABV: 55.3%
- Volume: 70cl
- Region: Islay, Scotland
- Distillery: Port Ellen Distillery
- Series: Annual Release Collection
- Closed Distillery Whisky
- Limited Edition Collectors Release
- Natural Cask Strength Style
- Highly Sought-After Investment Whisky
Why Buy Port Ellen 29-Year-Old 1978 8th Release?
The Port Ellen Annual Releases are among the most collectible Scotch whiskies ever produced. Distilled during the final years before the distillery's closure and matured for nearly three decades, the 8th Release offers a rare opportunity to own a genuine piece of whisky history.
Perfect for:
- Rare whisky collectors
- Whisky investors
- Port Ellen enthusiasts
- Islay whisky connoisseurs
- Luxury Scotch whisky collections
- Closed distillery collectors
- High-end whisky gifting
- Premium auction consignments
Whether acquired as an investment-grade bottle or treasured as a landmark expression of Islay whisky, Port Ellen 29 Year Old 1978 8th Release stands among the finest and most desirable single malts ever released.
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