Port Ellen 32 Year Old 1979 - 11th Release (Special Release 2011)
- Distillery
- Port Ellen
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.9%
- Age
- 32 years
- Price
- £2999
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Medicinal, Leathery
- Description
- Port Ellen's 1979 vintage spent 32 years maturing before bottling at cask strength for Diageo's 2011 Special Releases, capturing the character of Islay's now-closed distillery. A rare opportunity to taste a vanished Islay producer at its peak.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Port Ellen 32 Year Old 1979 - 11th Release (Special Release 2011) is a 32-year-old single malt from Port Ellen (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 53.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, old wood, medicinal, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Port Ellen's 1979 vintage spent 32 years maturing before bottling at cask strength for Diageo's 2011 Special Releases, capturing the character of Islay's now-closed distillery. A rare opportunity to taste a vanished Islay producer at its peak.
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