{"title":"Port Ellen Distillery","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1825\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eAlexander K. Mackay\u003c\/strong\u003e, the historic \u003cstrong\u003ePort Ellen Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e was located on the \u003cstrong\u003esouthern coast of the Isle of Islay\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003ePort Ellen\u003c\/strong\u003e, within Scotland’s renowned \u003cstrong\u003eIslay whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e region. As a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003emalt whisky distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, Port Ellen played a pivotal role in Scotland’s whisky heritage until its closure in \u003cstrong\u003e1983\u003c\/strong\u003e. Notably, during the winter of \u003cstrong\u003e1823-24\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJames Fox\u003c\/strong\u003e tested his newly designed \u003cstrong\u003espirit safe\u003c\/strong\u003e at Port Ellen, making it the first Scottish distillery to install this essential security feature under the \u003cstrong\u003eExcise Act of 1823\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although the distillery was closed and the site later utilised by \u003cstrong\u003ePort Ellen Drum Maltings\u003c\/strong\u003e, it proudly \u003cstrong\u003ereopened on March 19, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e, revitalizing its storied legacy with modern craftsmanship while honoring its rich heritage. Today, \u003cstrong\u003ePort Ellen single malt whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e continues to be highly prized, with official releases like the \u003cstrong\u003ePort Ellen Annual Release\u003c\/strong\u003e and exclusive \u003cstrong\u003eindependent bottlings from Hunter Laing \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrating its enduring legacy. These rare whiskies are cherished by \u003cstrong\u003ewhisky enthusiasts\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecollectors\u003c\/strong\u003e worldwide, reaffirming \u003cstrong\u003ePort Ellen Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e as a cornerstone of \u003cstrong\u003eScottish malt whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e excellence\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"port-ellen-35-year-old-1978-old-rare","title":"Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1978 Old \u0026 Rare","description":"\u003cp\u003eSecure a final echo of Islay history with \u003cstrong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"160\"\u003ePort Ellen 35 Year Old – 1978 Vintage, Hunter Laing \u003cem data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eOld \u0026amp; Rare\u003c\/em\u003e (bottled October 2013)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eDistilled five years before the legendary distillery closed (1983), this spirit was laid down in a single \u003cstrong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"294\"\u003esherry-seasoned butt\u003c\/strong\u003e and left to mature undisturbed beside Kilnaughton Bay for three and a half decades. Drawn at natural cask strength for Hunter Laing’s flagship \u003cem data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eOld \u0026amp; Rare\u003c\/em\u003e line, just \u003cstrong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"499\"\u003e231 individually numbered bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e preserve Port Ellen’s iconic tar-laden peat now enriched by opulent dried fruit, polished mahogany and maritime spice—a once-in-a-generation dram from a lost Islay giant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eWhy We Think You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eSingle sherry butt\u003c\/strong\u003e marries Port Ellen’s medicinal peat with decadent dried-fruit richness and polished oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e35 years\u003c\/strong\u003e of dunnage maturation temper robust smoke into layers of honeyed resin, mahogany depth and subtle coastal herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eBottled at natural \u003cstrong data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003ecask strength\u003c\/strong\u003e, non-chill-filtered and natural colour—delivering undiluted body, aroma and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eFrom the silent \u003cstrong data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003ePort Ellen\u003c\/strong\u003e distillery—an increasingly scarce opportunity for collectors and peat devotees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003ePart of Hunter Laing’s elite \u003cstrong data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e“Old \u0026amp; Rare”\u003c\/strong\u003e series—strictly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003e231 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e, each individually numbered for ultimate provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2212\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePour a measure of this distinguished Port Ellen and savour a hypnotic union of maritime peat, opulent sherry richness and time-honed elegance—an extraordinary whisky that echoes the spirit of a lost Islay legend long after the final sip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Port Ellen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49067040997641,"sku":"2422-2430","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/3272\/1929\/files\/port-ellen-35-year-old-1978-old-_-rare.jpg?v=1737735609"},{"product_id":"port-ellen-36-year-old-1983-eidolon-1st-release","title":"Port Ellen 36 Year Old 1983 Eidolon 1st Release","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the \u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"94\"\u003ePort Ellen 36 Year Old 1983 Eidolon 1st Release\u003c\/strong\u003e, the inaugural chapter in a prestigious \u003cstrong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"156\"\u003ethree-part series\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"184\"\u003eHunter Laing \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, celebrating the revered spirit of the legendary \u003cstrong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"254\"\u003eIslay distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e. Distilled in the final year of production at Port Ellen and matured for over three decades, this rare single malt offers a hauntingly elegant glimpse into the soul of a closed giant. 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