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Port Ellen 1979/2003 23YO 56.3% Signatory Vintage – A Lost Islay Legend in Sherry Elegance
This Port Ellen 1979/2003 23YO is a stunning release from the Vintage Collection – Dumpy series by Signatory Vintage, capturing the rare essence of one of Islay’s most legendary closed distilleries. Distilled on 16 November 1979 and bottled on 24 October 2003, this Islay single malt spent 23 years in a refill sherry butt (#6774) and was bottled at 56.3% ABV.
Limited to just 359 bottles, this expression offers an exceptional opportunity to experience the unmistakable maritime peat, elegance, and layered complexity that made Port Ellen so revered. Presented in Signatory’s iconic dumpy bottle, it is a crown jewel for collectors and connoisseurs alike.
Specifications
Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Port Ellen
Region: Islay
Bottler: Signatory Vintage (SV)
Bottling Series: Vintage Collection – Dumpy
Distilled: 16.11.1979
Bottled: 24.10.2003
Age: 23 years
Cask Type: Refill Sherry Butt
Cask Number: 6774
Number of Bottles: 359
Strength: 56.3% ABV
Size: 700ml
Bottle number: 336
About the Distillery
Closed in 1983, Port Ellen Distillery has become a legendary name in the world of Scotch whisky. Known for its balanced yet powerful style, combining maritime peat smoke with finesse and structure, Port Ellen whiskies are now among the most collectible in the world. Each release is a rare window into the soul of Islay's whisky-making past, and this 1979 vintage exemplifies the elegance and depth that define the distillery’s legacy.
