The eleventh in Diageo's Special Releases series, distilled in 1979 and bottled at 32 years old. Port Ellen 1979 32yo 52,5% Single Malt is a Scotch whisky worth having in your collection.
This fabulous whisky is now the oldest official bottling from the distillery. It was aged in refill American Oak and refill European Oak casks.
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Type: Scotch whisky
Region: Islay
Distillery: Port Ellen
Distiled: 1979
Bottled: 2012
Age: 32yo
Cask type: American and European Oak Cask
Strength: 52,5%
Size: 700 ml
Number of bottles produced: 2964
Bottling series: Diageo Special Releases 2012
Label: 12th release
Port Ellen 1979/2012 32yo 52,5% Single Malt - This bottling brilliantly highlights the coastal, mineral, and austere characteristics of Port Ellen. For those who prefer a more balanced profile, the 7th or 10th releases offer an excellent alternative.