Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
Tasting Notes
The Port Ellen 1979 27 Year Old, bottled by Douglas Laing as part of their prestigious Old & Rare Platinum Selection, represents an extraordinary chapter in this legendary distillery's story. Distilled in November 1979 and matured in a sherry cask until its bottling in January 2007 at a robust 57.1% ABV, this expression demonstrates the magnificent evolution of Port Ellen's spirit through extended maturation. The influence of the sherry cask adds an additional layer of complexity to Port Ellen's characteristic maritime and peaty profile, creating an intricate interplay between coastal intensity and rich, sherried depth. Each of the 258 bottles captures a precious moment from Port Ellen's final era, offering collectors and enthusiasts the chance to experience how this much-mourned distillery's spirit developed over nearly three decades of careful aging. This release stands as both a testament to Port Ellen's enduring legacy and Douglas Laing's expertise in selecting and preserving exceptional casks.