PORT ELLEN 1978 24 YEAR OLD FOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WHISKY SHOP
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Lot number: 104-04871
This lot failed to meet its reserve.
They say you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone. The story of Port Ellen distillery on Islay certainly embodies that adage.
Opened in 1824, Port Ellen was managed in its early days by 21 year old John Ramsay (imagine running a distillery at 21!). A shrewd businessman, Ramsay became a partner in the steamer boat company that made supply runs between the island and the city of Glasgow. This no doubt played a part in the town of Port Ellen also becoming the defacto ferry terminal.
In 1925 the distillery was acquired by DCL, but it always played second fiddle to bigger siblings, Caol Ila and Lagavulin. Production during this period came in fits and starts, and in 1983 during a downturn in global demand for Scotch, DCL decided to pull the plug on the runt of their litter. However, while the distillery itself may be gone, stocks of Port Ellen whisky remain; and thanks to the use of refill casks to create a signature style less oaked than it's contemporaries (and one that ages extremely well), demand amongst collectors and connoisseurs continues to soar as supply dwindles.
This bottle has been filled by Douglas Laing and selected exclusively by the Whisky Shop.
Distilled: 28.03.1978
Bottled: 20.06.2002
Age: 24 Years Old
Cask Type: Sherry Butt
57.9% ABV / 70cl
Bottle Number: 17 / 602
Please note minor wear to bottle label, minor creasing and minor wear to tube.
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