Port Ellen 1978 10th Release
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Lot number: 281137
Winning bid: £560
For many THE Islay malt. Has attained near cult status. Port Ellen distillery was mothballed in 1983, then demolished. The warehouse is still there, allowing Diageo to release annual bottlings. No more can be made, so these are incredibly sought after.
3000 bottles released in 2010. Distilled in 1978 and bottled as a 31 year old. 70cl and 54.6%ABV. This is bottle 1639
With booklet on the history of the distillery and maltings.
Featured in The 28th Auction, ended August 4, 2013
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