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Most collectible names in Scotch whisky, extraordinary depth, layered character, and a lingering finish.
DISTILLED AT
PORT ELLEN DISTILLERY
CASK № 2294
Distilled
Sep. 1982
Bottled
June. 2023
Single Cask
Refill Butt
Yield
138 bottles
AGED
40 YEARS
This rare Port Ellen 1982 single cask delivers bold peat smoke, dark chocolate, and roasted chestnuts, balanced by zesty lemon and spiced cinnamon. A long finish lingers with sea salt, smouldering peat, and toasted nuts. Bottled at natural cask strength, it embodies Port Ellen’s legendary complexity.
BOLD PEAT SMOKE
REGION
ISLAY
Appearance: A deep, captivating
golden amber, echoing the richness of time and
maturity.
Nose: Bold peat smoke leads the way, followed by
zesty lemon and layered aromas of smoked meats,
roasted malt, subtle leather and a whisper of sea
salt. As it opens, notes of red berries—raspberry
and strawberry—emerge, with the peat ever-present
beneath.
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Palate: Intense peat unfolds
with dark chocolate and tart lemon, smooth and
slightly viscous. Roasted coffee, sweet raisins, and
chestnuts mingle with spiced cinnamon, commanding
the palate. Honeyed sweetness rises, balancing the
complexity with finesse.
Finish: Long and evolving, with smouldering peat,
sea salt, and a gentle return of honey, fading into
toasted nuts.
Summary: This Port Ellen 1982 reveals extraordinary
depth, layered character, and a lingering finish—an
exceptional whisky of remarkable distinction.
DISTILLED AT
PORT ELLEN DISTILLERY
Founded in 1825 on Islay’s southern coast, Port Ellen began as a malt mill supplying local illicit distillers before Alexander Kerr Mackay transformed it into a distillery. In 1836, 21-year-old John Ramsay took over, establishing Port Ellen as a centre of innovation and exporting malt whisky to the U.S. Ownership changed in 1920, and the distillery joined DCL in 1925. Closed in 1930, it reopened in 1967, then shut again in 1983—though its malting operations continued. Revived by Diageo, Port Ellen reopened in 2024. Known for its rich, smoky peat character, marine oiliness, and citrus core, it now features both traditional and experimental stills, and innovative equipment. With limited stock and a distinctive profile, Port Ellen has become one of the most collectible names in Scotch whisky, marking a return to Islay’s whisky landscape.
Sam Scales © 2025
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