Port Ellen 26 Years Old 1978
The Old Malt Cask
Port Ellen 26 Years Old 1978
Distilled at now Silent Port Ellen in September 1978 before being bottled in March 2005, aged 26 years for the Old Malt Cask range by Douglas Laing.
No chill filtering. No colouring
Port Ellen was down as a lost distillery until Diageo revealed plans to revive this iconic Islay whisky. Originally closed in 1983 as part of the widespread cutbacks, its fame has endured thanks to a series of top-notch Special Releases that spanned 17 incarnations. As stocks became more scarce other options were considered. Eventually, Diageo realised that a better option would be to rebuild the distillery, which had been partially converted to become the main maltings on the island. A bigger rebuild than Brora, which had remained mothballed, expectations around Port Ellen are high. Production is expected to resume in 2021 on a small scale, allowing visitors to experience this famous name from the past, revived for a new generation. It might not be Port Ellen as we knew it, but we’re expecting a thorough restoration.
