{"id":4691978354826,"title":"Port Ellen 1979 22 Year Old 1st Release (2001) Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky","handle":"port-ellen-1979-22-year-old-1st-release-2001-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhiskey: Port Ellen 1979 22 Year Old 1st Release (2001) Islay Single Malt Scotch\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first ever version of the now hugely popular Port Ellen Annual Releases. Distilled in 1979 and bottled at cask strength after 22 years of maturation. Port Ellen distillery closed in 1983 and is considered to be one of the most prestigous distilleries in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder from the Largest \u0026amp; Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace!\u003cbr\u003eFeatured in\u003cbr\u003e•    ROLLING STONE\u003cbr\u003e•    MEN'S JOURNAL\u003cbr\u003e•    US WEEKLY\u003cbr\u003eNOTICE: Many other small liquor store sites will end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts. 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Distilled in 1979 and matured for 22 years before bottling at a natural cask strength of 56.2% abv, this Islay single malt was limited to just 6,000 bottles when it was released in 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePort Ellen 1979 22 Year Old 1st Release (2001) Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e Soft peat rises out of the glass with tangy sea salt and green grape aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e The palate is bold but not over powering; clean menthol and peaty iodine roll around with refreshing clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e It seems infinite, it is like the Islay shoreline is lapping at the back of your mouth as sweet vanilla, smoke and menthol swirl about.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDistillery Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen was founded in 1825, on the south side of Islay, by A.K. Mackay \u0026amp; Co. 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Distilled in 1979 and bottled at cask strength after 22 years of maturation. Port Ellen distillery closed in 1983 and is considered to be one of the most prestigous distilleries in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder from the Largest \u0026amp; Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace!\u003cbr\u003eFeatured in\u003cbr\u003e•    ROLLING STONE\u003cbr\u003e•    MEN'S JOURNAL\u003cbr\u003e•    US WEEKLY\u003cbr\u003eNOTICE: Many other small liquor store sites will end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts. We have the ability to source from a large network of licensed retailers to insure in most cases your order is fulfilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 700ML\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 112.4 (56.2% ABV)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge:\u003c\/b\u003e 22 Year\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/b\u003e Port Ellen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis limited edition was the first in the series of annual releases from the Port Ellen distillery in the Diageo Special Releases. Distilled in 1979 and matured for 22 years before bottling at a natural cask strength of 56.2% abv, this Islay single malt was limited to just 6,000 bottles when it was released in 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePort Ellen 1979 22 Year Old 1st Release (2001) Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e Soft peat rises out of the glass with tangy sea salt and green grape aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e The palate is bold but not over powering; clean menthol and peaty iodine roll around with refreshing clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e It seems infinite, it is like the Islay shoreline is lapping at the back of your mouth as sweet vanilla, smoke and menthol swirl about.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDistillery Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen was founded in 1825, on the south side of Islay, by A.K. Mackay \u0026amp; Co. The Ramsay family operated the distillery from 1833 to 1920, when they sold Port Ellen to Buchana-Dewars, who formed a new company to oversee Port Ellen's affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e"}