{"product_id":"port-ellen-16-year-old-1980-cask-89-589-44-first-cask-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Port Ellen 16 Year Old 1980 Cask #89\/589\/44 - First Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhiskey: Port Ellen 16 Year Old 1980 Cask #89\/589\/44 - First Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bottle will make a fine addition to any whisky lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder from the Largest \u0026amp; Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROLLING STONE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEN'S JOURNAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS WEEKLY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL ORDERS PLACED ARE GUARANTEED\u003c\/strong\u003e and WILL NOT be cancelled like with other retailers. Many other small liquor store sites will end up cancelling your order due to the high demand and unavailability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 700ML\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 92 (46%ABV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/b\u003e Port Ellen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classy find for a rare whisky collection, this single malt was distilled at Port Ellen in 1980 and spent the next 16 years maturing in a single cask before it was independently bottled for the First Cask collection in 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePort Ellen 16 Year Old 1980 Cask #89\/589\/44 - First Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML Tasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very elegant and precise aromas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Balanced and rich flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elegant long-lasting aftertaste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDistillery Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Port Ellen distillery was founded in 1825 by Alexander Ker Mackay. The distillery lies not far from the centre of its namesake town, Islay’s main port, and draws its waters from the Leorin Lochs. John Ramsay, a local Member of Parliament, acquired the distillery after Mackay went into bankruptcy. Ramsay was a leader in his field and recognised the opportunities that exportation to America could offer. The Port Ellen whisky distillery remained in Ramsay family hands until 1920, when John Dewar \u0026amp; Sons and James Buchanan \u0026amp; Co purchased it, merging with Distillers Company Limited five years later. In 1930, the Port Ellen distillery was transferred to Scottish Malt Distillers. The distillery had ceased whisky production a year prior, but continued to malt barley. Indeed, to this day the maltings at Port Ellen supply most of the distilleries on Islay as well as the Isle of Jura distillery. A new maltings was installed in 1973, a few years after the distillery reopened in 1966. In 1967, further stills were installed and the distillery underwent extensive renovations. During the 1980s the Scotch whisky market became saturated and, regrettably, Port Ellen did not survive - the stills fell silent in May of 1983. There have been both independent releases as well as a handful of official bottlings. The spell of silence is over! Diageo announced in October 2017 it will revive Port Ellen and rebuild the distillery. Expect the first spirit to flow from the new stills in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ConciergeUK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49446793019530,"sku":null,"price":3999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/2395\/7103\/files\/25_d9b6c21c-f3a0-4928-825e-f8ed5464c21c.webp?v=1779290363","url":"https:\/\/caskcartel.com\/products\/port-ellen-16-year-old-1980-cask-89-589-44-first-cask-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","provider":"CaskCartel.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}