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Port Ellen 37 Year (2017 Special Release)
Port Ellen

Port Ellen 37 Year (2017 Special Release)

Whiskey Single Malt Islay 37 Year 51% ABV
$$$$$ $300 and up Collector
4 reviews raw average 4.38
94 critic score out of 100

About this bottle

Released in 2017 as part of Diageo's annual fall special release collection, this Islay single malt whisky was distilled in 1979. Aged for 37 years in refill American oak hogsheads and refill American oak butts. Bottled at 51% ABV, availability limited to 2988 bottles. Port Ellen Distillery closed its doors in 1983 with only its floor maltings operational today, though the distillery is set to reopen and begin production once again.

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Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Peaty 80
Full Bodied 80
Salty 70
Smoky 70
Rich 60
Oily 50
Sweet 50
Vanilla 50

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