Port Ellen (silent) Signatory Vintage Single Malt Scotch Whisky 19 Year Old · 1977 Vintage

70cl · 58% ABV

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HTFW Cat. No: LP100
Cask Strength

A Port Ellen single malt bottled by Signatory Vintage, this 19 year old was distilled in 1977 and bottled in 1996 after maturation in oak. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 58% ABV, the release was limited to 210 bottles and comes from the now-closed Islay distillery.

Maturation in oak allows Port Ellen’s distinctive character to shine, with dry peat smoke, coastal salinity and citrus brightness supported by gentle spice and structured oak. Early independent bottlings such as this are particularly sought after, offering a glimpse of the distillery’s style closer to the period when it was still in production.

Product Details

Distillery/Brand Port Ellen (silent)
Region Islay
Age 19 year old
Alcohol ABV 58% ABV
Vintage 1977
Year Bottled 1996
Cask Wood Type Oak
Number Bottled 210
Country of Origin Scotland
Packaging Original Box

Tasting Notes

Colour

Deep amber with coppery-gold sheen and a warm mahogany edge.

Nose

Dry peat smoke drifts over coastal brine, bright citrus zest and a touch of peppery spice. Structured oak adds depth, giving a maritime, refined aroma with a delicate hint of sherry influence beneath Port Ellen’s unmistakable Islay character.

Palate

Dry peat smoke, coastal salinity and bright citrus fuse on the palate, supported by gentle spice and structured oak. At 58% ABV, it stays bold yet balanced, delivering Port Ellen’s maritime character with an oak-kissed, lingering finish.

Finish

Long maritime finish of dry peat smoke and sea salt, bright citrus zest and evolving oak spice. The coastal character lingers with a peppery warmth, slowly fading into a refined, enduring glow.

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Port Ellen (silent)
(Port-Ellen) As far as many people are concerned, Port Ellen is one of the great lost distilleries of Scotland. Port Ellen Whisky was founded in 1825 on the south shore of Port Ellen Islay by A. K. Mackay & Co. Closed in 1983 after being mothballed between 1930 and 1967. And with three Islay distilleries on the hands of the owners Port Ellen was the one to close with Caol Ila and Lagavulin surviving the 1980s closures.
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