Port Ellen 1980

Port Ellen is one of the three main villages on Islay and one of the two ferry terminals on the island. The distillery was founded in 1825 and expanded in the late 1960’s. In 1983 production ceased, however the maltings are still currently operational
This whisky has wonderful dark gold colour and is medium bodied. It was matured in a refill American Hogshead. With a medium , drying finish and plenty of peat smoke influences. Distilled 1980 and bottled 2015. It is limited to 236 bottles worldwide.