Port Ellen 12th Release
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Lot number: 301386
Winning bid: £840
For many THE Islay malt. Has attained near cult status. Port Ellen distillery was mothballed in 1983, then demolished. The warehouse is still there, allowing Diageo to release annual bottlings. No more can be made, so these are incredibly sought after.
The oldest release at 32 year old Just 2,964 numbered bottles world-wide. From refill American & European Oak casks filled in 1979 Bottle No 0831.
Featured in The 30th Auction, ended October 6, 2013
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