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Rare bottle from private collection. 

An exceptional and highly sought-after first Annual Release from the legendary Port Ellen Distillery, distilled in 1979 and bottled in 2001 at 22 years of age.

This iconic Islay single malt comes from the inaugural Annual Release series, making it particularly significant for collectors. The bottle offered here is Bottle No. 1522, from a limited outturn, and originates from a private collection.

Condition:
	•	Bottle in excellent overall condition
	•	Label clean and well preserved
	•	Capsule intact
	•	Only very minor signs of handling wear, consistent with age

Bottled at a natural cask strength of 56.2%, this whisky represents classic Port Ellen character: powerful, complex, and unmistakably maritime. As the distillery closed in 1983, original official bottlings such as this continue to grow in both rarity and desirability.

A rare opportunity to acquire a cornerstone bottle from one of Scotland’s most revered lost distilleries — equally suited for a serious Islay collection or long-term investment.

Single malt whisky - 56.2%

Port Ellen 1979 22 years old 1st Release  - b. 2001  - 70cl

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