Port Ellen 27 Year Old, 6th Release, 1978 (1x 70cl) Region: Islay, single malt Fill Level: bottom of neck Capsule: good condition Label: stains and tears on front and back label Packaging: no carton Alcohol content: 54.2% ABV Notes: Bottle No. 2,645 of 4,560. Distilled at Port Ellen Distillery in 1978. Footnotes: Please note this bottle is stored IN BOND at LCB Glasgow. The 6th release in Diageo's legendary annual Special Releases series, this Port Ellen 1978 is one of the most sought-after expressions from the iconic Islay distillery. Distilled in 1978, matured for 27 years, and bottled at cask strength in 2006, it represents an increasingly scarce opportunity to experience older-vintage Port Ellen as investors and enthusiasts compete for the dwindling number of bottles remaining in circulation. Since the distillery's closure in 1983, Port Ellen has achieved a near-mythic status among collectors, celebrated for its refined maritime smoke, minerality and exceptional ageing potential. The Special Releases series has played a major role in cementing this reputation, with the 6th Release widely regarded as a standout example of the distillery's elegant, complex style. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Δ Δ VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium. Items may be kept under bond if required. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing