Port Ellen 37 Year Old 16th Release , 1978 (1x 70cl) Region: Islay, single malt Fill Level: into neck Capsule: good condition Label: good labelling Packaging: in original presentation case Alcohol content: 55.2% ABV Notes: Bottle No. 1280 of 2940. Distilled in 1978 and bottled in 2016 at natural cask strength. Release for Diageo's 2026 Special Release series. Footnotes: Among the final official annual releases from Port Ellen before the distillery's long-awaited revival, this exceptional 37-year-old single malt stands as a remarkable example of one of Scotland's most legendary silent distilleries. Distilled in 1978 and matured for nearly four decades, the 16th Release captures the unmistakable character that elevated Port Ellen to near-mythical status among collectors and Islay whisky enthusiasts worldwide. Layers of elegant peat smoke, coastal salinity, citrus oils, ash, vanilla and refined oak unfold with extraordinary complexity and balance, showcasing the remarkable sophistication achieved through extended maturation. Closed in 1983 during a difficult period for the Scotch whisky industry, Port Ellen's remaining stocks became increasingly scarce over the decades that followed, with the distillery ultimately becoming one of the most sought-after names in the whisky world. The annual special releases, produced in highly limited quantities by Diageo, are now regarded as benchmark collectible Scotch whiskies. Released shortly before the reopening of Port Ellen in 2024, the 16th Release represents both a celebration of the distillery's historic legacy and one of the last opportunities to experience whisky distilled during its original production era. Elegant, historic and increasingly difficult to source, the Port Ellen 37 Year Old 16th Release remains one of the defining bottlings from this iconic Islay distillery. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing