Port Ellen Old & Rare Platinum Selection 29 Year Old, Oak Cask, Cask #5253989, 1979, Douglas Laing, 53.2%

An Islay distillery that developed a cult status following its closure by Distillery Company in 1983. Originally only providing fillings for blends, its single had become hugely sought-after by the turn of the 21st century, so much so in fact that it was re-opened again by Diageo in 2024. A premium line of single cask Scotch whisky bottlings inroduced by Douglas Laing & Co in 2001. It was reserved ... This ultra rare 29 year old Islay single malt, from the Port Ellen distillery, was laid down in December 1979 and bottled for Douglas Laing's Old & Rare Platinum Selection in February 2009. Originally only available through World Duty Free, this is one of just 270 bottles filled at a natural cask strength 53.2% ABV. It comes complete with a fine timber presentation case.