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Port Ellen The Old Malt Cask 21 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 1979, Douglas Laing, 50%
Old Malt Cask

Port Ellen The Old Malt Cask 21 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 1979, Douglas Laing, 50%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 44
Average Score
Avg 89
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Description

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. *

Change+21.4%
LatestSGD 1,194
HighSGD 1,234
LowSGD 984
SGD 1,264SGD 1,160SGD 1,057SGD 954Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 4Dec 1Jan 5Aug 4 - SGD 984 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 4, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 1,234 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Jan 5 - SGD 1,194 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026

Recently Sold

Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jan 5, 2026SGD 1,194.38
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Dec 1, 2025SGD 1,233.54
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 4, 2025SGD 983.59
Region
Islay
Age
21 Years
Vintage
1979
Bottled
2001
ABV
50%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Old Malt Cask
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Douglas Laing
Peated
Peated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
98-130 hours
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
624
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Octagonal tube
Series highlights
The Old Malt Cask
Historical context
Port Ellen distillery closed in 1983
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
A delightfully complex spicy and perfumed nose.
Palate
The palate is an explosion of flavors and the finish is nice.
Finish
Long and dry with gentle warm spice.

89 / 100 · Based on 1 published review.

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