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Port Ellen The Old Malt Cask 26 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #8193, 1978, Douglas Laing, 50%
Port Ellen

Port Ellen The Old Malt Cask 26 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #8193, 1978, Douglas Laing, 50%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 49
Average Score
N.A
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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-11.3%
LatestSGD 1,192
HighSGD 1,344
LowSGD 1,192
SGD 1,362SGD 1,300SGD 1,237SGD 1,174Price (SGD)Observed dateFeb 9Aug 10Feb 9 - SGD 1,344 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 1,192 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 1,192.27
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Feb 9, 2026SGD 1,344.19
Region
Islay
Age
26 Years
Vintage
1978
Bottled
2005
ABV
50%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Port Ellen
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Sherry
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Douglas Laing
Peated
Peated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
8193
Batch
N.A
PPM
35
Barley
Optic or Concerto
Fermentation
98-130 hours
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
600
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
The Old Malt Cask
Historical context
Distilled before Port Ellen's closure in 1983, bottled during its 'silent' period when its whiskies gained cult status.
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Delightful aroma.
Palate
It has a light, elegant, and refined taste.
Finish
Quite rich and lovely smooth texture.
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