Winston Churchill Collection | Port Ellen 38 Years Old 1983 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (70cl, 52.8%)

A legendary and extremely rare bottling of a Port Ellen Single Malt, from which the last few casks were secured by Frederick Liang (whisky connoisseur), before the closure of the Port Ellen distillery in 1983. A profound and exceptional cask with 38 years of resting in the most optimal conditions.

A private cask, bottled at cask strength, bottled for the Winston Churchill Spirit Collection. A selection that seeks to provide the most precious moments of pleasure for whisky aficionados worldwide. Paying homage to the iconic man himself, a selected number of renowned whisky experts set out in search for nothing but the best.

“This exclusive Islay whisky is authentic, one of a kind and intriguing combination of various characteristics – just like Sir Winston Churchill himself.” – Randolph Churchill, great grandson of Sir Winston Churchill.

Category: Islay Single Malt

ABV: 52.8%

Origin: Glasgow, Scotland

Distillation: 1983

Maturation: 38 years

Bottled: 2021

Limited Edition: 150 Bottles Worldwide 

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Aromas of tar, seaweed, peat smoke and a lovely earthiness

Palate: Enticing flavours of dried fruits, leather, oak, and vanilla spice, rounded with a wispy smoke.

Finale: A long lingering finish with a pleasing note of liquorice.