Port Ellen 1982 ~ 35-years-old
Lot #10423
Hammer price: € 1700
This lot was featured in the December 2024 auction.
Get to know the lot
Port Ellen 1982 Douglas Laing 35-Year-Old Xtra Old Particular is an exceptionally rare and highly collectible expression from Port Ellen, distilled in 1982 and aged for 35 years. Bottled by Douglas Laing & Co under their prestigious Xtra Old Particular (XOP) series, it was released as a single cask at cask strength, highlighting the depth and complexity of this iconic Islay malt. The whisky showcases classic Port Ellen character, with intense peat smoke, coastal brine, oak spice, and rich layers of dried fruit and leather. Its rarity, age, and the reputation of both Port Ellen and Douglas Laing make this bottling a true treasure for collectors and connoisseurs alike.
Category
Whisky
Country
Scotland
Distillery
Port Dundas
Bottler
Douglas Laing
Type
Single Malt Whisky
Strength
54,4%
cask strength
Volume
70cl.
Vintage
1982
Bottled
2018
Age
35 yo
Bottling series
XOP Platinum
Bottles
273
this is bottle 26
EAN code
5014218809435
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