The long dormant Port Ellen distillery has reopened after 40 years and will being making new whisky.
There are several highly regarded ghost distilleries throughout Scotland, a term that refers to distilleries that were shuttered decades ago but still release, and the whisky that once was produced there often commands astronomical prices when it’s released by parent company Diageo. This week the distillery officially reopens, and we have the details about what you can expect.was founded in 1825 on the island of Islay, known for its smoky whiskies.
That didn’t last long. As whisky fans, collectors, and aficionados discovered there were still barrels of Port Ellen whisky hidden away in warehouses around Scotland, the liquid gained in popularity—and increased in price. In 2017, parent company Diageo announced that the distillery would be rebuilt and reopened, and after seven years and a £185 million investment, that has finally come to pass.
“We will better understand how the nuanced flavors from cask-to-cask shine in different ways, with the rolling smoke weaving its way through the heart of Port Ellen,” said master blender Aimée Morrison in a statement. “Through our bespoke algorithmic image machine we reveal today, we can learn even more about the enigma of smoke and bring people with us on this journey, from Islay to the world.
To celebrate the reopening, Port Ellen is releasing Gemini, a set of twin decanters holding 44-year-old whisky that was produced shortly before the distillery closed. The spirit was originally aged in European oak casks before it was divided into two lots and further matured .
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